How many active 'rats are there?

[Jane Vernon]

Just that, really. I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled. I don't *think* it's because I'm back.

Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?

I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

[BrritSki]

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Numbers are well down PP, very sad, nothing to do with your arrival,
possibly something to do with Sid's departure, but the trend has been
down for some years. :(

[Kosmo]

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Waves gently. And still a listener - even if I am often a week behind.
However some of the claptrap delivered recently does make it a
consistent struggle as one writer is allowed to write entire nonsense
for a week, stories are regularly retconned and from time to time they
introduce a character who has an accent that it is almost impossible to
get some of the words without multiple listens.

[v***@gmail.com]

Post by Kosmo

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Waves gently. And still a listener - even if I am often a week behind.
However some of the claptrap delivered recently does make it a
consistent struggle as one writer is allowed to write entire nonsense
for a week, stories are regularly retconned and from time to time they
introduce a character who has an accent that it is almost impossible to
get some of the words without multiple listens.

I'm not so keen to listen but I do.

[v***@gmail.com]

On Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:14:19 +0000, Jane Vernon

Post by Jane Vernon
Just that, really. I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled. I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I'm here.

[Mike McMillan]

Post by Jane Vernon
Just that, really. I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled. I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I’m here Jane, but have not followed TA since it become ‘An Everyday Story
of the Horror Bins’; I occasionally shuffle through the current UMRA
threads (as with this one) but tend not to reply as often as of late. Still
the same old Toodles (well, maybe a slightly OLDER Toodles, but puns and
sarcasm still rule my roost.

Toodle Pip,

Toodles.

[Pete W]

On Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:14:19 +0000, Jane Vernon

Post by Jane Vernon
Just that, really. I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled. I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Waving gently back. Still listening after many, many years.
---
Pete.

[Nick Odell]

On Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:14:19 +0000, Jane Vernon

Post by Jane Vernon
Just that, really. I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled. I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Berloimey! When I signed up in Nineteen Ninetysomethingorother nobody
told me they was going to be taking a register!

Nick

[Jenny M Benson]

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I, too, have noticed (and been saddened) by the depletion in numbers.
Umra is an important - if small - part of my life and I hope that if
it's demise is as inevitable as mine, mine will come first. (But not
for ages, of course!

[Steveski]

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Waving gently back as instructed, ma'am. Still listening (of course I
can give it up any time that I like . . . ).

[John Finlay]

On 13/03/2025 12:43, Steveski wrote:
Long time lurker - occasional contributer.

[john ashby]

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

<waves enthusiastically>
<knocks into precious heirloom vase>
<makes desperate lunge to catch vase before it hits the floor>
<succeeds in breaking a) fall of vase, b) right wrist>
<spends ten minutes searching for phone to call ambulance>
<waits indeterminate length of time for ambulance <may have blacked out
once or twice>>
<informed by paramedic wrist only bruised and told not to be such a sissy>
<takes painkillers and sulks>

john

[Kosmo]

Post by john ashby

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk
and occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

<waves enthusiastically>
<knocks into precious heirloom vase>
<makes desperate lunge to catch vase before it hits the floor>
<succeeds in breaking a) fall of vase, b) right wrist>
<spends ten minutes searching for phone to call ambulance>
<waits indeterminate length of time for ambulance <may have blacked out
once or twice>>
<informed by paramedic wrist only bruised and told not to be such a sissy>
<takes painkillers and sulks>
john

No tea to cover 'puter but laughing along.

[Kate B]

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I lurk, but Events have rather taken over everyday life and t'internet
and I skim a bit. I also listen, out of habit, but rarely catchup if I
miss an episode.

[Sally Thompson]

Post by Jane Vernon
Just that, really. I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled. I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I'm here but occupied with poorly husband so don't post much. If you're
plotting to send chocolate, I'll send you my address!

[Jim Easterbrook]

Post by Jane Vernon
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?

<waves gently>

I still hear the omni (gave up on weekdays some time ago) but don't listen
closely enough to follow all the plot lines. Also finding it hard to tell
who's who. Hence I have little on topic to say here.

[v***@gmail.com]

On 13 Mar 2025 13:37:49 GMT, Jim Easterbrook

Post by Jim Easterbrook

Post by Jane Vernon
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?

<waves gently>
I still hear the omni (gave up on weekdays some time ago) but don't listen
closely enough to follow all the plot lines. Also finding it hard to tell
who's who. Hence I have little on topic to say here.

I often can't tell either.

[Chris]

Post by Jim Easterbrook

Post by Jane Vernon
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?

<waves gently>
I still hear the omni (gave up on weekdays some time ago) but don't listen
closely enough to follow all the plot lines. Also finding it hard to tell
who's who. Hence I have little on topic to say here.

Glad you said that, Jim. I know I’m due a hearing test but having just
taken several weeks to get current tubing and ear moulds to fit together
and sit in my ears as they ought, I’m waiting till June to fight the next
round. The downside to the nhs is some staff are much better at trimming
tubing to length than others: likewise mould fitting.

I have had to ask Alexa to turn up as I can’t hear the S Asian voices at
all. Brad can also be a bit too softly spoken - or not speaking directly
into his mic?

