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Natalie NWA
19-01-2013, 00:19
Is anyone having problems with the snow. Just for info, it supposedly going to get worse over the next week or two. We always get it this time of year.
The Grand Wazoo
19-01-2013, 00:22
So has it landed in New Longton yet Natalie?
I was in Bamber Bridge until about 4pm & there was nothing to speak of then. Here (just south of Lancaster), it's much the same now but colder!
Stratmangler
19-01-2013, 00:30
Is anyone having problems with the snow. Just for info, it supposedly going to get worse over the next week or two. We always get it this time of year.
Snurrr, as it's called over the Pennines in Yorkshire.
As for "we always get it this time of year", it's Winter, it's Great Britain, get over it!.
"A" level in the bleedin' obvious :eyebrows:
Rare Bird
19-01-2013, 00:46
No Taxi's had to walk home from the Pub :(
Stratmangler
19-01-2013, 00:47
No Taxi's had to walk home from the Pub :(
Too much snurrrr?
We have had a 'dusting' of snow here in Essex. Not much (about 1/2") but it is staying put.
It's been bitterly cold today. Had to go out to the local shops in the village. Made the mistake of wearing leather gloves! When I got back I could hardly feel my fingers - made a nice hot mug of tea to thaw them out. Learnt my lesson - when I went out later, I wore thermal woollen gloves with elasticated wrist bands.
Rare Bird
19-01-2013, 00:50
Too much snurrrr?
Were out in the sticks anorl makes it wurse
Stratmangler
19-01-2013, 00:51
The glove's with the elastic through the sleeves are best - they're really hard to lose :)
Do you daftees not check the rest of the forum first for similar threads before you start another one on the same topic? :doh: :eyebrows:
Try looking at the Abstract Gallery section and on the 'it is hot on Oz' thread in Abstract Chat, and see what you find! ;)
Marco.
The glove's with the elastic through the sleeves are best - they're really hard to lose :)
Yes, they're the ones I use.
The Grand Wazoo
19-01-2013, 00:55
Do you daftees not check the rest of the forum first
Errrrr - only one person started this thread Marco!
Stratmangler
19-01-2013, 00:56
Were out in the sticks anorl makes it wurse
I live out in the sticks too.
I was grateful for a fridge full of beer this evening.
It's almost empty of beer now :eyebrows:
Errrrr - only one person started this thread Marco!
Lol, I know... I'm simply making a point. We get this with 'Happy Christmas and New Year' threads, too. Umpteen ones by different folk, all saying the same bloody thing! :lol:
And Stan started another seperate fooking thread about snow earlier, too!! :doh: Look, people, first to see what's already been posted, before you post something else that's almost identical..........
Soz, it goes against my principles of keeping things nice and tidy and everything in its proper place!
Marco.
The Grand Wazoo
19-01-2013, 01:07
I know what you mean - I saw them all!
Yup, and I merged all the buggers!
Marco.
The Grand Wazoo
19-01-2013, 01:19
Soz, it goes against my principles of keeping things nice and tidy and everything in its proper place!
Yup, I'll talk to you about that on Monday.....
Lol... No worries :)
Marco.
The Grand Wazoo
19-01-2013, 01:27
He-he-he!
Wakefield Turntables
19-01-2013, 08:58
Wakefield in west yorks got a small amount, cars all seem to be running ok, I'm at work as I tap this out and people are turning up. It can't be all hat bad :D
Natalie NWA
19-01-2013, 10:17
Whoops, I didn't realise. I know what you mean though Marco and Wazoo, I feel the same about folk starting threads about HiFi :lol::lol::lol:
I'll do a thorough check next time, Soz
Natalie
No worries, but as punishment, we're confiscating your favourite dressing gown for a week! :lol:
Marco.
you guys are getting off lightly I'm in Sweden for the weekend it was -21 at 8 this morning brrr, crisp is the word even my beard started to freeze on our walk around the woods :eek:
Wakefield Turntables
19-01-2013, 11:54
Bloody hell :D
you guys are getting off lightly I'm in Sweden for the weekend it was -21 at 8 this morning brrr, crisp is the word even my beard started to freeze on our walk around the woods :eek:
Maybe it's just me but when it's minus 21 outside the last thing I generally think of doing is to go for a walk in the woods. Unless I am out of beer and there is an off-licence in there somewhere...
