Early Risers.

[roundhouse]

 

 only decent car in the rental lot a Mustang Convertible - sorta YAY (given it's hovering around -2 to +4 here most all week, not exactly convertible weather, BUT, it sure has some get-up-and-go, so that's fun)

 

 

There's a 5ltr Mustang on the Ford garage forecourt for £35k 2nd hand. probably thats why its why its been there for some months. very nice looking though but cant justify that sort of expense nor the fuel consumption at Uk fuel prices.

[Tony_S]

There's a 5ltr Mustang on the Ford garage forecourt for £35k 2nd hand. probably thats why its why its been there for some months. very nice looking though but cant justify that sort of expense nor the fuel consumption at Uk fuel prices.

Which of your layouts would fit?

[Tony_S]

My neighbour has a Corvette and there is quite a lot of room in the boot but it is only a two seater.

[PhilJ W]

Afternoon all from Estuary-Land. Finally disposed of the failed LED bulb, just dropped it into the box marked 'long life bulbs' as instructed by the staff. I also had a couple of water filter cartridges, I squeezed them in the marked box which was pretty full. Next door they are still busy, they've had to replace a few broken floorboards that were not discovered until the carpets were lifted.

[roundhouse]

Which of your layouts would fit?

.. and theres the other reason for not getting one

[bbishop]

At last. Someone who writes 26 sq metres like wot I was taught to do.

However at a course a few years ago I was not allowed to write it that way and instead had to write 26 metres sq.

And I was taught 26m^2.

 

Back from Dracula, off training.

 

Bill

[The Stationmaster]

Yesterday I had the bright idea about buying what many years ago (alright very many) was suggested as a cure for colds.  Now in reality all it might ever have done is relieve the symptoms - not kill the cold - but as i like this particular cure anyway and it would be worth a try I duly bought some very strong pickled onions on my Tesco trip.  And the great thing is that they really do work, ok not for a really long time (but do all the modern medications and potions?) but three pickled onions and my nasal and sinus passages seemed to clear like magic with far great immediate effect than any of the modern medicines.  

 

So not to be repeated at frequent intervals, as much for social reasons as any other, but for occasionally 'blowing through the tubes' it would seem that the old wives were right once again, it's no wonder some people considered them a cure for cold as they would tackle the obvious symptoms.  But it is important to go for really strong pickling mix and not seek hope and solace from the stuff found on most supermarket shelves - who'd have thought that Barry Norman would give his name to a 'cold cure'?

[jamie92208]

Yesterday I had the bright idea about buying what many years ago (alright very many) was suggested as a cure for colds.  Now in reality all it might ever have done is relieve the symptoms - not kill the cold - but as i like this particular cure anyway and it would be worth a try I duly bought some very strong pickled onions on my Tesco trip.  And the great thing is that they really do work, ok not for a really long time (but do all the modern medications and potions?) but three pickled onions and my nasal and sinus passages seemed to clear like magic with far great immediate effect than any of the modern medicines.  

 

So not to be repeated at frequent intervals, as much for social reasons as any other, but for occasionally 'blowing through the tubes' it would seem that the old wives were right once again, it's no wonder some people considered them a cure for cold as they would tackle the obvious symptoms.  But it is important to go for really strong pickling mix and not seek hope and solace from the stuff found on most supermarket shelves - who'd have thought that Barry Norman would give his name to a 'cold cure'?

Another supposed cure when I were a nipper was to go for a long walk on a windy day and walk into the wind so that it blew the cold back where it came from. I've no memory of whether it worked or not but do remember doing a good walk in the hills above our house. I survived.

 

Jamie

Edited January 14, 2019 by jamie92208

[JohnDMJ]

At last. Someone who writes 26 sq metres like wot I was taught to do.

However at a course a few years ago I was not allowed to write it that way and instead had to write 26 metres sq.

 

 

And I was taught 26m^2.

 

Back from Dracula, off training.

 

Bill

 

26 sq metres and 26m² define the area of the shape whilst 26 metres sq defines a square 26m x 26m which has an area of 26 x 26 = 676 square metres - a big huge difference! (26sqm = 5.099m sq, approx.)

Edited January 14, 2019 by JohnDMJ

[Ozexpatriate]

Yesterday I had the bright idea about buying what many years ago (alright very many) was suggested as a cure for colds.  Now in reality all it might ever have done is relieve the symptoms - not kill the cold - but as i like this particular cure anyway and it would be worth a try I duly bought some very strong pickled onions on my Tesco trip.  And the great thing is that they really do work, ok not for a really long time (but do all the modern medications and potions?) but three pickled onions and my nasal and sinus passages seemed to clear like magic with far great immediate effect than any of the modern medicines.  

