!! AOS insomniacs club !!

[struth]

Busy man Al. I'm still tired enough to sleep and just had painkillers so should drop into the void

[Pigmy Pony]

Morning everyone , I'm up again ,


May even crack out the vacuum cleaner ( If I can remember where it is :scratch: )

I thought the Nissan Leaf came with attachments ;)

[Pigmy Pony]

Lol - I must be the only one then who always reads them - especially when it could affect my health! Luckily, the only tablets I take is (very occasionally) paracetamol, for the odd headache, which I get if I go too long without eating or drinking and become dehydrated.


Marco.

:lol::lol: That'll be the day! More likely that the food/drink intake is (occasionally) greater than the output, creating a 'backlog' :)

[Marco]

Yesh, all that natural goodness helps 'firm up' my plops, but sometimes when I'm really busy (it does happen occasionally:D) I forget to drink enough fluids or delay eating for too long, skip breakfast or whatever, I'll get seriously bad headaches, in which case I'll take a couple of paracetamol - but *that* is it for me in terms of tablets!

I detest pumping my body full of chemicals, as there are always nasty side-effects. Really we should be practicing the use of more natural (plant-based) remedies for our ailments, Chinese medicine, etc, which in many cases is better and much less intrusive, but of course that doesn't suit the financial interests of the multi-billion pound making fat-cat pharmaceutical companies!!:rolleyes:

Marco.

[AJSki2fly]

Some of us have no choice on the drug front, it’s do or die prematurely, however I have questioned a lot of what I’ve been prescribed due to adverse reactions.

I was awake again at 12:45, probably due to a cold and worrying about another CT scan which I am sat waiting for, I should get the results next week. The last year feels like a continuous stream of medical appointments and procedures, never mind. [emoji3]


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[SteveW]

Some of us have no choice on the drug front, it’s do or die prematurely, however I have questioned a lot of what I’ve been prescribed due to adverse reactions.

I was awake again at 12:45, probably due to a cold and worrying about another CT scan which I am sat waiting for, I should get the results next week. The last year feels like a continuous stream of medical appointments and procedures, never mind. [emoji3]


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You have all my sympathy. Just got my wife back home after a week in hospital. Chemo wiped out her immune resulting in sepsis and then other issues caused by domestos levels of a number of antibiotics.
It’s all scary stuff. Truly hope that all turns out well and we can all enjoy a restful Xmas.


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[Marco]

Some of us have no choice on the drug front, it’s do or die prematurely, however I have questioned a lot of what I’ve been prescribed due to adverse reactions.

I was awake again at 12:45, probably due to a cold and worrying about another CT scan which I am sat waiting for, I should get the results next week. The last year feels like a continuous stream of medical appointments and procedures, never mind. [emoji3]


Absolutely, and as Steve said, you have my sympathy. However, some folks [unlike you] are obsessive pill-poppers/hypochondriacs, and forever taking this tablet or that for their minor ailments, and bothering busy doctors, when most of the time whatever it is mother nature will cure in the fulness of time.

I've got to be *really* bad with something before I'll bother a doctor, and in terms of pills for pain relief, will often choose to suffer instead than take any form of chemicals. I do feel for those like yourself though, Adrian, who have little option but to taken them.

Have you ever experimented with some natural remedies/herbal medicines though, or is that not a viable option to treat the condition(s) you suffer from?

Marco.

[Marco]

Just got my wife back home after a week in hospital. Chemo wiped out her immune resulting in sepsis and then other issues caused by domestos levels of a number of antibiotics.
It’s all scary stuff. Truly hope that all turns out well and we can all enjoy a restful Xmas.


Me too, mate. You're both in my thoughts and prayers.

Marco.

[dave2010]

Have you ever experimented with some natural remedies/herbal medicines though, or is that not a viable option to treat the condition(s) you suffer from?
Natural/herbal remedies are not always a good thing. Some modern medicine is actually based on earlier "natural" medicines, but some seems to be based on supserstition. Some people who turn to such natural medicines do so out of desperation.

Best wishes to all who are taking significant medication here - natural or otherwise - but take care, and try to stay happy - and do read the instructions and other documents relating to what you take!

[Pigmy Pony]

Y

Chinese medicine, etc, which in many cases is better and much less intrusive
Marco.

Try telling that to the whales, the sharks, the rhinos, the tigers...at least Smithkline Beecham (or whatever the name of the day is) never tried to tell us that powdered dolphin sphincter is good for constipation. At least not in the UK.

[AJSki2fly]

You have all my sympathy. Just got my wife back home after a week in hospital. Chemo wiped out her immune resulting in sepsis and then other issues caused by domestos levels of a number of antibiotics.
It’s all scary stuff. Truly hope that all turns out well and we can all enjoy a restful Xmas.


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Steve, thanks for your kind words, I hope your wife wins her personal battle, any serious illness is hard to deal with, and it can be very hard for those nearest and dearest. All you can doo is be there and support her,just like my Sue is for me.

I’m ok, just a bit numb with it all, but I battle on and keep popping the tablets.

My best wishes to you both,

Adrian

[Marco]

Try telling that to the whales, the sharks, the rhinos, the tigers...at least Smithkline Beecham (or whatever the name of the day is) never tried to tell us that powdered dolphin sphincter is good for constipation. At least not in the UK.

I'm talking mainly about plant/herbal remedies, daftee. There's some very effective stuff out there, in that respect.

Marco.

[AJSki2fly]

Absolutely, and as Steve said, you have my sympathy. However, some folks [unlike you] are obsessive pill-poppers/hypochondriacs, and forever taking this tablet or that for their minor ailments, and bothering busy doctors, when most of the time whatever it is mother nature will cure in the fulness of time.

I've got to be *really* bad with something before I'll bother a doctor, and in terms of pills for pain relief, will often choose to suffer instead than take any form of chemicals. I do feel for those like yourself though, Adrian, who have little option but to taken them.

Have you ever experimented with some natural remedies/herbal medicines though, or is that not a viable option to treat the condition(s) you suffer from?

Marco.

Hi Marco

Thanks for your concern most appreciated. Unfortunately I am one of the yearly many diagnosed with Cardiovascular disease in the UK. A fact not many realise is it kills more people than Cancer.

As for natural replacements for drugs it is a very difficult area with CVD, however I was prescribed a product called Omacor which is a refined fish oil very similar to cod liver oil, it is very high in omega 3 and 6, in 4 weeks it halved my cholesterol level and I am now 2.5 to 3 regularly, with 1/3 being the bad LDL which is fine.

Cheers

Adrian

[Marco]

Interesting stuff, Adrian... Just shows you then what's possible!:)

Marco.

[Pigmy Pony]

Hi Marco

Thanks for your concern most appreciated. Unfortunately I am one of the yearly many diagnosed with Cardiovascular disease in the UK. A fact not many realise is it kills more people than Cancer.

As for natural replacements for drugs it is a very difficult area with CVD, however I was prescribed a product called Omacor which is a refined fish oil very similar to cod liver oil, it is very high in omega 3 and 6, in 4 weeks it halved my cholesterol level and I am now 2.5 to 3 regularly, with 1/3 being the bad LDL which is fine.

Cheers

Adrian

Interesting...do you know if there are plans to make this more widely available/affordable, and will it spell the end for Benecol-type products?

[AJSki2fly]

It is available on the NHS as they trialed it and got proven results. The consultant on the cardiac ward when u had my bypass prescribed as he said the Gp would not want to as 30 tablets are £25 and I have one in the morning and one at night. In the consultants words the gps try to protect their budgets, but if the hospital prescribes it the GP has to.

I told a friend and she persuaded her GP to prescribe it and she has nearly halved her cholesterol level.

There is a new drug being trialled hooch is a pcsk9 enzyme inhibitor, this enzyme stops the body getting rid of cholesterol, so inhibit it and then get rid of cholesterol. It is injected 2-4 times a year and it works, it is seen as the end of statins in the future.


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[SteveW]

Hi Marco

Thanks for your concern most appreciated. Unfortunately I am one of the yearly many diagnosed with Cardiovascular disease in the UK. A fact not many realise is it kills more people than Cancer.

As for natural replacements for drugs it is a very difficult area with CVD, however I was prescribed a product called Omacor which is a refined fish oil very similar to cod liver oil, it is very high in omega 3 and 6, in 4 weeks it halved my cholesterol level and I am now 2.5 to 3 regularly, with 1/3 being the bad LDL which is fine.

Cheers

Adrian

Now that really is interesting.
Not heard of Omacor.. however back in 1997 we went to live in India. I’d been given the job of developing the business out there for Croda International. They were big producers of super refined oils, including fish, borage, evening primrose etc. The products were so pure that they could be used for injectables and in fact the fish oil supplied to Seven Seas for their low taste fish oil.
Being before the internet we used to get regular packs sent to us with all the medical research on the benefits of supplements donating omega 3&6, DHA and GLA. It was powerful stuff and for years me and my wife would regularly take oil capsules.
Now ... I’ve got really lazy and not bothered for a few years now. My cholesterol has now gone over 7.
Time to revisit all this.


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[struth]

I usually eat a fair amount of salmon so don't bother with fish captules. Used to take 7 seas

[SteveW]

It is available on the NHS as they trialed it and got proven results. The consultant on the cardiac ward when u had my bypass prescribed as he said the Gp would not want to as 30 tablets are £25 and I have one in the morning and one at night. In the consultants words the gps try to protect their budgets, but if the hospital prescribes it the GP has to.

I told a friend and she persuaded her GP to prescribe it and she has nearly halved her cholesterol level.

There is a new drug being trialled hooch is a pcsk9 enzyme inhibitor, this enzyme stops the body getting rid of cholesterol, so inhibit it and then get rid of cholesterol. It is injected 2-4 times a year and it works, it is seen as the end of statins in the future.


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Slightly bonkers, but I think I’ve just ordered 28 Omacor capsules on line from Pharmacy 2u.
Zero cost as I don’t pay for prescriptions (probably like most of us on this part of the forum!!)
Many thanks[emoji847]


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[AJSki2fly]

Slightly bonkers, but I think I’ve just ordered 28 Omacor capsules on line from Pharmacy 2u.
Zero cost as I don’t pay for prescriptions (probably like most of us on this part of the forum!!)
Many thanks[emoji847]


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You should take 1000mg twice a day to get good result cheers

[SteveW]

You should take 1000mg twice a day to get good result cheers

Cheers Adrian
I did a bit of googling, and Omacor/Croda cropped up a fair bit so there is a tie in. Not sure exactly what, but I suspect developments from when I was involved.
There is a load of good science behind this. It’s not just the same ‘natural medicine’ link.
I don’t know if you remember the film Lorenzo’s Oil, but that was all about Croda developing an oil to help a Brazilian boy with a condition called ALD. A disease that effected the nerve endings. It had limited success at the time, but definitely had an impact and has been further developed since.

Then there was also a combination of borage and fish oil that got encapsulated in a really thick gelatin. This meant the capsule didn’t break open until it reached the bowel. It then helps to reduce inflammation from Krohns disease.

So.. it’s not just a whim for me to try this. I know it’ll work, and I really need to get my preventative health in better shape.
Thank you again!


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[Spectral Morn]

Awake from 5 :(

[struth]

Still awake here. Tired but uncomfortable.
Try my usual film I oft mid off to

[Audio Al]

Morning campers , Awake until 2 am then bed and now its 04.58 and here I am again :)

Tick Tock , waiting for the time to click over so it is 04.58 and it is now ;)

[struth]

Been awake all bloody night..

[Audio Al]

Been awake all bloody night..

Thats not good Grant , You need to go to bed NOW , forget about films just get some kipp :)

[dave2010]

You guys beat me, though I‘Ve been awake a while. It’s now half past five. I think there’s another mouse ready to go in the kitchen.

Had to take some Lem Sip as woke up with blocked nose. Now to check the mousetraps.

[dave2010]

Mmmm. That one got away .... this time. Should check the lofts later today, and put down more traps.

[Audio Al]

You guys beat me, though I‘Ve been awake a while. It’s now half past five. I think there’s another mouse ready to go in the kitchen.

Had to take some Lem Sip as woke up with blocked nose. Now to check the mousetraps.

Mice , Last year I caught 17 :eek: This year 3 to date :) ( So far )

[dave2010]

I’m not up to 17 yet - I think. For a while we had two houses, both with mice. I think I got most of the ones in the house we sold, but the new one is proving harder, and the wretched things are going under some baskets in the kitchen. If I wake up early I know they’re there. I guess must be getting close to ten now.

[Audio Al]

They like peanut butter ;)

[Light Dependant Resistor]

Mice , Last year I caught 17 :eek: This year 3 to date :) ( So far )

You need to spend some time tracking down exactly where they are entering. Once found block that and any other entrance off.
Usually the easiest spot for them is close to where they can access food. They are smart in terms of gaining access. It will be
like a busy highway to them, that they are using in the early hours of the morning. :eek:

Another observation if you already have them inside, you either need a cat or a dog to show you where they are, to best place traps
being careful your best friend doesn't get trapped too. Once they are firmly outside, you will hear them trying to gain access,
but will leave you alone once they cannot get in. They simply move on to the next house that has easy access. So block the holes they
are using off.... you should get some peace then.

[AJSki2fly]

Well that was a crappy night, I’m full of cold, went bed at 9:30; streaming nose for an hour, went to sleep at some point only to wake at 1 with Angina presumably because I couldn’t breath properly. Another hour and went to sleep propped up with 3 pillows. Awake again at 5, I think I am now more tired than before I went to bed. [emoji53]

[Marco]

Mmmm. That one got away .... this time. Should check the lofts later today, and put down more traps.


https://youtu.be/T5N6GU95Dn0

Enjoy... :D

Marco.

[dave2010]

https://youtu.be/T5N6GU95Dn0

Enjoy... :D

Marco.
Yuk! You’re up early.

Back to bed now, and will snooze soon with luck.

[Marco]

Yup, church at 9am - and I take a while to wake up and get my shit together!:D

Hope both you and Adrian (with colds) can get some sleep. When I have a cold, I often sleep better during the day.

Marco.

P.S Apparently they taste like chicken. I like mine with their tails off.

[Pigmy Pony]

Yup, church at 9am - and I take a while to wake up and get my shit together!:D




Sounds a bit mean - most folk put coins on the collection plate :(

[AJSki2fly]

Yup, church at 9am - and I take a while to wake up and get my shit together!:D

Hope both you and Adrian (with colds) can get some sleep. When I have a cold, I often sleep better during the day.

Marco.

P.S Apparently they taste like chicken. I like mine with their tails off.

You can stick your cooked mice where the sun doesn’t shine, I suppose if I was starving I would succumb.

[Pigmy Pony]

You have to cook them thoroughly, I've heard scare stories about salmonella, which apparently they catch from chickens.

[struth]

Thats not good Grant , You need to go to bed NOW , forget about films just get some kipp :)I was in bed. Lol. Fell asleep at a guess about 5.30 so had about 4 hrs. I could sleep now but that's no good so will force myself up.
My brain just wouldn't shut down

[Pigmy Pony]

I was in bed. Lol. Fell asleep at a guess about 5.30 so had about 4 hrs. I could sleep now but that's no good so will force myself up.
My brain just wouldn't shut down

No doubt you've tried pretty much everything, but I find that reading a book gets my brain relaxed enough to drop off after a few minutes. No good the book being too much of a 'page turner', and magazines are a no-no. But then if the story is too boring, my mind will just wander to whatever I'm trying to switch off from.

Big heavy books are excellent for aiding sleep - if the story doesn't do the trick, get someone to whack you over the head with it :)

I don't normally have a problem getting off to sleep, but aches and pains kick in after a while, waking me up. I could do with something to numb the aches a bit and will last through the night, and that is not too strong and not potentially addictive. Not going to go on about it though, you and Adrian have it much worse, and you have my sympathy.

[struth]

No doubt you've tried pretty much everything, but I find that reading a book gets my brain relaxed enough to drop off after a few minutes. No good the book being too much of a 'page turner', and magazines are a no-no. But then if the story is too boring, my mind will just wander to whatever I'm trying to switch off from.

