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Yesterday I captured a UFO. No seriously - it was unidentified and it was flying! :rotfl:Could this be what the circling police 'copter had been looking for? Anyhow when it came to rest on top of the hill, I bravely set off after it. It turned out to be a helium, sort of snow white effigy - the size of a small child. It's anchored round the back at the mo though I may well move it round the front in the continuing quest to annoy the neighbour.
. Plus I nearly had a heart attack when I peeked out the 1st floor landing window this morning and this thing loomed up to greet me.:eek:
Meanwhile I think I woke up in an alternative universe anyway. I don't recognise this country where computer hard drives are smashed at the behest of the state and I'm concerned about the ever broadening definition of 'terrorism'. We're still a mile away from tin pot dictatorships of course but the direction of travel is not good
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Bedsit_Bob wrote: »"DOT" BBB :huh:
Hello BSB
It's a new thingy the gov are doing. ERm. Department of erm,. what was it? Anyway, a team of people at the gov, providing a point of contact to the House of Common.
On the new HOC forum... There are a few borderline questions (borderline impolite!) to TPTB on the Q&A site. Not me, I was polite, honest...
HTH
BBBMy dog: Ears as high ranging in frequency as a bat. Nose as sensitive as a bloodhound. Eyes as accurate as Mr. Magoo's!
Prepper and saver: novice level. :A #81 Save 12k in 2013! £3.009.00/£12,000
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BessieBooBoo wrote: »Hello BSB
It's a new thingy the gov are doing. ERm. Department of erm,. what was it? Anyway, a team of people at the gov, providing a point of contact to the House of Common.
On the new HOC forum... There are a few borderline questions (borderline impolite!) to TPTB on the Q&A site. Not me, I was polite, honest...
HTH
BBB
Hi BBB!
We are posting on MSE as the House of Commons representative - separate from the Government, just to clarify for MSE'ers! We've only been on the forum for 8 weeks so far so quite new still.
We'll provide the info you asked for here for everyone in case it makes things easier:The House of Commons itself does not have public guides for emergency scenarios - for advice on flooding or outbreaks of flu etc it is usually local councils that have information for public mobilisation and action plans.
We do not know your exact location but do have a look at Rutland County Council’s emergency page as an example:
http://www.rutland.gov.uk/advice_and_benefits/emergency_planning_advice.aspx
And also Kirklees Council:
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/you-kmc/emergency-plan/emergency-plan.shtml
Maybe contact your own council to see what their action plans are for more local information?
Hope this helps people on the OS Board?
Best wishes
DOTOfficial Organisation Representative
I’m the official organisation rep for the House of Commons. I do not work for or represent the government. I am politically impartial and cannot comment on government policy. Find out more in DOT's Mission Statement.
MSE has given permission for me to post letting you know about relevant and useful info. You can see my name on the organisations with permission to post list. If you believe I've broken the Forum Rules please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. This does NOT imply any form of approval of my organisation by MSE0 -
Thank you, DOT, that's very interesting...Angie - GC Jul 25: £225.85/£500 : 2025 Fashion on the Ration Challenge: 26/68: (Money's just a substitute for time & talent...)0
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Meanwhile I think I woke up in an alternative universe anyway. I don't recognise this country where computer hard drives are smashed at the behest of the state and I'm concerned about the ever broadening definition of 'terrorism'. We're still a mile away from tin pot dictatorships of course but the direction of travel is not good. Seconded.
Welcome to life on Airstrip One. We've always been at war with EastAsia.............and HOC is here to help us. *sighs deeply*Every increased possession loads us with a new weariness.
John Ruskin
Veni, vidi, eradici
(I came, I saw, I kondo'd)
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?????? I wonder??????? I'm not sure if help is the right word GQ!!!0
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MrsLurcherwalker wrote: »Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?????? I wonder??????? I'm not sure if help is the right word GQ!!! Me being sarky, Lyn.
Underwhelmed at finding someone on the gubbermint shilling on MSE, tbh. I like to keep better company than that.
*Tucks tin hat firmly down over eyebrows and exits stage left to the kitchen to do the dishes whilst muttering about conspiracies.*Every increased possession loads us with a new weariness.
John Ruskin
Veni, vidi, eradici
(I came, I saw, I kondo'd)
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Yup, me too!!! Only I don't have a tin hat so I'm wearing the colander upside down with the handles tastefully sticking out over my ears!!!0
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Heh! That's our cards marked, lass: wimmin with allotments and all. Is that a rolling pin in your apron pocket or an offensive weapon, modom? Just step this way.........
Actually, if it came to a home invasion I'd be glad to have a rolling pin to hand. Solid wooden one.
Dishes are done and kettle's on. Anyone up for a brew?Every increased possession loads us with a new weariness.
John Ruskin
Veni, vidi, eradici
(I came, I saw, I kondo'd)
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Even better both the links seem to be dead????If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing0
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