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Serves me right for reading the free trade magazine at work...

A man climbs to the top of Mt. Sinai and gets close enough to talk to God. Looking up, he asks the Lord, "God, what does a million years mean to you?" The Lord replies, "A minute." The man then asks, "And what does a million dollars mean to you?" The Lord replies, "A penny." Then he asks,"Can I have a penny?" The Lord replies, "In a minute

Wow, @DrFumbles, firstly thank you for sharing that, can't have been easy, but it does put a whole new context on the situation. The fact that you have her demands on text etc, plus the fact you have previously discussed this with your gp & other healthcare professionals is a massive positive, you can take this information to the police, in fact there's nothing to say that your not entitled to insist they take action against her in regards to "controlling & coercion", which could have numerous outcomes, possibly giving you an opportunity to return to the property under escort to retrieve what's rightfully yours (to that end I would consider putting together a list of everything that is solely yours, jointly owned items may not be touched at this time without shit kicking off). Allowing the police to act may also convince her to release your stuff, as a start to show contrition for her previous behaviour, something any legal representation would advise her to do as cooperation goes a long way if done in the early stages before cps decide on charges. As for you contributing to the break up by essentially keeping a confidential "diary" within secure email drafts, NO FUCKING WAY IS THAT ON YOU, it just highlights the extent she was going to in order to maintain control, & is another fact that supports your case for the police to act. Good luck mate.

I work in manufacturing, not sure if Airsoft works in the same way, but if you see an offer in the supermarket it’s not them that’s doing the deal. It’s whoever makes it that’s discounting it, so it may be that the manufacturers have cut their promo support (I know we have). Low stock levels and the resulting pent up demand means that there is also no incentive to discount. Why sell it cheap when there’s a queue of buyers willing to pay full price? Especially when you are seeing costs going through the roof.

My Chinese neighbour told me he has opened a crows shop. I think he means clothes shop. Anyway I think I will pop down and have a rook... boom boom.🙂👍 Regards

It still is, and Dessie Flecktarn when we played on the quarry at Weymouth. You’d be surprised how ‘comfortable’ the Defcon stuff is, I got a Vegetato smock over Black Friday and I could sleep in it.

Bit like me mate. Plenty of stuff out there if you go as Mr blobby.😂😂

Vegetato is the one true way Tack, have you had a look at all the stuff UF Pro and Defcon 5 do? That’ll stop your MTP cravings

I'm also using Nuprol 1.0 and Abbey Ultra, in my TM 5.1 DOR. (It's one of the TM's with a larger gas unit, so may be more forgiving with its gas) The Abbey stuff has worked great outdoors in cold weather, giving me ~250fps iirc. Plenty enough power for close quarters engagements. And for the sake of longevity for my gun when it's warm from being indoors, I use the Nuprol for my garden plinking. Also plenty powerful enough for that. It's not so much 'wear' as the fear that the slide slamming back and forth too hard might cause a fracture and then break in the slide, isn't it? So using the appropriate gas for the ambient temp seems sensible if you're risk-averse (i.e. don't want to be bothered sourcing a new slide)

If you use full face goggles, then both the goggle and spare lenses need to be protected Many ‘premium’ goggles come with their own soft bag, I’ve also made a few microfibre ‘bags’ with large Poundland microfibres. Just fold a large microfibre in half, sew all but one side and add a carry loop. Then I have a soft cover for goggles whether they are in a gear bag or on a car seat, and a handy cloth to wipe off Particularly when I was photographing events having this microfibre bag hanging off my belt ready for a lens wipe (goggle or camera) and when off the field I could also hang my goggles off my belt and in the microfibre bag

Tricky one, difficult ex's are problematic. https://mensbreakup.com/ex-girlfriend-wont-give-stuff-back/ Quick Google brought this article up, whether it's airsoft stuff or not it's your property and this guide has some useful info.

I think that this answers many questions about the whole situation It could be time to consider what actual value RIFs have against your own health

Hi, thanks for the advice. I actually have it from her in messages multiple times. In regards to the relationship without getting into too much Jeremy Kyle Material. She snooped and found a draft email I was writing up regarding her controlling and coercive behaviour towards me as a method my GP and Wellbeing recommended for me to cope with my situation. It was never intended to be sent or read by anyone else. So I guess I had a part to play in the demise of the relationship.

