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General Discussion Area / VOIP - Progs/Apps

« on: 15 January 2025, 23:55:07 »

I know a lot of members have family and friends abroad etc.

I used to use Skype a lot with out issues, used several programs since.

To night I have been chatting with a friend in the US and it keeps crapping out. Tried FB messenger, tried Google chat (New one on me) they both set off crystal clear then after a while sounds like submarine sonar kicks in and kills the call.

Any recomendations T.I.A.

General Car Chat / Another Year - Another MOT (PASS)

« on: 30 October 2024, 17:23:06 »

Only done 92 miles since last years MOT. Went through no issues. Brakes impressed me as they have hardly been used, nice balance each side. The hand brake never gets used as it's an auto. Operated it a couple of times before the test, when tested the wheels locked and the car came off the rollers. So very happy.

:'(

But there's a down side. On the way into town the brake light warning came on whilst going over several pot holes. so had a bite to eat and went on to the local car parts shop where they fit (some of) the parts bought.

Whilst in the boot he found the wheel well for the spare full of water, he made a hole in the bung and drained it out. but needs looking into.

Also when I turned off the engine to sort the bulb, the check oil level warning came on. So topped it up 0.5 litre. Not bad for 12 years use.

2012 45.076 miles
2024 58,276 today.

So 13.2k miles only 0.5 litre oil consumed. Cant complain.

General Car Chat / ODB Recomendations

« on: 19 August 2024, 13:51:15 »

Been looking online for one for a friend.

Never used one, but so many makes/models available.

Need it for a Ford KA but obviously can be used on many other cars.

Any recomendations?

Cheers

General Discussion Area / South Yorkshire Classic Car & Motorcycle Show

« on: 13 July 2024, 14:45:23 »

For those that are interested.

Sunday 14th July, 10.00am-4.00pm

Wentworth Woodhouse
Wentworth, Rotherham, United Kingdom

General Discussion Area / Camera

« on: 26 June 2024, 17:12:34 »

With the new fangled mobile tech & having a camera in my pocket whilst out and about I havent used my bridge camera in quite a whlle. $:-\$

So I came accross my camera and was planning to put the batteries on charge and check the memoery cards etc.

Was pleasantly supprised to find the battery to be fully charged, but so disapointed that the body was very tacky, so put it back in the bag to look for advice.

With all the controls on the camera I need to be carefull with it, but dont know where to start with how to clean it.

Plus for further use whats the best way to stop this happening again.

All advice welcome.

General Discussion Area / Google Pixel 8

« on: 17 June 2024, 10:19:31 »

Does anyone have one?

Are they any good?

General Discussion Area / How Much?

« on: 17 June 2024, 09:51:25 »

Is a Pint in your local?

I havent been in a Pub for years so totally out of date. $:-\$

But speaking to a mate who spent last week in Ireland Golfing mentioned a Pint cost 8 Euros. So I asked what a Pint costs locally and he said our area was about a fiver.

Then on the News this morning it was mentioned that 80 pubs have been closed each month and 239 have been closed or demolished in the 1st 1/4 of this year. $:-\$

General Discussion Area / Alzheimer's disease

« on: 07 May 2024, 19:35:09 »

Just made a mistake regards a credit card payment. Was trying to pay £33.64 but paid £733.64

Also made a mistake by paying a credit card from a credit card. no big deal as both easly rectified.

But started thinking back, for example I wanted a A3 laminitor to replace my A4 version. I now have 2 A3 identical.

I keep losing/misplacing things like my wallet that is allways put away safely

Before Christmas I bought parts to build a new PC and endend up with 2.

I just Goggled alzheimer's disease and each section got a tick from me.

I feel fine, I have a lot of health issues but cope with them.

But life suddenly just got wuite scarery :'(

General Discussion Area / I Went Horse Rideing Today.

« on: 03 May 2024, 20:21:08 »

Well I'm in A&E

Today is not a good day. I decided to go horse riding. Something I haven't done for many many years. It turned out to be a big mistake! I got on the horse and we started off slowly, grew in confidence, went a little faster, before I knew it, we were going as fast as the horse could go. I couldn't take the pace and fell off, caught my foot in the stirrup with the horse dragging me behind.
It just wouldn't stop!!

Thankfully the manager at Tesco came out and unplugged the machine. He actually had the nerve to take the rest of my change so I wouldn't attempt to ride the Elephant........

How many of you actually read what I wrote? If you did, copy and paste for someone else to get a laugh! 😋😊

General Discussion Area / Insurance Renewal Due

« on: 30 April 2024, 19:00:12 »

2003 2.2 Auto due on 19th May.

Best price last week on comparison sites was £191.+

Today best price is £189..40 (Aviva)

Will be interesing to see the changes in the 2 weeks

Omega Electrical and Audio Help / Remote bateery Disconnect

« on: 24 January 2024, 19:11:24 »

My Yahoo mail seems to be sponered by Temo. one of the pics today showed a battery disconnect remote. Useual garabage discount for new customers only. £2.39 or £34.19 uusual price.