Big heavy books are excellent for aiding sleep - if the story doesn't do the trick, get someone to whack you over the head with it :)

I don't normally have a problem getting off to sleep, but aches and pains kick in after a while, waking me up. I could do with something to numb the aches a bit and will last through the night, and that is not too strong and not potentially addictive. Not going to go on about it though, you and Adrian have it much worse, and you have my sympathy.

That is what knocked me out I think.. Taking my painkillers...:eek:

[walpurgis]

Dog woke me up three times during the night, pawing me and prodding with its hooter, wanting a snack I think. I'll have to train her out of that, maybe a boot up the arse might do it. :)

[Pigmy Pony]

Dog woke me up three times during the night, pawing me and prodding with its hooter, wanting a snack I think. I'll have to train her out of that, maybe a boot up the arse might do it. :)

Maybe she just wanted you out of her kennel. That's the problem with getting pissed and losing your keys :(

[Marco]

No doubt you've tried pretty much everything, but I find that reading a book gets my brain relaxed enough to drop off after a few minutes. No good the book being too much of a 'page turner', and magazines are a no-no. But then if the story is too boring, my mind will just wander to whatever I'm trying to switch off from.

Big heavy books are excellent for aiding sleep - if the story doesn't do the trick, get someone to whack you over the head with it :)

I don't normally have a problem getting off to sleep, but aches and pains kick in after a while, waking me up. I could do with something to numb the aches a bit and will last through the night, and that is not too strong and not potentially addictive. Not going to go on about it though, you and Adrian have it much worse, and you have my sympathy.

What's causing the aches and pains then, sweety - too much pressure in your colon from excessive excreta formation, and needing 'imminent release'?:eyebrows:

I find that simply shutting my eyes, gets my 'brain' relaxed enough to drop off after a few minutes...;) Seriously though, I hope your aches and pains diminish soon. Could just be old age?:D

Marco.

[Pigmy Pony]

A combination of lifting weights like a man possessed in my yoof, falling off motorbikes, and falling through scaffold I think. So the aches aren't likely to be going anywhere anytime soon. My colon has had a lifetime to get used to its workload. :)

[Marco]

Ah I see... Fortunately I never had any bad falls when I was younger, aside from bumping my head hard into a lamppost when I was four. I think it's why I've ended up being a little 'different'.

Marco.

[struth]

Had numerous... Fell through scaffold once.. Well legs did. I did my knee and had to have an op.
An early keyhole one

[Pigmy Pony]

Has this given you any problems later in life? I hear people say how long-past injuries can become arthritic, don't know if it's true, but seems likely

[SteveW]

Hardly had a drink since my wife became ill (needed to be on standby). But had a couple of hefty glasses of red last night, which is why I reckon I’m staring at the ceiling at 4:00 am.
Sigh

[struth]

Has this given you any problems later in life? I hear people say how long-past injuries can become arthritic, don't know if it's true, but seems likelyThere is a weakness in it and took 3 years to settle properly but its probably one of the least arthritic parts of me.
Dunno why my hips are so bad. Even with the meds, at times it's bordering unbearable.

[struth]

Hardly had a drink since my wife became ill (needed to be on standby). But had a couple of hefty glasses of red last night, which is why I reckon I’m staring at the ceiling at 4:00 am.
SighHad 20years on standby with mine, altho I didn't bother with the no drinkies. Lol.
Was up and down all night, and it helped me sleep.
Not had a drink for a long time. No idea why, it just kinda grew from an idea of trying it.
Like lent, that turned into Groundhog day

[SteveW]

Hardly drinking has been a refreshing novelty. Might go with it.



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[dave2010]

Has this given you any problems later in life? I hear people say how long-past injuries can become arthritic, don't know if it's true, but seems likelyWhen I was about 3 or 4 a metal crate fell on my foot. I'm not sure which one, but I have a problem with one of the toes on my right foot, and when the weather's bad (wet) sometimes walking gets very hard - specifically because of that toe. Could be coincidence though, but now you mention it .... I don't see your argument that it's likely that injuries should become arthritic - it's a possibility, but you express likelihood.

Today up around 5.30 - not bothering to go back to bed - at least for a while.

[Audio Al]

Morning Insoms

It's that time :)

It's upgrade time , Got fed after constant harasment by British Gas ( Who are not British :scratch: ) and eventually caved into 2 smart meters :rolleyes:

Today is the day of fitting , Strange how I am told now after over 40 years I need a smart meter to see how much I am spending on energy :scratch:

I think I worked out decades ago the more things I have switched on the more it will cost me , but no I now need a smart meter to do this for me :rolleyes:

[Pigmy Pony]

Morning Insoms

It's that time :)

It's upgrade time , Got fed after constant harasment by British Gas ( Who are not British :scratch: ) and eventually caved into 2 smart meters :rolleyes:

Today is the day of fitting , Strange how I am told now after over 40 years I need a smart meter to see how much I am spending on energy :scratch:

I think I worked out decades ago the more things I have switched on the more it will cost me , but no I now need a smart meter to do this for me :rolleyes:

Let the meter do the smart stuff, and you can concentrate on keeping yourself pretty :)

We had a smart meter installed a couple of years ago, and what a revelation! Who knew that tumble dryers used a lot of electric? Shame it's not smart enough to bring the washing off the line when it starts pissing down. :(

What really winds me up though is the current TV ad where kids are thanking us for getting a smart meter, and doing our bit for the planet. I'd like to make an advert thanking the kids for walking to school, thereby doing their bit for the planet. Lazy little shites :steam:

[struth]

Great not having TV. No ads. [emoji3526]

Another amazingly detailed multistage dream,. And that's without painkillers lol.

[Lawrence001]

Just woke up myself rather wide awake. Can't remember any dreams though. Did probably the worst thing you can, grabbed the phone!

[Pigmy Pony]

Just woke up myself rather wide awake. Can't remember any dreams though. Did probably the worst thing you can, grabbed the phone!

Is that a euphemism? You'll go blind you know :(

[Lawrence001]

Is that a euphemism? You'll go blind you know :(No I didn't think of that I would have got to sleep much easier after [emoji38]

[walpurgis]

Just woke up myself rather wide awake.

Yeah. That's weird isn't it? Happens to me every day. Bizarre! ;)

[Pigmy Pony]

Some days I don't wake up at all, but still go out to work, or so I'm told.

[Audio Al]

BOO ! :D

It's me , wide awake as usual ,

Normal bin's out ready to play " hunt my bins " later on today :rolleyes:

[struth]

Up too for now. Put a film on and see if I go to sleep again.
Sometimes works

[struth]

So it's the tories with a big majority. Surprise, surprise [emoji44].

SNP with a big increase too by looks of it.
Corbyn says he did well [emoji23]

[Marco]

Yeah, I know, wankers... Knew it would happen, though:rolleyes:

But yes, SNP have done very well, which I guess is something to cheer about! Takes your independence a step closer to the inevitable reality...

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Commie Corbyn rubber stamps his unelectable status and Bullshit Boris carries on unhindered. Watch him sweep all the pre-election promises quietly under the carpet.

[SteveW]

Now... this isn’t really gonna happen.
But I can dream.
Scotland goes independent and I can persuade Fiona to move several hundred miles from her kids.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-64711617.html

Ohh.. and I have to raid my pension fund.


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[SteveW]

‘Her kids’
Freudian slip.
Our kids.[emoji2957]


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[SteveW]

Tunnocks tea cakes
Just sayin


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[AJSki2fly]

Commie Corbyn rubber stamps his unelectable status and Bullshit Boris carries on unhindered. Watch him quietly sweep all the pre-election promises quietly under the carpet.

Ah but he promised nothing really other than "Get Braxit Done and move on" so the move on was effectively a blank cheque:eek:

[Pigmy Pony]

Yeah, I know, wankers... Knew it would happen, though:rolleyes:

But yes, SNP have done very well, which I guess is something to cheer about! Takes your independence a step closer to the inevitable reality...

Marco.

