The Silencer & Black Garter

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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,351MI6 Agent
    Hallo, bartender.
    I can't tell you how disapointed I am that no-one has commented on my splendid "spy school" thread ........ I can't tell you since it would make me seem shallow, whiny and self-centered. Actually, forget I ever mentioned it.
    Just hand me a coke Zero, please :#
  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,638MI6 Agent
    A pint of Pimms, please. I've just been reviewing the Spy School thread. Absolutely fabulous topic. No idea who posted it, but if they were here right now I'd buy them a drink!
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I too enjoyed it but thought we weren't allowed to
    Talk about it. :D
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,887Chief of Staff
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    Red weather warning, first time in Scotland (usually no worse than amber warnings). Nobody to travel unless vital. Staying home!
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,351MI6 Agent
    A pint of Pimms, please. I've just been reviewing the Spy School thread. Absolutely fabulous topic. No idea who posted it, but if they were here right now I'd buy them a drink!

    A Coke Zero, please -{
  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,638MI6 Agent
    Barbel wrote:
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    Red weather warning, first time in Scotland (usually no worse than amber warnings). Nobody to travel unless vital. Staying home!

    I don't quite understand why it's a red weather warning. I mean, if that's not a "white weather warning" then what on earth possibly could be?
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,458MI6 Agent
    Barbel wrote:
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    Red weather warning, first time in Scotland (usually no worse than amber warnings). Nobody to travel unless vital. Staying home!

    I heard that red warning on the radio today, whilst returning back from an abandoned job.....which took me nearly 2 hours to get to (though only 12 miles away) because of the snow .
    good luck north of the border, not wise to ignore a red warning I guess, unless you are Norwegian of course. :007)
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • The Domino EffectThe Domino Effect Posts: 3,638MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    A pint of Pimms, please. I've just been reviewing the Spy School thread. Absolutely fabulous topic. No idea who posted it, but if they were here right now I'd buy them a drink!

    A Coke Zero, please -{

    It worked! I've always wanted to 'out' a spy, and I just did! Right, where do I apply to enter the world of counter espionage?
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    Barbel wrote:
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    Red weather warning, first time in Scotland (usually no worse than amber warnings). Nobody to travel unless vital. Staying home!

    Yes, red weather warning because of how many cm of fresh snow? 2? 5?
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,887Chief of Staff
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,351MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    A pint of Pimms, please. I've just been reviewing the Spy School thread. Absolutely fabulous topic. No idea who posted it, but if they were here right now I'd buy them a drink!

    A Coke Zero, please -{

    It worked! I've always wanted to 'out' a spy, and I just did! Right, where do I apply to enter the world of counter espionage?

    Damn, you tricked me! :))
    You must be a Norwegian citizen, 18-27 years old, very smart and quick to pick up languages, reasonably fit and able to get the highest level of security clearance. I think I can find the application form online.
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,351MI6 Agent
    Chriscoop wrote:
    Barbel wrote:
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    Red weather warning, first time in Scotland (usually no worse than amber warnings). Nobody to travel unless vital. Staying home!

    I heard that red warning on the radio today, whilst returning back from an abandoned job.....which took me nearly 2 hours to get to (though only 12 miles away) because of the snow .
    good luck north of the border, not wise to ignore a red warning I guess, unless you are Norwegian of course. :007)

    Those conditions wouldn't be Red Alert here, it would just be winter :)
    I visited a school were the children had to stay outside in the breaks if it was warmer than 18 degree celcius, even if they were international pop stars
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    Barbel wrote:

    From the pic, it looks like 3 :D
    And are you wearing stockings with your skirts in winter?
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,351MI6 Agent
    Some questions to the British here:
    - you use winter tyres, I presume?
    - do you use winter tyres with spikes?
    - do truck drivers bring chaines to put on the tyres in case the winter tyres don't cut it?
    - are wood stoves (correct term?) common in people's homes?
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,458MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    Chriscoop wrote:
    Barbel wrote:
    IMG_20180228_144047.jpg

    Red weather warning, first time in Scotland (usually no worse than amber warnings). Nobody to travel unless vital. Staying home!