It’s not just us, though. I act as ears (dubiously) for a girlfriend
who’s listened since she was 14 and will stick with it. Unfortunately,
neither being much of a computer user (emails are her limit) and no way of
finding a cast list in Braille, she relies on me giving her the new names.
Their bext friends are as wasted on her as me unless I see and recognise
them as R4 drama people.

Mrs McT

[Chris J Dixon]

I'm still around. I haven't listened in so long that even the
plot summaries make little sense any more.

I read avidly, and do post occasionally, but am unlikely to
produce topical inserts.

Chris

[tomsask]

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I would hardly consider myself an active rat but I have been lurking
here for six or seven years. In that time I believe I have posted only
once or twice but I certainly enjoy the news group and still listen to
the Archers from the vast plains of Canada.
Tom

[Nick Odell]

Post by tomsask

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I would hardly consider myself an active rat but I have been lurking
here for six or seven years. In that time I believe I have posted only
once or twice but I certainly enjoy the news group and still listen to
the Archers from the vast plains of Canada.

Ooh - which part of that vastness may I ask, Tom?

As my son's work took him from East[1] to West until he and his family
finally ended up in BC, I've seen quite a lot of that vastness and
loved it all. Another Canadian Archers enthusiast, the late and very
much missed Canadian Curmudgeon befriended me and I visited him
several times while my son was living in Calgary. He[2] had been a
listener from way back when CBC used to receive The Archers on
gramophone records for rebroadcast.

Nick
[1]Well... middleish to West might be more accurate.
[2]CC, not my son, obvs

[Kosmo]

Post by Nick Odell
Well... middleish to West might be more accurate.

I gather that the Canadian East is very beautiful but I doubt I shall
ever get to see it.

[Nick Odell]

Post by Kosmo

Post by Nick Odell
Well... middleish to West might be more accurate.

I gather that the Canadian East is very beautiful but I doubt I shall
ever get to see it.

I hope I can make it there one day but finding ways of combining the
east, the Maritimes etc, with regular trips to Victoria BC are quite
difficult and a little bit expensive.

Because we are being reminded that Covid-19 really started to hit us
about five years ago this month, I'm consequently being reminded that
this was the start of the eight months I had to spend in Argentina
before they reopened the borders and let me out again. It was the best
of times, it was the worst of times. Liliana's eldest was working on
the front line in her hospital but never became ill during the first
waves[1] because of the strict PPE protocols the hospital enforced.
Liliana's youngest looked like she was going to be trapped in Brazil
but managed to jump aboard the last chopper out of 'Nam (okay, an
eyewateringly expensive commercial flight from a regional Brazilian
airport organised by her then-boyfriend(now husband)'s father) and
because of social protocols they couldn't go home and had to wait out
the restrictions on their own in a house outside the city. And Liliana
and I - though in some senses it seems awful to say it - once we knew
our family and friends were safe, we had a pretty good pandemic,
within the restrictions of Lilian's apartment.

Where is this going? Oh yes..

While this was going on, the Folk Club of St John's, Newfoundland
decided not to cancel their annual folk festival but to hold it on
line and week after week for hours at a time different people
performed folk music from the full breadth of the traditions and none.

And they were so good!!!! How does a little town that most people
would never have heard of if it hadn't been for Marconi, how does that
town have so many excellent musicians? I'd love to go to St John's and
find out.

Nick
[1]And later on caught it from a doctor who had disobeyed the rules.

[john ashby]

While [the pandemic] was going on, the Folk Club of St John's, Newfoundland
decided not to cancel their annual folk festival but to hold it on
line and week after week for hours at a time different people
performed folk music from the full breadth of the traditions and none.
And they were so good!!!! How does a little town that most people
would never have heard of if it hadn't been for Marconi, how does that
town have so many excellent musicians? I'd love to go to St John's and
find out.

The usual answer to such a question is that there's bugger all else to
do for six months of the year.

john

[Nick Odell]

Post by john ashby

While [the pandemic] was going on, the Folk Club of St John's, Newfoundland
decided not to cancel their annual folk festival but to hold it on
line and week after week for hours at a time different people
performed folk music from the full breadth of the traditions and none.
And they were so good!!!! How does a little town that most people
would never have heard of if it hadn't been for Marconi, how does that
town have so many excellent musicians? I'd love to go to St John's and
find out.

The usual answer to such a question is that there's bugger all else to
do for six months of the year.
john

:-) So I'd better choose the right six months, then

Nick

[john ashby]

Post by Nick Odell

Post by john ashby

While [the pandemic] was going on, the Folk Club of St John's, Newfoundland
decided not to cancel their annual folk festival but to hold it on
line and week after week for hours at a time different people
performed folk music from the full breadth of the traditions and none.
And they were so good!!!! How does a little town that most people
would never have heard of if it hadn't been for Marconi, how does that
town have so many excellent musicians? I'd love to go to St John's and
find out.

The usual answer to such a question is that there's bugger all else to
do for six months of the year.
john

:-) So I'd better choose the right six months, then
Nick

FSVO right

john

[tomsask]

Post by Nick Odell

Post by tomsask

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I would hardly consider myself an active rat but I have been lurking
here for six or seven years. In that time I believe I have posted only
once or twice but I certainly enjoy the news group and still listen to
the Archers from the vast plains of Canada.

