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Heat Pumps

Last post by boxerscott « Tue Apr 18, 2023 10:12 pm
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by boxerscott » Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:18 pm

So we have a decree from a Politician Nett Zero Carbon 2050 (UK) and to go one better from another Politician 2045 (Scotland) WTF Nett Zero means is...

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Tue Apr 18, 2023 10:12 pm
Anyone here into watches

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Attachment(s) by bikesnbones » Sun Nov 17, 2013 8:46 am

I love my Omega Speedmaster Professional.

I love the history behind it, and the NASA connection.

It's an old fashioned mechanical manual wind...
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Thu Jan 27, 2022 9:26 pm
Rough and Rowdy Ways

Last post by boxerscott « Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:17 pm
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by boxerscott » Fri Jul 03, 2020 9:04 am

Just heard the latest Dylan offering. Absolutely amazed. At 79 yrs of age this artists Mercury is still rising. Finishes with a 16 minute ballad...

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Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:17 pm
Spacex launch.

Last post by nab 301 « Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:26 pm
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by boxerscott » Wed Jun 03, 2020 10:16 pm

Amazing Show including the latest spec Tesla with gull wing doors. Shame we lose signal on the first stage touch down on the drone ship. The stats on...

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Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:26 pm
Grass

Last post by boxerscott « Fri May 22, 2020 8:36 pm
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by boxerscott » Sun May 10, 2020 8:10 pm

Lads, a reminder, for those with dandelions in flower on their grass, pick the flowers off before the application of weedkiller. Weedkiller will...

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Fri May 22, 2020 8:36 pm
Whisky

Last post by BoxerCup R « Sun Feb 16, 2020 4:34 am
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Attachment(s) by Blackal » Sun Dec 18, 2016 6:06 pm

As several have commented on - there are lots of really good whiskies (but not Welsh stuff :? )

Eventually found the good stuff which had been...
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Sun Feb 16, 2020 4:34 am
feeling in touch with the modern world

Last post by Al « Fri Feb 14, 2020 9:45 pm
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by boxerscott » Sat Jun 15, 2019 10:33 pm

Ok being a bit nosey, but where were you back in the day? who were you? and how do you feel about yourself now?

Undertones with Eddie and the Hot...

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Fri Feb 14, 2020 9:45 pm
Youtube downloads

Last post by Blackal « Mon Nov 12, 2018 6:25 pm
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by Blackal » Sun Nov 11, 2018 7:50 pm

I reckon YouTube vids (unless you pay for a premium account) are going to be littered with adverts in the middle of videos.

But - when you use a...

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Mon Nov 12, 2018 6:25 pm
How to treat the missus

Last post by Grip Fast « Wed Oct 17, 2018 5:42 pm
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by boxerscott » Sat Aug 15, 2015 11:21 pm

If it ain`t for a greasy spoon caff down the Westgate rd. It is the R.A.H. for His Bobness latest visit (50 years since he played there) Can not...

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Wed Oct 17, 2018 5:42 pm
Best Xmas pop song?

Last post by Al « Sat Dec 23, 2017 7:41 pm
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by boxerscott » Sat Dec 23, 2017 12:08 am

For me , The Pretenders, 2000 miles (I miss you) Sad. Chris Rea, Driving home for Christmas. Happy.

Other than that it is all just for the kids.

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Sat Dec 23, 2017 7:41 pm
Crypto virus

Last post by madthemad « Mon May 15, 2017 9:22 am
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by Boxered » Sun May 14, 2017 11:49 pm

If you have been watching the news this weekend you will have seen the problems that the NHS amongst others are having after being hit with the...

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Mon May 15, 2017 9:22 am
In todays money

Last post by The Teutonic Tangerine « Tue May 09, 2017 1:05 pm
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by fontana » Tue May 09, 2017 12:22 pm

Ever thought about things you purchased donkeys years ago, and wondered what it would cost in todays money ?
I found a useful site that does exactly...

