Free Falling Foxes

No definite solution I'm afraid but recall my dad always telling me to check around the fireplace whenever we were buying an house. I assume it is because of the lack of damp proofing/membranes and/or because of damage by heat to them over the years. We have lived in 3 houses now and each one has had damp or dampness in that area. Is there anyway to improve ventilation in that area? In our current house I put in an airbrick in the affected wall and it did the trick. This is especially important in a blocked off former fire place, even with a capped chimney. Any dampness will manifest itself at the lowest point in that case. Also, if it is on an outside wall, is it clear on both sides of any clutter?

Over on the BBC Sport website, they have a 'Have Your Say' after match reports. Curiously, this option wasn't available for the Brum match today. I'm sure their supporters would certainly have lots to say.

It seems most drivers are struggling with this still. Women pulled out from a cafe driveway, turned in our direction and seemed most upset we were already crossing the road.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-67841645 Great news. Mind you, there will folk who moan about it.

Be ironic if they were all collectively crushed to death by a falling yew tree.

Anyone who has used one of these and got a splinter from it, will confirm they are the biggest pita. A glass fibre stuck in your finger is tiny, virtually invisible and causes max discomfort.

Not a good idea if you are carrying out a bit of coitus at the time though

I remember a few years ago after an heavy fall of snow, Radio Leicester were interviewing people sledging in Bradgate Park. One guy who had traveled from Syston, said he took the day off work because of the dangerous road conditions. The reporter couldn't resist asking him how he got to the park.

Ahh yes, but....... ....at 85 minutes

Well, there's two folk who put the TV into standby instead of switching off. I guarantee that no spook will be able to turn your TV on if it is truly off.

Does it do it on all channels and/or inputs? Check all input leads, even the mains plug. Doesn't seem like possible interference from LED Christmas lights but to be sure, turn them off. Ask neighbours to switch theirs off too.

Anyone have any idea how long the KP stadium tour takes? ....and no, I wouldn't leave after 80 mins.

Wrong thread

Me too. Mind you, not looking forward to VAR again. Virtually everytime I catch MOTD, they are discussing a VAR incident.

I went see Wilko Johnson's band 10 or so years ago in Leicester. His tour had been very well attended until that night; there was only around 25 folk there. They put on a great show still.

I guess the RNLI and organisations like mountain rescue, are unique in-so-far they are largly staffed by volunteers. I gave the post a thumbs up but would, equally, give all emergency services a massive thanks 24/7, 365 days/year.

I understand the previous head of fan engagement was sacked for leaving early.

Bin men doing the round in Braunstone, Hamelin Road area this morning. Father in Laws wheely bin not collected, apparently because it wasn't left on the pavement. We had left it about 3/4 on his garden path, 1/4 on the pavement. Did this so it got some protection from the strong wind and also made more room for folk to walk past. Bin man would have needed to do another half step to reach it.

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That's Life.........

Some posters over in the main forum, delighting in Mavididi's wind up celebration in front of the Brum fans after he scored. They can see no problem with it and cannot understand why he's been called out for it even by his own manager. Even one of his own team mates (Winks) pulled him away and gestured an apology to the Birmingham supporters. I strongly suspect that many of those same fans who delighted in his 'celebration', would have gone absolutely ape shit if an opposing player had behaved similarly to them.

In recent times, they have started to let you know which hospital your blood was allocated to. Now, donors don't mind where, nor to whom their blood goes. I must say though, that when I received notice my latest donation had gone to a childrens hospital, the thought I may have helped a child made me feel so bloody good in myself - even pride. Yet all I did was sit down for half an hour, have a nice chat with the staff and other donors and yes, tea and biscuits

May I add that donations don't only need to include charities, nor a need to be monetary? Blood. Please donate blood if you are able. Sadly, after donating for many years, I am no longer able and one thing former donors are asked is to do is try and get as many others as possible to take your place. If you're worried about needles - don't look. If you are worried about discomfort, the most painful part is ripping the plaster from your arm later. Lets face it, if you or someone dear to you needed blood, you would expect it to be available. Please help.

With a growing number of people, I think it is down to an increasing sense of entitlement and expectation, yet also an unknowing and knowing contempt, along with ambivalence, for health and social services, and those who deliver these. I worked for adult social care for many years and far too often we would turn up for pre arranged appointments at folks homes, only to get no answer at the door. We would have people just brush it off with 'I forgot'. We would have them say you should have reminded me. We even started reminding folk on the morning of their appointment and still they would not be in. Problem was, there was no consequence to them. They would be offered another appointment - several times. Eventually, we would close their case only for them to contact us again and we were obliged to see them. And don't get me started on trying to get them to come to us......