PPUK drop-in centre?

[Penners]

I find that my old clothes seem to suffer from shrinkage as they age. I can't understand it. :wink:

I always blame a faulty wardrobe for that problem.

 

[judrop]

WHAT a wonderfully kind offer, we love Norwich, but not been for some time, spent a lot of time there as a teenager, (aeons ago !) If it is ever decided to take the lovely Moo up on this please advise so we can see if we can get there, MANY THANKS , Ju and Phil XX

 

[Moo]

At the moment we've not decided on which Sunday (perhaps you could get together with fluffytail and sort something out?). But several lovely people are coming on Wednesday 2nd December, if a weekday is more convenient for you.

ps Shopping isn't compulsory, of course.

 

[Tom]

WHAT a wonderfully kind offer, we love Norwich, but not been for some time, spent a lot of time there as a teenager, (aeons ago !) If it is ever decided to take the lovely Moo up on this please advise so we can see if we can get there, MANY THANKS , Ju and Phil XX

Did you get my PM?

 

[judrop]

WHAT a wonderfully kind offer, we love Norwich, but not been for some time, spent a lot of time there as a teenager, (aeons ago !) If it is ever decided to take the lovely Moo up on this please advise so we can see if we can get there, MANY THANKS , Ju and Phil XX

Did you get my PM?

Hi there yes I did , I THOUGHT I had replied to you, ? Sorry , I wonder where it went ? I will try to re send it to you MANY apologies

 

[biffvernon]

Strikes me that the eco-lobby might have more credibility if they first gave up this evil 'stuff' they keep referring to. Whilst I know that Biff takes lots of steps to minimise his own consumption, I dislike being preached to by latte-quaffing, islington types who themselves consume much more than the national average.

Thank you. I have never knowingly quaffed a latte in Islington.

(Mine's a black filter coffee, please.)

 

[biffvernon]

And I wonder how the green lobby reconciles something like No Buy Day with the Government/Bank of England's continued pushing of 'quantitative easing' to kick-start the economy?

Oh that's easy. Speaking with my Spokesman for all the Green Lobby hat on, QE only makes sense to folk who think economic growth can soon be resumed and continue ad infinitum.

Meanwhile, the science seems to get worse by the week, with a 6 degrees increase being the latest prediction against the generally held view that just 2 degrees will be a disaster: http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2009/11/world-on-track-to-rise-by-6-de.html

Well, who'd have thought it!
Actually it was not so much a prdiction as a projection. The difference may seem subtle but it is important. The six degree projection does not take into account a cap on carbon emmissions resulting from passing Peak Oil, Gas and Coal. On the other hand if we ever got near six degrees it is unlikely that the Earth would be a survivable place at all. The mass outgassing of methane from the clathrates would lead to an end-Permian type event in which almost all species went extinct.

 

[Flyfisher]

Oh that's easy. Speaking with my Spokesman for all the Green Lobby hat on, QE only makes sense to folk who think economic growth can soon be resumed and continue ad infinitum.

Do you mean folk like most major governments that seem to be pushing pretty hard to get their economic growth back up and running and are prepared to spend previously unheard of billions, trillions even, to that end? Think about it; what's the best way to spend a few hundred billion pounds (that we have to borrow anyway) - carbon capture research and technology that might save our species while allowing industrialised economies to continue or save a few ailing banks that made bad business decisions? Easy indeed.

Well, who'd have thought it!

My point wasn't to be surprised, it was to highlight the complete disconnect between government words on climate change and actual behaviour. No one is actually taking climate change seriously; they're pretending they do, they're saying they do, but there seems to be precious little sign of any real action that stands a chance of really reducing CO2 emissions. The whole issue is seemingly regarded as a rather annoying diplomatic issue rather than a potential extinction event.

 

[biffvernon]

I don't hold out much hope for Carbon Capture and Storage. For sure do some research, but it would be a mistake to rely on it being more than marginally useful.

Ed Milliband gave an interesting speech at the LSE last night. Text here http://bit.ly/4CZ5uZ

Actually, I think it is more than interesting. I think it is important that all UK citizens know what their Minister for Energy and Climate Change is saying. Please read it.

 

[JoceAndChris]

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It behoves me to say how wonderful the current PPUK-drop-in-centre in Norwich is, and our lovely Moo at its heart. Moo's house is really, really special - and puts into perspective the sleepless nights of those of us who fret over cupboard decorating (I accept that's maybe just me). I won't give too much away, except to say that Penners' comment on the light touch this fascinating and beautiful historic building has been treated to was spot on. Put away your polishing cloths and dim the lights!

I had a superb day, not only in meeting our delightful hostess but also the extraordinarily handsome Mr P, his angelic wife, and darling Mr Hughes, who treated me to a brisk but rather thrilling walk (never ever go hiking with Mr Hughes; he'll be on the summit whilst you're 10 miles behind) across rain splashed cobbles and through golden Christmas lit vistas of churches (with plenty of modern glass bits added on to broaden my mind).

As for Christmas shopping - who cares? Quality time with people who matter to you is so much more important.

 

[Moo]

... extraordinarily handsome Mr P.

Oh, dear. What have you done, Joce? There'll be no living with him now!

But you hit the nail right on the head with "his angelic wife".

xxx M

 

[Penners]

not only in meeting our delightful hostess but also the extraordinarily handsome Mr P, his angelic wife, and darling Mr Hughes

Hey, what about me? I was there, too.

Anyway, whoever that "extraordinarily handsome" person was - I have a shrewd suspicion that "extraordinarily handsome" carries rather the the same sort of meaning as "differently intelligent". :wink:

We all loved meeting you, Joce, and thank you for coming a long way to see us. I hope our East Anglian merriment didn't overwhelm you!

 

[Penners]

you hit the nail right on the head with "his angelic wife".

Please don't use a Hitting-On-The-Head metaphor in relation to my wife. It only gives her ideas.

 

[JoceAndChris]

I hope our East Anglian merriment didn't overwhelm you!

It was very nice to be overwhelmed on a wet afternoon. And you are too modest! :lol: