Dr Bradley

Yes the climate has changed in the past and the Greenland ice cores provide exactly the evidence John says. What is not mentioned is that the changes in the past took place over 1000's of years, not the couple of hundred we are witnessing now. The climatic effects we are witnessing fit very precisely within computer models of increasing greenhouse gases since the start of the industrial revolution. As in any scientific theory, abolute proof does not exist - we should work on the balanceof probability - which is overwhelmingly that it has a human cause. The few scientists still saying it is nothing we have done but just a natural cycle are mostly sponsored by oil companies and other industries, concerned not about the planet but profits. We should accept that we are very probably responsible and do what we can to lesson the effects. Should time prove the small minority right, and it is totally natural, we may have done little for the long term health of the planet. Should we not try to avert climate change, and it is our fault future generations (if there are any) will suffer for our complacency.

'mgettting my sewing machine out now!

Start selling diving weights.

I always thought anything the other side of Huddersfield was "The South"!

a - no decision to make

If you use the search facility there are lots of entries for alarms. When I get my boat I intend to fit an alarm that will contact my phone when set off. Gary Peacock of Ledgard Bridge boats has in the past provided information on this type of device. Glad your boat was recovered so quickly - did they catch the culprits? Any chance of getting compensation from them (though that seems unlikely). Can't help with advice on the restoration - hope you find a reasonable way.

I thought this topic was going to be a "How to do It Thread"

Go for it. Never end up regretting what you didn't do - it's far better to possibly regret what you did. Lifes too short not to grab what you can.

We have a little Hitler type on a lock nearby, but we just accept his ways, grin and bear it and it all gets done. Don't raise the hackles of the impossible.

I liked the old one - but then I am an aspirng old fart

Drink as much beer as required to not care when or whether the turkeys defrosted.

Thank goodness I live in the north - lovely sunny day, great views of the hills and moors - and no fog

And which stuffing is best for the sterngland?

Completely agree, had fish and chips there a month back. My friend took them back and demanded a refund they were so bad. Anyone passing throgh Sowerby Bridge, come out of the canal basin to the main road and turn left. Pass two chippies (The first isn't bad but the second is best avoided) and cross the river (on the bridge ). In about 100 yards there is a chippy on the right. Well worth the walk open lunch and teatime and until about 9:00 Thursdays and Fridays. Haddock of course, but then I don't like greasy worm riddled cod.