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Great Software Find

Just for those that have cause to use Flow Chart Software I have found and tried the following and it is brilliant. It is Open Source and well worth a go. I am in the process of creating a process manual for work and I have to say I am really impressed. It even builds the manual and produces an Index. No I don't work for them I just thought I would share the info with you. http://www.bizagi.com/

Tick Tock

I have to say I am slightly bemused about if the clock should go backwards or forwards.  I understand why the great time change was done in the first instance.  However what really confuses me is  our powers that be changed our time for the protection of all our our ancestors in the time of need. What I don't understand is why the clock didn't return to normal after the threat and war/s was/were over.  Here I am at 17:00 hours on a Sunday afternoon with my lights on and the flame of my make believe fire flickering just for a bit of comfort and ambiance not to keep me warm.  I have never known any different the clocks jump forward in the spring and fall backwards in the winter. Except for a short few years living in Spain, where it all seems to stay the same, Dark in the mornings and lighter in the evenings.  What do I prefer ? well quite simply I prefer it Darker in the mornings because it is shorter and because I sleep.  I prefer it lighter in the evenings because

Mini Monsters

Well we call them Pixie + Dixie how ever they are sort of growing out of their Kitten names now we are stuck and don't know what to call them. For the moment they are the Mini Monsters.                                              Has anyone got any  bright ideas. They are both little girls I did think Bill and Ben or Mack and Mable.                                       Poor old dog has been kicked out his bed and Monster Dads cat is not best pleased about his new mates.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Police Watch Message (New)

Police Message Inc 187 20/10/2011 Burglary Dwelling Cut Throat Lane Hockley Heath. At @1500 on Thursday a property had the rear door of the property smashed with a wooden sleeper to gain entry. Fortunately the level of security prevented the offenders from being successful. On entering the alarm sounded and the offenders made off without taking any items from within. There were 2 male offenders around 5'10" - 6'0" one male larger build than the other. The vehicle used was believed to be a white or silver van possibly a Peugeot and was a transit size vehicle. The van had a sliding door on the passenger side, and of the 2 rear doors, the off side one was damaged at the bottom. Also for information, it appears there has been opportunists in the Earlswood area along The Common and Malthouse Lane checking car doors to see if they are secure. Two insecure vehicles were entered and searched on The Common, and a secure vehicle had a window smashed and a digital cam

Parish Report September

Please note this is a report not Minutes The Parish Council met on Thursday 15 th September 2011 at 19.30 hours in Tanworth Village Hall. 2 members of the public and District Councillor Oakley were present. Councillor Perry sent his apologies but forwarded the following report: WCC have confirmed that the front wall at Field House does encroach on to the highway.   Paul Cowley has written to the owners informing them of this and Mike will report back at the next meeting. This rubbish in Forshaw Heath Lane has been removed and WCC are looking are putting bollards there. There is to be a site visit with an engineer of Bridleway SD268 in mid October to discuss the drainage. In Forshaw Heath Road they are looking at reducing the speed limit from 60mph to 50mph in the New Year. Councillor Oakley reported that he was troubled by the inconsistencies which seem to occur in the planning department, especially where conservatories are involved.   Several District Councillors