A couple of quick questions, which no doubt will show my ignorance on the subject, but would "Scexit" (see what I did there), definitely be a good thing? How will trade with Europe work out then? Hopefully the Scottish people won't be subjected to all the "we'll be so much better off independent" bollox that Boris spouted.

[AJSki2fly]

A couple of quick questions, which no doubt will show my ignorance on the subject, but would "Scexit" (see what I did there), definitely be a good thing? How will trade with Europe work out then? Hopefully the Scottish people won't be subjected to all the "we'll be so much better off independent" bollox that Boris spouted.

Time to rebuild Hadrian’s wall [emoji35] and throw the key away, sorry Grant


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[struth]

Time to rebuild Hadrian’s wall [emoji35] and throw the key away, sorry Grant


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[dave2010]

Now... this isn’t really gonna happen.
But I can dream.
Scotland goes independent and I can persuade Fiona to move several hundred miles from her kids.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-64711617.html

Ohh.. and I have to raid my pension fund.


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[SteveW]

Pay slightly more and you can get a detached house, though that period villa does look quite nice. It can be rather cold though - sufficient to put a downer on the enterprise, unless one hopes for global warming.

Well.. the idea revolves around getting mortgage free really, so might as well stay put.
However here’s another pie in the sky idea

https://www.greekscape.com/long-term-rentals/510-2/


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[AJSki2fly]

Charming.

Sorry Grant and to others North of the Border, but it is for some of us becoming rather painful. The Union has been in existence for several hundred years now and I would say most have benefited from it in some way or other, on both sides of the border (which does not really exist). I just do not understand what or how devolution from the Union will benefit Scotland. Also from my understanding the SNP as part of separation wants the remainder of the UK to give a substantial amount of money to Scotland, for what reason? Maybe I do not understand all the issues but are we really going back hundreds of years in time and what for?

Anyway that is all I am going to say on the subject, and hopefully have not upset too many of you.

[SteveW]

The expression ‘better together’ seems to be receding in importance.
Not to mention how quickly we forget the lessons learnt from conflicts in the not so distant past.
It’ll all come round to bite us on the bum one day.
I have a cunning plan.
Scotland stays in the EU and England,Wales and NI become part of Scotland run from Edinburgh


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[mikmas]

I have a cunning plan.
Scotland stays in the EU and England,Wales and NI become part of Scotland run from Edinburgh


Excellent plan !!
Means we get Empress Nicola instead of Head Oaf Bojo :lol:

[dave2010]

Excellent plan !!
Means we get Empress Nicola instead of Head Oaf Bojo :lol:I have another plan. The SNP starts putting up candidates in English elections from now on, subject to resources. Probably target seats where the Cons have limited strength. Otherwise dictator Boris and any who follow him can just keep saying nyet to any proposals about Scotland, even if the whole of Scotland turns yellow.

Re becoming mortgage free and living in Kirkcaldy, I’ve a friend who lives there - says it’s OK - but he’s retired and doesn’t have to work. Mortgage free is a good idea, but not everyone can do that. Overpay the mortgage as much as you can, and sink any windfall sums of money into it, and you might get there. Not everyone is fortunate enough to do this, though. The strategy I mentioned re over payments will help in any case, providing living doesn’t become too grim. The strategy you’re thinking of - moving to an area with lower property values can work, provided you can survive - for example keep a job, or other circumstances are OK. Moving to an area with lower property values will probably only work for you if you’d actually like living in the new area. Moving back to the original area, if you ever thought about that, could be hard or impossible. I know of people who moved to a new area, didn’t like it, and then moved back - an expensive procedure.

[SteveW]

Not everyone has the same circumstances.
I have retired and don’t have to work.
However I still have a mortgage that I choose to keep because my pension fund investments returns are far greater than the cost of the mortgage.
We are looking to move because we are rattling round in a house that is now too big.
In my head though I’m still a 30 year old, and still want to do things my 30 year old self would have done.


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[SteveW]

Oh.. and just to clarify.
I’m reminded of a mate of mine who one very boozy Sunday lunch time in the pub back in York turned to me and said something that I’ve never forgotten,

“Our Sue may wear the trousers in our house. But I fuckin iron them”.


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[struth]

Oh.. and just to clarify.
I’m reminded of a mate of mine who one very boozy Sunday lunch time in the pub back in York turned to me and said something that I’ve never forgotten,

“Our Sue may wear the trousers in our house. But I fuckin iron them”.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI like that.. Lol [emoji23].

Had a long sleep this evening but awake and watching the Planets TV series

[Audio Al]

I thought the way of the world was this

" I'm the Boss in my house , The wife said so "

[Audio Al]

Woo , What's going to happen with Mr D J Trump :scratch:

[SteveW]

What a strange place the world is at present. The republicans plan to acquit him. Anyone not following the party line will have the pack turn against.
What a great film this will make one day.


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[Audio Al]

Will they get the 67% when it goes to trial :scratch:

[walpurgis]

Woke up, got up. Turns out it was 5.15 am, I'd misread the clock thinking it was 6.15 (even that would have been a bit early for me).

[dave2010]

Not everyone has the same circumstances.
I have retired and don’t have to work.
However I still have a mortgage that I choose to keep because my pension fund investments returns are far greater than the cost of the mortgage.
We are looking to move because we are rattling round in a house that is now too big.
In my head though I’m still a 30 year old, and still want to do things my 30 year old self would have done.Sounds as though you might have minimalist tendencies.

Congratulations!

We don’t - and it can be a pain. Start off with several empty rooms, then fill one with chairs, tables, hi-fi until there’s no more rattling around. When done, move on to the next one.

[SteveW]

Sounds as though you might have minimalist tendencies.

Congratulations!

We don’t - and it can be a pain. Start off with several empty rooms, then fill one with chairs, tables, hi-fi until there’s no more rattling around. When done, move on to the next one.

If only me and my wife had the same tendencies (oh err matron).
She wants to be minimalist and I don’t.
I’m with you on filling rooms up with hifi.
Apparently I’m wrong.
In an uncharacteristic moment (drink may have been involved), I agreed to get rid of the system in the basement.
Why I did this is unclear, which is why I’m convinced drink must have been involved.

The upside is that funds raised from disposal are being used to enhance the main system in the living room.

Maybe that’s why I agreed. Anyway, it transpires that on moving I will have one system.
Until I sneak another one in.


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[struth]

Up early, did shopping and home.. Only just starting to get light

[dave2010]

Maybe that’s why I agreed. Anyway, it transpires that on moving I will have one system.
Until I sneak another one in.
What about all the vinyl, CDs, DVDs, Blu Rays etc. you might sneak in?

[SteveW]

What about all the vinyl, CDs, DVDs, Blu Rays etc. you might sneak in?

Ahh.. bleedin Tidal, Netflix and Apple TV has put paid to those particular pleasures.
First world problems eh?


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[dave2010]

Ahh.. bleedin Tidal, Netflix and Apple TV has put paid to those particular pleasures.
First world problems eh?

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1. Always have a good internet or phone connection
2. Are happy with the audio and video quality - though some are very good - Qobuz apparently very good stereo sound, though not multi-channel.
3. Are not concerned about a provider going out of business, or otherwise causing you a problem.

For an example of (3) see - https://apple.slashdot.org/story/16/05/05/159219/apple-stole-my-music-no-seriously

[SteveW]

All very relevant and good points.

It’s all evolving rather quickly.

I like apple products and the way stuff ‘just works’... however the issue the article highlights reflects the tension between fan based users and the corporate structure that wants maximum profit.
When I first used a Mac mini to play Audirvana I was chuffed to bits to use the optical out to feed a dac. Then I built up my flac files on a NAS drive, having given up on iTunes for the reasons stated.
Then like an idiot I thought it a brilliant idea to ‘upgrade’ the operating system as the computer was asking me to do.
The optical out function got removed. Apple encouraging its ‘customers’ to stream.
Thank god Audirvana developed upnp streaming ... allowing me access to several pi dac machines round the house, playing NAS files again.

I liked Quboz, but got frustrated by their limited library and switched to Tidal.
Still haven’t got my head around paying £20 a month to ‘rent’ music.
However.. there are a number of advantages for me that I’m learning to embrace. Finding new music first and foremost. Then I’ve found the Bluetooth in my car is quite adequate quality- so with the tidal app on my phone I can download albums for the car.. and then play to a Dali Katch during periods when I get work to do and stay over somewhere.

Pros and cons.


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[dave2010]

Then like an idiot I thought it a brilliant idea to ‘upgrade’ the operating system as the computer was asking me to do.
The optical out function got removed. Apple encouraging its ‘customers’ to stream.
You mean the software wouldn't drive the optical out any more? If so *****rds.
I've got a Mac Mini - but don't use it too much. It hadn't occurred to me that Apple woud disable hardware functions. The optical out still works on my MacBook Pro - and it's currently running High Sierra - 10.13.8.

Sounds as though I should be really careful before doing an upgrade, or was it just a Mac Mini thing, or just some other incompatibility in your system?

The only reference I've found to dropping the optical out so far is to the new Apple TV - https://www.macworld.com/article/2983252/apple-tv-drops-optical-audio-out-how-to-pump-up-the-volume-again.html - not the Mac series computers.

[Pigmy Pony]

You mean the software wouldn't drive the optical out any more? If so *****rds.
I've got a Mac Mini - but don't use it too much. It hadn't occurred to me that Apple woud disable hardware functions. The optical out still works on my MacBook Pro - and it's currently running High Sierra - 10.13.8.

Sounds as though I should be really careful before doing an upgrade, or was it just a Mac Mini thing, or just some other incompatibility in your system?

The only reference I've found to dropping the optical out so far is to the new Apple TV - https://www.macworld.com/article/2983252/apple-tv-drops-optical-audio-out-how-to-pump-up-the-volume-again.html - not the Mac series computers.

Hmm... my Frank Zappa vinyl hasn't ever had a software upgrade ever, and still plays just fine :) Luddite and proud...

[Audio Al]

Hmm... my Frank Zappa vinyl hasn't ever had a software upgrade ever, and still plays just fine :) Luddite and proud...

:D

[SteveW]

You mean the software wouldn't drive the optical out any more? If so *****rds.
I've got a Mac Mini - but don't use it too much. It hadn't occurred to me that Apple woud disable hardware functions. The optical out still works on my MacBook Pro - and it's currently running High Sierra - 10.13.8.

Sounds as though I should be really careful before doing an upgrade, or was it just a Mac Mini thing, or just some other incompatibility in your system?

The only reference I've found to dropping the optical out so far is to the new Apple TV - https://www.macworld.com/article/2983252/apple-tv-drops-optical-audio-out-how-to-pump-up-the-volume-again.html - not the Mac series computers.

It wasn’t that the optical was disabled.. it just never worked properly again. It was quite widely reported at the time.
I even exchanged emails with the guy that runs Audirvana about it.. just as frustrating for them as they were building a business partly on using the Mac mini as a hifi server. Have no idea if other Mac models were affected.
They may even have resolved the issue with later updates. I gave up using the Mac to directly feed a dac.
However on the bright side it got me exploring the whole world of raspberry pi’s, culminating recently in acquiring a pecan pi dac. Awesome bit of kit.
I have also just bought a 4 year old Mac mini from a guy on Pink Fish (as in last week!),
I have to say it’s an awful lot better/faster than my old one. Haven’t tested the optical out though!
Don’t really need to as Audirvana plays from the Mac mini via upnp to all my pi’s.
Quality is very good, especially the one with Orchard Audio’s Pecan.


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[Ninanina]

Well I'm still about on this "AOS insomniacs club" ... anyone else ?

[Audio Al]

Hi Bev

Yes I am about , You and yours OK ? not seen you on here for a while ?

[Ninanina]

Hi Bev

Yes I am about , You and yours OK ? not seen you on here for a while ?

Hi Al... glad to see someone is still about...

Yes we are both super thanks Al... you ?

I've had no amp so no toons for a while but I'm back up and running now.. and just been busy... nice to be back though..

[Audio Al]

Bev , glad to hear all is OK , I'm the same as allways ;)

I was going to comment on you motorcycle thread but though I had better keep quiet as I was going to say

" New bike :eyebrows: 69 plate :eyebrows::eyebrows: does it get any better :D "

[Ninanina]

Bev , glad to hear all is OK , I'm the same as allways ;)

I was going to comment on you motorcycle thread but though I had better keep quiet as I was going to say

" New bike :eyebrows: 69 plate :eyebrows::eyebrows: does it get any better :D "

I know, I know... a 69 plate.. I waited a couple of days for it as well... otherwise it was a boring old '19' one :lol:

[struth]

Seem to be only one up. Had my 7hrs, so any more will be a bonus.
Film time

[struth]

Dishes put away. Still filled and on. Water still before I get the revenue breaking door in. Lol

[Roy S]

just finishing off a Terry's chocolate orange

[struth]

just finishing off a Terry's chocolate orangeUsed to love those. A hard rap on table and wallah

[Oddball]

Where are you !! lol:lol:

[struth]

had another sleep yay.... still is just about finished..15 mins and i can turn off..3.5 litres of the purist clear water;)

[Oddball]

Its no fun being unable to sleep !! I woke in a sweat at 2 o clock and 20 to 4 still here !:rolleyes:

Anyroad , a nice cup of Ovaltine and then go and see if I felt sleepy again - I think in my case its anxiety (coupled with this latest cold ):)

[struth]

aye could be both. stress does it

[dave2010]

Used to love those. A hard rap on table and wallahThe plain chocolate ones are better - milk choc ones merely OK.

[dave2010]

Its no fun being unable to sleep !! I woke in a sweat at 2 o clock and 20 to 4 still here !:rolleyes:

Anyroad , a nice cup of Ovaltine and then go and see if I felt sleepy again - I think in my case its anxiety (coupled with this latest cold ):)Colds can have various effects. Sometimes, perhaps with medication or a whisky etc. before bed one sleeps right through. OTOH, they [colds] can cause breathing difficulties, which your body may notice and wake you up. I find Lemsip or similar helps if that happens, or (and completely against medical advice) use Lemsip and/or cough syrup (Actifed?) plus vodka. The last suggestion is only to be used in desperation - otherwise it may prove disastrous. Anti-histamines (hay fever tablets - the mild sort) may also help sometimes, before resorting to severe measures.

[Marco]

aye could be both. stress does it

...Yup, which is why it's so important if you are stressed, to de-stress before going to bed - chillax with some choons, read a book, have a quick chug ,or whatever:eyebrows: as going to bed stressed is no good whatsoever.

My 'body clock' seems to be pretty reliable. I was up until 1.30am, watching a film, so a *very* late one for me, and woke up just after 10am, so had my usual 9-10 hours of kip, just the same as I would when going to bed at my usual time, around 10-11pm, and wakening up at 8am:)

Must be because I've got a clear conscience, which is where all you insomnos are going wrong!;):D

Marco.

[struth]

...Yup, which is why it's so important if you are stressed, to de-stress before going to bed - chillax with some choons, read a book, have a quick chug ,or whatever:eyebrows: as going to bed stressed is no good whatsoever.

My 'body clock' seems to be pretty reliable. I was up until 1.30am watching a film, so a *very* late one for me, and woke up just after 10am, and so had my usual 9-10 hours of kip, just the same as I would do when going to bed at my usual time, around 10-11pm, and wakening up at 8am:)

Must be because I've got a clear conscience!;):D

Marco.

its coz your chuggin' too much:D

[Marco]

Haha - I don't need to chug;)

Marco.

[struth]

Haha - I don't need to chug;)

Marco.

Thats what all chuggers say :ner:

[Marco]

Hehehe... Aye, I've seen the callouses on your palms, shweety, and all the telltale signs of wanker's cramp! :D

<Chunter, chunter>....:eyebrows:

Marco.

[AJSki2fly]

Well I am here again in the middle of the night, usual reasons.


