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    Which Gladiators event would you be best at?

    I don't mind which event but I would love to be restrained by Diamond and Sabre.
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    Climate Change, where are you on this scale?

    Probably C, but hedging my bets, I have a bought a share in a boat that I can live on. I dont think the worst will happen in my lifetime, but I worry for the kids.
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    Early Retirement.

    In case it helps anyone who may be in a similar situation to me. I am single, with grown up children who are not financially dependent on me. I had moved jobs every few years, but had two final salary pension schemes with a few recent personal plans. I was surprised to learn in the event of my...
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    Boro head physio Chris Moseley leaving 🔥

    If he was the head physio, who does the rest of the body ?
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    Early Retirement.

    I retired at 55 in the middle of the pandemic. Had to access my pension to support myself and then my business went bust. Moved back to be closer to family and live on my own. I know my pension will support me for the next 15 years after that, who knows. So my options are, live a short life of...
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    Good news gang!!

    Great news Legz, Can I also thank you for being a major inspiration to us all, during your journey with Arthur.
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    Swimming

    I learnt in Thornaby baths but was not great until I discovered the sea. Used to be in the sea everyday on holidays in Scarborough, even though it was full of sewage near Thornaby Mills (?). When my kids were small, they did the basics in swimming lessons with me at the local baths. Then bought...
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    Michael Gove under investigation by Parliamentary Standards Committee

    I wouldnt like to see him well hung, if you know what I mean :)
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    Summer jollies advice

    Used to drive one of them in the past, decent but rusted a lot :)
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    The relationship between club and fans

    I have been thinking about the situation for a little while, this may be simplistic as I know f*** all about running a football club. In my mind we should differentiate the club in two areas. The stadium/ administration/ policing etc. The match day experience should be covered by the sale of...
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    Who is 100% English?

    I used Ancestry as I am also building my family tree. Lots of relatives moved to the USA/Canada in the 1800's. So it is useful to try to link trees using DNA data. Not sure about other companies.
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    Who is 100% English?

    Had mine done recently 6% Irish 11% Scandinavian 83% Yorkshire. So proud of my viking routes, looking for a winged helmet and a long boat. I am planning taking up plundering and pillaging but defintaely not r**e. It helps explain my passion for Ikea meatballs and chips, if they only sold it...
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    Random question - did your dad wear Jeans?

    Dad was born in 1930, never wore jeans but would wear shorts on holiday. Always wore a shirt. I am just imagining him wearing jean shorts. He would have looked strange in a pair of Daisy Dukes :)
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    Proposal for over 65's to retake driving tests

    I would love to know the stats for people who have to take multiple tests before passing. I would imagine that they are a higher risk than an older driver. If they are, there should either be a cap placed on the number of tests, or a higher standard that needs to be evidenced before being...
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    Rosie Jones

    Is box tickling a new form of comedy? It used to make my ex wife laugh !!!
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    Depression

    Depression is like a roller coaster. One minute you are high followed by a trough. The art of managing your feelings is to minimise the rise and fall. It is great that you have had a good weekend, but following this, it is natural that you will come down from your high. Use your coping...
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    Modern job hunting

    I understand what you are saying. The point about being up against graduates may have been misleading. I was trying to say that the headhunters may be less experienced, as may the recruiters in HR at the company you are applying to.. When I was in my fifties I found that some of the managers...
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    Modern job hunting

    I think that you need to re think your approach. You have identified that recruiters arent very experienced in your field and probably dont understand your skills, Often the same can be said of recruiting managers. When you have advanced skills it can be hard to understand that you may have more...
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    Dishwashers

    It is great for cleaning my classic bike parts. I usually mange to lick the plates clean, nothing wasted in my house.
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    Kitchen Refurbishment

    I used to own a company that did kitchen refurbs, so have some experience, although sadly not in your area. As Ginger Travel has said, for your worktops choose an independent granite supplier, also consider quartz. These companies will measure, supply and fit themselves. There are companies who...
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