I used to work in minus 28.... never again :eek:
Natalie NWA
19-01-2013, 12:39
Maybe it's just me but when it's minus 21 outside the last thing I generally think of doing is to go for a walk in the woods. Unless I am out of beer and there is an off-licence in there somewhere...
I used to work in minus 28.... never again :eek:
Minus 28, where the hell did you work?
Minus 28, where the hell did you work?
Frozen food warehouse. Nightshift. Long time ago now.
JazzBones
19-01-2013, 13:08
Snow: It beats me why pioneering people like to drag a very heavy sledge through frozen snow and icy winds and very low temps just to get to the north or south poles, suffering frost bight etc along the way? I mean its bad enough hiking your way homewards to a warm fire, hot food a loving spouse, a cat'dog to greet you but whats at the end at either south or north poles... some other country's flag and no pub to celebrate? I guess if you want snow then take your pick of Arctic circle or Antarctic... I guess the same goes for being stuck to the side of a snow covered mountain, high up wondering 'why am I doing this'?
Snow and cold have their attraction for some I guess :)
My local town is Callington and there was around 4 inches of snow at 5.00am. A half mile past Callington towards Liskeard the snow suddenly ended and it was pouring with rain solidly then with not a single flake of snow to be seen until I got into work at Liskeard, so that's where the warm/cold boundary was. Up on Bodmin Moor above Liskeard the snow was chucking it down so I was driving in a white-out :eek:
Love driving at that time of the morning before all the nitwits who cannot cope with driving on snow and ice venture out onto the roads.
Rare Bird
20-01-2013, 09:20
Not bad up here tbh, causing us no problems anyway.. Works only 15 min walk away which never causes any probs even in really thick snow, if i get stranded i just stay at work :rolleyes:
well it positively tropical here in Sweden this morning it's a Barmy -5, I'm not worried about getting to the airport over here but when we get back to blighty it will all go wrong with our lack of being able to cope with a light dusting of snow
Rare Bird
20-01-2013, 09:22
wtf you doing in Sweden? :lol:
visiting friends and partying :D, what a difference a day makes now +2 degrees
Mr Kipling
20-01-2013, 12:25
Aren't you being a tad harsh on the new girl, Marco?
Nevermind. We get to see you adopt that school master tone which we all know and love you for.
Sorry, Stephen, you've lost me... Which new girl are you referring to and in what way have I been harsh? :scratch:
If you're referring to Natalie, she ain't no new girl (despite what her posting record says on the new account she's using), and so she knows I was just taking the piss! :D
Marco.
Rare Bird
20-01-2013, 12:54
probs refering to post #9!
Well, if that's the case, the use of smileys should've indicated that I was only having a joke, which Natalie knowing me well, would I'm sure have realised.
Jeez, some folks need to get a sensahuma!! :doh:
Marco.
Natalie NWA
20-01-2013, 12:59
Sorry, Stephen, you've lost me... Which new girl are you referring to and in what way have I been harsh? :scratch:
If you're referring to Natalie, she ain't no new girl (despite what her posting record says on the new account she's using), and so she knows I was just taking the piss! :D
Marco.
Yeah, always taking the pish out of me and me dressing gown :lol:.
Natalie
Hehehe... You can always give me a slap for being cheeky next time you see me! :o
:lol:
Marco.
I knew what Stephen meant, but also knew Natalie was well up for that kind of banter - now what's all this about a dressing gown :lol:
Indeed, Tim, and if it hadn't been Natalie, or someone else I knew who would've taken the remarks in the spirit in which they were intended, I wouldn't have posted in that way - it's called having a bit of banter with someone you know well!