Wasabi would produce a similar effect, but pickled onions are easier to consume. I was talked into trying tea including such additional ingredients as lemon, honey, ginger and cayenne pepper. There are many variants on this recipe that can also include cloves and cinnamon.

 

The neti pot is used to unblock sinuses. It is administered through the nostril. Care must be taken as to what goes into it - normally a sterile saline solution. A Seattle woman apparently used water that was not sufficiently clean for this application and died of brain-eating amoebæ. Quite awful really.

Edited January 14, 2019 by Ozexpatriate

[Coombe Barton]

Found a reference to the use of an awl

 

https://xkcd.com/2097/

[TheQ]

I'll stick to, cheap whisky, lemon juice, and hot water, for a cold. Sadly I've had to give up on the sugar as a diabetic...

 

And with that, time to finish my hot choccy, ( low sugar variety)

 

Good night Awl...

[Ozexpatriate]

I had a nice surprise on Saturday - a sheaf of letters from my cousin and her son. He is an irregular correspondent and had begun composing this letter in October of 2017 before he matriculated from high school. He has since completed his first year of a combined engineering/physics degree before this particular epistle was shipped off.

 

Even though I had spoken with them at Christmas, it was nice to get their letters.

 

I productively used time sitting in front of two NFL playoff games yesterday (where both my preferred teams lost) composing replies to my cousin and her son.  Then a conference call ended early during the morning, giving me enough time to slip down to the post office and make sure the correct postage was applied. All of which gave me a disproportionate sense of accomplishment.

 

And it is a bright sunny day and not too cold. It should reach around 10°C later. The whole weekend was sunny, though breezy and the wind chill made it feel much colder than the air temperature would suggest. It's nice to see the sun.

[southern42]

' Evening all from red dragon land.

 

Part of our Christmas decorations were a table decoration and wreath made by our youngest.  Come 12th night, they were duly removed from their locations to be "sorted."

Yesterday, I got round to sorting them.  Any Christmassy items were removed - candle, robin, tree decorations - and what I thought could be reused somehow.  In the bin for the recycle yard went dead and prickly leaves, hedging greenery, Christmas tree greenery - less much of their needles! - brittle flower petals and moss.  Reusable items are now in a small pot on the kitchen window, the aroma of the cinnamon sticks still wafting across the room.

 

 

And I could not resist adding the robin.*

 

As you can see, not much of the original decorations is left but it adds a lovely touch to the kitchen.

I am no expert at this sort of thing.  The only other time I made such a decoration, that I can think of, was in Junior school when I got a prize for originality. I thought it was rubbish!  At least, I like this one!

 

 

* EDIT.  Ray says, "Can I put that on my Garden Bird Watch?"

Edited January 14, 2019 by southern42

[Coombe Barton]

https://johncolby.wordpress.com/2019/01/14/sandys-chemo-day-27-of-126/

[BSW01]

Good evening everyone

 

Today I’ve put the final bits on the G16 and all that needs to be done is to clean it and paint it. But I’ll leave that until the weather warms up a little. I’ve also got the next kit to be started, a Langley Miniatures, LB&SCR L class Baltic tank, which I’ve had for well over 30 years. Hopefully that shouldn’t take too long, as it’s already part finished. So I’m hoping to be able to paint it, the G16 and the L1 all at the same time.

 

I’ve often had whiskey and hot lemonade for colds, it’s worked a good few times.

 

Goodnight all

[The Stationmaster]

G'night all.

[PhilJ W]

Goodnight all.

[chrisf]

Good morning one and all

 

I spent a frustrating half hour in the bank yesterday, trying to sort out an easy way of drawing local currency in the countries that I am to visit on my great adventure.  As far as Barclays is concerned the preloaded debit card appears to be a thing of the past.  In the face of possibly the most clueless adviser I have ever encountered I settled on a cashback plus credit card from Barclaycard but I expect to be stung for all sorts of charges whatever I do.  I have had precious little guidance as to how much I will need, in four different types of dollar.  Three credit cards and a debit card should see me through and I will have some sterling with me if I am tempted to try my luck at a bureau de change, or casino as they are sometimes called.  Hang on, bankruptcy, I’ll be with you shortly.

 

Some slightly better news – I found the Masokits etch that I thought I had lost having just bought it at Stevenage.  It was mixed up with my counselling papers in the backpack.  The discussion at counselling ranged widely but when it hit on one subject I had to fight back the tears, again.  I told you my head was in a mess.