Had a nosy on google and seems quite a gfew variants about.

Interested in thoughts as to any good or not.

Example.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305368345498?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D259361%26meid%3D07ad289b7422464cbea049ed3247c8d0%26pid%3D101195%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D296104191580%26itm%3D305368345498%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D4429486%26algv%3DSimplAMLv11WebTrimmedV3MskuWithLambda85KnnRecallV1V2V4ItemNrtInQueryAndCassiniVisualRankerAndBertRecallWithVMEV3CPCAutoWithCassiniQueryEmbRecall%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p4429486.c101195.m1851&amdata=cksum%3A30536834549807ad289b7422464cbea049ed3247c8d0%7Cenc%3AAQAIAAABUBZJA2%252FMxIXGtm5TKcOlEYwx727mXMn3hPuGHmDlP6oblJ2hj56YoTeF47PU4SC2CN38uzmiD86J4Dp7baprJ%252FUu9Wo8cehqXXDw3SoVbn8M%252Fk1q09UcuZ4xUaO68oBSaM2cvhS4sxk2rqxUyDCLBLBsDAvl37u7EMGai7DHw4NooGaJGKXAnCvRY5mkkqXWaz4qR1vbpaltfWAd6LQctBv9c61mUO6oIzrLHzRty6y5QAPShqUaLNkqWw1b7ogyNruf0WPcohyOP1EC7Oz%252BHYpBqb2v%252Fb%252FLr7nRc2yZNXJPVvICCtirGJqglFtIcYiRQ34m3itW%252F6%252Ft%252BnSxBlQ01c0c8etPctZVTluK%252Blb%252B2dfRIrOgmBOBYHfxoRbGVepb7ayCCq877mGxCBPpIPT%252Fxlds4Jqk88da703EQLkwBchtspJyqoYHf%252BCm9ZcIiIVYsA%253D%253D%7Campid%3APLP_CLK%7Cclp%3A4429486

General Discussion Area / I Am Having A Great Day

« on: 20 January 2024, 14:59:29 »

NOT

Gunna end up punching someone

General Discussion Area / Vans

« on: 16 January 2024, 12:27:34 »

I posted a reply in the welcome section regards the CF van.

At work we had a fleet of CF vans for daily deliveries and on occasions I used the works CF pickup or a CF van to go pick parts up.

1st drive in one I locked up all 4 brakes just getting used to the van (Quite impressive but totally unexpected.)

At the time I had (and passed my test in )a HA Viva van so obviously the CF was the biz with the size/more power and those brakes.

As times went by the vans went FWD and the CF stopped production for things like the Rascal van. $:-\$

Reading a car mag one day there was an artictle about drag racing vans. So 1st thought was a Rascal with a V8 in the rear for the rear wheels. but keep the original setup to drive it there as a FWD.

The dream never really went away and I got to know a compamy in Doncaster (BH Autokraft) who built V8 dragsters etc. After a guilded tour it seemed putting a V8 into anything was basically limited by imgination and finance. (plus ability and physical dimentions)

The finance and time have never been there for what I wanted to build, but if I had the money would I build a dragster van, Not sure.

But having seen some of the crate engines available these days and watching the American TV progs (Counts Kustoms and Gas Monkey Garage, Diesel Brothers etc)

I have seen a nice choice of engines and reckon I would stick with GM.

https://nelsonracingengines.com/collections/ls-motors

So many creative people and companies out there these days I dont know what I would build if I had the money.

Would be a choice of the van or a Bandit Trams Am at the moment.

General Discussion Area / Kraft Beers ?

« on: 13 December 2023, 22:58:53 »

Was going to buy a mate a bottle of Jack D, but found out earlier he is off Whisky, but big in to various Kraft Beers.

I know nothing and certaily clueless with regards to Kraft Beers.

Any suggestions.?

General Discussion Area / Black Friday - Amazon Deal

« on: 12 December 2023, 13:38:02 »

Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer [AF451UK]

These Retailed at £249, 3 seperate occations the price dropped under £200 iI tried to obtain one but missed out each time.

Black Friday I got one for £179 deliverd

Todays price is £255.22 so quite a saving for me.

Even happier after reading this email.

Hello,

We wanted to let you know that we're refunding you £20 for your Amazon.co.uk order #205-*******-*******, which includes Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer [AF451UK] Smart Cook System, 9.5L, 2 Drawers, 6 Functions, Black, as we've further reduced the price of this item which you purchased during our Black Friday Week Sale.

When the refund is completed, we'll send you an e-mail letting you know the date, amount and payment details. Completed refunds information can be viewed in Your Account once you've received a confirmation e-mail from us. You can view completed refunds in Your Orders (orders) by selecting "Order Details".

Once your refund has been completed by us, please allow your bank between 5-7 business days to process it.

Regards,

Customer Service Department
Amazon.co.uk

Thank you Amazon

P.S. Some of your Drivers are still S**t