Any chance of an apology, Stephen, for being a daftee and jumping to the wrong conclusion? :)
Marco.
Mr Kipling
20-01-2013, 13:24
Yes, I know Marco. That's the thing about humour - it varies so greatly. Obviously you didn't see it in my posting. And going by the number of postings under her own name, Natalie could, in a sense, be said to be a "new girl". Forgot the quotation marks last time.
I didn't see it in your posting, Stephen, because there were no smilies to indicate that there was any humour. That's what those little winky things are for, you know!! ;)
Aside from that, you should know that I often take the piss like that. You've been here long enough to have sussed that out, mate. You should also have known that Natalie is Dom's partner (at NWA) and has been on AoS for years - either that or you've been asleep during your 462 posts! :D
Marco.
Mr Kipling
20-01-2013, 14:07
I've yet to use smiles Marco. I only have my mobile for internet access, which is a bit of a chore (I have to use two browsers to check if a posting gets sent) so I use the minimal of actions to save time and aggravation. It's a right pain texting a reply, only for it to get lost, which happens.
I'm aware of who Natalie is, but again I was referring to her own personal post count.
Humour, it's a personal thing. On a rare occassion I like to have a pop at you on family run fish and chip business. No harm meant and I don't imagine you see anything in it - "Codfather". (Well, it amuses me.)
I only have my mobile for internet access, which is a bit of a chore . . .
. . . oh no, don't tell him that Stephen, you'll be in trouble for not using a proper pooter' :lol:
Hahaha - indeed... I simply can't get my head around using a fooking phone for accessing the Internet, as it's not something I'd ever do, so I just presume folk are sitting in front of a laptop (like me) or a PC :)
Stephen, our little misunderstanding is water under the bridge, mate. You'll get used to my little 'quirks'... Oh, and the day you see me 'offended' by any reference to chips shops, shoot me!! :D
Marco.
Rare Bird
20-01-2013, 15:16
Hahaha - indeed... I simply can't get my head around using a fooking phone for accessing the Internet, as it's not something I'd ever do, so I just presume folk are sitting in front of a laptop (like me) or a PC :)
+1 with bells on loike :) Takes me an hour to send a sentence through the wifes text machine when i really have to :steam:
Mr Kipling
20-01-2013, 16:15
Simple question of economics. Whenever I try to save for a laptop - it goes for something else. Last Christmas I got one for my sister rather than myself - because I'm a nice man! I know someone has posted about his £15 laptop but when I look I never seem to see anything. Been thinking about a tablet. But I think this is straying a tad from the original posting. . .
Rare Bird
20-01-2013, 16:29
"Codfather". (Well, it amuses me.)
:rfl: Sorry Marco but that was funny :lol:
Natalie NWA
20-01-2013, 19:34
Simple question of economics. Whenever I try to save for a laptop - it goes for something else. Last Christmas I got one for my sister rather than myself - because I'm a nice man! I know someone has posted about his £15 laptop but when I look I never seem to see anything. Been thinking about a tablet. But I think this is straying a tad from the original posting. . .
I'm using a Nexus 7, it's great and I can register in my own name. Anyway, sorry to go off topic.
Spectral Morn
20-01-2013, 20:25
Nice roaring fire - not much snow outside (yet) - and listening to music off the laptop :eek: Marco's fave Patricia Barber - Cafe Blue and now another fave of his Steely Dan - Can't buy a thrill :lol::lol::lol:
So far this part of NI has only had a little snow but the rest of the week should be interesting.
Regards Neil
Anyway, sorry to go off topic.
There's a topic? Sh!t, we're all fooked! :D
The Grand Wazoo
21-01-2013, 00:29
Well, as Marco pointed out earlier, 'thread gone off-topic' is the least of our worries here - the real problem is that the topic is 'off-thread'!
WOStantonCS100
21-01-2013, 01:03
Interesting thread...
