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Reply | Ted Hendrix / RIP
at 09:04 29 Oct 2026
Sad news, go well Ted, RIP. All the love and support to you and your family Dave and Paul.
Hope you get comfort from the Rs and bringing your daughters to the game again and the family remains part of the tribe online and in person. Although I have to admit we've never got results when I needed it personally in similar circumstances.
One useful bit of practical advice - get as many original copies of the death certificate as you can. Everyone seems to want an original. And ignore the rest of the advice you are given, most of it is bunkum, grieve how you want. |
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Reply | Heat Pumps
at 22:56 9 Mar 2026
His view is interesting.
If you follow his logic, the real issue is not the efficiency - most heat pumps are 3-400% efficient compared to gas boilers at max 85% - but the price of gas being artificially lower than electric.
Were they comparable - and for loads of reasons, not least emissions - they ought to be nearer in price, then his argument no longer follows. Vince is arguing it on a cost, not efficiency basis.
He is right that they won't suit all houses. But they will and do suit most.
I moved into a draughty 3 bed terrace in Acton in 2016. With some easy fixes it's now toasty warm with a heat pump and costs a lot less than my very inefficient old boiler. Granted, if I had a new combi the contrast would have been less. |
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Reply | Heat Pumps
at 22:50 9 Mar 2026
Politely I disagree.
Heat pumps are typically 3-400% efficient. Gas boilers max out at what 85-90%?
They're not that noisy (less noise than a fridge). And most of the noise is from heating in winter when windows are shut anyway. And in summer on a hot day you get a cool breeze when heating water.
With a heat pump you get heat throughout the day instead of blasts of it when the heating comes in. And it costs less. So ideal for home workers, pensioners, parents or anyone at home during the day.
I'm on a variable tarif with Octopus so heat the house more at off-peak 14p rate, regularise it at medium 28p rate and back off at 42p at peak rate. My 82 year old Mum loves it as the house is warm all day.
It suits my 1890s terrace in Acton. So it will suit most, but not all, houses. The key is a good installation. Do a bit of research - heat geek videos on YT a good resource as others have mentioned. Heat Geek guarantee a minimum efficiency from their installs.
You might need to put in some additional insulation, but that's a good idea anyway. I'm looking to move house. My order of priority is now
1. Insulation
2. Batteries
3. Heat Pump
4. Solar
Ideally at the start so they pay back in 8 years before I move. |
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Reply | Heat Pumps
at 22:42 9 Mar 2026
Octopus programmed my tank to heat once a week to 70c off the heat pump and immersion heater in the tank (most installs have this) specifically to combat this problem.
We run the program on a Sunday morning - lovely extra hot shower on a Sunday as a result.
It took some adjusting for my family to get used to the idea of a constant low level heat rather than a blast of hot from a gas boiler, but it's much nicer once you're used to it.
No point freezing then getting blasted with heat from a radiator. The low background heat is much more pleasant.
I split my time between a very chilly country cottage and Acton now and the Acton house is boiling compared to the draughty cottage we rent near Bristol. |
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Reply | Heat Pumps
at 22:38 9 Mar 2026
Put one in two years ago to terraced house in Acton.
Short version - paid for itself in a year, keeps the house to a constant warmth which is lovely.
Long version - Specific set of circumstances helped the payback. We had a 20+year old boiler which was limping on. We'd close boarded and insulated the front loft already. Did the back as part of a renovation post heat pump.
If I'd gone to a new more efficient combi boiler, it would have cost me (like a mate in Hanwell) £5.5k as we'd have needed new inlet pipes.
With the subsidy (and Which membership) it cost me £3,480. The rest of savings on the bill in Year 1 more than offset the remaining cost of the pump. For, er, reasons, the house was empty for a while and we were able to keep it warm for viewings when trying to rent/sell. Now it's got family in, who previously made the misguided decision to go with an electric boiler in their old house, bills are a half to a third of what they were paying so all are happy.
Generally they cost a little bit more in the winter, but save a packet in the spring, autumn and summer relative to modern boilers. They're 3-400% efficient compared to c.max 85% for a gas boiller.
