The replica of the Roman mosaic at Woodchester near Stroud could be coming back to this country:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-...cestershire-45625115
The original is buried at Woodchester but is the largest found in this country. The replica, which took 10 years to create, is made up of some 1.6 million pieces.
Channel 5's drama-documentary on Saturday - Albert: The Power behind Victoria could be quite interesting. It's a straightforward programme looking at Albert's life as a driving force behind the industrial revolution, a leading influence on British culture, and a campaigner for the welfare of the country's working class communities and having to take a more active role until his early death.
It's narrated by Samantha Bond. Albert is played by Gareth David-Lloyd and Victoria by Olivia Hallinan. Olivia Hallinan looks rather like a younger Rachael Stirling (they aren't related).
El Loro posted:Channel 5's drama-documentary on Saturday - Albert: The Power behind Victoria could be quite interesting. It's a straightforward programme looking at Albert's life as a driving force behind the industrial revolution, a leading influence on British culture, and a campaigner for the welfare of the country's working class communities and having to take a more active role until his early death.
It's narrated by Samantha Bond. Albert is played by Gareth David-Lloyd and Victoria by Olivia Hallinan. Olivia Hallinan looks rather like a younger Rachael Stirling (they aren't related).
sounds really interesting EL
night everybody
Good morning everyone 
Another sunny morning here but not as cold first thing as the last two days.
A working Apple-I computer has been sold for $375,000 at auction. It was Apple's first computer and there's hardly any of them around still working.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45647449
I hope everyone has a good day
Good morning everyone, a lovely bright morning again, I don't think it's as chilly as yesterday and the breeze has dropped right down.
Enjoy your day everyone
Good morning everyone
Horrible weather up here - heavy rain, breezy and cold.
Donât think Iâll be going out today 
Have a good day, all
El Loro posted:Channel 5's drama-documentary on Saturday - Albert: The Power behind Victoria could be quite interesting. It's a straightforward programme looking at Albert's life as a driving force behind the industrial revolution, a leading influence on British culture, and a campaigner for the welfare of the country's working class communities and having to take a more active role until his early death.
It's narrated by Samantha Bond. Albert is played by Gareth David-Lloyd and Victoria by Olivia Hallinan. Olivia Hallinan looks rather like a younger Rachael Stirling (they aren't related).
That sounds like something for the History thread, El 
Good morning a cold but sunny day here, Iâm waiting in for a water butt delivery! And smart meters that are to be fitted.
Its soooooooo lovely to be having a day off, at home 
how are you all?
El Loro posted:Good morning everyone
Another sunny morning here but not as cold first thing as the last two days.
A working Apple-I computer has been sold for $375,000 at auction. It was Apple's first computer and there's hardly any of them around still working.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45647449
I hope everyone has a good day
Thereâs an old Atari lurking in our house. Think itâs worth auctioning El? 
Moonie, if it's one of the original batch of Atari 400s or 800s and still works it might have some value (not at the level of the Apple-I though). There are still Atari 400 and 800 enthusiasts around so even a later one might be of interest provided it's working.
My brother did have one of the original Atari 400s first batch in this country as he said it had a very low serial number. No idea if he's still got it though.
El Loro posted:Moonie, if it's one of the original batch of Atari 400s or 800s and still works it might have some value (not at the level of the Apple-I though). There are still Atari 400 and 800 enthusiasts around so even a later one might be of interest provided it's working.
My brother did have one of the original Atari 400s first batch in this country as he said it had a very low serial number. No idea if he's still got it though.
Thanks El
I will have to find it and give it the once over
Moonie, if you look on something like Ebay, a working 400 computer could fetch around ÂĢ100 and a working 800 possibly more like ÂĢ300/ÂĢ400. The earliest ones are more likely to have higher value. They were launched in November 1979 so that may give you an idea as to the likelyhoof of being a really early one.
