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Recent content by Richard Dye

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    City Centre pubs

    Places like that will almost never be replicated, not just for the beer, the ambiance and comodery!
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    Scams: telephone, email, texts 2025

    Same thing going on in the US Lyn……
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    The car

    I think that is a good choice, Skoda is owned by VW group who does a very good job on their vehicles particularly with the automatics. Automatics have come a long way as you suggest from the old three speeds. The new CVTs are excellent, our cars have 10 speed automatics and are wonderful. I...
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    The car

    Those 6 volt Beetles (any 6 volt) were very problematic in cold climates!
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    The car

    I had a Toyota Sequoia as a company car around 2004, ran the wheels off that thing. At 225,000 we auctioned it off to employees. My personal preference are Honda products with Toyota a close second. I have had BMW, Audi and American cars, all are disappointing when the new wears off!
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    Aston's Cars

    Yes & yes Pete! When BMW launched the X5, they called it an SAV, sports activity vehicle and have now acquiesced to SUV. We drive Acura MDX’s, we have had 5 (yes we like them) 4 were/are 4 wheel drive one was front wheel drive. I think an SUV is anything that is not a passenger car or pick up...
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    IN OUR GARDENS 2025

    Very very nice & comfortable............
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    Any old Brummies moved to the USA?

    oldbrit, so sorry to hear about your wife! I came to the US in 1962 for the same reason and for the most part accomplished the same. Been married 56 years and I can’t even imagine being without my wife. She is my best friend. confidante and love of everything. We have two children and 5...
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    Handsworth

    I read in AI (not always 100%) that the poles and ropes were used as a guide to make sure the rick was tight and would not slide down. Ropes across the rick layers helped stabilize it and hold it together. Makes sense to me, at least something like that. If you have ever tried to stack hay you...
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    Handsworth

    I believe you are correct Sparks...............The tower certainly looks like it!
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    Handsworth

    A very memorable painting!
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    The Railways

    I zoomed in on your photos and notices the LMS logo and wick holder brand name. I would think that they substantially increase their value proposition, to you and externally…
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    The Railways

    Lucky you Don, that’s a magnificent specimen albeit repainted!
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    Artists Who Painted Birmingham Landscapes

    Add that to my list of favorites!
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    Artists Who Painted Birmingham Landscapes

    Great pictures Pedro! I think that pen & ink (Eric style) and water color are my favorite mediums……
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