    I heard that red warning on the radio today, whilst returning back from an abandoned job.....which took me nearly 2 hours to get to (though only 12 miles away) because of the snow .
    good luck north of the border, not wise to ignore a red warning I guess, unless you are Norwegian of course. :007)

    Those conditions wouldn't be Red Alert here, it would just be winter :)
    I visited a school were the children had to stay outside in the breaks if it was warmer than 18 degree celcius, even if they were international pop stars
    We are just not equipped to deal with any kind of snowfall here which only happens every 5-10 years on average. The temp here is already -6 with the windchill the real feel temperature is -14.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,351MI6 Agent
    5-10 years? I guess it's what my future will look like.
    Did you know there is snow in Rome and +2 degrees in Spitsbergen/Svalbard?
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,887Chief of Staff
    Yes to the winter tyres, no to everything else (that's everything else N24 asked, not Higgns' nonsense).
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,351MI6 Agent
    Not having a non-electric heating source that can also heat food is risky. All major disasters/attacks that realistically hit a country will lead to long-term power-cuts. If you only have winter tyres, but these weather conditions are rare, you don't need to worry. Just park the car for a few days.
    Some tips for winter driving:
    - nice and steady does it. Try to avoid sudden braking or steering.
    - never try to brake and steer at the same time.
    - if the car loses friction with the road - be quick and good luck. Remember not to brake and steer at the same time!
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,458MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    Some questions to the British here:
    - you use winter tyres, I presume?
    - do you use winter tyres with spikes?
    - do truck drivers bring chaines to put on the tyres in case the winter tyres don't cut it?
    - are wood stoves (correct term?) common in people's homes?

    Many people have wood stoves, I had two in my last house, in fact this current house is the only home I've lived in that doesn't have a stove or open fire place.
    We have snow chains for our Mercedes van, though they've only been used once. Even so we have them in the back at the moment.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    Some questions to the British here:
    - you use winter tyres, I presume?
    - do you use winter tyres with spikes?
    - do truck drivers bring chaines to put on the tyres in case the winter tyres don't cut it?
    - are wood stoves (correct term?) common in people's homes?

    Not British, but

    - I have proper snow tires on my car from November - Easter. Neighbors are mostly using all-season (which are crap in summer and winter imo)
    - spikes are not allowed here
    - some truck drivers have chains - but they are in the minority
    - we have a fireplace here that we are using after 18:00 usually during the winter
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,351MI6 Agent
    Here drivers can be fine for not having winter tyres after a certain date, but in large urban areas you can be fined for having spikes. In my opinion winter tyres are fine under most winter conditions, but under icy conditions they are lethal.
    Truck drivers without the proper tyres and chains can be grounded by the police until they are prepare.
  • CoolHandBondCoolHandBond Mactan IslandPosts: 7,242MI6 Agent
    A coffee please - I am up at this unearthly hour of 5.30am as the aircon has packed in and it's getting hot (78F) - better than the UK though at the moment :D
    Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
  • Thunderbird 2Thunderbird 2 East of Cardiff, Wales.Posts: 2,817MI6 Agent
    (An Eskimo in full fake fur outfit pops up behind the bar, and passes over a steaming tankard if coffee.)
    Here you go Cool H.

    Turned out chilly again. I'd better put the thick wool fleece blanket in Holly's basket.
    This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,458MI6 Agent
    Look what's happened to this poor chap in SABS car park
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    Talk about cold!
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,351MI6 Agent
    How cold is it?
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,458MI6 Agent
    edited February 2018
    Number24 wrote:
    How cold is it?
    Not very about -7 here in Yorkshire, but real feel temperature is -19
    I woke up to about 12cm of snow this morning and temperature never rose over freezing, it's been snowing since about 5pm so we've got another 10cm perhaps. Nothing major compared to some countries, but disruptive here, we are not in the red weather warning zone.
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,351MI6 Agent
    Here it's about - 13, I think. That's pretty cold for being at the coast in southern Norway.
    It's perfect for sitting in a good chair, drinking hot chocolate and reading a good book :)
    Enjoy the cold weather and don't forget to look though the window and notice how beautiful snow is.
  • ChriscoopChriscoop Belize Posts: 10,458MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    Here it's about - 13, I think. That's pretty cold for being at the coast in southern Norway.
    It's perfect for sitting in a good chair, drinking hot chocolate and reading a good book :)
    Enjoy the cold weather and don't forget to look though the window and notice how beautiful snow is.

    I love the snow, I'm drinking hot chocolate at the moment and reading Jo Nesbo, my little boy made his first snowman today with a little help from me, and just generally moved snow around with his tractor and trailer. :)
    It was either that.....or the priesthood
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,351MI6 Agent
    Are you reading "The Snowman"? :v
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Forget the snow, news just in .....
    After running out of chicken KFC
    Is now running out of ..... Gravy !
    This must truly be the End of Days :D
    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/01/kfc-now-suffering-gravy-shortage-distribution-problems-continue/
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
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