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O no I was getting fused by the Irish player getting sent off in the other match. Maybe one too many drams. Anyway best six nations game since the hay days of Wales in the seventies. Zammit almost pulling off that Johnny Wilkinson try being air born out of play but somehow getting the ball grounded in play, but adjudged just out by a millimetre

What an incredible game. I'm not entirely sure its finished. If France had two red cards how did they finish the game with 14 players on the pitch as suggested by the media? T put in an objection!

I haven't seen the press, other than the French are 5/2 on favourite to win, which is ludicrous given the slaughter of England by Ireland just now. Its not just a lack of consistency by England. France have one or two special players but it doesn't necessarily make them a great team yet. Would suggest Wales are clearly the more balanced side. On current form they should win.

Very good luck T. This looks like the most exciting contest yet. Too close to call like many of the matches in this 6 nations so far and they have all attained such a high standard with victories being decided by the bounce of the ball.

Hello G. I live here. Originally intended to buy a place in Kingsdown in 2000. Was a bit put off but the disappearance of 10 metres of beach in about 2 weeks. After a lot of arguing new sea defences were eventually built. Its been particularly good for walks with Sandwich golf club being shut. Almost like walking across the wilds of Dartmoor. In fact probably even fewer people. Anywhere along the sea front and old town is quite a premium. Tried Margate for a year, which was ok, but getting too trendy and a little easier to get from London which is making it ever more popular with day trippers.

A cloudy but sunny good morning all from Deal, sadly the home of the latest mad psychopath. We have absolutely no more information than anyone else but I'm speculating he is a serial killer, as the investigation is going on in several towns and country places in Kent. So sad. Seriously frightening Friday again. Paris lock down. They only have Macron and Ursula to thank. From the interview with Cummings we only have Boris to thank for heading the other way. Strange coincidence him having the jab the day after AZN given the all clear. Only kidding. Of course Hanc ock is claiming a team effort. Actually Mat it was your department Cummings was having a go at. Quiet day?

Aim stocks. Actually some are a a lot bigger now, mc 50-500 million.

N. I only hold 3 stock (250) MCRO,AVST, SPT that aren't in Aim and none in ftse 100. There are some pretty well established businesses in. Aim. Currently hold BEG, BILN, CAPD, CNC, IGP,N4P, RNHW, WHR. All currently in profit exceptN4P and 5 pay dividends. Several more on the to buy list. Not suggesting you buy any of them. To be honest I didn't even think about them being in Aim. They all have market caps between about 60-200 million except N4P(that could change dramatically if they get into a partnership for any of their products). So some are the same size as many 350 companies.

N. Its a weird one with Aim. I think it all depends a little on what percentage of a stock is owned by institutions and directors. Ownership can be as high as 80 0r 90% leaving retail with10% to play. I've seen spreads as high as 50%I would say don't touch that kind of stock with a barge pole. Anpario was a stock I first bought at 2.5p and have traded a few times met the directors. We discussed volatility and spreads and they decided to consolidate 10 or 20 for 1, The share is now around £6 but its still has untradable spreads sometimes. Even Saga can be a bit stretched at times. One way round it is to put an order in for low offer, but you might only get it filled because the stock has really dropped to that price.

Good Idea S take a leaf from the government and spend your way out of it. I love these theories about driving prices down to let the fat cats get in cheaper.It does seem like its us mugs who make the market and the fat cats swop billions of shares between them cutting out the market maker altogether. As we've seen time and again manipulation is rife. The only thing that is certain is its not a level playing field. Thats one of the reasons I like to go a bit off piste with most of my holdings but not sure its any better there. There is a special relationship between brokers, institutions and company directors, thats is the life blood of the stock market. It des feel like retail investors are merely the pawns in their murky little tricks.

Morning all. Bit of a dreary start here like the market. The fight over vaccine intensifies with accusations and sour grapes. In the meantime there is a good chance that many will pass sell by date and have to be binned. Well done Ursula the living proof of the useless bureaucrat being alive and well in Europe

Good points C. I think thats good advice . I've got that issue with one stock, but ultimately its got terrific potential. The other thing is the market has the unfortunate habit of compounding the loss by loosing on the next stock you buy as the one you sold suddenly rebounds to where you always expected it to go. Patience isn't just a virtue it can save a lot of dosh.

Actually Dover is the only harbour deep enough for miles. Harwich/Felixstowe is the next port up coast and they can't cope with all the Chinese imports. Shame really they could have taken passengers to see Julies house, an extraordinary little folly designed by Grayson Perry, in a dilghtful position overlooking the estuary

High M. Yes have seen a few meandering off the coast wondering where to go Dover or Ramsgate the choice is bewitching. I think Sagas are hanging out out at Tilbury docks. Speaking of of which I see Stenata haven't finished drifting out of Saga, which is odd given so many people think Saga will make £12 soon. Somebody must be wrong.

Commiserations S. It can drive you nuts this. But we know we cant be in sync with the market all the time because its completely irrational. Not like us lol. So we can be some of the time:)

Thanks C . Thats good to know. T Mcro holding up a lot better this time. Good to see some serious buying

V pretty sure if you don't receive the div till anytime after April 5th the it only is declarable when you receive it. I'm not sure when a capital gain or loss is declarable if you sell your stock three days before end of tax year, but settlement is 3 days later. Fairly sure again its all about when the money is in your account. Perhaps C could kill two birds with one stone. Thanks for the Vaccine update. Don't think Macron is fooling anyone. Evan Davis just asked the question to a euro scientist ' how many extra people have died as a result of the pause in your vaccine program compared to cases of deaths by thrombosis due to any vaccine.' Nice on Evan. He asked so politely and innocently

only if their vaccine were the cause of clots. The current situation is Belgium, Austria Czech all saying oui to AZN . France and Danes still non and the rest running about like headless chickens

Fascinating resume of the governments handling of the pandemic on BBC. Denial, chaos, Boris beating his chest like King Kong, nothing wrong with me and then being carted off to intensive care where he was expected to become an ex PM. Apparently they even discussed the idea of the equivalent of a chicken pox party so we all get infected done and dusted to dust. As with his own life Boris took a big gamble with the lead on vaccine and so far smelling of roses.
C AZN are not taking any profit on vaccine I think the drop was possibly more about potential ensuing law suits.

High N. Absolutely right the French stated this nonsense about AZN by Macron trying to shift the light off his ineptness. There has been another study today stating that Phizer have reported more coincidences of clots with their vaccines than AZNs. And that is what the evidence suggests it is no more than a coincidence, Well done Danes and the rest of Europe you have now persuaded thousands of people not to take the vaccine. I suppose thats one way of trying to build up stocks. I was passionate about staying in Europe but the more I see true colours and farcical ability to make any sound judgements about anything. Everyday that passes out of the EU looks more and more like A Great Escape. Sorry I tried not to mention the war