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[struth]

I slept OK but am wide awake for now. Hope your Angina eases off

[AJSki2fly]

Thanks a Grant, made a cuppa and wandered about, BP had gone high which is odd for me, laid back down and went back to sleep about a hour later I think. Happy:christmas:

[struth]

i got back to sleep and awoke at 6.50. took chance to shop early for a couple of things

[dave2010]

Woke up a while earlier. Couldn’t get back to sleep. Now 4am. I don’t know what’s caused this.

Will try reading or Sudoku to get sleepier.

[struth]

Been up for a while. Slept since 6. Was out on my pins.
Will watch a few films and hopefully sleep for a few more hrs later.

[Audio Al]

it's a festive WTF am I doing awake :christmas:

Dishwasher loaded and on :santa: now what :christmas:

[struth]

Awake again. Watch a bit of telly and get up soon.
Grandkids are up and raiding the trees bounty lol

[Pigmy Pony]

Well I've been awake for about an hour now, and finally got up. I'm super-organised this year, I'm going outside to retrieve Mrs. P's pressies from the van, then I'll get them wrapped before she gets up. But first I'll just finish my Weetabix. I did her card yesterday so I don't have that to worry about :santa:

Damn. My Weetabix has gone solid while typing this - should have had cornflakes. Not so organised after all :(

[Pigmy Pony]

Shit, I can't find the gift tags! Just when you think you have it all in hand. Still, I can identify hers by the shape (CD case and fag packet) so I should be ok :)

[struth]

instead of wraping her pressie you wrapped the box of tags :D

[Pigmy Pony]

instead of wraping her pressie you wrapped the box of tags :D

:lol: First thing I checked, but really I'm not that daft! I think she used them all up on my pressies, and didn't buy any more. Some people can be so inconsiderate

[struth]

:lol: First thing I checked, but really I'm not that daft! I think she used them all up on my pressies, and didn't buy any more. Some people can be so inconsiderate

i used to cut up old xmas cards and reuse them that way... :eyebrows:

[Pigmy Pony]

Now that is a great idea! I wonder if she'll notice two of the cards having Santa's head cut out?

I had a similar money-saving idea a few years ago - Some folk send a card with just their name on it, so I thought I could put a "to" in front of their name, and follow it with "from Ste and Anita", but Mrs. P would rather spend our money daft :(

[struth]

Just cut a decent sized bit either side of crease. stick plain side down and it just looks like expensive folde ones. rest of card you might get one or two out of. Reclamation instead of waste. Doing your bit for planet. I, if i can save any good wrapping paper and gift boxes too. Its not singy, its good use of resources

[Roy S]

Shit, I can't find the gift tags!

Magic marker’s the way to go [emoji106]

[Pigmy Pony]

With you completely on this Grant, and if it were up to me that would happen a lot more. But she does 95% of the buying/wrapping, so I let her do things her way. We do save the gift boxes though (within reason, our house is quite small).

[Pigmy Pony]

Magic marker’s the way to go [emoji106]

That was my next thought, but then the gift tags turned up. In the form of a roll of stickers. Wasn't looking for something that shape.

[Marco]

Well I've been awake for about an hour now, and finally got up. I'm super-organised this year, I'm going outside to retrieve Mrs. P's pressies from the van, then I'll get them wrapped before she gets up...

Lol - was that intended to be ironic? Last minute wonder on Christmas morning!:nono::D

I had mine done weeks ago:ner:

Anyway, daftee, have a good one!:barrel:

Marco.

[Pigmy Pony]

Lol - was that intended to be ironic? Last minute wonder on Christmas morning!:nono::D

I had mine done weeks ago:ner:

Anyway, daftee, have a good one!:barrel:

Marco.

Cheers mate, we did indeed have a good one, as no doubt you did too, eating and drinking everything that's not nailed down :D Did you get anything nice in your stocking?

Nowt wrong with wrapping gifts Christmas morning, as long as you have a handle on your other half's sleeping habits. And it wouldn't matter anyway - she knows what I'm like!

My posts weren't entirely truthful - I didn't get her a CD and some fags, she did rather better than that :) And she excelled herself with Christmas lunch, I liked all of it apart from the weird stuffing which had cranberries in it :spew An out of hours visit to the bog has cleared enough space for me to put a dent in this GIANT Toblerone she bought me, then that'll be me done. Till suppertime :)

[Ninanina]

I’m still pretty full.... it was all looovly :D

[walpurgis]

No Turkey today. Chicken, roast spuds + parsnips, peas 'n sprouts. It was very nice!

[Audio Al]

Christmas day night in bed at 23.00 :christmas:

And now a :punch: day treat - wide awake at 02.48 :santa::christmas::santa:

[struth]

Has a nice meal for most part. Wide awake now

[Pigmy Pony]

Grandaughter got some magnetic fridge letters, so I've been trying to compose words for her education (surprising how many words need two of the same letter and you only get one of each). I can't even do SHITBAG cos she's lost the H and G already :( Suggestions welcome

[SteveW]

Japanese version
SRITBA

I’ll get me coat.


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[Pigmy Pony]

Arigato Steve. Bloody hell, I can't even say that :(

[AJSki2fly]

3am and awake again, made a cuppa and had a walk around house, taken some pills and going to try and get back to sleep,


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[Ninanina]

Yep I’m still awake, as usual I can’t drop off ;)

[dave2010]

Here again - waiting for dawn! A slight cold is a bit of a nuisance, thought not serious. Will have a drink (hot variety) soon, and then retire back to bed -though getting back to sleep might take a while.

[dave2010]

Grandaughter got some magnetic fridge letters, so I've been trying to compose words for her education (surprising how many words need two of the same letter and you only get one of each). I can't even do SHITBAG cos she's lost the H and G already :( Suggestions welcome
We had.a similar issue with a cheap present “Cinema” light box - something like these - https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=light+boxes+with+letters&crid=1SZG1WFH7GZEV&sprefix=Light+b%2Caps%2C181&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_6_7

Maybe you didn’t get any extra symbols - such * ? Etc. Then you could have S*ITBA?

As it happened I’d bought two, and they were very cheap, so maybe I’ll see if the local shop has any more to get the extra letters. We’re really talking about something the price of a cup of coffee here - not quite a pound shop, but almost.

I’m not quite sure why you want to teach your granddaughter such words - she’ll probably learn them soon enough without your help.

PS - always learning - “arigato” is Japanese for “thanks” it seems.

[struth]

Shi is a good one. Can mean lots of things in the orient.. It's also very tempting for young and old to add a t to it lol

[Audio Al]

Woo , I went to bed at 2am woke up at 7am Woo Hoo a record for me 5 hours in one go :eek:

[walpurgis]

I would have joined in during the night, but I was asleep. :)

[Pigmy Pony]

Lightweight! (me too)

[Pigmy Pony]

We had.a similar issue with a cheap present “Cinema” light box - something like these - https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=light+boxes+with+letters&crid=1SZG1WFH7GZEV&sprefix=Light+b%2Caps%2C181&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_6_7


I’m not quite sure why you want to teach your granddaughter such words - she’ll probably learn them soon enough without your help.

I'm trying to give her a head start over the others, so she'll be the "cool kid". My brother had my daughter burping the alphabet at an early age, and she was always popular at school :)

PS - always learning - “arigato” is Japanese for “thanks” it seems.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I learned that one from Sonny Chiba in "Kill Bill"

[dave2010]

Shi is a good one. Can mean lots of things in the orient.. It's also very tempting for young and old to add a t to it lolPerhaps more like 是 - try adding a 't' to that!

[dave2010]

I'm trying to give her a head start over the others, so she'll be the "cool kid". My brother had my daughter burping the alphabet at an early age, and she was always popular at school :)
What kind of people are you? Perhaps farting the National Anthem for music by age 3?

[SteveW]

What kind of people are you? Perhaps farting the National Anthem for music by age 3?

Awesome.
Just clear the throat first.


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[Marco]

I usually go for a dump on my 'throne'... Seems appropriate;)

Marco.

[Pigmy Pony]

What kind of people are you? Perhaps farting the National Anthem for music by age 3?

