Conference govt02::basingstoke

    
    
    Steve,
    
    As you are on a Crescent machine....does this mean that you are
    feeling somewhat nervous as to what might happen to you when the
    "Hit Squad" come round later???  (we have plenty of permanent red
    markers!)
    
    Ali_who_loves_blackmailing_people!!
    
    

    
    Ali, it's happened ...
    
    
                          ... I've just been "bright-red lipsticked" !
                                                         
    
    
    
    			I even had to pay for the honour !
    
    			All for a good cause,				:*)

    Whilst on the subject, (Perhaps Mr. Mod should change the topic
    name to Comic Relief ) yesterdays BBC local news reported that 
    several Basingstoke solicitors were rounded up by police, locked
    in the cells for a while, then charged at a local magistrates court
    with imaginary charges such as consuming alcohol in a private place,
    and displaying a large cigar in a public place. All fines were payable
    to Comic Relief.
    
    I also saw two men dressed as rabbits, walking round the ring road
    this morning ( I don't know why, though )
    
    Chris.
    

    
    
    Re .2
    
    Steve,
    
    For your information, I paid in 412.00 pounds to Comic Relief on
    Saturday, this was all collected at the Crescent.  So, you can't say 
    that having a lipstick nose wasn't worth it!!
    
    Ali
    

    re: -0 
    
    ...O.kay Guys, this is a Joke, right..???? :-}
    
    I'm not with u here... NOSE - 4 a Car...???? can any of u explain...???
    would be grateful, if u could. :-)
    
    Nicky

It's a red plastic half-sphere which is attatched to the front of the car, 
like a nose and it is "funny".

Dave.

    If this is the wanted note...here is a wanted...
         
    Did anyone record on VHS, the "Go Fishing" programme last night on TVS
    at 10pm.  It was all about Barbel. 
         
    If you did, please can I borrow it, or my husband has a want....me
    dead!!!!
         
    Please contact me on 7768-5335, Hamps::Nicholls or Alex Nicholls
    @BST.
         
    Regards
         
    Alex 

    sorry Alex....
    
    looks like the old chop for you then...!!!
    
    :-)

    This looks like the right place for this, but it is a real request.
    Over here in the states, I have been looking for a particular book as
    a Christmas present for my son.  It's title is "The Children's Giant
    Atlas of the Universe".  It is not available here because of some
    stupid political thing.  However, I would be willing to put a check in
    the mail immediately if someone happens to spot it at Waterstones or
    somewhere else.  I know it is available in the UK. 
    
    Published 1989 by Hamlyn Publisher's Group
    
    Text by Ian Ridpath
    Illustrated by Oxford Illust.
    
    2 feet x 3 feet   a big book, and maybe mailing charges would be
    too prohibitive, but if someone might be able to research, my kids	
     and I would be grateful, and maybe some day I would be able to return
    the favour.
    
    Thanks,  Bill 

    
    
    An exercise bike on loan for 3 weeks!
    
    I'm getting married next month and need to urgently lose weight!
    If anybody has an execise bike lying in the garage/shed/whatever
    that they would like to see the back of for 3 weeks then please
    give me a call on 833-3240.
    
    If anybody would like to sell a second-hand model (Sam Fox, Kylie...)
    cheap then I am open to offers!
    
    
    Simon @ Viables

Hi,

Does anyone know where I could beg, steal or borrow a ski-rack and/or snow 
chains to fit an E-reg Golf GTI? I am due to change my lease car soon, so 
there's little point in buying these items if I can hire or borrow them.

Period of need is 16th - 25th March.

Hope you can help!

Thanks,

Mike

Hi,
	I've got a ski rack that will fit anything with "normal" gutters.
Call me on 7781.4306

				Cheers...Keith

Is there anywhere in Basingstoke where I can buy Joss sticks (Man).

Dougie

> Is there anywhere in Basingstoke where I can buy Joss sticks (Man).

	There used to be a place down the alley opposite the Jobcentre,
	but that's long since disappeared. You'll have much more luck
	up in Reading, where you will also be able to obtain incense,
	charcoal blocks, rizlas and all that paraphenalia from shops
	in the Traders Centre.

	P1	

    
    Don't oxfam sell joss sticks ? I'm not sure but I've a feeling they
    do. I can't remember the name of the road, but it's just off the
    old market place at the top of town. On the way from there to the
    library.

I tried Oxfam. I got them. Thanks!

Dougie

    
    
    	Any one help with a quick approx  valuation of my house, Its a 4 bed
    detached in Lychpit, with garage and large rear garden. address is
    Marsh court, oakhill, Its a wickens built house and was built 
    3 years ago and sold by Pearsons. I havn't been back in the Uk for 
    about 18 months now and have no idea what its worth ( if anything after
    what Nige and Maggie have done :-) ) or could anyone send me a copy
    of an old  Basingstoke gazette property guide , anyone on a course
    here in Munich could swap it for a beer or two !!!
    
    any help greatly appreciated.
    
    Garry.
    
    

    Garry, I know someone due in Munich on a course next week - 
    mail me or phone me on 782-2464 later this week, and I'll see what
    I can arrange...
    
    Peter.
    

    
    
    
    	Thanks very much Peter, I will be in touch later.
    
    
    	Garry.

                              
    Has anyone got a big white BMW we could borrow for the weekend of
    the 21st April...you guessed some friends (Deccies) are getting
    wed.  We can swop with... 
                              
    1.  RS Turbo              
    2.	205 GTI               
    3.  Sierra Sapphire 2.0gls
    
    Any offers....please mail/call Alex Nicholls @BST on 7768-5335.
    
    Ta muchly.
    
    Alex
    

    Get some classs,  I have a gleaming white RS Turbo, you can use.  Lift
    the Bride out the sun roof.
    
    
    Bruce

    two tickets for any Phil Collins concert ... any price.
    
    Chris 830-3351
    

    Same as .22 but for a reasonable price...
    
    Tracie.
    

    Does any one have, or know of, a one man Kayak for sale, at a
    reasonable price ?
    
    Contact:
    
         Wayne Rowell
         SBP F10.1A
    
         7-782-2864.
    
    Regards,
    Wayne

    There was one on Reading VTX a few weeks ago. It turned out to be too
    small for my 7 yr old so may be right for you.
    
    AB

    I have just acquired a Sodastream from the local Help the Aged shop,
    without an instruction book. Has anybody got one that I could borrow?
    
    Please?
    
    Pretty please?
    
    Steve 7830 3401

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I am after borrowing, for a production at my wife's school, some theatrical
special effects, specifically and most urgently one of these magic boxes which
produces a flash and lots of smoke, during which time one of the cast can be
magically transformed.

Years ago when I worked in the theatre they consisted of little
more than a piece of fuse wire which very briefly passed mains current
and in the process of fusing ignited some magic 'transformation powder'.
They are probably more sophisticated, and hopefully safer these days.


I realise there are theatrical suppliers from which such items can be hired, but
given the almost non-existant budget for this extravaganza it would be better if
I could borrow one. Anybody with theatrical connections or any other suggestions
please contact me by mail

Mike Iles

    
    
    Well, where shall I start...
    
    I have almost moved into a one bedroomed flat.  I am interested in
    any reasonably priced :-
    
    Gas Cooker
    Ironing Board
    Chest of Drawers (White)
    Suite/Settee 
    Small Tables (for lamps etc + small dining table)
    Washer/Dryer or Tumble Dryer (must have built in condenser)
    
    here's hoping,
    
    Lesley Cunnea
    
    (833-3651)
    
    

We have two Private View Day tickets, full day, for this years Chelsea Flower
show. They are for the Wednesday, the 22nd.

Things being what they are we'd like to change the above for the same but for
the Tuesday, the 21st.

Anybody out there wanna swop ??

I can be reached on 830-6702 or VOGON::MORGAN

Cheers,

Rich

    Can anyone lend me a Car Trailer? Either a full bed trailer or a
    'Dolly' or even the A frame type. Somewhere in Reading/Basingstoke area
    preferred. Time is not critical but during the next fortnight would be
    useful.
    