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Tue May 09, 2017 1:05 pm
Any mobile phone boffins here ?

Last post by fontana « Sat May 06, 2017 8:31 pm
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by fontana » Sat May 06, 2017 6:56 pm

My phone got run over the other day.
Long story, but the screen is shattered.
It's an HTC android.
I bought a new phone compatible with my network,...

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Sat May 06, 2017 8:31 pm
one life or another

Last post by Blackal « Sat Jun 18, 2016 4:15 am
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by boxerscott » Sat Jun 18, 2016 12:00 am

So an MP is a victim of a mad man. They all close ranks and ninny nanny about security, good job our lads and lasses in the armed forces do not act...

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Sat Jun 18, 2016 4:15 am
Not a geek question

Last post by The Teutonic Tangerine « Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:55 am
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by The Teutonic Tangerine » Wed Jan 20, 2016 3:48 pm

Iam not particulartly geeky but would like some suggested software:

I have two different waterproof cameras (go pro looky likee) an I-phone and a...

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Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:55 am
free AV

Last post by slparry « Wed Jan 13, 2016 3:28 pm

by slparry » Wed Jan 13, 2016 3:28 pm

Sophos are now offering free AV for home users, traditionally they're a business grade provider, it's one of the only ones I would recommend.

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Wed Jan 13, 2016 3:28 pm
PLAY IT LOUD

Last post by dave the german « Mon Nov 02, 2015 2:46 pm
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by Blackal » Sun Nov 01, 2015 5:44 pm

Watched this the other evening on TV, and it's still on iPlayer:

The Story of the Marshall Amp.

A great tribute to one of the most...

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Mon Nov 02, 2015 2:46 pm
Bollox! blew my amp

Last post by slparry « Mon Nov 02, 2015 1:01 pm
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by boxerscott » Sat Oct 31, 2015 11:22 pm

So quiet night in, no guests. A quiet number "Bomb Track" R.A.M feeling a little romantic as it is our anniversary. Feckin right channel on...

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Mon Nov 02, 2015 1:01 pm
on-board camera please which one, my head hurts

Last post by Humbug « Thu Oct 29, 2015 9:59 pm
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by Mister C (Marsh) » Sun Dec 29, 2013 2:34 pm

Hello oh wise ones. I'm looking to buy an on-board camera for the bike. to record my next jolly in 2014. Had a look on EBay lots to choose from n...

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Thu Oct 29, 2015 9:59 pm
Anyone here into The Walking Dead

Last post by stevesilver « Sun Sep 20, 2015 8:26 pm
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by bikesnbones » Wed Aug 28, 2013 11:36 am

Just wondering
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Sun Sep 20, 2015 8:26 pm
first boring post (no. 6)

Last post by stevesilver « Sun Sep 20, 2015 8:20 pm

by stevesilver » Sun Sep 20, 2015 8:20 pm

Blimey the Mighty Spurs won earlier. Beating my brothers team Palace.

Can only watch Spurs live if I have beer to hand. Removes some of the stress....

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Sun Sep 20, 2015 8:20 pm
losing our identity

Last post by slparry « Sat Sep 05, 2015 5:19 pm
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by boxerscott » Fri Sep 04, 2015 11:44 pm

Sorry Richard, and all the good folk who are going to disagree with me but I for one have had enough of our useless politicians past and present....

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Sat Sep 05, 2015 5:19 pm
Garmin Zumo 550 help

Last post by hobbit « Sat Aug 22, 2015 5:05 pm
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by hobbit » Sat Aug 22, 2015 10:51 am

Hi All

I have made up a route on tourstart for my house to llangollen, fairly easy, start / end and 2 via points, I have transferred to my garmin,...

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Sat Aug 22, 2015 5:05 pm
Vlogging

Last post by Boxermed69 « Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:18 pm
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by bickers2208 » Thu Jul 30, 2015 7:57 pm

I just started on Youtube after getting the helmet cam for safety...

You should try it its fun

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Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:18 pm
Bad customer service? Bad after sales?

