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General Discussion Area / Reduce oil use
« on: 23 March 2022, 18:25:23 »
The International energy authority have suggested 10 points for reducing our use of oil.

IEA's 10-point plan to combat rising oil prices
Reduce speed limits on highways by at least 10 km/h (6mph)
Work from home up to three days a week where possible
Car-free Sundays in cities
Make use of public transport cheaper and incentivise micromobility, walking and cycling
Alternate private car access to roads in large cities
Increase car sharing and adopt practices to reduce fuel use
Promote efficient driving for freight trucks and delivery of goods
Using high-speed and night trains instead of planes where possible
Avoid business air travel where alternative options exist
Reinforce the adoption of electric and more efficient vehicles

Some interesting suggestions. 6 mph for cars might be workable. Delivery companies wouldn’t be pleased. Likewise efficient driving for freight trucks and delivery of goods. Are there any gains left to be made.?

Overall it is a good idea if there is something like 8% less available then cutting use by 8 % would help. Where is turn room thermostat down by a degree? Maybe they are all already on zero!

Do you think they will be adopted?

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Well having had a few months to reflect, I shall be watching again.

We still haven’t had the findings from the final race debacle. Probably never will as o doubt there would be legal proceedings if they admitted failing to apply their own rules fairly.

Are Mercedes sandbagging over performance ? They do have history.

What will be fascinating is team mate performance in identical machinery. Not just Hamilton/Russell but Sainz/ Leclerc. Despite being no2 in peoples eyes, I think Sainz will finish the year higher than Leclerc.  In other teams, I think Norris will continue to show Ricciardo a clean pair of heels. It will also be interesting to see if Schumacher can better Magnussen.

I am not looking forward to Max and his smirk but fair do’s, Red Bull usually do well after new regulations. We will see.

Anyone else interested in the sport got any predictions?

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General Discussion Area / P and O
« on: 18 March 2022, 17:40:04 »
Crikey that was brutal.

Another company on my boycott list.  Getting longer each day!

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General Discussion Area / Lesser of the evils
« on: 16 March 2022, 13:19:12 »
How times change.

Saudi Arabia, Iran and Venezuela “ back in the fold”. I wonder if any of them are oil producers to make up defecit from coming off Russian energy?

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General Discussion Area / Shell and BP
« on: 06 March 2022, 18:28:42 »
Who would have thought they had exposure to Russia!

I read today that Shell made the difficult decision to buy discounted Russia oil ! Apparently the world needs the 8% that Russia contributes.

My take on it is they don’t want to see profits drop. Might have been better to have made a stance against Russia and say could folk reduce their consumption by 8% ( we easily did it during the Covid lockdowns).

Shell and BP are now on my boycott list.

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General Discussion Area / Golden Visas
« on: 17 February 2022, 19:01:24 »
Hurrah, going to be scrapped in Britain.

Horse bolted door.

Same problem throughout Europe. Malta, Spain etc etc. what fools governments are. £1 billion of dodgy Russian money invested in Britain pushing up house prices.


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General Discussion Area / Freedom Convoys
« on: 13 February 2022, 09:35:06 »
Seem to be quite popular in a number of countries with governments not really knowing how to handle them. Macron is understandably concerned in France as it could tarnish his reputation in the upcoming elections.

Had to smile at New Zealand's approach. They turned the water sprinklers on but that didn’t work so resorted to playing Barry Manilow songs. If that doesn’t work they could try Christmas songs like Slade.

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General Car Chat / Project car.?
« on: 12 February 2022, 20:07:12 »
Lot of work required. :o

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144402231886?hash=item219f0b324e:g:uysAAOSwfFtiAXtq

I had a mk1 Lotus Cortina back in the late 70s. Advertised it in Motorsport mag and a guy from Italy “ bought” it unseen for £600 then backed out - no space on his lorry.  It only cost me £200. He sent me £100 as a “sorry to mess you around” . So I advertised it for parts and a guy said he would give me £200 for the shell and log book. I had an endless string of people buying stuff like the quarter bumpers, badges, steering wheel, trim parts and made way more than £600. I felt like a vandal when the guy turned up and winched was was left onto his flat bed truck. Of course he was the one laughing now. It was an A framer too. Barn storage for 40 years would have been err difficult for me.

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General Discussion Area / Makes one proud to be British
« on: 12 February 2022, 15:30:15 »
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/benidorm-false-teeth-paul-bishop-23046711

Amazing initiative using DNA to track him down. Some Spanish municipalities are using DNA to fine owners allowing their dogs to foul pavements..

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General Discussion Area / Winter Olympics
« on: 04 February 2022, 10:16:46 »
Are you going to be avidly watching them? Or boycotting them? Or something in between, casual viewer?

Interesting how the FBI recommend competitors take burner phones rather than their own!

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General Discussion Area / Taiwan
« on: 26 January 2022, 10:11:49 »
The Chinese president has said that Taiwan will come back to the fold this year.

I wonder if he has colluded with Putin to time it simultaneously?  The timing with the Olympic games might be a minus or a plus.  I bet the Americans and Nato are running simulations day and night. Well one hopes they are!

The press don’t seem too bothered about all of the Russian fleets being on manoeuvres in both the Atlantic and Pacific. The Irish did complain about the live ammo firing but as it was 150 miles off the coast ( 200? From Cornwall) there isn’t anything illegal going on.

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General Discussion Area / Inflation
« on: 19 January 2022, 13:28:05 »
There will be a lot of youngsters that have never lived through inflation.

Fuel here has gone up nearly 10% in a couple of weeks. I dare say the situation in the Ukraine is not helping. It won’t be long before increased transport costs feeds into everyday items like groceries.

How long before wage rise demands ( and strikes?).?

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General Car Chat / One for Sir Tigger
« on: 17 January 2022, 19:01:20 »
Bet you are watching this one just for the rare quick rack!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353855465983?hash=item52636de9ff:g:rAwAAOSwrUNh3-Ko

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General Discussion Area / Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
« on: 10 January 2022, 07:30:29 »
70 years. Some going.

Should be good for the UK economy. Hopefully We will be in England during all the celebrations. Is armed forces day early June too?

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General Discussion Area / Mandatory vaccination against Covid
« on: 06 January 2022, 20:22:50 »
Anyone watching how many European countries are making vaccination mandatory.

Italy is the latest for the over 50s .

Doesnt apply in Spain or UK as a high take up already but does make one wonder…….

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