I liked XP too. All I can say is, I am having no problems with Windows 7 and do not even consider Vista !

Somebody needs to point out the bit where they did something wrong.

We understand we have to make sacrifices up here so the Thames side residents can each get a new ivory back scratcher 😀

It is worth watching it all Charlie …. if you get that bored 🙂 If only to see the complete uncertainty from both sides on what will happen if the `yes` goes through.

The Barnett Formula is interesting. Later on in the program it says that the amount allocated from the Treasury would be matched by the 90% tax revenue from North Sea Oil, Scotland would gain from independance. It is just a shame that is a finite resource !
Another figure that stood out is Scotland takes ten billion annually in income tax but pays out six billion in pensions (majority) and benefits. Add to this Scotlands large expenditure on public services and its starts to look like the figure do not add up for an independant Scotland.
I would still do it though if I were them.

ps Google Chrome has decided to take my spell check off me. I think I might have to use my old signature again `With apologies for spelling ….. Kev` 🙂

Fear not – Modcheck has sorted the spelling

I am all for Scotish independance and wish them all the luck in the world if they get / want it, but we all know for our own sake (England Wales) we have to seperate our currencies. I really hope there are people behind Salmond who can do more than wave a flag.

Having crossed the border a hundred and odd times in the last few years, it would be strange to have to exchange currency.

I dont think it does Charlie. I used Button as an example because of their similar driving styles and approach to racing. They are both smooth, consistent drivers, who will get the maximum performance from a car by using engine and tyre management, working with the team on development and set up etc. Hamilton, Raikkonen and Alonso I do not doubt could have won the championship with last years Red Bull car but I do not think they would have won as many races because they are `racers` and prone to crashes, racing incidents, penalties and inconsistent qualifying.

My last post should of started with `In my opinion` Charlie 🙂

On your points EE, I agree, there is a lot less lapping now due to the field being closed up in terms of lap time. We do not see cars not making the grid because they did not qualify with in the percentage rule any more.
Recent comments from the drivers after testing, are that the cars are much slower in the corners due to decreased down force (rule changes). This should mean increased over taking or at least increased driver input over technology. I am all for a competitive and entertaining formula but as a fan of the technology as well as the driving, I would still like to see a pure formula where a car can do 500 MPH through the Monaco tunnel …. upside down on the roof ! As opposed to a cheapened, artificial formula.