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Problems visitng this site on Google Chrome
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I am having trouble viewing this website forum on google chrome all of a sudden (since yesterday). It says not secure and the error information mentions something to do with the certificate? Its weird becuase I can access it fine on firefox. Anyone know what I could do or having the same issue? Thanks
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TTMan
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Hi someone messaged me to say TTMan had also gone awol from the board for the past month. I dont know them well, but know TTMan was a big Joko supporter. If anyone has direct contact with him, let the board know they are ok? Thanks !
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Trump poll - what if any charges will he be found guilty for?
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Just interested in what people think will happen to Trump in the various cases against him. Nothing intended other than interest in our prevailing thoughts! Vote and comment !
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Having a social media break
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Just felt that I was spending too much time on the Internet, in general, so logged out and just caught up with a couple of topics over the last few weeks. Thanks for your concerns folks., I am OK. I see the US predictions are up, I could be tempted!
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Thought I would start a new thread rather than adding this into the politics thread as I would hope that the fight against climate change spans the political spectrum and crosses international borders. I posted the other day (and again here) that Spain produced enough renewable energy to power the...
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Perseid meteor shower 7 July - 24 August 2023 - Peak 12-13 August
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The Perseid (Per-see-id) meteor shower is one of the highlights of many meteor hunters calendars due to its high hourly rate and bright meteors, caused by the Earth slamming into the debris left behind by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle in July and August every year. It is called the Perseids because the me...
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Hi All As of tomorrow, I am going to be taking a break from this board. Right now I have lost much of my enthusiasm, not just for tennis, but for many things. When players win, I find myself typing "great result" or "excellent win", mainly because it seems like the right thing to say. But I don't "feel" it l...
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Alpha Capricornids
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What is the Alpha Capricornid meteor shower?As the comet 169P/NEAT orbits the sun, it leaves a trail of debris which the Earth crashes into every April. When the debris burns up in our atmosphere, it produces the meteor shower that we call the Alpha Capricornids.At its peak, the Alpha Capricornids p...
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US College Swimming Controversy
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https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/lia-thomas-transgender-swimmer-from-penn-swims-fastest-times-in-nation-controversy-brewing/
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I was looking through a list of our members and some of the bigger posters and noticed there are a good number who are on the "first page" of posters who don't appear to be around anymore. I just wondered if anyone remembered them (before my time) and what happened to them? Shame they dont post anymore but...
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I asked chat gpt to write a poem about the peeps on the Brit chat message board, I think it came up with something better than I could!! Disclosure - I just picked peeps who are on the forum a lot, so sorry if I missed anyone out On the Brit Tennis message board, A community of fans, online and on board. From J...
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As one gets older ...
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An evening in Edinburgh ... Do my shopping at the local Sainsburys a couple of miles away. Get on direct bus home. Realise I have left my phone on bench. Stop bus at lights and walk back and collect phone. Next bus in an hour and pissing down. What next? Ahh, bus due soon at nearby stop and I can get connecti...
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Merry Christmas
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Dear All, Merry Christmas. Thanks for all the knowledge and discussion. For the coming year, may all your storms be weathered; and all thats good, get better. Regards, insomniacfolder
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I am shocked and appalled at the unprovoked attack on my daughter and her friend last night, by another woman. So my daughter went with a friend to a gig at Alexandra Palace, whilst waiting for the event to start she was shoved in the back by a woman so turned round and politely asked her to stop shoving....
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Good news
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Everything but the Girl are releasing a new album, in spring 2023! one of my favourite bands ever. now just need Prefab Sprout and Lloyd Cole to release and tour and I can die a happy man!
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In case anyone's ever wondered what I look like in the flesh (not that you're missing much, as Phil, Paulisi and Julia can testify) there'll soon be a chance to find out. Barring any schedule changes I'll be appearing on Eggheads on Tuesday 5th January, 6pm on BBC2. I'm part of a team named Quiz Family Ro...
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Time for a vote. Who will be the next PM. Note: this is 'who will be' not 'who do you think should be. I know Hunt has already ruled himself out, but given the current Tory Party record on rapid U-turns, I thought I would leave him in there anyway. I have put a 5 day limit on the vote as they have said that we wil...
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I am sure we have mixed views on here regarding the Monarchy however I felt it right to pay respect to our Queen. With her reign being so exceptional long, her time on the throne has encompassed so many changes in the fabric of our country. During these decades, I feel she represented many qualities th...
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Harry Gration RIP
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I was so sad to hear this news today that Harry has died. For those of you not from Yorkshire, you may never have heard of Harry. He was a presenter of Look North for many years but also had a presence on many broadcasting programmes, many for charity and across many sports incl Rugby League. I remember see...
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Perseid meteor shower
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For night owls One of the biggest annual displays of 'shooting stars' is to peak later this week. The is one of the most well-known astronomical events and the best time to see it will be between Thursday, August 11, and Saturday, August 13. It will be most active between midnight and 5.30am and accordi...
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New tennis app
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I recommend a new tennis app for you guys! You can find tennis partners in your town or other place. I think it is better than any other service on market TENNISURF
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Andy Murray and the Dunblane massacre
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I've always known that Andy went to the school where the massacre took place, but I didnt' know if or how much he was involved in the tragedy. Decided to look it up today: Murray was a former pupil of Dunblane Primary School between 1992 to 1999. He was eight years old and in Primary Three when the Dunblane...
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Solar System
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For those interested in Astronomy, there is an amazing alignment of the planets in the solar system at the moment that can be seen in the morning sky. This photo was taken this morning in the South east sky at around 06.20 hours. It's at times like this, I wish I had a better camera and knew how to use it LOL...
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New rules requiring calories to be displayed on menus comes into force today. IMO this is so pointless- all calories are not created equal! The calories from a chocolate brownie arent the same as calories from a bean burger with sweet potato chips.
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