Ooh - which part of that vastness may I ask, Tom?
As my son's work took him from East[1] to West until he and his family
finally ended up in BC, I've seen quite a lot of that vastness and
loved it all. Another Canadian Archers enthusiast, the late and very
much missed Canadian Curmudgeon befriended me and I visited him
several times while my son was living in Calgary. He[2] had been a
listener from way back when CBC used to receive The Archers on
gramophone records for rebroadcast.
Nick
[1]Well... middleish to West might be more accurate.
[2]CC, not my son, obvs

Sorry for the late "reply"...I hit reply rather than followup so Nick
excuse me if you received my reply in your email inbox. I hail from
Moose Jaw Saskatchewan (easy to draw but hard to spell). Truly located
in the middle of the great western plains, half way between Winnipeg and
Calgary. My kids are both in Calgary which is a nice 7 hour drive on a
dual carriageway (or a 4 lane highway as we would say). Glad you enjoyed
your trip(s) to Canada. I was in England for 3 months in the early 1980s
as part of the grand tour. My paternal grandfather emigrated from the
lake district and my mother in law at the time was a war bride from
County Durham. I began listening to the Archers then but lapsed on my
return to Canada. I took it up again in 2010.

Tom

[Chris]

Post by tomsask

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I would hardly consider myself an active rat but I have been lurking
here for six or seven years. In that time I believe I have posted only
once or twice but I certainly enjoy the news group and still listen to
the Archers from the vast plains of Canada.
Tom

Welcome Tom. How are you going to manage now aunty Beeb has decreed no
one outside these hallowed shores shall do so?

I hope those listening overseas yell at Feedback.

Mrs McT

[Nick Odell]

On Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:46:43 -0000 (UTC), Chris

Post by Chris

Post by tomsask

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I would hardly consider myself an active rat but I have been lurking
here for six or seven years. In that time I believe I have posted only
once or twice but I certainly enjoy the news group and still listen to
the Archers from the vast plains of Canada.
Tom

Welcome Tom. How are you going to manage now aunty Beeb has decreed no
one outside these hallowed shores shall do so?

Is it really going to be like that? I thought they were reorganising
it so the programmes would go out on a monetised external service. But
the podcasts will still be available won't they? And listening live
will still be possible with services like
https://www.radio-uk.co.uk/bbc-radio-4

No?

Nick

[Chris]

Post by Nick Odell
On Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:46:43 -0000 (UTC), Chris

Post by Chris

Post by tomsask

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I would hardly consider myself an active rat but I have been lurking
here for six or seven years. In that time I believe I have posted only
once or twice but I certainly enjoy the news group and still listen to
the Archers from the vast plains of Canada.
Tom

Welcome Tom. How are you going to manage now aunty Beeb has decreed no
one outside these hallowed shores shall do so?

Is it really going to be like that? I thought they were reorganising
it so the programmes would go out on a monetised external service. But
the podcasts will still be available won't they? And listening live
will still be possible with services like
https://www.radio-uk.co.uk/bbc-radio-4
No?
Nick

It’ll be a cut down service. Speech only, not even the hallowed Proms. I
correspond with Doug Faunt, late of this parish, who relies heavily on
Aunty not only at home but when he’s on the high seas. He’s not a happy
(British or USian) bunny.

Mrs McT

[Nick Odell]

On Sun, 16 Mar 2025 08:57:40 -0000 (UTC), Chris

Post by Nick Odell
On Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:46:43 -0000 (UTC), Chris

Post by Chris

Post by tomsask

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I would hardly consider myself an active rat but I have been lurking
here for six or seven years. In that time I believe I have posted only
once or twice but I certainly enjoy the news group and still listen to
the Archers from the vast plains of Canada.
Tom

Welcome Tom. How are you going to manage now aunty Beeb has decreed no
one outside these hallowed shores shall do so?

Is it really going to be like that? I thought they were reorganising
it so the programmes would go out on a monetised external service. But
the podcasts will still be available won't they? And listening live
will still be possible with services like
https://www.radio-uk.co.uk/bbc-radio-4
No?
Nick

It’ll be a cut down service. Speech only, not even the hallowed Proms. I
correspond with Doug Faunt, late of this parish, who relies heavily on
Aunty not only at home but when he’s on the high seas. He’s not a happy
(British or USian) bunny.

There's a plethora of radio streaming services around the world though
not all carry all the stations. Tell him to try:

https://uk.radio.net/s/bbcradio3

If it's not Radio 3 that he's after he should be able to navigate to
other stations from there.

Liliana has just been presented with the "sign-up-or-else" message
from the BBC and found that even after signing up, she couldn't get
Radio 3 from them any more anyway. She now uses that radio.net link
without difficulty.

Nick

[Chris]

Post by Nick Odell
On Sun, 16 Mar 2025 08:57:40 -0000 (UTC), Chris

Post by Nick Odell
On Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:46:43 -0000 (UTC), Chris

Post by Chris

Post by tomsask

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I would hardly consider myself an active rat but I have been lurking
here for six or seven years. In that time I believe I have posted only
once or twice but I certainly enjoy the news group and still listen to
the Archers from the vast plains of Canada.
Tom

Welcome Tom. How are you going to manage now aunty Beeb has decreed no
one outside these hallowed shores shall do so?

Is it really going to be like that? I thought they were reorganising
it so the programmes would go out on a monetised external service. But
the podcasts will still be available won't they? And listening live
will still be possible with services like
https://www.radio-uk.co.uk/bbc-radio-4
No?
Nick

It’ll be a cut down service. Speech only, not even the hallowed Proms. I
correspond with Doug Faunt, late of this parish, who relies heavily on
Aunty not only at home but when he’s on the high seas. He’s not a happy
(British or USian) bunny.

There's a plethora of radio streaming services around the world though
https://uk.radio.net/s/bbcradio3
If it's not Radio 3 that he's after he should be able to navigate to
other stations from there.
Liliana has just been presented with the "sign-up-or-else" message
from the BBC and found that even after signing up, she couldn't get
Radio 3 from them any more anyway. She now uses that radio.net link
without difficulty.
Nick

Thanks Nick. I think he’s also miffed it’s not what it is today being he’s
here, there and anywhere on a boat or on land.

Mrs McT

[nick]

Post by Chris

Post by Nick Odell
On Sun, 16 Mar 2025 08:57:40 -0000 (UTC), Chris

Post by Nick Odell
On Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:46:43 -0000 (UTC), Chris

Post by Chris

Post by tomsask

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I would hardly consider myself an active rat but I have been lurking
here for six or seven years. In that time I believe I have posted only
once or twice but I certainly enjoy the news group and still listen to
the Archers from the vast plains of Canada.
Tom

Welcome Tom. How are you going to manage now aunty Beeb has decreed no
one outside these hallowed shores shall do so?

Is it really going to be like that? I thought they were reorganising
it so the programmes would go out on a monetised external service. But
the podcasts will still be available won't they? And listening live
will still be possible with services like
https://www.radio-uk.co.uk/bbc-radio-4
No?
Nick

It’ll be a cut down service. Speech only, not even the hallowed Proms.
I
correspond with Doug Faunt, late of this parish, who relies heavily on
Aunty not only at home but when he’s on the high seas. He’s not a happy
(British or USian) bunny.

There's a plethora of radio streaming services around the world though
https://uk.radio.net/s/bbcradio3
If it's not Radio 3 that he's after he should be able to navigate to
other stations from there.
Liliana has just been presented with the "sign-up-or-else" message
from the BBC and found that even after signing up, she couldn't get
Radio 3 from them any more anyway. She now uses that radio.net link
without difficulty.
Nick

Thanks Nick. I think he’s also miffed it’s not what it is today being he’s
here, there and anywhere on a boat or on land.

More on FedUp tonight about axeing the overseas availability of BBC
Sounds and more about TA, Lynda and Ramadan.

Nick

[Nick Odell]

On Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:46:43 -0000 (UTC), Chris

Post by Chris

Post by tomsask

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I would hardly consider myself an active rat but I have been lurking
here for six or seven years. In that time I believe I have posted only
once or twice but I certainly enjoy the news group and still listen to
the Archers from the vast plains of Canada.
Tom

Welcome Tom. How are you going to manage now aunty Beeb has decreed no
one outside these hallowed shores shall do so?
I hope those listening overseas yell at Feedback.

Hmmm. From reading around a bit more this morning the changes do look
more drastic than I had thought. Radio 4 and The World Service will
continue, I think, but the rest of the offerings look like being
podcasts. We'll have to wait and see.

I'll be alright listening to Radio 4 but as Liliana will say when I
tell her about this, "How am I going to listen to Radio 3?"

Possibly through websites like <https://uk.radio.net/s/bbcradio3>

I popped over to Sweden this morning to listen to Radio 3 and it was
working fine from there on uk.radio.net so, unless streamers like this
and the other one I mentioned yesterday are blocked in the future, I
hope it will be possible to continue to listen live to what I want
from overseas. As I said before, we'll have to wait and see.

Nick

[tomsask]

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I would hardly consider myself an active rat but I have been lurking
here for six or seven years. In that time I believe I have posted only
once or twice but I certainly enjoy the news group and still listen to
the Archers from the vast western plains of Canada.

Tom

[BrritSki]

Post by tomsask

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk
and occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I would hardly consider myself an active rat but I have been lurking
here for six or seven years. In that time I believe I have posted only
once or twice but I certainly enjoy the news group and still listen to
the Archers from the vast western plains of Canada.
Tom

Welcome ! Again !!!

[Serena Blanchflower]

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

<gentle waves>

I'm still around, although I'm not sure how active I am, as a rat or
otherwise.

[Sam Plusnet]

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Gentil wave from here, though I haven't listened[1] since around the
time I retired which was... <G'Lord that long!?!>

Thank you Jane for setting the cat amongst the pigeons (or whatever is
the correct phrase) and luring everyone out from lurkdom.

[1] I don't count the times when Wofe is listening, and I happen to
traverse the room whilst TA is on.

[John Armstrong]

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I'm waving, not drowning. I post when I feel I have something worth saying.

[PYoung]

I am still here, although I don't contribute much I fear. Usual
retirement excuse that everything takes so much longer to do. By the
time I get around to reading these messages, they have become out of
date. But it is comforting to know that so many of you are still here.
I still have the mug and the t-shirt! Adam Macy, the hippo won at an
U.M.R.A. BBQ last century, went to a granddaughter many years ago. She
is a doctor now and I don't know if she still has it.

