AndrewC Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 roundhouse, on 21 Oct 2015 - 12:28, said:Sounds like the one and possibly why I dont get a faster speed which makes a mockery of them sending me letters saying my speed is now 100mbs and will soon be upto 150 mbs! Yep. Ya needs ta upgrade dat box. When I went from the 50 to 150 they send me a new router/modem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Has anyone been following the dire prophesies for weather in the UK? Apparently El Nino, the Jet Stream, the temperatures of the Atlantic and the Pacific etc., are all conspiring to cause several months of snow here. "Since records began" crops up in the predictions. Which would mean worse than (or perhaps comparable to?) the 1947 and 62/63 winters both of which are well within living memory. Based purely on these precedents, one is bound to come along sooner or later. I expect one or two of our more hysterical newsmongers will soon enough realise that we are going to be invaded by all the world's refugees walking across the frozen English Channel. Could be good news for operators of reliable steam locos, as the entire modern traction fleet wiill be stopped due to the wrong (i.e. any) type of snow. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) To celebrate that fact that Ian A. is in the vicinity temps to day will hit a staggering 75f and Sunny.... I was just listening to the BBC and someone (and not a politician either) said the phrase: “at this moment in time” - haven’t heard that for years and believed that the word: “now” had actually replaced it. Shome mishtake shurely? Best, Pete. Indeed, warm and expecting warmer here, who knew for this time of year! After Monday which was a little cool (and bloody COLD in the basement due to air conditioning issues), I wore a sweater for warmth yesterday and had to take it off by about 9:30AM (they'd ALSO fixed the a/c!!)! HUMP DAY. More "nothing to report" from the prison block basement project room, so it goes. Somewhat "off topic" but related to the car accidents, especially with respect to gear shift positions - whilst I generally am one to embrace most technology improvements in almost all facets of life, the current rental car has me "confused/slow to adjust". I've gone through the whole spectrum, from floor and column mounted "real" gear shifts, column mounted pseudo-shifts, floor mounted oddities that include some electronic selection of "gear", paddles on the steering whell etc., but THIS is new and takes the cake; Chrysler 200 gear shift KNOB?!? I know it's a bit of a rant and I'm trying to avoid those, BUT, what dumb-ass came up with this little item? After 50 years of driving and managing to adapt to most everything quite quickly, especially since I obviously see a variety of different vehicles pretty much every time I rent something, and that's almost weekly at present. I can even occasionally find myself reaching to the wrong place to find the shift lever, I can't get my head to START to consider turning a knob to change gear <sigh> Was already 11 driving in today, sunny and no breeze, expecting (as reported by our NJ on-air specialist) around 75F/24C today, much above average. Enjoy your day, safe travels to those (you know who you are ) heading for a welding Edited October 21, 2015 by Ian Abel 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Would some kind soul please explain to me why, as well as my interests in 4mm, 7/8ths and a yearning for a small 7.25" gauge battery electric loco, I've woken up this morning with an urge to create a Vermont short line in 'N'? Edited October 21, 2015 by Happy Hippo 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Ian, What I don’t like about the “200” (apart from the shift knob) is the intrusive, thick A pillars - which really interfere with visibility. Richard, Probably why I have a similar yearning for an N layout around CSX operations in St. Petersburg, No, not that one - Florida. Interesting and scenic. I’ve been tempted by Vermont, but all those trees.... Marty McQuirke (of this parish) has his featured in the November 2015 edition of Model Railroader (the article is about “Fall” colors). Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Would some kind soul please explain to me why, as well as my interests in 4mm, 7/8ths and a yearning for a small 7.25" gauge battery electric loco, I've woken up this morning with an urge to create a Vermont short line in 'N'? It's symptomatic of high instability prototype picking obsession. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Ian, What I don’t like about the “200” (apart from the shift knob) is the intrusive, thick A pillars - which really interfere with visibility. Indeed, and the mirrors, whilst rather futuristic looking aren't providing as good visibility or a viewing area as several others cars I've had recently. Also, the whole control panel, whislt fairly innovative, is somewhat quirky and hard to navigate. I know plenty of folks don't like Ford vehicles, but the best car I've had recently is the Fusion. Pretty much everything about it worked and was intuitive. Had excellent visibility and large view mirrors and all the controls made "sense". All of that is very important when you're picking up a car at 10PM and don't want to be fumbling trying to drive. The Fusion also had the BEST most consistent Bluetooth connectivity I've had in any vehicle to date. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Plus the Fusion has the rather nice Aston - Martin derived grill! I’ve driven a rental of the Lincoln equivalent and found it a nice drive too. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Plus the Fusion has the rather nice Aston - Martin derived grill! I’ve driven a rental of the Lincoln equivalent and found it a nice drive too. Best, Pete. I would seriously consider buying one as my next car for that reason ACTUALLY, given all the other reasons/features that make it a desirable vehicle Sadly, I'm unlikely to be in the market for anything nearer an Aston than that and it's remarkable how many folks over here, are fooled Edited October 21, 2015 by Ian Abel 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Say no more, nudge, nudge etc. http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Ford-Fusion-Aston-Martin-Main-Art.jpg Best, Pete. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2015 We had a Chrysler 200 back in August. Whilst the auto change dial was different we actually quite liked it although we only drove it for a few days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2015 Plus the Fusion has the rather nice Aston - Martin derived grill! I’ve driven a rental of the Lincoln equivalent and found it a nice drive too. Best, Pete. You jest! This one is a pumped up, old style Fiesta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Say no more, nudge, nudge etc. http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Ford-Fusion-Aston-Martin-Main-Art.jpg Best, Pete. Slightly different over here!https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_(Europe Just crossed with Richard's post! Edited October 21, 2015 by Tony_S 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2015 I think the urge for the N gauge US outline has passed. I haven't had one like that since I decided I liked the old Green B&N livery back in the 90s. Perhaps a BSNF liveried SD70MAC in 7.25" gauge might quell two urges in one suicidal spending spree? However, if I did, I know the Obergrumpenfuhrer would have me buried in it, alongside all the hapless burglars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 All this talk of internet speeds brings forth a question. If my ISP say that my broadband will speed through their fibre cables how does it reach my property? The only cable entering my house comes via the nearby telegraph pole and enters the property and is fixed into one of those old GPO boxes on the skirting board wher I guess it was placed about 40/50 years ago. Is their promise of fibre just waffle? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2015 All this talk of internet speeds brings forth a question. If my ISP say that my broadband will speed through their fibre cables how does it reach my property? The only cable entering my house comes via the nearby telegraph pole and enters the property and is fixed into one of those old GPO boxes on the skirting board wher I guess it was placed about 40/50 years ago. Is their promise of fibre just waffle? Our interwebs enters the house from the cable layed back in 1990. However our service is "fibre to the cabinet" which is at the end of the road. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2015 All this talk of internet speeds brings forth a question. If my ISP say that my broadband will speed through their fibre cables how does it reach my property? The only cable entering my house comes via the nearby telegraph pole and enters the property and is fixed into one of those old GPO boxes on the skirting board wher I guess it was placed about 40/50 years ago. Is their promise of fibre just waffle? No - as Tony says what they offer is 'fibre to the cabinet' (usually sold under some sort of acronym). They freely acknowledge that the rest of tehhway to your 'puter is via good old fashioned copper wire and that will affect speeds. I am going over to BT infinity later this month after being sold quite a good deal (albeit I still have a few misgivings so fingers are crossed) and have been guaranteed a download speed of 38mbps which I suspect takes account of the distance from the cabinet where the fibre ends (it's round the corner) and it was very clearly explained to me. So certainly no sort of attempt to mislead about it from the very nice BT chap in Scotland who spoke to me. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Here's the US version, in my two favourite colours... 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2015 Track has been lifted - some of it has been hurt in the process. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) My only comment to Granddad Bob is I hope he didn't drop his Abbot Ale too! I have done some silly things in my time. I admitted to something really stupid yesterday. However be assured that I have never, ever, ever dropped Abbot or any other kind of ale in my life. PS. I do admit that on one or two occasions in the past I have poured beer over the head of somebody who has annoyed me. Edited October 21, 2015 by grandadbob 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 All this talk of internet speeds brings forth a question. If my ISP say that my broadband will speed through their fibre cables how does it reach my property? The only cable entering my house comes via the nearby telegraph pole and enters the property and is fixed into one of those old GPO boxes on the skirting board wher I guess it was placed about 40/50 years ago. Is their promise of fibre just waffle? As Tony and Mike have said, it's fiber to the cabinet. From the cabinet to your house is probably some variation of DSL - (originally Digital Subscriber Loop in the US). It's quite clever how it works because those old phone lines were never designed to support the sort of data rates they manage to cram down them. Here's a link with more info. http://www.ispreview.co.uk/broadband_DSL.php Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) And they do fix a new box thingy to your skirting board (if that's where you want it). To that they need to connect another wotsit which connects to your thingymajig which gives you the wifi stuff. I've got this technical stuff sussed. Tony. Hope Aditi's last day went well and the inspection wasn't too shattering. I'll bet she's totally drained. Edit: I haven't got this flippin' autocorrect stuff sussed. Edited October 21, 2015 by BoD 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2015 Here's the US version, in my two favourite colours... 2014-Ford-Fusion.jpg Fusion-Blue.jpg Looks like a latest type Mondeo! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) It is the same Tony. Cant have the ex-pats thinking they have something we dont . .http://cdn2.carbuyer.co.uk/sites/carbuyer_d7/files/new-ford-mondeo-9_2.jpg Edited October 21, 2015 by Sidecar Racer 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted October 21, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2015 And they do fix a new box thingy to your skirting board (if that's where you want it). To that they need to connect another wotsit which connects to your thingymajig which gives you the wifi stuff. I've got this technical stuff sussed. Tony. Hope Aditi's last day went well and the inspection wasn't too shattering. I'll bet she's totally drained. Edit: I haven't got this flippin' autocorrect stuff sussed. With our latest homehub the white box between the phone socket and hub had gone as whatever was in it is in the latest BT hub. Aditi is on her way home but will be back in Stratford tomorrow although it is holiday. She had been draggeed into meetings today (perhaps because she knew the answers?) and needs to do what she was intending to do today. Amazingly she hasn't any work to do tonight but is planning to bake cakes to take in tomorrow. I don't know how the inspection went today, I spent the time while she was walking to the car telling her about Matthew's exam today. He seemed happy enough. Yesterday the inspectors wanted to look at the complaints procedure. The colleague of Aditi's who dealt with it took redundancy 6 months ago. No one in the HE section or HR management could access the data. Aditi could so "saved the day". Good job she didn't retire a couple of days earlier. Tony 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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