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Jobby jobby jobby ! To return next year, or try somewhere else. Have all the brochures out in front of us trying to decide ? I wanna go back to Cuba and the better half wants to go to Jamaica ! Descisions, descisions ! Alan.................

Now that is absofookinglutely brilliant !! Alan.......................

Total agreement mate !:cool3: Alan.......

Theres afree Nero if thats any good; http://www.intowindows.com/download-nero-9-free-full-version-now/ For dvd`s I use; http://www.ilivid.com/ Alan...........

Told ya !! About the problem, no the Mech !!:winkiss: Alan............

Direct flight from Glasgow to Cancun. Folks were there from Manchester and Gatwick. Heavy winds on the way out, so it was 10 hours and 10 mins, 8 hours and 45 mins back ! Booked through Thomsons and it was here; http://www.bahia-principe.com/BP/resorts/resort/Akumal Cannot fault it in anyway. Facilities were outstanding. Three hotels, connecting buggies atween each, more pools and restaurants than you can use in a fortnight ! Never ever went back to a place we have been, but will go back here ! Alan............

Just returned from our holidays in Gran Bahia Principe, Akumal, Riviera Maya in Mexico. Great holiday, nice folks and missing it already ! Almost 100* over there and peeing down here in Scotland ! A few pics ! Alan..............

LOL ! Alan...........

Whoohoo !! Problem solved !! :biggrin: aLAN.........

Bit of a strange request this, but here goes. I would like to replace my text and email alert tones on my phone, but cant work out how ? When I succesfully download my sound/alert, it only offers me the options to set it as a ringtone, or an alarm tone ? No option to set or save as a message alert ? Phone in question is a Samsung Galaxy, S2. Only two weeks old and all updated. 02 in case that makes a difference ? I downloaded the tone from a website on my home pc, and emailed it to the phone, it saved it in the phones downloads folder. What am I doing wrong here ? Oh, any answers, please make them idiot proof ! I am no expert ! Cheers, Alan...........

UPDATE FBHVC Press Release:- 23 August 2012 EU ROADWORTHINESS TESTING When the European Parliament Historic Vehicle Group (EPHVG) met in May, Szabolcs Schmidt the head of the EC Road Safety Unit, mentioned that proposals for revisions to the Roadworthiness Testing Directive, following a 2010 consultation, were expected ‘in the summer’. In July, the European Commission published the detail which turned out to be a proposal to replace the current Roadworthiness Testing Directive (2009/40/EC) with a completely new Directive. The draft of the new Directive has implications for all motorists, not just historic vehicle owners. Amongst other things, the draft includes requirements to test all trailers (which in turn implies a registration system) and requires tests to make reference to a vehicle’s original ‘technical characteristics’. The meaning of this expression is not defined. National governments are granted the right to make their own testing arrangements for ‘vehicles of historic interest’. A vehicle of historic interest is then defined as one that · Was manufactured more than 30 years ago · Is maintained by use of replacement parts which reproduce the historic components of the vehicle · Has not sustained in the technical characteristics of its main components such as engine, brakes, steering or suspension; and · Has not been changed in its appearance. FBHVC considers this definition to be unworkable and completely unacceptable. FBHVC also rejects the suggestion that Roadworthiness Testing should relate to a vehicle’s ‘technical characteristics’, whatever the age of the vehicle. Modifications, alterations and improvements are all part of the history of motor vehicles and the older the vehicle, the more likely it is that it will have been altered at some stage. At present the basic tenet of a UK MoT test is that it is one of mechanical fitness. There is no database of original specifications for UK vehicles, so testing to original 'technical characteristics' is simply pie-in-the-sky. Earlier this month, the Department for Transport asked stakeholders for comment on the proposals. FBHVC will be responding formally to this request when further analysis of the detailed proposals has been completed. FBHVC will be discussing the implications of the proposal with the international organisation, FIVA, and through them with the EPHVG group as well as with the All Party Parliamentary Historic Vehicle Group in the UK. It should be remembered that this is still just a proposal. It has to have approval by each EU member country before it is adopted. Some media commentary on this topic has tended towards the ‘we’re doomed’ end of the scale. It is certainly a serious issue and FBHVC is treating it accordingly. Notes for Editors The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs works closely with a wide range of organisations and government departments to retain the freedom to use historic vehicles on the UK’s roads. The FBHVC has over 530 organisations as members representing around 251,000 individual owners. So. wouldnt get too upset just yet ! Alan.........

This is not good!!!!!!!! Here's the whole thing summed up in a release drawn up by ACE: New EU roadworthiness package - does it signal the end for modifying? New EU proposals are likely to make it impossible to use a vehicle that has been modified in any way, legally on the public highway. Under the provisions of the inspiringly titled REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC, the EU proposes standardized tests of roadworthiness across the Eurozone with the stated objective to lay down updated, harmonised rules on the roadworthiness testing of motor vehicles and their trailers, with a view to enhance road safety and environmental protection. In this political doublespeak are some worrrying clauses for anyone who owns a vehicle that has been modified in any way. In the Definition section of the document it states: ‘roadworthiness test’ means a verification that the parts and components of a vehicle comply with its safety and environmental characteristics in force at the time of approval, first registration or entry into service, as well as at the time of retrofitting. ACE received a copy of the questionnaire that was sent out to VOSA members where this definition was worded as follows: "The Commission proposes to introduce a definition for a roadworthiness test that components of the vehicle must comply with characteristics at the time of first registration. This may prevent most modifications to vehicles without further approval of the vehicle. (this will apply to many components and to all types of vehicle)" The document does suggest that ‘Historic Vehicles’ will be exempt from the regulations, but it also enshrines the FIVA definition of Historic into Law, as ACE predicted would happen several years ago. ‘vehicle of historic interest’ means any vehicle which fulfils all the following conditions : – It was manufactured at least 30 years ago, – It is maintained by use of replacement parts which reproduce the historic components of the vehicle – It has not sustained any change in the technical characteristics of its main components such as engine, brakes, steering or suspension and – It has not been changed in its appearance; In fact, the document goes further than the FIVA definition by stating specifically, that the vehicle has Not Changed in its appearance. The combination of these two parts of legislation would make it impossible for a modified vehicle to pass a ‘Roadworthiness Test’ and therefore it could not be licenced or used on the roads in Europe. Alan...............

Thats sad. History. :sad: Alan..........

If its as good as this, I wish I was there !! Alan...............

My favourite ? A Twix and a red hot cuppa tea ! This man explains it better !! Alan.........

Last one from me, and its the 80`s !! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPQcnjlwtE4 Alan.............

80`s ? [video=youtube;MQw9tVWkf-s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQw9tVWkf-s Alan........

Like The Furniture ! This was written several years before the flooding, but just kinda fits ? The Tragically Hip ! Alan...........

Jeezo ! How long ago was that ? Alan......

Didnt mention that too the boss ! mmm ! Alan.........

Another one of these songs, that I just kinda like ?? Dunno why ?? Alan.............

2 reasons for this song ! Cracking film, And am off down that way ! ahem ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3V3Zpz9_0Y Alan...............

I think thats on her list big fella !! Alan..........

Not off till Tuesday morn. Really looking forward to it. Alan................

http://wheelnuts.tv/meet-the-trident-200mph-and-70mpg/ Alan...............