[john ashby]

I am still here, although I don't contribute much I fear.  Usual
retirement excuse that everything takes so much longer to do.  By the
time I get around to reading these messages, they have become out of
date.  But it is comforting to know that so many of you are still here.
I still have the mug and the t-shirt!  Adam Macy, the hippo won at an
U.M.R.A. BBQ last century, went to a granddaughter many years ago. She
is a doctor now and I don't know if she still has it.

Did she take the AdamMacyCratic Oath?

john

[PYoung]

Post by PYoung
I am still here, although I don't contribute much I fear. Usual
retirement excuse that everything takes so much longer to do. By the
time I get around to reading these messages, they have become out of
date. But it is comforting to know that so many of you are still here.
I still have the mug and the t-shirt! Adam Macy, the hippo won at an
U.M.R.A. BBQ last century, went to a granddaughter many years ago. She
is a doctor now and I don't know if she still has it.

Did she take the AdamMacyCratic Oath?

john

It has just dawned on me what a clever, typically umratic, comment John
made! I missed the connection of Adam Macy being a Hippo on first
reading. Very sorry.

Pauline Young

[BrritSki]

I am still here, although I don't contribute much I fear.  Usual
retirement excuse that everything takes so much longer to do.  By the
time I get around to reading these messages, they have become out of
date.  But it is comforting to know that so many of you are still here.
I still have the mug and the t-shirt!  Adam Macy, the hippo won at an
U.M.R.A. BBQ last century, went to a granddaughter many years ago. She
is a doctor now and I don't know if she still has it.

Congarats.

My grandson doctor Nick featured on 24 Hours in A&E last week...

[Steveski]

Post by BrritSki

I am still here, although I don't contribute much I fear.  Usual
retirement excuse that everything takes so much longer to do.  By the
time I get around to reading these messages, they have become out of
date.  But it is comforting to know that so many of you are still here.
I still have the mug and the t-shirt!  Adam Macy, the hippo won at an
U.M.R.A. BBQ last century, went to a granddaughter many years ago. She
is a doctor now and I don't know if she still has it.

Congarats.
My grandson doctor Nick featured on 24 Hours in A&E last week...

Good KF there, Britters.

[Chris]

Post by PYoung
I am still here, although I don't contribute much I fear. Usual
retirement excuse that everything takes so much longer to do. By the
time I get around to reading these messages, they have become out of
date. But it is comforting to know that so many of you are still here.
I still have the mug and the t-shirt! Adam Macy, the hippo won at an
U.M.R.A. BBQ last century, went to a granddaughter many years ago. She
is a doctor now and I don't know if she still has it.

I have my tee shirt, and peaked cap. I wore the tee shirt when Doug Fsunt
came to dee us last summer.

Mrs McT

[Chris]

Post by Chris

Post by PYoung
I am still here, although I don't contribute much I fear. Usual
retirement excuse that everything takes so much longer to do. By the
time I get around to reading these messages, they have become out of
date. But it is comforting to know that so many of you are still here.
I still have the mug and the t-shirt! Adam Macy, the hippo won at an
U.M.R.A. BBQ last century, went to a granddaughter many years ago. She
is a doctor now and I don't know if she still has it.

I have my tee shirt, and peaked cap. I wore the tee shirt when Doug Fsunt
came to dee us last summer.
Mrs McT

Sorry about the typos. I didn’t notice those yesterday.

Me

[Ben Blaney]

Post by Jane Vernon
Just that, really. I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled. I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

*waves*

[carolet]

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I'm still here, still listening and still posting weekly.

I colour code my display so that my own postings are in green. This
makes it very obvious how few threads we are creating nowadays, the
average must be under 10 threads per week (several of which are usually
birthday announcements).

[Joe Kerr]

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Present Miss. I hope I'm waving the right thing. Was there a hint of a
sinister laugh there?

[Mike McMillan]

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Present Miss. I hope I'm waving the right thing. Was there a hint of a
sinister laugh there?

George, don’t do that!

[Mike Headon]

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Faithful reader, very occasional poster!

[Sam Plusnet]

Post by Mike Headon

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk
and occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Faithful reader, very occasional poster!

Occasional poster?

YA Bill Stickers AICM£5

[john ashby]

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike Headon

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk
and occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Faithful reader, very occasional poster!

Occasional poster?
YA Bill Stickers AICM£5

Mike Headon is innocent!

john

[Mike Headon]

Post by john ashby

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike Headon

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk
and occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're
still around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Faithful reader, very occasional poster!

Occasional poster?
YA Bill Stickers AICM£5

Mike Headon is innocent!
john

Thanks, I will sleep more easily tonight!

[Joe Kerr]

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

[Mike McMillan]

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

[Sam Plusnet]

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?

Wait! Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

[John Armstrong]

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait!  Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

If bayonet cap, then twenty more in the room above to lower the ceiling.

[Mike McMillan]

Post by John Armstrong

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait!  Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

If bayonet cap, then twenty more in the room above to lower the ceiling.

I think we need a 57 strong committee to debate the option of raising the
floor on which the light bulb is to be replaced, rather than lowering the
ceiling above their heads. I feel that all options should be considered
before doing anything rash.

[Jane Vernon]

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by John Armstrong

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait!  Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

If bayonet cap, then twenty more in the room above to lower the ceiling.

I think we need a 57 strong committee to debate the option of raising the
floor on which the light bulb is to be replaced, rather than lowering the
ceiling above their heads. I feel that all options should be considered
before doing anything rash.