She does not need a defence to keep it or to sell it; however, before selling it to you, she needs to be sure that you have a defence. Attempting to sell it to you would almost certainly not be a criminal act. Tackle's advice is good, as ever.

Certainly sounds like it, question would be do you have the demand for payment in writing ?, text or email, ideally with her reasoning behind demanding payment ? If you have, great, take it to the plod, but if it's verbal, then it's just your word against hers & your back to square one. If this is the case maybe you should try to initiate comms via text, & carefully get her to admit her reasoning for wanting payment for releasing your own property back to you. Unfortunately without the big picture, some may assume that you also played a part in the demise of your relationship, & her actions & demands are either a form of revenge, or her attempt to recoup financial losses she has somehow suffered. I'm not judging, just saying it's a bit of a minefield & these situations usually don't happen spontaneously, if there's more to it then you might have to consider that your not gonna get to walk away with no recriminations, financial or otherwise. We might see you on judge rinder lol. PS pretty sure there's nothing in the vcra that covers this, in fact as daft as it sounds she could demand to see proof of your ukara before handing it over, even if you paid the 350,its mad🤯

In 2021, which is the last year for which full data is available, Germany's trade deficit with China was 39,399,934,000 Euros, which is Germany's largest trade deficit with any country. According to the German Economic Institute (Institut der Deutschen Wirtschaft), the 2022 deficit was 41 billion Euros by the middle of 2022.

£60+ rifle with a scope and bipod for only £175. Absolute bargain! https://airsoft-forums.uk/classifieds/item/33044-double-eagle-m62-spring-sniper-rifle/

Narrow it down a bit, what rifle are we talking about?

I bought some small parts from them about a year ago and they came through fairly quickly with no customs charges. I probably wouldn't risk buying something like a RIF from them, but I always source my weird, niche parts from Hong Kong as they tend to have better stock availability

Hi, I did buy 5KU parts from their ebay store, as well as some AK mags straight from their website. It was a couple years back, but never had an issues. I didn't pay any extra tarrifs then, but I can assume PayPal fees and VAT might be something to expect. I hope that helped.

they all hold by friction and can be tightened or loosed. i would generally recomend having your holster set only a few degrees off vertical.

The patrol and intermediate bags have a draw cord to cinch the hood close. On all my bags shock cord has stretched and makes this not fully effective. If I felt the need to do this I’d probably wear a jacket in the bag instead. In combination the complete set up is recommended as a -34c bag or -42c on the current generation. Things to note: The temperature rating assumes you have the appropriate ECWCS clothing on for the conditions. For example, my much newer foliage patrol bag is warmer and the fill loft is better than my olive one. It’s somewhat less used. Is the MSS still a good choice?* *Specific Milsim/collecting aside. Positives are a robust, easy to use set up, with good access. Modularity is simple and no fiddly zippers or adaptors. Negatives are that it is very bulky and heavy for the warmth level compared to newer designs. Older bags will likely have lost some effective due to age. Cost is high (in the UK) and you can get a more modern new kit for t similar money. As a note there are knock off versions. I believe MFH amongst other do them. Priced somewhat less than the genuine model. They do come up in some other camo patterns like plain olive or flecktarn. The outer is a “goretex-a-like” fabric and I have heard mixed reports regarding breathability. I haven’t had my hands on one to comment on build quality.

We'll know it's bad if the DFS sale ends! 😂

Green on back in picture 🖼️

A bear walks into a bar. 'Whisky and...........................................................................................soda please,' he tells the barman. 'What's with the massive pause?' the barman asks. 'Dunno,' says the bear, 'I was born with them.'

Hi all. If anyone on here is interested I've just heard that the British museum has recently taken delivery of a new exhibit. It's an Egyptian mummy but instead of the usual mummification process this one was covered in chocolate and crushed nuts. They have called it Pharaoh Rochè....😀😀 Regards

I’ve just invented the first thought controlled air freshener. It makes scents when you think about it 🙄 Regards

A burglar broke into a house one night. He shined his flashlight around, looking for valuables when a voice in the dark said, 'Jesus knows you're here.' He nearly jumped out of his skin, clicked his flashlight off, and froze. When he heard nothing more, he shook his head and continued. Just as he pulled the stereo out so he could disconnect the wires, clear as a bell he heard 'Jesus is watching you.' Startled, he shined his light around frantically, looking for the source of the voice. Finally, in the corner of the room, his flashlight beam came to rest on a parrot. 'Did you say that?' he hissed at the parrot. 'Yes', the parrot confessed, then squawked, 'I'm just trying to warn you that he's watching you.' The burglar relaxed. 'Warn me, huh? Who in the world are you?' 'Moses,' replied the bird. 'Moses?' the burglar laughed. 'What kind of people would name a bird Moses?' 'The kind of people who would name a Ridgeback Jesus.' 😹

