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When fellow posters write the above messages, do they honestly think that Nige will be reading them? If so, can I have your seat in the stand, please?

Will look forward Downend to your review..... petrol should be readily available by then so you'll be able to watch us get at least a point!

Don't change your name to Downhillcity.....

I had the privilege of flying over for the QPR game. My first match this season. Whilst I listen to every game (when it works) and watch all the Sky red button and domestic Robins tv games, there's nothing like being at the match. QPR away showed me just how resilient and strong our defence is. Kalas, Tanner, Baker and Atkinson are paid to re-enact Rourke's Drift when under constant attacks. That's their job. We know that QPR had more shots that day than Rovers have had all season (just guessing) etc and flow charts, spreadsheets, medial this and quasi medial that will confirm what we witnessed at QPR. But in Norwegian Janet and John language "our boys took one hell of a beating" but weren't beaten! For me, what I've seen this season is Nige do what we knew he would. He would get the defence to be a working unit. Nige will then get his midfield to be likewise. We have seen how fantastic Han-Solo Massengo is! Others will realise they can shine in this team as well and if not, Nige won't pick them. Maybe Cod will be the missing link in our midfield. We wait. For me, what I witnessed at QPR gives me great optimism for the future and a + goal difference is unbelievable!

Fantastic as always Dave! But for those that like it in Janet and John language, please summarise!

9 games have been played this season and we've got a + goal difference! Which begs the question, what have you noticed that is different to previous seasons?

I used to stand right at the front behind the fence/wall ie with my back to the exit/entrance of the East End, in our Div 1 days. There was a chap who occasionally wore his yellow B52s t shirt nearby. I preferred the second album Wild Planet. Mesopotamia. their 3rd, was woeful!

Apologies if it has already been mentioned on another thread but it deserves more recognition. https://news.sky.com/story/a-beautiful-moment-in-the-beautiful-game-fulham-players-celebrate-with-young-disabled-fan-who-was-bullied-online-12418708 Well done Fulham!

Duh! Of course it was. Blame the beer last night.

Gert Moller was a Dutch winger signed by Alan Dicks when we were in the old first division. When it's spring again, I'll drink again, Gerty from Amsterdam.

This is not, I repeat not the address (supporterservices@bristol-sport.co.uk)! Thanks Redoxo for making the same blunder that I did. I'm not the only one! I am still awaiting a response from this address. The FAQ is ambiguous. Having reread it, the address for technical issues during the match is as follows from the FAQs bristolcitysupport@streamamg.com but you have to scroll a long way past the supporterservices@ answer! It also says you'll only get a refund if you report it to "customer service". Which one is that? Not one of the two addresses has customer service in the title. See below screenshot for confirmation. Jerry, if you are reading this, recognise how ambiguous the FAQs are and not only have the courtesy to respond to my PM but sort out our refunds.

I thought peccadillos was a condiment. Bit like Branston but yellow and more mustard!

I do find this thread DastardlyRed interesting but it could end up bring like certain films. You get so annoyed with the plot or characters that you want to switch off but can't as you want to see how it ends up! Are these trendsetters trying to prove something? What would a psychoanalyst make of them had he/she had an opportunity to discuss with the 'trendsetters'? What will we be missing out of if we don't follow 'suit'? It reminds me of the early 80s when the BCFC clique was to be found by being a member of the supporters club! Anyone remember joining so that the chairman/whatever could be ousted?

Not exactly the swinging 60s rebellion or the punk movement 76-77 to fashion though is it! 2 weeks ago I was finally able to buy Wrangler Jeans that hadn't been ripped, stone washed, brushed, coloured or had some elasticity added to the weave. In other words I bought proper, straight legged jeans! That's trend setting!

I was in Shepherds Bush on Saturday. That's near Shoreditch. The fashion most on show in that area was to wear non-cotton shirts in either red or purple. Instead of a slogan on bandanas, the Shepherds Bush fashion was to go one better and have 2 words emblazoned on the front of said shirt. It is still popular though to show off the manufacturer's logo on the attire. If only I could find a photo to show you of what I saw around the green of Shepherds Bush.

My next batch of Public House IPA, brewed and conditioned to the max, will be ready tomorrow. I made a similar batch 2 weeks ago. Wow! It was fantastic. However, I kept 2 litres and then bottled into 2 x 2 litres fliptops. They were conditioned but last night put into the fridge. This should kill off any secondary fermentation. We will be able to compare tomorrow night if further bottling improves the flavour etc compared to a pint straight out of the Pinter. I have 3 human guinea pigs lined up for this important taste test done 'blind'. The clarity might give it away as that has improved just by being bottled! Results to follow...

There are 2 answers to your question! Answer 1 No. CO2 is made naturally from the ingredients and not by using a Sodastream! The brewing yeast is added separately to the Fresh Press concentrate/water. The yeast reacts with the liquid to create CO2. Because we do not buy alcohol from The Greater Good, we will not be taxed for any duty that politicians are threatening us with. Answer 2 Yes to price increase but not re CO2 Pinter Mk2 is due for release in October! It has been completely rebuilt after 1000s of Pinterers' feedback. Consequently the price will go up as the mk2 will have apparently more functions. The Greater Good is being tight lipped over this but a major announcement is due on the 29th of this month. Pinter mk1 will still be able to make all beers from future Fresh Presses.

as he was a very naughty boy.....

We missed!

I did. We've just brought on Jet, Jacki and John with Sir Alan Walsh linking up nicely with Gerry Gow. Penalty!

And still no radio feed! We've missed the whole of the second half. No response to my email either.

I was wondering when you were going to start brewing! If you have somewhere else to brew, your beer will be ready in time to celebrate a new kitchen!

I thought I'd try the Stars And Stripes. It is an American Pale Ale. See the photos for more details. I agree totally with the description. I brewed and conditioned to the maximum days recommended. However, whilst I was impressed with the flavour it cannot compare to what I have now! 24 hours after drinking/sharing a few pints, I bottled the rest (having added a carb drop). I left the bottles covered with a tea towel for 5 days and then placed in the fridge for a couple of hours to stop any extra fermentation etc.. Wow! Talk about clarity. It looked so clear it was if it had been poured in a pint. The taste? Exceptional. Smooth and a well balanced pale ale with just a subtle hint of fruitiness. Loved it. I still have a 1 litre fliptop bottle left untouched. The photo shows the clarity but look at all the sediment at the bottom. Now that's what I call a real ale!

No way sis?

There are many versions of contribution calculators, that should be able to give you a better understanding of what is needed. Here's one from the mighty Prudential. https://www.pru.co.uk/tools-calculators/retirement-contributions-calculator/ The most important decision is when would you like to retire? When you do retire, what would you like to do and how much money do you need? Imagine you retired at the start of this year. What would it cost you to fund everything for this year? Ignore for the time being, your mortgage when working out your spending as it might already be paid off when you retire. With that figure, multiply it by 1.03 for every year between now and your estimated retirement date. The .03 represents the 3% annual inflation rate. However you might think it will be less, say 2%. In which case multiply your figure by 1.02 etc.. if 4% is your inflation rate then it's 1.04. If you're aged 30 today and 58 is your projected retirement date, take your original annual spend and multiply it 28 times using your annual inflation rate. Don't just multiply it by 28 but do it 28 times (Y x 1.03 x 1.03 x 1.03 x 1.03 etc ie annual compound interest)! This projected figure will give you a rough idea what you need in your pension pot for that first year in retirement. Comparison with the projected pension pot will become a bit clearer as to how much you need to save. There are other retirement years to consider even before the state pension kicks in. If in 2001 you had a purchasing power of £100, today you would need £147 to be like for like. Putting money under the mattress for retirement will erode your real purchasing power that's why a pension plan is so important. Then there's the thought of paying off your mortgage if not already achieved, going on a once in a lifetime holiday, buying a special present to celebrate your retirement. All these will add up but it can be provided by your tax free lump sum! However, it needs investment by your good self. It boils down to when do you want to retire and how much do you need to fulfil your retirement needs and wants. Pension plans are flexible and are transportable from job to job. It really is a good idea to speak to an advisor who can help you out with these figures and the maximum amounts you can invest per year plus of course how much you can actually afford.