Unfortunately, as we don't have 57 member the decision can't be made.

Mornington Crescent!

[Nick Odell]

On Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:42:09 +0000, Jane Vernon

Post by Jane Vernon

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by John Armstrong

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait!  Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

If bayonet cap, then twenty more in the room above to lower the ceiling.

I think we need a 57 strong committee to debate the option of raising the
floor on which the light bulb is to be replaced, rather than lowering the
ceiling above their heads. I feel that all options should be considered
before doing anything rash.

Unfortunately, as we don't have 57 member the decision can't be made.

Don't have 57?

<mode=PeterSellers>Wot abaht the lurkers?!</>

Nick

Post by Jane Vernon
Mornington Crescent!

[Jane Vernon]

Post by Nick Odell
On Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:42:09 +0000, Jane Vernon

Post by Jane Vernon

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by John Armstrong

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait!  Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

If bayonet cap, then twenty more in the room above to lower the ceiling.

I think we need a 57 strong committee to debate the option of raising the
floor on which the light bulb is to be replaced, rather than lowering the
ceiling above their heads. I feel that all options should be considered
before doing anything rash.

Unfortunately, as we don't have 57 member the decision can't be made.

Don't have 57?
<mode=PeterSellers>Wot abaht the lurkers?!</>

Nobody Knows.

[Sam Plusnet]

Post by Jane Vernon

Post by Nick Odell
On Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:42:09 +0000, Jane Vernon

Post by Jane Vernon

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by John Armstrong

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait!  Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

If bayonet cap, then twenty more in the room above to lower the ceiling.

I think we need a 57 strong committee to debate the option of raising the
floor on which the light bulb is to be replaced, rather than lowering the
ceiling above their heads. I feel that all options should be considered
before doing anything rash.

Unfortunately, as we don't have 57 member the decision can't be made.

Don't have 57?
<mode=PeterSellers>Wot abaht the lurkers?!</>

Nobody Knows.

Quite: We have known lurkers, and unknown lurkers - but there can also
be...

Hang on, it isn't working out as I intended.

[Mike McMillan]

Post by Jane Vernon

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by John Armstrong

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait!  Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

If bayonet cap, then twenty more in the room above to lower the ceiling.

I think we need a 57 strong committee to debate the option of raising the
floor on which the light bulb is to be replaced, rather than lowering the
ceiling above their heads. I feel that all options should be considered
before doing anything rash.

Unfortunately, as we don't have 57 member the decision can't be made.
Mornington Crescent!

Not on a Tuesday! Eny fule no that translaterals on the Bakerloo Line
enknip any coagulated reciprocals!

[Joe Kerr]

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Jane Vernon

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by John Armstrong

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait!  Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

If bayonet cap, then twenty more in the room above to lower the ceiling.

I think we need a 57 strong committee to debate the option of raising the
floor on which the light bulb is to be replaced, rather than lowering the
ceiling above their heads. I feel that all options should be considered
before doing anything rash.

Unfortunately, as we don't have 57 member the decision can't be made.
Mornington Crescent!

Not on a Tuesday! Eny fule no that translaterals on the Bakerloo Line
enknip any coagulated reciprocals!

The Bakerloo Line has a non-discrimination policy. Translaterals are
treated the same as all other passengers.

[Sam Plusnet]

Post by Joe Kerr

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Jane Vernon

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by John Armstrong

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait!  Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

If bayonet cap, then twenty more in the room above to lower the ceiling.

I think we need a 57 strong committee to debate the option of raising the
floor on which the light bulb is to be replaced, rather than lowering the
ceiling above their heads. I feel that all options should be considered
before doing anything rash.

Unfortunately, as we don't have 57 member the decision can't be made.
Mornington Crescent!

Not on a Tuesday! Eny fule no that translaterals on the Bakerloo Line
enknip any coagulated reciprocals!

The Bakerloo Line has a non-discrimination policy. Translaterals are
treated the same as all other passengers.

It depends. Does the Farringdon Compromise apply to the Bakerloo Line?

[Kosmo]

Post by Joe Kerr

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Jane Vernon

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by John Armstrong

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait!  Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

If bayonet cap, then twenty more in the room above to lower the ceiling.

I think we need a 57 strong committee to debate the option of raising the
floor on which the light bulb is to be replaced, rather than lowering the
ceiling above their heads. I feel that all options should be considered
before doing anything rash.

Unfortunately, as we don't have 57 member the decision can't be made.
Mornington Crescent!

Not on a Tuesday! Eny fule no that translaterals on the Bakerloo Line
enknip any coagulated reciprocals!

The Bakerloo Line has a non-discrimination policy. Translaterals are
treated the same as all other passengers.

If it works. The rolling stock is in a poor way and various people want
to close it down.

[v***@gmail.com]

On Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:18:23 -0000 (UTC), Mike McMillan

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Jane Vernon

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by John Armstrong

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait!  Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

If bayonet cap, then twenty more in the room above to lower the ceiling.

I think we need a 57 strong committee to debate the option of raising the
floor on which the light bulb is to be replaced, rather than lowering the
ceiling above their heads. I feel that all options should be considered
before doing anything rash.