As part of the spend, we got 6 new radiators. I had to stick a couple of chimney balloons up the redundant chimney at the front. Also paid a bit more to go electric on the hob which used to be gas. Love cooking with gas but the air quality is so much better and cooking with gas is doing nothing for our health. That was £200 on top for me, but most houses have wiring to the kitchen now. [Post edited 9 Mar 22:39]
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Reply | RIP Alan Barnes
at 16:03 8 Jan 2026
What Dave said. Always enjoyed seeing him and chatting to him. RIP. |
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Reply | Former player photos
at 22:15 3 Sep 2025
Hope you get somewhere.
Unfortunately Ariel started in 1984 so a bit late for your Uncle. She did recall him and his beard though! She suggested that 'the best shot is for someone who has access to their programmes to scan or photograph a couple of pages' which is line with the advice on here. Unfortunately her programmes are in storage. |
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Reply | Former player photos
at 16:58 3 Sep 2025
I'll message Ariel Friedlander who was the club photographer in the 80s. Not sure her archive goes back that far but will check.
Good luck with it all - you're doing an excellent thing. Second Dave and Clive's recommendations. Chris Guy especially will be a good reference point. |
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Reply | Out of the darkness – Report
at 13:40 1 Sep 2025
Very minor correction - it was RND, not Vale who headed against the post on the stroke of half-time. |
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Reply | Out of the darkness – Report
at 13:33 1 Sep 2025
Adored that challenge.
Don't underestimate the impact of Kone's physicality on their defence. It saps defenders physically and mentally. Not a coincidence that the same defender was utterly befuddled by Saito on the edge of the box for his winner. |
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Reply | Finally saw a win!
at 13:26 1 Sep 2025
That's some run.
A mate was over from New Zealand, one of the old ASB fraternity. Generally makes a trip back every few years, although am unsure what number trip this was.
He saw his first home win in 20 years on Saturday. |
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Reply | End of Term Report 24/25 – Midfield
at 15:33 21 May 2025
Great review. Loving it.
On Field, what do his critics make of the Leeds game? When we looked our best under Cifuentes, he was integral to it. Hayden didn't play. |
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Reply | January Transfer Window - Patreon Podcast
at 22:39 13 Feb 2025
Other Dave has spoken
David McIntyre
@davidmcintyre76
For those asking. Few have also asked about Charlie Kelman supposedly being out of contract this summer. He's not. Signed a contract in Jan last year. |
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Reply | Neil Harris on his way out at Millwall
at 13:31 10 Dec 2024
Much as it would be hilarious, surely Steve Gallen has been round the block too many times to fall for Mick's powerpoint and his schtick? |
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Reply | Norwich losing heads, ref good and Morrisson lucky
at 15:04 9 Dec 2024
I was right by it too Dave. It wasn't intentional at all - he missed his kick thanks to the wind and his arm was naturally counterbalancing his weight. Wouldn't have been given 5 years ago, but there's all that unnatural position stuff now. The irony being, it was a totally natural movement - a counterbalance. What save him was it was in line with his body and I'm not sure (without checking the highlights) that the ref had a clear view.
It was right on the touchline and looked like the ball would have gone out anyway, so would have been harsh.
Again, not dissimilar to Watford last week mind which looked a pen on highlights, the difference being the conditions and where it occurred (inside not outside shoulder near the touchline). |
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Reply | Cardiff
at 13:42 27 Nov 2024
@BristolR I'll be driving back to Thornbury way after the game if you get stuck... |
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Reply | Transfer Window wrap up - Patreon
at 15:44 13 Sep 2024
See Clive, I did tell you so...
[this was meant to be a reply to his post, dismally failed] [Post edited 13 Sep 2024 15:46]
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Reply | Darnell
at 13:09 12 Aug 2024
Yes, next summer according to a couple of the vaguely reliable wage sites.
We should be having a what if conversation informlly now. Let him know he'd be wanted, nothing more. Possible Cook replacement long term and captain material. Always loved him. Left when he needed to move on and was one of our few sellable assets. Came through the youth system, can play multiple positions, absolute specimen, family ties to the club, still only 27 what is not to like?
This suggests he was amenable to taking a wage cut when needed
https://salarysport.com/footba
Trouble is WBA fans and club have come round to him finally. Might be his next contract we try to nick him back. Or if they go up and fancy an upgrade this time round. Otherwise I can't see him leaving. |
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