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Exactly. The Tories "rebels" have wasted their challenge now. It might be better time to launch the challenge in the event of May's revised deal failing to get through parliament in January. In that situation, May cannot go back to EU to renegotiate for a second time. However, it is conceivable that a new leader might be able to do that (difficult task!) and get an extension to the March deadline if desirable. Politicians often make clear that they won't do certain things, e.g. delay the meaningful vote, raise taxes, get into certain coalitions or in this case, remove the backstop. Yet, they do U-turns without blushing.

The difference in price is huge. A decent 1887 proof crown can cost £2000 and a decent UNC currency crown might cost two or three hundred pounds. The word "specimen" is often printed on unofficial boxes and is not helpful in this case. For 1887, it is either proof or currency.

A no deal will cause immediate issues for the UK and Europe. It's a game of chickens and the question is which side will budge first. This game might have to continue past March. But if our MPs declare that we must have a deal before the March deadline, then the EU will assume we will budge first. May certainly has to go and I don't think the Tory MPs are scare of getting rid of her. The only question is when. With hindsight, the confidence vote was probably too early I my view. They probably should have waited until the "meaningful" vote after Christmas.

Well, May managed to win the confidence vote 200-117. That's at least much better than Corbyn's confidence vote by labour MPs not so long ago 😀. But she had to declare that she would not led the Tories into the next election which surely weakens her position somewhat. One wonders if she can make it to the meaningful vote without another major crisis.

The JH portrait is surely too shallow cut for ghosting? Might be just some unlikely toning?

Mayhem!

Most people would agree that May had an incredibly rotten task. It is possible that no one could have got us a good (i.e. better than current) deal. There is however no doubt that she had undermined her negotiating position by losing her majority in parliament when she had a good chance to increase it substantially. But if she fail to get a deal through parliament before the deadline, then she must resign as she has failed. I think a prime minister can only justify keeping his or her position by results. It is not enough to say "I have done my best".

Problem is, she doesn't always, often mean what she says. "Strength and Stability" for instance. I think she might would just say any deal she obtained to be good. My faith in her is short in supply right now.

I am rather inclined to think that May would have allowed almost anything to get some sort of deal. I think she is too proud to go to parliament and admit that two years of negotiation have resulted in nothing. That scenario would certainly require her resignation and she would probably hate that.

Leaving aside the question of Brexit for the moment, I think May is a very unconvincing Prime Minister. She campaigned so badly in the last election and managed to lose her majority against a much troubled Labour Party. Then she spent days talking about "strength and stability" with a straight face even though she messed up big time. She appeared less than sincere then. If I remember correctly, it took her more than a week after the election before she had the courage to apologise to the Tory MPs that have lost their sits. Her government was found in contempt of Parliament. She said the vote will definitely go ahead just yesterday and has decided to cancel it today after leaking her decision to the press first. She said the deal was non negotiable yesterday but is saying that she will renegotiable with Brussels today. How can she expect people to trust her? I really think it is better off if she had folded two years ago. What are the alternatives? I dread to think.

I get irritated every time I have to learn how to use a new app when the one I am used to became unavailable following an upgrade. I think I can edit photos faster with the old Windows Photo Gallery. This is a consideration when I have several hundreds to do after a holiday. But I have got used to Windows Photos now and it does have some advantages. E.g., you can rotate an image by any angle and you can only "straighten" up your photo previously. I have used Paint but found that it's cloning function is not easy to use when cloning a larger area.

I think it is nice that there is very rarely any need for a moderator to intervene these days. Looking back, the worse instances of "emotional outbursts" occurred when people discussed the merits (or lack of) of slabbing companies. The demise of CGS has really calmed people down on both sides. Politics used to get some people hot under the collar. However, even the Brexit process is not causing anyone to post savage insults on politicians.

It has been pulled (now hopefully for good). Good work guys.

Noted the shiny copper at the edge of the hole on the obverse side. And he wasn't being totally honest as he is making the claim that it is a 1914 bullet tip. How could he date the bullet to a specific year, particularly as he is "know" ww1 expert?

Dealers or auctions are the normal way to get one / them. Shouldn't need to advertise really.

" What price would the EU exact for this about turn?" I am certain the EU will say they will take us back with open arms and they won't want anything in doing so. They might even offer a welcome back gift. Bit like the prodigal son story. But what would actually happen unofficially afterwards is another matter... This Brexit process has annoyed many of the EU countries after all.

"I know absolutely nothing about them". "I'm no coin expert ". "Now I wasn't clued up on coins". "Now im no expert" When will some people learn that con men always say something like that?

Something like this?

My feeling is that even if there is a no confidence vote, May would probably be able to win and cling on until December. Can't really see how the deal can get through parliament in December though. If the deal fails to get through parliament, then ...

It was many years ago when I watched that Antiques Roadshow episode but it left a strong impression. With regard to the photos I posted, the watch has the inscription 'Pte Hodgson' alongside the military number 2055250. It is further engraved with 'Farnboro [sic] Hants.' Military records reveal Pte Hodgson was a woman who served in the auxiliary core of the RAF which was responsible for delivering newly built planes to military bases across Britain in 1941. "Military "experts" have identified the bullet which caused the dent as a 30mm calibre round - ammunition used in the MK108 auto-cannon which was mounted on German aircraft fighter planes." It was found in a donation to a charity shop and no one is suggesting that it has any intrinsic value. OK the story was reported in tabloids and so ...... Even if the dent on this item wasn't actually caused by a bullet, there must be items with better provenances available.

It really is a nice story and particularly apt as it was Remembrance Sunday a couple of days ago. I remember watching an Antiques Roadshow episode featuring a pocket watch which stopped a bullet during the war. This watch is believed to have save a female RAF pilot.

Got to say I like you running rabbit avatar! Really cheerful!

I imagine the fakers might want to get rid of the "evidence" once the deed is done. Selling the original asap is quite sensible just in case someone might think it is a fake later on?

What would happen if they start copying a proof coin without such imperfections?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Two-Pence-Coins-2p-Vinyl-Flooring-Any-Size-Supplied-Delivered-Worldwide-Floor/362175312747?hash=item545354b36b:g:Y~4AAOSwBp1Z4yPp:rk:1:pf:0