There was a delightful section in yesterday's The One Show all about golden retrievers:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/...he-one-show-25092018
Starts ar 22 minutes 28 seconds in and ends at 26 minutes 15 seconds with a group photo.
El Loro posted:There was a delightful section in yesterday's The One Show all about golden retrievers:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/...he-one-show-25092018Starts ar 22 minutes 28 seconds in and ends at 26 minutes 15 seconds with a group photo.
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Got the tiddlers on a sleepover tomorrow so I wonât be back till Friday night
Goodnight and sweet dreams, Ros
Hug for any night owls
night yogi will miss you summer if you pop in
Good morning everyone, a lovely morning again and a touch warmer I think. Have a great time with the wee ones Yogi.
Enjoy your day everyone
Inspired by Wallace and Gromit, researchers have developed smart trousers with artificial muscles for people with mobility problems. The trousers are called "The Right Trousers"
Afternoon weâre having an unexpected Indian summer! So yesterday I ended up grass cutting, cleaning out the shed and putting away the garden furniture etc..
they couldnât fit my meters afterall because theres not enough space in my electric box. They said the next generation meters will fit in, so theyâll refer me for one of those instead.
The water butt did arrive though and looks beautiful! A friend of mine is going to install it for me
Summer, well done on your gardening
Although it may have been a bit frustrating for you with the smart meters not being able to be installed, thare's a bit of good news as a result. I understand that with the older smart meters, they were tied in with the existing energy supplier. With the next generation smart meters I've heard that they are not tied in with the existing energy supplier so making it a lot easier to later switch suppliers with less hassle.
El Loro posted:Inspired by Wallace and Gromit, researchers have developed smart trousers with artificial muscles for people with mobility problems. The trousers are called "The Right Trousers"
BBC Two have changed their idents today. Those are the little intros before each programme. There's 16 new ones which you can watch here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ent...inment-arts-45666478
I suspect they may get some criticisms as they are rather psychedelic. So if you suffer from light sensitivity/swirling images issues it's best not to watch all of them one after another.
How to drive at 59 mph in a 40 mph zone on the A40 at Paddington and get away with it.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-45668735
Gives a new meaning to "Bend it like Beckham" 
night everybody yogi hope you enjoyed your time with the tiddlers summer if you pop in
Good morning everyone, like where you are EL it's cloudy and cooler here too, we had a lovely few days of Indian Summer though, yesterday afternoon was just gorgeous so I'm not complaining.
Enjoy your day everyone
So Legal & General are launching their modular housing business:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-45672770
It sort of reminded me of a very early Buster Keaton black comedy called "One Week" he made before his better known films:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts6UTAF1cxc
Companies have to file accounts at Companies House within the deadline otherwise they can get fined. Although they can appeal that only works if there's a reasonable excuse, Companies House have released this short video today of a few of the excuses which, not surprisingly, didn't convince them
Evening all Havenât read back yet.
Had a good time with the tiddlers. BB has been teaching everyone the Baby Shark song,
PB still enjoying school and even enjoys doing her homework
Hope all is well with everyone
Yogi19 posted:Evening all
Had a good time with the tiddlers. BB has been teaching everyone the Baby Shark song,
PB still enjoying school and even enjoys doing her homework
Hope all is well with everyone
Hi Yogi and Buddies
Glad you had a lovely time with the little ones
BB is a gem
Nice to see PB is still enjoying school and that she likes doing her homework too ððð
Have a great evening everyone
Moonie posted:Yogi19 posted:Evening all
Had a good time with the tiddlers. BB has been teaching everyone the Baby Shark song,
PB still enjoying school and even enjoys doing her homework
Hope all is well with everyone
Hi Yogi and Buddies
Glad you had a lovely time with the little ones
BB is a gem
Nice to see PB is still enjoying school and that she likes doing her homework too ððð
Have a great evening everyone
Hi Moonie, hope all is well with you. Howâs your eye?
They will do a gas safety check on anything gas related in your house before they do the work.