Unfortunately, as we don't have 57 member the decision can't be made.
Mornington Crescent!

https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3974

Post by Mike McMillan
Not on a Tuesday! Eny fule no that translaterals on the Bakerloo Line
enknip any coagulated reciprocals!

[Chris J Dixon]

Post by Jane Vernon
Unfortunately, as we don't have 57 member the decision can't be made.
Mornington Crescent!

Reminds me of a club I was once part of. There was no membership
fee, and AFAICR, no real membership list. However, there was a
constitution and list of rules, which stated that a particular
majority of members was needed to change the constitution.

Luckily, no changes were needed. ;-)

Chris

[Mike McMillan]

Post by Chris J Dixon

Post by Jane Vernon
Unfortunately, as we don't have 57 member the decision can't be made.
Mornington Crescent!

Reminds me of a club I was once part of. There was no membership
fee, and AFAICR, no real membership list. However, there was a
constitution and list of rules, which stated that a particular
majority of members was needed to change the constitution.
Luckily, no changes were needed. ;-)
Chris

Or as a certain Marx Brother was claimed to have said: ‘I wouldn’t be a
member of any organisation that would admit me as a member.’

[Mike McMillan]

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Chris J Dixon

Post by Jane Vernon
Unfortunately, as we don't have 57 member the decision can't be made.
Mornington Crescent!

Reminds me of a club I was once part of. There was no membership
fee, and AFAICR, no real membership list. However, there was a
constitution and list of rules, which stated that a particular
majority of members was needed to change the constitution.
Luckily, no changes were needed. ;-)
Chris

Or as a certain Marx Brother was claimed to have said: ‘I wouldn’t be a
member of any organisation that would admit me as a member.’

Or that might have read: ‘wouldn’t join any..’

[Sam Plusnet]

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Chris J Dixon

Post by Jane Vernon
Unfortunately, as we don't have 57 member the decision can't be made.
Mornington Crescent!

Reminds me of a club I was once part of. There was no membership
fee, and AFAICR, no real membership list. However, there was a
constitution and list of rules, which stated that a particular
majority of members was needed to change the constitution.
Luckily, no changes were needed. ;-)
Chris

Or as a certain Marx Brother was claimed to have said: ‘I wouldn’t be a
member of any organisation that would admit me as a member.’

But who said:

"Even if I had a member, I still wouldn't want to join."

[nick]

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Chris J Dixon

Post by Jane Vernon
Unfortunately, as we don't have 57 member the decision can't be made.
Mornington Crescent!

Reminds me of a club I was once part of. There was no membership
fee, and AFAICR, no real membership list. However, there was a
constitution and list of rules, which stated that a particular
majority of members was needed to change the constitution.
Luckily, no changes were needed. ;-)
Chris

Or as a certain Marx Brother was claimed to have said: ‘I wouldn’t be a
member of any organisation that would admit me as a member.’

"Even if I had a member, I still wouldn't want to join."

Mother Theresa?

Nick

[Mike McMillan]

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Chris J Dixon

Post by Jane Vernon
Unfortunately, as we don't have 57 member the decision can't be made.
Mornington Crescent!

Reminds me of a club I was once part of. There was no membership
fee, and AFAICR, no real membership list. However, there was a
constitution and list of rules, which stated that a particular
majority of members was needed to change the constitution.
Luckily, no changes were needed. ;-)
Chris

Or as a certain Marx Brother was claimed to have said: ‘I wouldn’t be a
member of any organisation that would admit me as a member.’

"Even if I had a member, I still wouldn't want to join."

A very sassy female?

[Nick Odell]

On Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:19:11 -0000 (UTC), Mike McMillan

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by John Armstrong

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait!  Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

If bayonet cap, then twenty more in the room above to lower the ceiling.

I think we need a 57 strong committee to debate the option of raising the
floor on which the light bulb is to be replaced, rather than lowering the
ceiling above their heads. I feel that all options should be considered
before doing anything rash.

57? The Heinzenberg uncertainty principle?

Nick

[Jane Vernon]

Post by Nick Odell
On Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:19:11 -0000 (UTC), Mike McMillan

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by John Armstrong

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait!  Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

If bayonet cap, then twenty more in the room above to lower the ceiling.

I think we need a 57 strong committee to debate the option of raising the
floor on which the light bulb is to be replaced, rather than lowering the
ceiling above their heads. I feel that all options should be considered
before doing anything rash.

57? The Heinzenberg uncertainty principle?

:)))

[Mike McMillan]

Post by Nick Odell
On Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:19:11 -0000 (UTC), Mike McMillan

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by John Armstrong

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait!  Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

If bayonet cap, then twenty more in the room above to lower the ceiling.

I think we need a 57 strong committee to debate the option of raising the
floor on which the light bulb is to be replaced, rather than lowering the
ceiling above their heads. I feel that all options should be considered
before doing anything rash.

57? The Heinzenberg uncertainty principle?
Nick

Well, that’a one variety!

[Sam Plusnet]

Post by Nick Odell
On Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:19:11 -0000 (UTC), Mike McMillan

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by John Armstrong

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait!  Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

If bayonet cap, then twenty more in the room above to lower the ceiling.

I think we need a 57 strong committee to debate the option of raising the
floor on which the light bulb is to be replaced, rather than lowering the
ceiling above their heads. I feel that all options should be considered
before doing anything rash.

57? The Heinzenberg uncertainty principle?