It's going to drop down to -9C in the next couple of nights over here; but... no snow. Personally, I prefer to have snow if it's going to be this cold. It gives me something to do outside. There's nothing like going sledding... ...in me wife's dressing gown. I look so dang sexy in 'em, it kills me.
Stratmangler
25-01-2013, 22:29
Just looked out of the front door to be confronted with this ....:eek:
http://i960.photobucket.com/albums/ae88/Stratmangler/20130125_221454_zpsb8264ecc.jpg
Looks like I might not manage to get out in the morning to go to the FA Cup game at Stoke tomorrow :doh:
Ali Tait
25-01-2013, 23:46
Shame. On the other hand, you've plenty cold stuff to put in yer uisge on the rocks!
Stratmangler
25-01-2013, 23:49
Shame. On the other hand, you've plenty cold stuff to put in yer uisge on the rocks!
:D
I'm going to get up in the morning and dig my way to Stoke if necessary :eyebrows:
Snow shovels at the ready ....
Ali Tait
26-01-2013, 00:15
Ahh just chill oot and raid all the cold ones in the fridge!
We've got about a foot of it here in Wrexham! :eek:
Unless, the snow ploughs and gritters are out in force tonight, and that includes the side roads, as well as the main roads, we'll be hibernating over the weekend....
Marco.
Ali Tait
26-01-2013, 00:33
Sounds good to me.
Ali Tait
26-01-2013, 00:34
:D
Rare Bird
26-01-2013, 04:06
We went out on a family birthday doo toneet :rolleyes: Took us around three hours to walk home..
Pic of me and my eldest in Sweden last weekend standing on a frozen lake that we previously have sailed on in the summer
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp272/jonboy_01/205801_10151363758148077_1865649306_n_zps1240d53c. jpg
Rare Bird
27-01-2013, 19:45
Hi Jon
Great pic buddy
Cheers matey, a good weekend was had by all, £30 return each to fly from Stanstead, it had warmed up quite a bit to around 4 below by Sunday
Great pic, Jon. Hey, and the woolly hat doesn't even make you look too much like a psycho serial killer!! :eyebrows:
I love Sweden, and TBH, all of Scandinavia. I'm on a mission to take Del to the Ice Hotel, which she's always wanted to go to, this year for her 50th birthday :)
Marco.
Rare Bird
27-01-2013, 20:28
Great pic, Jon. Hey, and the woolly hat doesn't even make you look too much like a psycho serial killer!! :eyebrows:
I love Sweden, and TBH, all of Scandinavia. I'm on a mission to take Del to the Ice Hotel, which she's always wanted to go to, this year for her 50th birthday :)
Marco.
Off for a slap up with Graham :lol:
Hahahaha.... Fook that, he's YOUR pal!! :eek: :mental: :door: :D
Marco.
Rare Bird
27-01-2013, 21:02
Um no ;)
A light dusting for a few hours only down here in Cornwall so far :ner:
All the snow here has melted and vanished. :)
Rare Bird
27-01-2013, 21:56
Same here all gone, quite amazing really.. However ive never experienced a working mans club acting like an Electro-magnet before as it did this afternoon :lol:
Great pic, Jon. Hey, and the woolly hat doesn't even make you look too much like a psycho serial killer!! :eyebrows:
Ha Ha I look quite sane don't i
here's a few more pics
Ingva's ( "Grandads" ) house next to the Lake
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp272/jonboy_01/WP_000086_zpsb743a7b6.jpg
Me and the Mrs at -17 ish out for a walk in the woods
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp272/jonboy_01/WP_000079_zpsaac1e462.jpg
A blurry pic of the cars speedo after the walk at -17, note the speed we are doing 90 kph
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp272/jonboy_01/WP_000081_zpsaf00c190.jpg
apologies for the photos as they were taken on my phone
Rare Bird
27-01-2013, 22:03
:thumbsup:
Mr Kipling
27-01-2013, 22:31
Pic of me and my eldest in Sweden last weekend standing on a frozen lake that we previously have sailed on in the summer
http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp272/jonboy_01/205801_10151363758148077_1865649306_n_zps1240d53c. jpg
Nice photos Jon.
