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NulliSecundus

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  1. 19.8 to pretty much the Holte End using Daft Logic Distance Calculator. Used to live in Bromsgrove so would have been closer although would still fall into 10-20 no doubt!
  2. If he continues to put Baggies-level performances in, he wants to stay and the price is right, I think I would be happy for him to stay on. Think he's looked good last few games, just needs to get forward a bit more.
  3. I love the Europey league. Fond, fond memories of Slavia Prague in November 2008 *sigh* I reckon Tim can win us the cup *deluded optimism*
  4. Completely agree with this way of looking at things. 1st choice - Bradford/Reading 2nd choice - Liverpool/Blackburn 3rd choice (by quite some distance) - Arsenal
  5. This is a pretty good game. Definitely would want to avoid Arsenal if they got through though...
  6. Evidently, by your choice in last man standing! I wish I shared your optimism!
  7. It's SA v Samoa and Australia v Uruguay at Villa Park. I've applied for tickets for the latter. Find out on Saturday!
  8. Well it's literally a one road estate (one one side of a main road where there used to be a car sales business). It is a two lane road (has to be - it's a B road) - footpath is also there on both sides. Our back garden is great, nice and private as the nearest houses are on the other side of a canal and quite a bit lower down (as we are higher up than the other side). Not massive but big enough to have patio, shed etc. Certainly bigger than enough for two people who are busy/working and don't want a massive garden to maintain! No front garden though, there is a little purple slated area immediately in front of the house (with path), wrought iron fence and then the pavement. As I said, we are in the town so it isn't a new area - the new houses were built on one side of the road, houses on the other side have probably been there 40/50 years minimum!
  9. We bought a new build house last year on a brownfield site in the centre of town so it isn't a new estate per se, as it is on an existing road (main road!). We've not had any major problems but I can summarise pros and cons as follows: Pros: - We got a very good deal on extras - stamp duty paid, carpets and tiles throughout, cooker, hob, fridge/freezer (all integrated) and an integrated dishwasher, as well as turfed garden (which isn't too bad considering it was a bit of a chuck it down effort). - As people have said - BILLS. Our gas bill is negligible, so much so Scottish Power have asked to come out and read the meter in addition to us giving the reading as it was so low! Our electricity consumption is higher, although we do keep tortoises so that explains that! - It's a blank canvas - decorate how you want with minimal fuss. - No chain - no waiting around for sales etc. - Warranties on all of your appliances and a 10 year build quality guarantee. Cons: - Niggles - there were a few - you just have to be a pest with your builder. Most offer a two year period for them to be ironed out. For example, our bathroom locks are falling apart and the postbox brushes have failed - both are being replaced next week. - Cracks - the way they build new homes means they dry out and some of the plaster can crack. Recommend not fixing until at least 18 months down the line when the building has dried completely. In the summer you could hear the building crack (settling!) Completely normal but might put you off. - Off plan (house is not yet built) can lead to delays. We fortunately didn't have this problem as our house was almost built! Garden - we have been doing the garden and the ground is awful - there are still bits of rubble and metal from where the existing structure used to be! Other points - Walls - not thin by any means but you can hear the neighbours if they are being particularly loud (having a barney - which isn't often, luckily!) Also the way they are built means they are hollow. Specialist fixings allow you to put heavy things on these walls though - thoroughly recommend them - we have some huge cupboards up in our lounge held together by tough fixings! I personally recommend it as it is easy and you have the comfort of being able to jump up and down for people to fix things when you first move in and then for a small period afterwards. We only could afford a terrace this time around but I certainly wouldn't hesitate to buy a bigger new build when we can afford it. Just make sure you see a few different sites with different builders! And be cheeky when asking for extras! Good luck!
  10. Through to week three - happy with that!
  11. Ouch - back when I was learning to drive my driving instructor was bitten by something when he was doing gardening on his hand. His hand completely blistered up - it was pretty horrific. The doctors said he would have lost his hand if he hadn't been to see them. Crazy.
  12. I thought the app was being discontinued or did I misread? Will need to re-download it if it's still running - now I have my shiny new S5 :-)
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