Gggrrrrrh

Even my council is trying to scare me with climate change.

SEA levels in Sheerness are rising, according to a report by environmental bodies, leading a conservation group to warn of an increasing flood risk.

A report entitled London's Environment Revealed, said the sea level at the mouth of the Thames Estuary in Sheerness is rising at a rate of 1.5mm a year.

Further on they report.

The report said: "Climate change is likely to increase mean sea levels, increase peak surge tide levels and increase wave heights. Rising sea level has the potential to increase flood risk."

If they’re that concerned why do they use the word “Likely” (My embolden)? If they’re that sure then why not use the word “will”?

Then of course it is some of the usual suspects.

The study – commissioned by the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Forestry Commission and the Mayor of London's office.

But then of course they miss the bloody obvious.

Much of Sheerness as well as Sheppey is below sea-level and so is prone to flooding. You can find references to this as far back as Samuel Pepys, when he was responsible for dockyards and was choosing sites to defend the Thames. Parts of the current sea wall around Sheerness was built following the 1978 floods.

1377-99
King Richard II ordered coastal defences to be built on the Island.

1953
Flooding did great damage to Sheppey, seawall has to be rebuilt at Cheyne Rock and heightened along its 2 mile length.

1978
Island cut off from mainland by snow and floods. And again in 1979 with floods.

However they end up ruining their own argument

The spokesman said: "This is showing us that the defences are still providing a standard of protection to a 0.5 per cent chance of flooding in any given year in the Sheerness area.

We’re all doomed I say.

*Then again, I live on the opposite side of the county*

A brilliant Idea!

Have you been one of those passengers that’s found that your airline has overbooked and there is no seat for you?

Here's a solution to all the controversy over full-body scanners at the
airports, and which may get you a seat on the aircraft.

All we need to do is develop a booth that you can step into that will not
X-ray you, but will detonate any explosive device you may have hidden on or
in your body.  The explosion will be contained within the sealed booth.

This would be a win-win for everyone.  There would be none of this crap
about racial profiling and the device would eliminate long and expensive
trials.

This is so simple that it's brilliant. I can see it now:  you're in the
airport terminal and you hear a muffled explosion.  Shortly thereafter an
announcement comes over the PA system, "Attention, standby passengers! We
now have a seat available on flight number..."

Where’s Lord Sugar when you need him?

* Ok the pic at the top is a little OTT, but hey the idea is what counts*

CONFUCIUS DIDN'T SAY

Man who wants pretty nurse, must be patient. 

Passionate kiss, like spider web, leads to undoing of fly. 

Better to be pissed off than pissed on. 

Lady who goes camping must beware of evil intent. 

Squirrel who runs up womans' leg will not find nuts. 

Man who leaps off cliff jumps to conclusion. 

Man who runs in front of car gets tired, man who runs behind car gets
Exhausted. 

Man who eats many prunes get good run for money. 

War does not determine who is right, it determines who is left. 

Man who fight with wife all day get no piece at night. 

It takes many nails to build a crib, but one screw to fill it. 

Man who drives like hell is bound to get there. 

Man who stands on toilet is high on pot. 

Man who live in glass house  should change clothes in basement. 

Man who fish in other man's well often catch crabs. 

Finally  CONFUCIUS DID SAY. . 

"A lion will not cheat on his wife, but a  Tiger Wood!"

Israel and Greece have something in common

Wailing  Wall in Jerusalem ...

 

 

Wailing Wall in Greece

Radio Puddlecote

Stony Stratford. The interview

Dick talks to talk sport on why he considers that the call for an outdoor ban on smoking in Stony Stratford is an affront to civil liberties. As added fun listen to councillor Bartlett frothing at the mouth towards the end of the programme.

And do go to Puddlecote Towers to read Dick’s take on the interview.

Looking for a dog for free?

DOES IT HELP TO HAVE A GUARD DOG ???
I was robbed yesterday and my dog did absolutely nothing !!!!!!!!!!!!
I am giving my dog away. Attached find a photo of my dog

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jumbo crosswind landing

Awesome touch down.

Gordon v Murdoch

CNBC allowing Simon Hobbs to say what really happened between Brown and News International. Dirty politics exposed.

 

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Stony Stratford–The Movie

Well not really. It’s a newscast from ITV asking the views of local residents and shopkeepers on the smoking ban in outdoor spaces  called for by councillor Bartlett. They are not pleased with the pillock in their midst

If you would like to add your resistance to this attempt to stifle civil liberties why not support Dick Puddlecote and friends on Saturday at 11 am. The Vaults Bar (I’m told the beer is good). If you let this one go unchallenged, don’t complain if you are a drinker or slightly overweight, they’re after you next. The denormalisation strategy is in place. Go on. It’ll be a good day out.

The speakers so far confirmed are as below (others may follow):
Bill Etheridge - Midlands representative for The Freedom Association
David Odell - Head of Stony Stratford Chamber of Commerce
Patrick Hayes - Journalist at the Institute of Ideas and columnist at Spiked
Nigel Farage - Leader of UKIP

 

Please publicise it on your Face book page.

Update on my health

I have decided on a new exercise program.

I am walking with a neighbour every day.

I never knew walking with someone else was such an incentive.

We don't talk much during the walk though.

My neighbour walks about 10 feet ahead of me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I only started this program two weeks ago.

So far, I have followed her 10 miles
Without even using my cane
I'm feeling better each mile and my heart condition, and my blood pressure, and my back, & my libdo
seem to be improving too!!

Thanks for your concern