    Andy Beale
    MALLET::BEALE
    (7)849-3324

    Has anyone in the B'stoke area got a car booster seat they no longer
    need ?
    
    Please contact me if you have as I've got to get one soon.
    
    Roy Shelley -833 3272 

Does anyone know of a good hairdresser in the Basingstoke area that works
either from their home or will come to mine.

Thanks in advance

Lynn

Good home/homes needed for birds

Budgies to be precise - I need to find homes for 6 budgies asap - not
suitable for small cages as they have always been aviary birds.  Most are
2-3 years old so should be okay for breeding.

Call Lynn on 0256 840222 or 7833 3931 if you are interested

    Lynn,
    
    You may wish to try Dawn (surname unkown) on Bas. 53337, who's been
    'doing' my wife, and more recently my daughter, for a couple of years
    now.
    
    She works on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
    
    Rob.

    DECpc 333 portable to borrow for 1/2 an hour, I need to run some
    benchmarks on it for a LARGE bid...
    
    7849 3699 Simon Moxley @USH
    		

    Does anyone have a Gameboy they are willing to part with?
    Unfortunately, I can't afford to buy one new but want to get
    to grips with SuperMario.
    
    Cheers
    julia
    

    Does anyone have, or know of anyone who has holiday cottage for 
    rent for the Christmas period (either 92 or 93)?  Criteria is:
    
    * Must have a log fire
    * Must be in staggering distance to a pub
    * Must sleep 6+
    
    Location isn't too much of a problem.
    
    Please mail me if you can help
    
    Thanks
    
    julia
    KERNEL::SMITHERSJ  or @UVO
    
                               

	Try looking in the Sunday papers, loads of adverts for cottages,
	call them and ask if they do what you're looking for and get a 
	brochure

	Heather    
                               

    Can anyone recommend a gardener in the B'stoke area? We've been busy
    lately and the garden's looking neglected so I'd like some help 
    tidying it up. 
    
    I saw an ad a while ago (can't remember whether in here or on VTX) for an
    experienced gardener called Alan in B'stoke for �5/hr, but when I rang
    the number just now (0256 20312) I am told there is no Alan there.
    Guess I've miscopied the no., & I can't find the ad now. Does anyone 
    else have the number for this guy?
    
    Thanks, 
    Barbara 
    
     

    A Gas Fridge, the sort you'd use in a caravan/tent.
    
    
    		Simon

Anyone out there got a couple of RD54s going spare? I've got a microvax II which
I need more space for.

Steve.

Anyone out there have a stair guard that they no longer need and want to 
give/sell? I am in need of one to guard against my one-year old's more 
daredevil tendencies ...

Call me on 833 8575 or mail me on DBSUK2::GRICE

Thanks,

Phil

Name:	      Wanda Krywalski
Tel:	      830-4196
Mail:	      RDGENG::WANDA or Wanda Krywalski @REO

Would anyone in the Reading/Newbury/Basingstoke area like to swap 
a Renault Espace type vehicle or a large estate car, for a 
Vauxhall Calibra 16v, for two weeks from Friday 30th July until 
Monday 16th August?

The vehicle is needed to drive 6 people (plus luggage) to/from 
Manchester Airport and will be parked for the two weeks.

Please mail or call me if you're interested.

	      Thank you.
    

    
    
    Would anyone wish to swap my ROVER 216 GTI twin-cam, for one week
    starting weekend 24th/25th July, for a large Estate or even an ESPACE!
    
    I am taking the wife, baby, dog and myself to Scarborough (Rather than
    Wanda's Florida home). - Better Ice Cream in Scarborough.
    
    	Thanks
    
    	Ian

    Does anyone have a Quick Basic compiler kit that we could borrow for a
    day or two please. We've used the interpreted version to develop a
    menu screen for a customer. However, the interpreted version when
    invoked causes an irritating screen flash before displaying the menu.
    Compiling the code and creating an executable will get around this.
    
    We really need this before tuesday next week if at all possible.
    