A 10 year old girl asks her mum "mummy, how was I born?" The mum smiled and replied, "once apon a time your daddy and me decided to plant a special little seed. Daddy planted it and every day I took care of it every day. After a while the seed grew more and more leaves and in a few months it grew into a beautiful healthy plant. So then we dried it out, smoked it and got so high we forgot to use a condom"

My neighbour knocked on my door at 2am this morning and said, 'Rob, I can't fucking sleep.' 'Well it's your lucky night.' I said, 'I've got a good party going on here, come on in.'

Bloke goes in to a pub. Orders a beer and sits quietly drinking it. After a while he starts feeling peckish and notices the bar snacks and food menu. So he goes up to the bar, asks for a menu off the bar maid who hands him a menu. After reading the menu, Cheese rolls £1, Ham Rolls £1.50, Cheese and ham roll £2, sausage rolls £1 and hand shandy's £5... So the guy calls the bar maid over and he asks her, "Are you the person that give out the hand shandy's" and she replied "Why yes, I am" fluttering her eyes at the guy... He replies "Good... Wash your hands I want a cheese roll..."

Dave walked into the pub last night with a black eye. 'How did that happen?' I asked. Apparently, his wife asked him to make a bird table. She only came in at number seven.

I got home from work tonight and wife had left a note on fridge door. "It's not working" "I can't take it anymore" I'm going to my sisters". I opened fridge. LIght came on,beer was cold.....what the fuck is she on about?? 😉 regards

I tried donating blood today. Never again! Too many stupid questions. Who's blood is it? Where did you get it? Why is it in a bucket? 🤭 Regards

not quite a joke but I found it funny all the same & the guy's response is sort peew peew related...

After being carried out of Kings Cross station yesterday with concussion, I’m starting to think my acceptance letter from Hogwarts was a hoax! 🤔 Regards

My youngest boy asked me what I knew about solar eclipses. Very little son. I replied. Regards

i dunno, no matter how much you push the envelope it'll still be stationary...... can't figure out spoiler tags so here's another essay for everyone to scroll past and not read: whilst we are all well aware of the events of Cinderella, her encounter with the fairy godmother and marrying a handsome prince. what is not well known is after the somewhat unconventional events of her youth her life was mostly unremarkable, serving as the roles of attentive wife to her husband who by dint of being a second child never had the chance to take up the crown. however happily ever after only lasts so long and eventually the prince died, a peaceful death but a tragedy nonetheless leaving Cinderella a widow whose common upbringing saw her shipped off out of the royal court to live the rest of her days in quiet solitude. it is here one day, we find Cinderella, time having taken its toll, an old woman sitting in her rocking chair on the porch of a little cottage, quietly knitting while a cat she'd taken to calling bob rested contently on the windowsill. as she's sitting there, her mind idly wondering, she finds herself thinking about time, and how after life seemed to be so much shorter these days. suddenly there's a gentle tinkling noise, subtle, but a noise that nonetheless cut through the silence like a razor and went straight into her mind. there it swooshed it's way through memories almost forgotten to the mists of time until, there. that was it. she looks up "it's been a long time" she says, as if greeting an old friend. "indeed my child it has" replies the fairy godmother "why have you come?" asks Cinderalla calmly. "you have lived a long and exemplary life" says the godmother "your charitable works and your political campaigns to aid those in need have been a shining beacon of hope for the poor of this land. and yet the king has so callously cast you out for fear of some imagined shame it might bring to his house" "the king has his ways, but he is not so bad" replies Cinderalla "that is as may be, but by way of recompense, i would once again like to offer you 3 wishes. is there anything your heart still yearns for?" Cinderella sits there quitely, pondering this opportunity, the wisdom of age tempering the youthful memories seeing the godmother again had stirred. eventually she speaks "the king is not so bad, and my life here is quiet and peaceful, but with time the maintenance of this place has become too much for me and it would be so very handy to pay some local men from the village to fix it up again" "certainly my dear" says the fairy godmother, and with a flick of her arm and a somewhat underwhelming "poof", the world seemed unchanged. silence decended, but not normal silence, this silence was louder than usual because a noise that had been there before was now gone- the creaking of the rocking chair had ceased for it was no longer made of wood, but solid gold. "what is your second wish?" asks the fairy godmother again cinderella ponders getting to her feat and pacing slowly around the room. "you know, i can't remember a time now when there wasn't some creaking in my bones, fog in my sight or pain in my joints. i'd like to feel the energy of youth again, if only for a day" again the subtle flick of the wand, only this time the magic is so much more dramatic as a swirling fog envelops Cinderella hiding her from view. when the fog clears cinderella is once again young, her mind unchanged yet she stood the picture of radiant beauty and youth she had been the last time she crossed paths with the fairy godmother. "and your third wish?" asks the fairy godmother once again the response is delayed, but this time it is not caused by careful contemplation. the funny thing about minds is how like water fills a glass and takes it shape so too does thought fill a body. Cinderella, remembering a long life well lived but with feelings long since forgotten now stirring points to the cat and says "this stray has been my faithful companion for many years, i love him like i once loved my dear prince charming, could you transform him into a kind and handsome young man like you once did with those mice?" "of course" says the fairy godmother the cat, sensing attention half-opens an eye to survey the room. his gaze somewhat distracted when once again the flick of the want, the swoosh of fog, and a gentle "poof" as the fairy godmother dissappears. before the fog even clears clears the cat, now a grown man naked as the day he was born, emerges sweeping cinderella up into his arms with a grace that would ordinarily take years of ballet training to acheive. he stares deep into Cinderella's eyes and leans down as if to kiss her, but instead he gently whispers: "i bet now you're wishing you hadn't had me neutered"