Last post by Blackal « Wed Jul 22, 2015 4:52 pm
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by boxerscott » Wed Nov 05, 2014 10:03 pm

As if you did not know social media is a great way of getting the ear of people who are not listening. (if you know you are solid) I witnessed this...

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Wed Jul 22, 2015 4:52 pm
ipod files

Last post by ned1 « Tue Dec 23, 2014 4:19 pm
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by ned1 » Mon Dec 22, 2014 7:41 pm

Hi all,

I have a old ipod that I wanted to put some xmas songs on and I don't

know how to do it without iTunes,

Tried going to my computer but...

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Tue Dec 23, 2014 4:19 pm
Sim cards and phone numbers

Last post by Herb « Sat Dec 13, 2014 10:14 pm
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by Malj » Sat Dec 13, 2014 10:07 pm

Hi, so for the last 25 years I've had a mobile phone supplied through my job but getting sick of the constant calls when I am off shift so time to...

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Sat Dec 13, 2014 10:14 pm
Any Fiat Owners ? Blue and Me?

Last post by boxerscott « Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:54 pm
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by boxerscott » Wed Nov 05, 2014 11:10 pm

just a speculative punt to see if anyone has first hand experience of fiats own blue tooth connectivity system?

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Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:54 pm
Help......I E & Google maps

Last post by slparry « Wed Nov 12, 2014 2:51 pm
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by ned1 » Tue Nov 11, 2014 7:29 pm

For some reason every time I go into Google maps now,

The map comes up ok then after about 4 or 5 seconds the map fads away

leaving everything...

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Wed Nov 12, 2014 2:51 pm
GSHP

Last post by AndyRob « Fri Oct 10, 2014 11:12 am

by AndyRob » Fri Oct 10, 2014 11:12 am

This is really geeky but, as I'm new here, I want to offer help/advice to anyone with GSHP problems (I've had mine 8 years).

Could also do with...

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Fri Oct 10, 2014 11:12 am
How to delete your email address !!

Last post by slparry « Thu Sep 11, 2014 2:24 pm
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by ned1 » Thu Sep 11, 2014 2:08 pm

Hi all

My son asked if you can delete a email address (hotmail I think he users),

the reason is that he has been getting things like.......your...

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Thu Sep 11, 2014 2:24 pm
Photoshop favour

Last post by f90x « Sun Aug 24, 2014 10:00 pm
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by Herb » Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:21 pm

Can someone with the necessary skills please photoshop this picture. I would like to see what this Cosworth looks like with bronze wheels.

Cheers.

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Sun Aug 24, 2014 10:00 pm
127.0.0.1 ... sweet 127.0.0.1

Last post by slparry « Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:16 am
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by slparry » Tue Jun 24, 2014 12:29 pm

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Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:16 am
Paging....

Last post by ianc53 « Sat May 31, 2014 5:02 pm
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by Boxered » Thu May 29, 2014 12:49 pm

Ianc53......Have pm'd you.

Steve

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Sat May 31, 2014 5:02 pm
running widows 7................. outlook is not responding

Last post by Andy « Mon May 26, 2014 10:19 am
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by ned1 » Wed Apr 23, 2014 9:41 am

Hi all,

My pc running widows 7,

I have a problem that's driving me mad.........

"outlook is not responding"

sometimes it freezes,...

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Mon May 26, 2014 10:19 am
two running at the same !!

Last post by Boxermed69 « Tue May 20, 2014 9:09 am
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by ned1 » Fri May 16, 2014 12:40 pm

Running windows 7,

What I would like to know is can I run "Microsoft security essentials" ( and is it any good ?) and nod32 at the same...

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Tue May 20, 2014 9:09 am
Java Updates

Last post by Andy « Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:22 am
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by slparry » Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:45 pm

Every time you install Java updates it has a tick box that tries to install the ask.com toolbar if you forget to untick it.

Editing the registry...