Oh! Bravo with knobs on!

[Steveski]

Post by Nick Odell
On Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:19:11 -0000 (UTC), Mike McMillan

[snip]

Post by Nick Odell

Post by Mike McMillan
I think we need a 57 strong committee to debate the option of raising the
floor on which the light bulb is to be replaced, rather than lowering the
ceiling above their heads. I feel that all options should be considered
before doing anything rash.

57? The Heinzenberg uncertainty principle?

Well played sir!

[Kosmo]

Post by Steveski

Post by Nick Odell
On Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:19:11 -0000 (UTC), Mike McMillan

[snip]

Post by Nick Odell

Post by Mike McMillan
I think we need a 57 strong committee to debate the option of raising the
floor on which the light bulb is to be replaced, rather than lowering the
ceiling above their heads. I feel that all options should be considered
before doing anything rash.

57? The Heinzenberg uncertainty principle?

Well played sir!

BUMRA?

[Joe Kerr]

Post by John Armstrong

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait!  Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

If bayonet cap, then twenty more in the room above to lower the ceiling.

Plus one to offer words of encouragement.

And it sounds like there probably needs one to manage the job now. And
one to disagree with the one managing the job.

And an additional one to look after the chocolate and distribute it
afterwards.

[Mike McMillan]

Post by Joe Kerr

Post by John Armstrong

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait!  Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

If bayonet cap, then twenty more in the room above to lower the ceiling.

Plus one to offer words of encouragement.
And it sounds like there probably needs one to manage the job now. And
one to disagree with the one managing the job.
And an additional one to look after the chocolate and distribute it
afterwards.

Only afterwards???

[Sam Plusnet]

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Post by John Armstrong

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait!  Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

If bayonet cap, then twenty more in the room above to lower the ceiling.

Plus one to offer words of encouragement.
And it sounds like there probably needs one to manage the job now. And
one to disagree with the one managing the job.
And an additional one to look after the chocolate and distribute it
afterwards.

Only afterwards???

I've checked, and I cannot see even the slightest mention of a Safety
Review in this thread, so UMRA is clearly not qualified to change a
lightbulb.

We must employ some competent contractor to do the work.

I suggest a committee be formed to produce a Request For a Quote, and
then review the replies.
Now...

[Mike McMillan]

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait! Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

Hold on a darn nit-pickin; minute! You can’t have just 2 persons to debate
the chirality (see what I did there?!) there will need to be 3 - or 5 - or
7 ….. persons to ensure there is not a hanging vote!
As to the base style, what Edison got up to in his own time is his … err…
Oh Sorry! As you were. Anyway… where is my shield?

[Joe Kerr]

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait! Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

Hold on a darn nit-pickin; minute! You can’t have just 2 persons to debate
the chirality (see what I did there?!) there will need to be 3 - or 5 - or
7 ….. persons to ensure there is not a hanging vote!
As to the base style, what Edison got up to in his own time is his … err…
Oh Sorry! As you were. Anyway… where is my shield?

I say Mike! Hanging seems a bit extreme for a chirality disagreement. A
stern talking to with added finger wagging should suffice.

[Mike McMillan]

Post by Joe Kerr

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Sam Plusnet

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Joe Kerr

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

Just checking: It isn't that you have a light bulb that needs changing
and you want to know whether there are enough 'rats to do it, is it?

5? One holding the light bulb, and 4 more, one on each corner of the room
to rotate it?

Plus two more to debate which direction to rotate the room?
Wait! Are we talking Edison screw or bayonet fitting?

Hold on a darn nit-pickin; minute! You can’t have just 2 persons to debate
the chirality (see what I did there?!) there will need to be 3 - or 5 - or
7 ….. persons to ensure there is not a hanging vote!
As to the base style, what Edison got up to in his own time is his … err…
Oh Sorry! As you were. Anyway… where is my shield?

I say Mike! Hanging seems a bit extreme for a chirality disagreement. A
stern talking to with added finger wagging should suffice.

One does not want hanging chads! Hence the odd number of persons to debate
and decide on the chirality! BTW, I think Isaac is more likely to wave his
violin bow than wag a finger whilst talking.😉

[DavidK]

Just that, really.  I'm curious, as since I found more time to lurk and
occasionally post, I've noticed that the numbers have certainly
dwindled.  I don't *think* it's because I'm back.
Would you be so good as to wave gently in this thread if you're still
around?
I'm gently plotting something, so it may be worth your while ...

I'm an inactive rat, put holder of the umra.org.uk torch unless we
should play olympics?

AFAIK, I'm the latest person to write to it, with the op xkcd link to
https://xkcd.com/1305/

[Chris J Dixon]

Post by DavidK
I'm an inactive rat, put holder of the umra.org.uk torch unless we
should play olympics?
AFAIK, I'm the latest person to write to it, with the op xkcd link to
https://xkcd.com/1305/

I had completely forgotten about that. Looks like it has fallen
behind somewhat.

Chris

[Jenny M Benson]

Post by DavidK
I'm an inactive rat, put holder of the umra.org.uk torch unless we
should play olympics?
AFAIK, I'm the latest person to write to it, with the op xkcd link to
https://xkcd.com/1305/

Thank you, David! If I ever got around to looking at the Umra Wiki
before I had forgotten all about it. Much enjoyed reading it.