I really have to get a better class of friends. My mate Kenny with the speech impediment has just been charged with shoplifting kitchen utensils from Tesco. He said it was a whisk he was prepared to take. But silly Billy now that's more serious. He has been charged with murder. He attacked a bloke with a sheet of sandpaper. He only meant to rough him up a bit. There ya go.Buy one get one free! Lol Regards

so a man decides to go for a sunday afternoon drive. as he's driving along down a windy country road enjoying the scenery a rabbit suddenly darts out of the hedge just ahead of him. he's not daydreaming so much as to take his eyes off the road he spots it and swerves to avoid hitting it, but alas it's too late and he feels the thump thump as his car hits the animal. he slams on the brakes in shock screeching to a halt while his mind catches up with events. he gets out of the car, and being an animal lover he's horrified to see the twisted body of the rabbit lying a few dozen yards back in the road. he approaches slowly, realizing there is nothing he can do for the poor animal he breaks out in tears, his afternoon ruined. then another car comes around the corner, a low-slung sports car. seeing him in the road the driver stops and gets out- a beautiful young woman with long blonde hair "whatever's the matter" she asks him, her voice laced with concern. "it's all my fault, i'm a horrible person, i killed the rabbit" the man mutters through his sobbing. the woman looks around, now spotting the mangled ex-rabbit in the road "don't worry" she says comfortingly, reaching into her handbag and pulling out a spray can. she then proceeds to spray the entire contents of the can onto the hare. to the mans shock the rabbit twists and contorts back into a lifelike shape, suddenly springing up full of life. the rabbit raises a paw in the air almost like it was waving at the pair of them. the rabbit then hops off, apparently unfazed by it's recent ordeal, every few yards it stops and raises its paw as before as if to wave goodbye. it keeps doing this until finally it crests a nearby hillock and dissappears reality descends again and the man turns to the woman in confusion "what the hell was that you just did?" he asked, incredulous at this miraculous turn of events. the woman simply hands him the empty can, he takes it and glances at the label which reads: "hair spray- restores life to dead hair and adds wave" plz no ban.....

Its a funny ol world. Two men arrested in Portsmouth last night. One was drinking battery acid! And the other was eating fireworks! Police charged one and let the other one off.......... 🙃👍 Regards

went to the optician the other day. been a while thanks to lockdown. ran through the usual tests but he seemed increasingly concerned as it went on. eventually when it was done he simply sighed. "what's wrong?" i asked "bad news i'm afraid" he replied "oh dear, can i see the results?" i asked with increasing concern in my voice he answered "i don't think so".....

Havent seen my kwa erg in 9 months. Supposedly being put through UPS today though in truth i hold no hopes. Feeling pretty darn mugged off to be truthfull. A tech i trusted too.