If you came up with that idea, I'm clearly your kind of people :)

[dave2010]

If you came up with that idea, I'm clearly your kind of people :)I have a friend, whom I've known for many years. When I was at school I'd go round to his house. His father assured us that one of his work colleagues used to do just that. I never fully believed it - but he was very persuasive. OTOH his colleague would have been at least 30 years old, so a youngster who practised might get ahead of the game.

[Audio Al]

Just watched the Wolves V Man City game :youtheman::wow::respect:

[dave2010]

I don't want to be here, but I gave up bed around 1am, and tried to complete some music I was transcribing into Musescore. I think that's now finished (it was rather tedious ...), but I'll check it in the morning. Now it's twenty past two, and I'm wondering what to do next?

Maybe go in search of a whisky bottle - but which one to choose? I could listen to some music I suppose - I really want to get to be tired enough to go back to bed, but it ain't happening right now.

[struth]

8. 20 and no lights on yet in street.. lazy sods lol. Ive been shopping .. burnin' daylight as the Duke said in the cowboys ..yeehah!

[dave2010]

8. 20 and no lights on yet in street.. lazy sods lol. Ive been shopping .. burnin' daylight as the Duke said in the cowboys ..yeehah!Buy anything worthwhile? Woke up just before 9am after returnig to bed around 3pm.
Made tea. Some parcels should arrive, so need to be up.

The mornings are starting to get lighter.

[struth]

Buy anything worthwhile? Woke up just before 9am after returnig to bed around 3pm.
Made tea. Some parcels should arrive, so need to be up.

The mornings are starting to get lighter.

Just food .. got a couple of parcels to come too but not sure when.. hard to tell at moment.

[Pigmy Pony]

The mornings are starting to get lighter.

I noticed that too this morning, helped by there being no clouds in the sky. Spring can't come soon enough, darkness does my head in - I can't see what I'm doing unless it's daylight :(

[Audio Al]

New year and not much has changed , :rolleyes:

Ho Hum :)

[SteveW]

New year and not much has changed , :rolleyes:

Ho Hum :)

My very same thoughts at around 5:00am.
Just before I thought ‘oh bugger it, let’s have a cup of tea’.


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[Marco]

I noticed that too this morning, helped by there being no clouds in the sky. Spring can't come soon enough, darkness does my head in - I can't see what I'm doing unless it's daylight :(

Nah, I love January and February, as we've still got all that lovely snow to come! And one of my favourite pastimes is watching on the news the great unwashed stuck in rush hour traffic jams, caused by heavy snowfall, while I'm tucked up inside in front of the log fire with a nice cup of tea!:D:ner:

Marco.

[Made in 1968]

We use Aldi for fruit & veg. Just keep you eye on new stock day..

As for anyone who uses DAZ washing tabs, the below link is a mega saving..

https://groceries.morrisons.com/webshop/product/Daz-3in1-Pods-Whites--Colours-Washing-Liquid-Capsules-42-Washes/358859011?from=shop&tags=102063

[Marco]

We use Aldi for fruit & veg. Just keep you eye on new stock day..


So do we, and Lidl:)

Marco.

[Made in 1968]

I find Lidl a more peaceful shop & in some cases i found the Fruit & veg a bit better, certainly more veriety i find. Once upon a time the market stalls were the place to go for best fresh Produce but these days it is not the case. They dont shift a great deal & cannot afford to throw it away like a supermarket chain could so keep trying to sell it on hence it is in no way fresh.

Regarding Fresh fish. I know a guy goes out early & fetches it fresh from the docks, something a supermarket would not do because of the logistics involved. This seller clears the whole of his stall off guarenteed so you know full well nothing will be packed in ice & stored till next day..

[Pigmy Pony]

Yeah but you can't appreciate the home comforts as much as the rest of us, as we have the misery of winter to measure it against, while for you it's a dim and distant memory. Think about that next time your watching us suffering in the snow on your big telly, while you sit warm and smug in front of your log fire. Sorry did I say smug, I meant snug :ner:

[Marco]

I find Lidl a more peaceful shop & in some cases i found the Fruit & veg a bit better, certainly more veriety i find. Once upon a time the market stalls were the place to go for best fresh Produce but these days it is not the case. They dont shift a great deal & cannot afford to throw it away like a supermarket chain could so keep trying to sell it on hence it is in no way fresh.

Regarding Fresh fish. I know a guy goes out early & fetches it fresh from the docks, something a supermarket would not do because of the logistics involved. This seller clears the whole of his stall off guarenteed so you know full well nothing will be packed in ice & stored till next day..

Good point about the freshness of veg. I'm sure that's almost always the case, except when you buy it straight from a farm (no middle man). We've got a few like that round here, but are often too lazy to use them:)

Marco.

[Marco]

Yeah but you can't appreciate the home comforts as much as the rest of us, as we have the misery of winter to measure it against, while for you it's a dim and distant memory. Think about that next time your watching us suffering in the snow on your big telly, while you sit warm and smug in front of your log fire. Sorry did I say smug, I meant snug :ner:

Lol.... I've earned the right to be in that position, though. I didn't get there on the back of a lottery win!;)

Marco.

[Pigmy Pony]

Lol.... I've earned the right to be in that position, though. I didn't get there on the back of a lottery win!;)

Marco.

I'm hoping that one day I'll earn that right, but in the meantime I just have to be frugal with my tenner lottery win :(

[struth]

million dollar war wound :eyebrows:

[Ninanina]

So am I the only one up at this time ??

[Lawrence001]

Nope [emoji38]

[Ninanina]

Hi Lawrence

Glad I'm not alone here.... what shall we chat about ??

Are you playing anything ?

I've got some toons on still...

[Lawrence001]

I was swapping over my Kef Ref Model Twos and Celestion A2s to see if I could decide which ones to keep. And I think I've made my mind up. I was playing Love over Gold and Kind of Blue, two of my test albums.

Then I was trying out a DIY NOS dac to see if I liked it, which I think I did.

Sorry I have to go to bed now, early morning with the children. I shouldn't have stayed up that late.

[Ninanina]

I was swapping over my Kef Ref Model Twos and Celestion A2s to see if I could decide which ones to keep. And I think I've made my mind up. I was playing Love over Gold and Kind of Blue, two of my test albums.

Then I was trying out a DIY NOS dac to see if I liked it, which I think I did.

Sorry I have to go to bed now, early morning with the children. I shouldn't have stayed up that late.

Have a good sleep now... xx

[Ninanina]

Anyone??? Al ?

[Audio Al]

And another one
Just put a film on " 3 days to kill "

And a Famous Grouse :eyebrows:

[Ninanina]

And another No
Just put a film on " 3 days to kill "

And a Famous Grouse :eyebrows:

I don't do films really..

I can identify with the FG tho Al :eyebrows:

[Audio Al]

I don't do films really..

I can identify with the FG tho Al :eyebrows:

And some cheese and onion chrisps :D

[Audio Al]

Film just ended , Goog guy bad guy shoot em up :)

[struth]

Bet good guy won lol

[Lawrence001]

Bet good guy won lol If he didn't then you know they're psyching you up for a sequel [emoji38]

An I allowed to post here in the daytime?

[Pigmy Pony]

If he didn't then you know they're psyching you up for a sequel [emoji38]

An I allowed to post here in the daytime?

I like to think my posts help them sleep

[Pigmy Pony]

I would like to put forward one of my customers for membership of the Insomniacs club - she texted me at 5am to ask if I could fit smoke alarms at some of her properties, including her home. But I know what these tenants are like, none of them will want me rocking up before 11am and ruining their lie ins, so why the hurry?

She must think I don't need my beauty sleep, so I suppose I should be flattered, but this is the same lady who was flashing her uncovered nether regions to my builder mate last year, so perhaps I should also be worried :(

[SteveW]

Would you like to fit my smoke alarm?
There’s a euphemism I’ve never heard before matron.


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[Pigmy Pony]

Me neither, I'll just leave her some batteries and she can sort herself out :eyebrows:

[dave2010]

Me neither, I'll just leave her some batteries and she can sort herself out :eyebrows:Can we assume that if they're Duracell she'll keep going for hours, and hours, and ..... ??

[Pigmy Pony]

Can we assume that if they're Duracell she'll keep going for hours, and hours, and ..... ??

