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@Fozzie the same thought had passed my mind

This is from a website I visit now and then, just saw it earlier: Many of you don't know this since it's not relevant to the functioning of Mobilism, but I am Ukrainian. Mobilism also has Ukrainian servers (among others), Ukrainian coders, and is obviously home to many of my fellow compatriots. You're all currently using a Ukrainian site. Ukraine has been invaded by a country that feels no remorse for dead civilians or human suffering, and is beholden to the whims of a tyrant and his pursuit of imperial glory. We are fighting valiantly and will continue doing so. We will not give up an inch of Ukrainian soil without a fight. We will stand as Europe's shield against the land that for the past ten years we've referred to as Mordor. To clear up misconceptions: Russia claims that they are not targeting civilians: so far, Russian shelling and bombing have hit a psychiatric hospital, multiple civilian neighborhoods and residential buildings, several ambulances, kindergartens and educational facilities; a Russian tank drove over a car with the driver (an elderly civilian) still inside. So, if they are claiming they only target the military, then either their aim is even worse than we thought, or they are blatantly lying, like they have lied for weeks about their intentions for Ukraine. Putin claims Ukrainians are Nazis and his goal is to de-nazify Ukraine (this is a direct quote). Ukraine is the only country in Europe whose head of state is Jewish (elected with 73% of the vote). In the last election, a coalition of all far-right parties won 2.15% of the popular vote, and since that didn't meet the threshold of 5% failed to gain any parliamentary seats. What's more, I'm Jewish, as are my wife and many of our Ukrainian friends. One of the bomb shelters a part of my family is using is a gay club in downtown Kyiv. Trust me: the only likeness Ukrainians have to Nazis is that we are now at war with Russians. Putin claims Ukrainians and the West forced him to "defend Russia". Ukraine has never threatened Russia militarily. The only way it threatened Russia is by showing that it can thrive without it as a democracy. And why is this "defense" happening on our land? Russia's claims that they are somehow provoked into attacking us is akin to this: a wife left her abusive alcoholic ex, took the children, and issued a restraining order- so he killed her cat, trashed her car, and now showed up in her new home with a gun, all while blaming this on her and the police. "Current sanctions are enough:" In 2008, Russia annexed a piece of Georgia. The international community offered sanctions and a slap on the wrist. In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea and started a bloody conflict in the east of Ukraine which had been claiming our lives for 8 years now. More sanctions followed. After Russia's total invasion of Ukraine the West implemented its most severe sanctions. And yet, they do not deter Russia from continuing the war. We're not looking for NATO to bring in troops, we'll do the fighting for our own country. Thank you to all the countries that are providing us with lethal aid and defensive equipment. We will use it for as long as we are able. Слава Україні!

I thought I would share this here just in case as I know all of the forum members are fitness fanatics and are likely to be affected I had a happy surprise this morning. Saw a news story that fitbit have issued a recall on one of their older watches ( Ionic) due to risk of burns. 174 people so far have been burnt so they are recalling 1.7 million of them I've started the process and have been given a 40% discount off any of their products and will be issued a refund of £223 within 3-6 weeks Now for the best bit. I got mine second hand approx 3 years ago via an ebay auction and only paid £50

I think Police would take a very dim view of seeing it stuck on with blu tack!! Probably more so than it being an illegal plate.

I'd think there is less chance of a pull with those than the ridiculously tiny plates you see on some bikes. If you get a reasonable copper it might be possible to feign ignorance and promise to put proper ones back on. These are my thoughts only and I'm waiving all responsibility and won't be contributing towards any fines that may accrue

Have you checked the air filter and made sure air is free flowing? Its pretty much the only thing I can't see on your list of things you've done

We kept the cost of our Wedding low so we could spend more on the Honeymoon in Mexico I just can't get my head around inviting someone and telling them they have to pay for the privilege!!

Guy at work was telling me his Partner has been invited to a friends hen do weekend party. Will cost her £600 to attend!!! Rented a huge mansion type place apparently so they can look rich & famous for instagram

Come to my house and meet the Wife

With all the price hikes happening in practically every one of my bills I've got to say I got a pleasant surprise this morning with my car insurance renewal..... £10 cheaper a month than last year.

I think what I found behind my Kitchen units was scarier...............

Welcome to the forum

I've always wanted one of those Estwings with the leather handle. With the cost I wouldn't dare use the bloody thing as a hammer if I got one though

only need one of these

A year or so ago I know of a mobile food van that was paying £28 a sack to guarantee he was getting decent clean spuds . He wasn't bothered though as he was working festival events and charging eye watering prices

The actor playing Reacher (Not Tom!! ) would make a great choice as a replacement for Arnie in the Terminator films.

Might give that a go next. I'm just finishing Reacher (also on prime) Its based on the Jack Reacher novels. The guy cast as Reacher is very believable in the role compared to the films with Tom Cruise I did enjoy the Cruise version but having been a fan of the books it's hard to see him playing a 6ft 5" built like a tank, hard as nails, ex military Cop

Just wondering out of interest what people on average are paying for their Fish & Chips. We've had to raise our prices and are getting grief from some over the staggering extra 20p they have to pay Part of the problem is that a Fish supper used to be a cheap meal but that just can't be the case anymore, especially if you want a decent sized piece of haddock or cod. My boss sent me an article he read in his newspaper ( pictured below) which showed average prices throughout UK, they look a little high to me so I deciding to poll you lot and see what results are.

@Mr Fro @goat @Stu I remember him, trying to reinvent the wankel engine but was just a w**ker

In an important news update I've just read that Russia has been banned from competing in this years Eurovision. I'm sure Putin will soon turn his forces back after hearing this terrifying and serious sanction

I once parked my car and asked a passing traffic warden how long I could leave it for. He said its an hour parking on this road but I'm going somewhere else now and won't be back for an hour, so you've got two!! Some of them are human!!

You are all acting like a bunch of Arses insularis

I had an Oxford brand alarmed disc lock. It was great at home but at work I could never use the alarm as passing traffic used to set it off regularly Must of been the location as it didn't happen when on my driveway but would without fail when parked next to the shop

And ideally don't leave your chain loose or lying on the ground. Makes it harder to use croppers