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  by Paul Burns 2 years ago

  Good to hear from you James. The weather here has changed a little we have rain, I mean it is coming down like back home. Good to hear weather is improving back home pure Irish ya talk about the weather..
  
  But got a great email from Kevin the site owner of HSE people which we all should recieve that now all the website is free of charge and they will make from advertizing. I really think this is good as it will open up the site to all the global members for sharing of knowledge.
  
  Keep in touch James
  
  Paul
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  by Paul Burns 2 years ago

  James,
  Ta me go Maith, still in the middle east, did not get home to snowy Eire for Santa, really busy here with trail run and commissioning works.
  
  All is going well we finish the 15 day trial run today in 1 hour Syria time it will be 12 noon then Celebration.
  
  I think it will be end of Feb or March and I will be back on the old green Sod of Eire.
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  by Paul Burns 2 years ago

  Hows it going there for you on the T2 project start of 2010.
  
  Slan
  
  Paul
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  by James Kennedy 2 years ago

  In the year 2006, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in England and said, "Once again, the earth has become wicked and
  overpopulated, and I see the end of all flesh before me.
  Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing along with a few good humans."
  He gave Noah the CAD drawings, saying, "You have 6 months to build the Ark before I will start the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights."
  Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah weeping in his yard - but no Ark.
  "Noah!" He roared, "I'm about to start the rain! Where is the Ark?"
  "Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah, "but things have changed.
  I needed Building Regulations Approval.
  I've been arguing with the Fire Brigade about the need for a sprinkler system.
  My neighbours claim that I should have obtained planning permission for building the Ark in my garden because it is development of the site even though in my view it is a temporary structure.
  We had to go to appeal to the Secretary of State for a decision.
  Then the Department of Transport demanded a bond be posted for the future costs of moving power lines and other overhead obstructions, to clear the passage for the Ark's move to the sea. I told them that the sea would be coming to us, but they would hear nothing of it.
  Getting the wood was another problem. All the decent trees have Tree Preservation Orders on them …. and we live in a Site of Special Scientific Interest set up in order to protect the spotted owl. I tried to convince the environmentalists that I needed the wood to save the owls - but no go!
  
  
  When I started gathering the animals, the RSPCA sued me. They insisted that I was confining wild animals against their will.
  They argued the accommodation was too restrictive, and it was cruel and inhumane to put so many animals in a confined space.
  Then the County Council, the Environment Agency and the Rivers Authority ruled that I couldn't build the Ark until they'd conducted an environmental impact study on your proposed flood.
  I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Equal Opportunities Commission on how many BMEs I'm supposed to hire for my building team.
  The trades unions say I can't use my sons. They insist I have to hire only Health and Safety Trained CSCS accredited workers with Ark-building experience.
  To make matters worse, Customs and Excise seized all my assets, claiming I'm trying to leave the country illegally with endangered species.
  So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least 10 years for me to finish this Ark."
  
  Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine, and a rainbow stretched across the sky.
  Noah looked up in wonder and asked, "You mean you're not going to destroy the world?"
  No," said the Lord. "The government beat me to it.'
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  by Kevin Site Owner 2 years ago

  Hi mate. looks like you are right I cant log in either. Have sent it on to my website guys hopefully will have it fixed soon.
  
  Cheers
  Kev
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  by James Kennedy 2 years ago

  I could have saved a life today,
  But I chose to look the other way.
  It wasn’t that I didn’t care,
  I had the time, and I was there.
  But I didn’t want to seem a fool,
  Or argue over a safety rule.
  I knew he’d done the job before,
  If I called it wrong, he might get sore.
  The chances didn’t seem that bad,
  I’ve done the same, he knew I had.
  So I shook my head and walked on by,
  He knew the risks as well as I.
  He took the chance, I closed an eye,
  And with that act, I let him die.
  I could have saved a life today,
  But I chose to look the other way.
  Now every time I see his wife,
  I’ll know I should have saved his life.
  That guilt is something I must bear,
  But it isn’t something you need to share.
  If you see a risk that others take,
  That puts their health or life at stake.
  The question asked, or thing you say,
  Could help them live another day.
  If you see a risk and walk away,
  Then hope you never have to say,
  I could have saved a life today,
  But I chose to look the other way.
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  by Kevin Site Owner 2 years ago

  No problems uploading pics. some of the videos are pretty graphic and had no complaints so far. Kev
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  by Kevin Site Owner 2 years ago

  Hi James
  
  Just added a page with the Irish Regs. Thanks for the links. Let me know if its ok
  
  Cheers Kevin
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  by Scott Dunbar 2 years ago

  Hi James, Thanks for the welcome, I am surprised by how many Scott Dunbar's there are, I'm afraid that I have had the 'tache since I was 15 and I haven't worked in London.
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  by James Kennedy 2 years ago

  Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, life isn't always fair, and maybe it was my fault. Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not children, are in charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition. Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they failed to do in disciplining their unruly children It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Panadol, sun lotion or a sticky plaster to a student; but, could not inform the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion. Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar can sue you for assault. Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realise that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement. Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by three stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, Someone Else is to Blame, and I'm A Victim.
  Not many attended his funeral because so few realised he was gone.

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