For some reason, when looking at your posts I've always imagined you older, and a tank top wearer.
Strange thing the imagination. . .
Rare Bird
27-01-2013, 22:33
:lol:
Hows the Loftin White coming on? i built one years ago with AN 2K5 transformers, was a bit bass shy! hows yours sound?
:lol:
Hows the Loftin White coming on? i built one years ago with AN 2K5 transformers, was a bit bass shy! hows yours sound?
It has just had a third choke fitted to tighten up the bass, sounds very good for it's miserly 2.5 watt output, also has got NOS 1945 GE smoked glass valves fitted which are the best 2a3's I've heard so far, bass shy it ain't, everything on it is Audio Note components, looks a bit like Frankenstein's monster amp but who cares
Nice photos Jon.
For some reason, when looking at your posts I've always imagined you older, and a tank top wearer.
Strange thing the imagination. . .
Cheeky git i maybe a bit bonkers but not ready for the funny farm yet, i even asked for a tank top for Chrimbo but was told i'm too young or perhaps it was to fat, i'm just 46 you know :D
Rare Bird
27-01-2013, 22:59
Good you'll not want your Lafffy anymore :lol:
The outputs, power & Choke tranz were AN, i use Westinghouse pwr (Very expensive), the Rectifier was Sovtek 5U4G.. Maybe the rectifier may have been the prob, should have maybe tried solid state!
Mr Kipling
27-01-2013, 23:40
Cheeky git i maybe a bit bonkers but not ready for the funny farm yet, i even asked for a tank top for Chrimbo but was told i'm too young or perhaps it was to fat, i'm just 46 you know :D
I didn't mention the Brylcreem and severe parting as I wasn't sure what the hat might be hiding.
Did you once have a Ming Da preamp?
I didn't mention the Brylcreem and severe parting as I wasn't sure what the hat might be hiding.
Did you once have a Ming Da preamp?
My hat isn't hiding any severe parting or dodgy comb over it's there for a reason to me keep warm as i'm as bald as a coot :D
Yes i did have a Ming da pre until fairly recently
I know all the snow has disappeared now, but this satellite image of snow-covered Britian is impressive.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21252362
Can you see your house?
Natalie NWA
29-01-2013, 20:38
Wow, that goes to snow how much we had. Sorry for the bad pun.
Natalie
Mr Kipling
31-01-2013, 22:43
My hat isn't hiding any severe parting or dodgy comb over it's there for a reason to me keep warm as i'm as bald as a coot :D
Yes i did have a Ming da pre until fairly recently
I thought you might be older Jon due to the vintage avatars you have been using. It doesn't really account for the tank top though, does it. Funny you should mention comb-overs. A couple of weeks ago someone got on the bus sporting one. I've seen him before, but not for some time. It had me thinking that I'd not seen any others for years and that it's probably a dying artform. I don't suppose younger generations would bother. Anyway. . .
Did you have the 767 preamp? Did it work ok? I bought a faulty one that someone had attempted to modify. Doing a search, it seems to be not an ideal match with some amps due to its 100K output impedence. It also appears to have a design flaw which limits L.F. output. I haven't really tried it out yet.
"'Night Ma"
"'Night Pa"
"'Night Jonboy"
This is the one i had Ming Da MC 7R (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Meixing-Mingda-MC-7R-Vacuum-Tube-Pre-Amplifier-/271147295138?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Amplifiers&hash=item3f21a361a2)
It had been tinkered with before i bought it , never had any issues with it just the fact that it didn't have remote made it redundant
Night Grandpa
Rare Bird
01-02-2013, 00:16
Were out for the first weekend off together tomorrow for yonkz 'Doncaster is der destination' i'm praying it doesnt snow..
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