Any question answered...

I am struggling to form a mental picture of young Oliver wasting his time with something so frivolous. Surely you were too busy getting to grips with Chaos theory, moral and political philosophy, and the like?

I've always loved all Lego-like things.

hmm, interesting - so the white sticks have grooves in each long face, and the flat pieces have thin edges that slot in? like tongue and groove planking?

Yes, exactly.

how big could you make things? the pieces look quite small in that photo, did they come in different sizes?

No, they were normed to exactly one size, a couple of cm square (can't remember how large exactly). However, closer investigation reveals that they've since introduced different sizes of pieces and that you can actually still get it:

http://www.toysandmore.ch/toys-and-more/de/webshop/?scat=6

I thought it had long been discontinued. Admittedly, the two sets on offer are pretty small, but it still exists.

What the hell can explain why my Word has suddenly changed language?

What language has it changed to?

Why won't it change back when I tell it to change back to English?

Please help, this is driving me crazy! Word for Mac 2011 btw.

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What language has it changed to?

Polski

Polski

Thanks. Have NO idea why it changed to Polish...

But I've managed to solve my problem, in case anybody is interested, apparently you have to select all the text before you change the language, just telling it to change does not change the whole document...or so it seems anyway.

Man that was annoying.

Would still be interested to know why it did that if anyone's got any ideas.

what bird is this:

was

A dead one.

He has ceased to be! 'E's expired and gone to meet 'is maker! 'E's a stiff! Bereft of life, 'e

 rests in peace! If you hadn't nailed 'im to the perch 'e'd be pushing up the daisies! 'Is metabolic processes are now 'istory! 'E's off the twig! 'E's kicked the 
 bucket, 'e's shuffled off 'is mortal coil, run down the curtain and joined the bleedin' choir invisibile!!

A juvenile goldfinch.

complete guess

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow-shouldered_Blackbird

DFP - You in Puerto Rico atm?

could be my one if you're in El Salvador

http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/823/overview/Black-vented_Oriole.aspx

CYOA is on the money.

Did it taste good?

Ornithology thread anyone?

My cat caught it last summer in sunny Birmingham. I think CYOA is correct, looks a lot like particular versions of Goldfinch.

Anyone want to ID this cog? White, 5 cut-outs, 18th 1 1/8th. Can't see any identifying marks, but it doesn't seem generic.

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Despite my love of taxonomy I'm shit at ornithology

Can anyone recommend sources of 600A wheels & tyres?

541 bead size I think.

I need a drill that can drill into a brick and concrete. I frequently borrow a mates but he's moved away so am thinkign about buying one.

In the past I've made poor power tool decisions so I think I need to ask the forum for advice.

Anyone recommend a drill (not cordless) that will do the job of drilling holes in brickwork? Not willing to pay stupid amounts (I looked online and immedaitely saw the £600 ones) but want one that will be reliable and last.

Any ideas?

I've got one that looks like this:
Black & Decker EPC148BK 14 Volt Cordless Hammer Drill (with 2 Batteries and Carry Case): Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools
Cheapish, works fine, has done for a few years.

(I'm absolutely no expert though)

Corded SDS, Makita are good, I have a DeWalt and it has been awesome- £150 or so I believe.

It can drill through anything.

That black and decker would be fine for drilling into wood, and screwdriving- and maybe going through light plaster.

For concrete/old brick, it is going to be out of its depth.

Are cordless ones powerful enough to get through brick?