 

I’ve just realised that I missed reading John’s chronicle of Sandy’s treatment.  Continuing warm thoughts to them and to all in distress and missing

 

Chris

[Robert]

Morning All,

 

It is a rather chilly morning here, but dry.  It is still dark, so the weather report is no more precise than that!

 

I don't know if it is any help Chris, but my parents had a travel money card from the Post Office.  It seemed to be quite a good deal, and certainly worked for them - although they largely used it to pay the Péage tolls in France.

 

Time for a coffee!

 

Have a good day everyone...

[JohnDMJ]

Good morning one and all

 

I spent a frustrating half hour in the bank yesterday, trying to sort out an easy way of drawing local currency in the countries that I am to visit on my great adventure.  As far as Barclays is concerned the preloaded debit card appears to be a thing of the past.  In the face of possibly the most clueless adviser I have ever encountered I settled on a cashback plus credit card from Barclaycard but I expect to be stung for all sorts of charges whatever I do.  I have had precious little guidance as to how much I will need, in four different types of dollar.  Three credit cards and a debit card should see me through and I will have some sterling with me if I am tempted to try my luck at a bureau de change, or casino as they are sometimes called.  Hang on, bankruptcy, I’ll be with you shortly.

 

Some slightly better news – I found the Masokits etch that I thought I had lost having just bought it at Stevenage.  It was mixed up with my counselling papers in the backpack.  The discussion at counselling ranged widely but when it hit on one subject I had to fight back the tears, again.  I told you my head was in a mess.

 

I’ve just realised that I missed reading John’s chronicle of Sandy’s treatment.  Continuing warm thoughts to them and to all in distress and missing

 

Chris

 

Chris: sre you born a pessimist?

 

I find my ordinary bank debit card works well when I want local cash but most times I use a Post Office Mastercard; it has some pretty good rates and is, IIRC (I've had it over 10 years now) commission free. If the card machine offers the transaction in either local or £sterling, I usually take the local option as the rate is then set my the card provider and not the machine supplier!

[roundhouse]

Morning

 

Chris, I use a Halifax credit card that has no fees on foreign transactions. I have used it in numerous EU and non EU countries and the exchange rate they use is very similar to my normal bank big bank one but without the fees. Worth doing an online search for the best card provider at present incase Halifax no longer offer this type of card.

 

Today I am on my first worm of the year and it’s just reminding me how much I do not miss commuting.

 

However the god part of the trip will be on the mk3s out of Marylebone to Banbury and beyond. Ticket is the same price to Banbury as it is to Warwick so I have one to Warwick. This makes use of the voucher we had for the full ticket price for the tip I booked for my other half to Tamworth on the Warley weekend when herctrian was messed up.

 

Let’s hope al goes to plan today unlike my other halfs first commute f the year yesterday. Must do the delay repay for her.

[roundhouse]

Morning

Chris, I use a Halifax credit card that has no fees on foreign transactions. I have used it in numerous EU and non EU countries and the exchange rate they use is very similar to my normal bank big bank one but without the fees. Worth doing an online search for the best card provider at present incase Halifax no longer offer this type of card.

Today I am on my first worm of the year and it’s just reminding me how much I do not miss commuting.

However the god part of the trip will be on the mk3s out of Marylebone to Banbury and beyond. Ticket is the same price to Banbury as it is to Warwick so I have one to Warwick. This makes use of the voucher we had for the full ticket price for the tip I booked for my other half to Tamworth on the Warley weekend when herctrian was messed up.

Let’s hope al goes to plan today unlike my other halfs first commute f the year yesterday. Must do the delay repay for her.

Yes I agree use the local currency rather than any GBP option as that’s normally got extra charges attached to it.

[dseagull]

Morning all

 

Muggacoffee on the go whilst I ponder which way to go to work this morning. There are 3 potential routes, and it seems a game of total chance every morning as to which will be snarled up or free flowing.

 

At least it makes things 'interesting' every day! Tonight's task when back home will be to book a holiday.

 

Hope that all have a good a day as circumstances permit.

[TheQ]

Mooring Awl. Inner Temple Here,

A very bad nights sleep, wake ups at one hour, 3 hours and 4 hours in, probably only 4 hours total...Why, I don't know, no particular aches and pains nor was my brain racing...

 

Ben the Border Collie's patrol indicated frost on the top of the car, which showed enroute, in an increasing amount till Effin clown town after which it disappeared.

What also showed was in sheltered spots the daffs are growing, leaves now 6 inches out of the ground, they are in for a shock as this week progresses.

 

The over due customer unit should be finished in an hour, then an hour or so's paper work to follow. After that I have three resistors to measure as the master ones are off to be measured at  NPL.

 

Time to.. measure...