    If anyone can help here please drop Martin Tenk @UCG a mail or call him
    on 0831-145041.
    
    Regards,
    
    Tony. 
    

    WANTED:  Folding high chair, for occassional use only so need not be in 
    immaculate order.
    
    Mail only please to:  Jenny Moxley @UCG or Simon Moxley @UCG
    
    

	PC wanted with minimum spec:

		o  386 - 25 MHZ
		o  4MB RAM
		o  200 MB hard disk
		o  Colour monitor
	
	Would also consider:

		o  Other specs provided that they can be upgraded
		o  Laptop

	If you have something suitable to sell, please contact 
	Karen Campbell on IOSG::CAMPBELLK, or 830 6454

Thanks,

Karen

    Anyone with an old fridge to dispose of?  I would like a working (but
    otherwise in any state) fridge, preferably small, and especially for
    less than a fiver!
    
    Jc
    

  A "friend" has just moved to the Basingstoke area, and needs to find
  a shop that has a wide range of shell-suits. Can anyone help?

  Please reply to VESSA::WATTERSON

    
    I take great exception to the previous note.
    
    
    
    I strongly object to being described as a 'friend' by Stuart Panes.
    
    Paul
    
    PS - Anyone know where I can get me perm redone ?

> I strongly object to being described as a 'friend' by Stuart Panes.
 

Oh, I dunno, he does hug lots, normally with a hi thrown in. 
Friendly sort really.. 
   

    
    
    I'd like someone to help with the cleaning/ironing at home.
    
    Two days per week (Tues & Fri) approximately three hours each
    day.
    
    If you know of anyone interested please mail me or give me
    a call on 781-1936.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Lesley
    

    
    
    Does anyone know where I can Hire/Borrow a roof rack for a 
    Cavalier.  I'd also like to find one of those rigid roof boxes
    that fit on the roof rack.
    
    Thanks for any info.
    
    Lesley
    

    
    
    Roof Rack offer secured - Thanks Jim.
    
    Still looking for a rigid roof box for loan between 1-10th June.
    
    Thanks 
    
    Lesley
    

    
    Help....
    
    Its my Brother in laws B-day today, and my job was to get his present,
    I've failed :-(  
    
    Is there a Shop anywhere close that sells Ralph Lauren polo shirts?
    

    
    
    I try that mens outfitters at the top end of town (near the Halifax
    B.S) - don't know for sure that they sell them - failing that perhaps
    Owen & Owen.
    
    Good Luck
    
    Lesley
    

    
    Anyone know anyone selling a 7-seater vehicle ? Preferably
    either a Renault 21 Savanna or a Mitsubishi Spacewagon.
    
    Mail please.
    A.

    Did anyone tape "Oliver's Travels" last night (18th June) and do you
    have the tape still and if so can my wife borrow it please??
    
    roland
    
    mail me on KERNEL::SCOTT or my wife Julia on UBOHUB::SCOTTJ
    
    tel Julia 01276 696202 (work)      or home 01256 63437

        Wanted:
    
            Car swap for 3 days in the week starting 17-Jul, preferably
    that weekend (21/22/23 Jul)
    
       
                Needed - large estate (eg Mondeo or Volvo or possibly a
   			 van) that can take an object 6ft 6ins x 3ft x 15ins 
    
            Exchanging for - Cavalier 2.0 GLS hatchback
    
    
        We live in Basingstoke so Basingstoke based car would be best but
    we'll drive to Reading or Newbury or SBP area to do the swap if
    necessary.
    
        please contact Roland Scott @UVO    (KERNEL::SCOTT)
                    or Julia  Scott @UBO    (UBOHUB::SCOTTJ)
    
        phone
        Roland on dtn 833-3789 (not in office till 8-Jul)
        Julia  on 01276 696202
        home   on 01256 63437

    
    
    Does anyone happen to have a copy of last mondays X-Files on
    video that I could borrow for a couple of days - date of the 
    episode was 2nd October - It was the second of a two part
    episode.
    
    Thanks for any help
    
    Lesley
    
    please mail ukarc1::cunnea (I'm working at home today)