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Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:22 am
XBOX 360

Last post by ned1 « Fri Apr 25, 2014 3:24 pm
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by slparry » Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:50 pm

My Xbox 360 has died with the 3 rings of death, tried a couple of web fixes which work for an hour or so then fail again, Microsoft's website's...

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Last post by ned1 View the latest post
Fri Apr 25, 2014 3:24 pm
Moto GP & BT

Last post by the smudger « Sun Apr 06, 2014 5:18 pm
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by ned1 » Wed Dec 11, 2013 5:58 pm

Can anyone tell me if I will be able to watch Moto GP etc. on any free to view channels on TV or on line without paying BT

as I have just paid...

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Sun Apr 06, 2014 5:18 pm
Bill Gates goes back to work

Last post by Boxered « Tue Feb 11, 2014 1:11 pm

by Boxered » Tue Feb 11, 2014 1:11 pm

Steve

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Tue Feb 11, 2014 1:11 pm
Music Streaming anyone?

Last post by 70tno « Sat Jan 11, 2014 8:10 pm
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by 70tno » Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:09 pm

Hi, any of you guys into music streaming of hi res (mainly flac) 2 ch audio?

Have been involved in hifi for years and am well up to sorting through...

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Sat Jan 11, 2014 8:10 pm
MAC Users

Last post by Twinspark « Fri Dec 20, 2013 10:43 pm
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by Blackal » Fri Dec 20, 2013 9:24 pm

Thinking of the next home computer - being a Mac :oops:

Looking at the Mac Mini with an SSD and HDD installed, together with...

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Fri Dec 20, 2013 10:43 pm
Ibanez ART320

Last post by slparry « Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:06 pm
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by Corvus » Sun Dec 15, 2013 2:17 pm

I'm selling an Ibanez ART320 guitar if anyone is interested.

Condition is immaculate. Not played very much and what use it has had has been...

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Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:06 pm
Desire

Last post by boxerscott « Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:08 pm
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by boxerscott » Sun Dec 01, 2013 12:56 am

Some of you fellow trixters may be able to relate to this. Whilst enjoying a guest free evening I put on an old lp that I used to love and was...

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Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:08 pm
New Laptop

Last post by SP250 « Fri Dec 06, 2013 5:49 pm
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by Herb » Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:27 pm

Hi my geeky friends. The last time I bought a laptop, as long as you bought a pentium you were on the right track.

I have been looking for my...
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Fri Dec 06, 2013 5:49 pm
iPad to PC

Last post by Twinspark « Tue Dec 03, 2013 6:43 pm
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by Bikerhoss » Tue Dec 03, 2013 12:25 pm

Following on from the New laptop thread chaps, I got my HP yesterday, but am stumped already.

I want to transfer music, photos, podcasts, apps etc...

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Tue Dec 03, 2013 6:43 pm
Out with the soldering iron

Last post by slparry « Sat Nov 23, 2013 9:53 pm
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by slparry » Sat Nov 23, 2013 5:07 pm

Todays job .... for ages I've had two digital tv recorders that wouldn't boot with their hard drives connected. But would work as receivers with the...

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Sat Nov 23, 2013 9:53 pm
Outlook Express

Last post by Herb « Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:38 pm
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by slparry » Tue Nov 19, 2013 2:28 pm

Wood hooo, I love the clonky old Outlook Express that the small business next door use ..... he had a problem with his emails, which was the 2GB...

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Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:38 pm
Bitcoins

Last post by Herb « Tue Nov 19, 2013 1:48 pm

by Herb » Tue Nov 19, 2013 1:48 pm

This virtual currency has been in the news recently and piqued my interest so I have been doing a bit of research.

Anyone here trying to mine...

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Tue Nov 19, 2013 1:48 pm
My new toy...

Last post by Gromit « Sun Nov 17, 2013 7:14 pm
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by Gromit » Sun Oct 20, 2013 7:42 am

I'm just embarking on a photographic course (NVQ level 4) and on the recommendation of a professional photographer mate of mine (he's in charge of...

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