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by pre65
Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: On My Bench.
Replies: 84
Views: 28575

Re: On My Bench.

simon wrote: Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:13 am And my attention was drawn to Dave's tidy manicure
But no nail varnish. :lol:
by pre65
Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: Speakers
Topic: TG "The Loudspeaker" Build (Sort of)
Replies: 63
Views: 5569

Re: TG "The Loudspeaker" Build (Sort of)

Nice nail varnish. :lol:
by pre65
Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Zero emission road vehicles.
Replies: 912
Views: 396667

Re: Zero emission road vehicles.

In New Zealand, EVs used to have no road tax. Now EVs will have to pay a charge per Km. With plug in hybrid vehicle, it now seems they have to pay tax on fuel (for the ICE) and also pay per Km (at a reduced rate) as they are also classed as an EV. Go figure. "From 11.59pm, Sunday 31 March 2024:...
by pre65
Fri Feb 23, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: Your Fave Artists
Topic: What Are You Listening To Right This Minute?
Replies: 6152
Views: 1873062

Re: What Are You Listening To Right This Minute?

Something I had almost forgotten, but found on Foobar.

Siri's Svale band, Blackbird.

Foobar on office PC, MF B1 integrated amp and home made nearfield monitors. :D
by pre65
Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:11 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: General health matters.
Replies: 784
Views: 189813

Re: General health matters.

brig001 wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:47 pm Stents came out this morning, and it was a thoroughly unpleasant experience. Hopefully the stinging will stop in a couple of days

Brian
Hi Brian, I hope you are feeling better by now ?
by pre65
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 16439
Views: 4637626

Re: Nothing In Particular

Being a stooge is in his job description, honest.
by pre65
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:32 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: On My Bench.
Replies: 84
Views: 28575

Re: On My Bench.

Dave the bass wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:25 pm *flounces and exits stage left*
Heavens to Murgatroyd! :wink:
by pre65
Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 16439
Views: 4637626

Re: Nothing In Particular

"Sadiq Khan says he will monitor effectiveness of Paris plan to raise (parking) charges on SUVs." https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/feb/02/london-could-introduce-suv-parking-charge-sadiq-khan-indicates Seems, in France, the 300% parking charge for SUVs also applies to EVs over ...
by pre65
Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:26 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: Pass Sony VFET Project
Replies: 21
Views: 3093

Re: Pass Sony VFET Project

Nice job Ray.

If I was really nit-picking I'd suggest countersinking the front panel screw holes so the fixing head was flush.
by pre65
Wed Feb 21, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Road vehicle fires.
Replies: 157
Views: 154481

Re: Road vehicle fires.

I had not heard of this before, but it seems activists in Germany have for some time, and still are, setting fire to Tesla cars. I don't know the activist groups name, but it seems they have a grudge against Tesla cars in general, and "electric Jesus" (Elon Musk) in particular. There is Gu...
by pre65
Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 16439
Views: 4637626

Re: Nothing In Particular

"Sadiq Khan says he will monitor effectiveness of Paris plan to raise (parking) charges on SUVs."

https://www.theguardian.com/environment ... -indicates
by pre65
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:41 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: Nothing In Particular
Replies: 16439
Views: 4637626

Re: Nothing In Particular

Carmakers may be using aluminium made by Uyghur forced labour.

https://www.theguardian.com/law/2024/fe ... ium-uyghur
by pre65
Mon Feb 19, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: Assorted Stuff
Topic: General health matters.
Replies: 784
Views: 189813

Re: General health matters.

Mike H wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2024 1:19 pm Went to give a blood sample for PSA test at midday. If there's a problem, they''ll let me know. If not, they won't! :shock: Well that's what she said.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate- ... a-testing/
by pre65
Sun Feb 18, 2024 11:21 pm
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: On My Bench.
Replies: 84
Views: 28575

Re: On My Bench.

Dave, I found a couple of what I think are tant caps in the number 14 capacitor spares box.

They are marked,

0 u 22 +
40 VR +
25VC M
S5
PHILIPS

Radial leads.

Any good ? I can post.
by pre65
Sun Feb 18, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: Everyones Projects
Topic: OK…so I’m on wi’ summat
Replies: 149
Views: 31042

Re: OK…so I’m on wi’ summat

Ray P wrote: Sun Feb 18, 2024 8:25 am
my grey matter isn't so effective nowadays.
At least you have some. :lol: