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I've used Illustrator and designed a small A4 size sign that I need cutting into an acrylic sheet. Does anyone know anyone who can offer this service locally? I did try the uni, but they quoted £180.

From what I understand, it needs to be a rotary CNC. Thanks.

Was working in a different work location today, and a woman who goes to my gym happened to be in the kitchen at the same time as myself.

We've never spoken before, and both did a double take because we recognised one another.

Me: "Oh, you go to my gym!"

Her: "I thought I recognised you. Sandra, this guy goes to my gym."

Me: "Well, at least I prove you go!"

I wanted the ground to swallow me up. Apologised and told her that that came out wrong, and swiftly left the kitchen.

I really shouldn't speak to people. 🫣

I get through so many blackberries, and end up spending a fortune on them in the supermarkets. However, I think now's the season to find them in the countryside and pick some myself.

Anyone know where I could do this in Plymouth? I'm in Plymstock, so somewhere close to here would be perfect.

What chump at the council approved them? I mean, being one of the windiest cities in the country it's totally unforeseeable that the streets are going to end up filthier than David Walliams' search history, isn't it?

Whoever, or whomever, approved this needs to be sacked, pronto.

Due to having an early start, I was unable to watch the England game last night so thought I'd stream it at 4am when I woke up.

ITVX had other ideas.

On my firestick, I launched the app and then managed to get 20 minutes in before the screen froze. Relaunched the app, screen still frozen.

Reset firestick.

Second attempt. Continued where I left off and it worked for another 10 minutes. Soon booted me out and took me back to the home screen.

Attempt number three. Met with "sorry, there is a connection problem" for at least 4 tries.

Okay, one final attempt.

Launched ITVX on my laptop this time. Scrolled down to the game. Pressed play. Grey screen. Waited. Nothing!

Gave up and just read about the game online instead.

Wish ITV didn't get awarded any coverage of this competition - BBC does it all so much better.

Has anyone ever managed to sit through a program in this app without it pissing about?

Disclaimer: I know people take the medication for all kinds of different reasons. And, what I'm about to say won't be appropriate for everyone. However, in my own case, I've found a way to replicate the feeling the medication gave me without the nasty side effects I was experiencing.

How did I do it? A powerhouse of a smoothie recipe that I concocted. I'll share it here now in case anyone wants to try it. Despite the ingredients, it actually tastes quite decent. I consume it around midday, and it keeps me from binging for the rest of the day.

Yes, it's quite pricey to put together. But, if you're like me (again, we're all different!) this might keep you off the medication completely so you'll save a lot of money after the initial outlay.

So, the ingredients:

1 x scoop protein powder isolate (make sure it's unsweetened and unflavoured)
1 x banana
Half cup frozen cherries
Half cup frozen strawberries
400ml pea protein milk (make sure it's fortified)
Half cup of rolled oats
80g red split lentils (this is their cooked weight - I cook about 4 days worth in advance)
2 teaspoons of flax seeds
1 teaspoon of chia seeds
2 teaspoons pumpkin seeds
40g raw curly kale
100g frozen cauliflower florets
100g frozen broad beans

Put all that into a blender and combine. It'll look like a thick shake, but that's alright!

It's full of fibre and protein which is the secret to it being so effective.

I also make an overnight oats recipe that I have each morning. If anyone's interested in that one, let me know and I'll post it.

It's been the dietary change I needed to keep my weight off.

My postal vote arrived this morning.

I'm in Plymstock, Dunstone and thinking about voting Green. However, seems like a wasted vote (as they don't historically do well here), so will probably stick with the Labour candidate. Anything but Reform/Tory!

How about you guys?