Duracell - isn't that the advert with the Rampant Rabbits? :eyebrows:

[Marco]

I believe that some non-furry, different shaped, "rampant rabbits' also use batteries:eyebrows:;)

...and those belonging to 'true aficionados' are apparently charged via a USB lead.

Marco.

[Pigmy Pony]

I believe that some non-furry, different shaped, "rampant rabbits' also use batteries:eyebrows:;)

...and those belonging to 'true aficionados' are apparently charged via a USB lead.

Marco.

USB always handy, while viewing on laptop. Trouble is, the vibrations travel down the wire and do the port no good at all. These days my USB port is so slack it's next to useless :(

[Marco]

Unfortunate, although I believe your preference is for a slack one, not a tight one.

Marco.

[Pigmy Pony]

Unfortunate, although I believe your preference is for a slack one, not a tight one.

Marco.

Oh for sure, when I'm pitching they have to be. But if I'm catching, it's a case of 'if you don't like it slack , hit the road Jack' :(

[Ninanina]

but this is the same lady who was flashing her uncovered nether regions to my builder mate last year, so perhaps I should also be worried :(

You couldn't make it up could you Steve....

Is she nice though ?

[SteveW]

Photos compulsory


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[Ninanina]

I believe that some non-furry, different shaped, "rampant rabbits' also use batteries:eyebrows:;)

Marco.


:lol::lol::lol: :eyebrows::eyebrows: Indeed they are some of the best :stalks:

[Frazeur1]

Would that be the Turbo Thruster model then?

[Pigmy Pony]

You couldn't make it up could you Steve....

Is she nice though ?

She goes to the gym every day, as she doesn't have to work. Good looking, and in great shape. She really didn't need to shell out for her shop-bought pair, but when you've got £15-20 million knocking about I suppose you run out of things to buy pretty quick. So no, not much going for her.

My mate could easily have given in to temptation and God knows she did put it on a plate for him, but it's to his credit that that his wife and kids are much more important :) Last time he got roped in to working at her house he took me along as chaperone, and her disappointment upon seeing me was clear to see. But the work he was carrying out didn't need any help from me, so I got paid just for being there :)

[Marco]

Would that be the Turbo Thruster model then?

Yes, but the MKII version with built-in tweezers.

Marco.

[Made in 1968]

Might stay up tonight. Still on holiday till next Monday..

[Marco]

She goes to the gym every day, as she doesn't have to work. Good looking, and in great shape. She really didn't need to shell out for her shop-bought pair, but when you've got £15-20 million knocking about I suppose you run out of things to buy pretty quick. So no, not much going for her.

My mate could easily have given in to temptation and God knows she did put it on a plate for him, but it's to his credit that that his wife and kids are much more important :) Last time he got roped in to working at her house he took me along as chaperone, and her disappointment upon seeing me was clear to see. But the work he was carrying out didn't need any help from me, so I got paid just for being there :)

Such desperation is never attractive, especially in women; indeed it is laughably sad. Your mate did precisely the right thing, save showing her up in public for what she is: a slag;)

Marco.

[Pigmy Pony]

I would hesitate to call her that, although that is the picture I seem to be painting. I've known her for several years, she gets involved in all the village comings and goings and is on first name terms with the vicar, in fact they are old friends. This behaviour is completely out of character, and I can only assume it's some kind of mid life crisis.

[Ninanina]

Had a couple of hours sleep but been awake for a while now... luckily I can survive on a few hours ;)

[Marco]

I would hesitate to call her that, although that is the picture I seem to be painting. I've known her for several years, she gets involved in all the village comings and goings and is on first name terms with the vicar, in fact they are old friends. This behaviour is completely out of character, and I can only assume it's some kind of mid life crisis.

Fair enough, but I think someone needs to have a 'quiet word'... How old is she? You seem to know a few folk like that, as there was that tart on the trampoline, too;)

Marco.

[AJSki2fly]

Fair enough, but I think someone needs to have a 'quiet word'... How old is she? You seem to know a few folk like that, as there was that tart on the trampoline, too;)

Marco.

Sounds like a case of wishful thinking or day dreaming to me. [emoji3]

[Audio Al]

Steve you and your mate could have tried the spit roast special :eek:

[struth]

I would hesitate to call her that, although that is the picture I seem to be painting. I've known her for several years, she gets involved in all the village comings and goings and is on first name terms with the vicar, in fact they are old friends. This behaviour is completely out of character, and I can only assume it's some kind of mid life crisis.

maybe why her and vicar are friendly.."Oh Vicar":D

yup, sounds like mid life exhibisionism. maybe wants to see if she is still attractive...may of course run a mile or scream rape if anyone tried it on of course too..:eek:

[walpurgis]

I'll pop round and sort her out. She'll never be the same after that. :eek:

[Marco]

It would be rude not to, wouldn't it?

Has the last one you 'visited' started walking again?:eyebrows:

Marco.

[walpurgis]

She's walking, it's the talking that's problematic. She's not uttered a word since, could be shock.

[Marco]

Did you put it in the wrong hole?:D

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Well, before she went silent, she did mumble something. I thought it could have been "you're fit", but it might have been "won't fit". :D

[Marco]

Yes, rumour has it she's got the biggest 'smile' now in Southall:lol:

Marco.

[Pigmy Pony]

Sounds like a case of wishful thinking or day dreaming to me. [emoji3]

No Adrian I kid you not, and I know my mate wouldn't have made it up either. He's as honest as the day is long, and without sounding gay I can see he's a good looking bloke. I'm surprised more woman don't hit on him.

Woman in question is 50, Trampoline girl was about 30 at the time.

[struth]

It does happen. I know of a girl who used to go to door when a guy she fancied was walking by and opened her bathrobe to beckon him in....she had a fair pair too(so im told):rolleyes:

[Pigmy Pony]

It does happen. I know of a girl who used to go to door when a guy she fancied was walking by and opened her bathrobe to beckon him in....she had a fair pair too(so im told):rolleyes:

I personally don't have a problem with folk like this - as long as no one is getting hurt, who am I to judge? Probably safer than say, spelunking, and perhaps more fun too

[struth]

I personally don't have a problem with folk like this - as long as no one is getting hurt, who am I to judge? Probably safer than say, spelunking, and perhaps more fun too

I might agree if i knew what it was :lol: Its a bit on the dangerous side, especially these days with the amount of nasties you can both catch and pass on..

[Marco]

Woman in question is 50, Trampoline girl was about 30 at the time.

I'll say nothing other than it shows a complete lack of class, as well as a whiff of desperation, both of which for me are a turn off. Even if I were single, I wouldn't go near it for fear of inheriting some 'unwanted seafood':spew:;)

Guess I'm just too 'posh!':D

Marco.

[Pigmy Pony]

I might agree if i knew what it was :lol: Its a bit on the dangerous side, especially these days with the amount of nasties you can both catch and pass on..

Like a lot of things, it's a matter of being responsible. I wouldn't ride my motorbike without my lid and leathers. Spelunking is perhaps quite similar to hanky panky, albeit with a woman who's had a few kids :)

[struth]

Think I've heard the name now u mention it again.. Was on the Simpsons lol.
Caving right?

[Marco]

Spelunking is perhaps quite similar to hanky panky, albeit with a woman who's had a few kids :)

Never heard of it... Where does the term originate?:)

In Glasgow, it would be referred to a pumpin' a burd wi' stretched pishers:D

Marco.

[AJSki2fly]

No Adrian I kid you not, and I know my mate wouldn't have made it up either. He's as honest as the day is long, and without sounding gay I can see he's a good looking bloke. I'm surprised more woman don't hit on him.

Woman in question is 50, Trampoline girl was about 30 at the time.

She sounds board or is as you say having a mid-life thing and wants to get the juices flowing before its too late.:D

[Marco]

Aye, if there's any 'juice' left!;)

Marco.

[struth]

Her name was Lucy, she was juicy

[Marco]

She married Jimmy the Jaffa, who was seedless, and......

Marco.

[struth]

Needless to say, his attempts were fruitless

[Ninanina]

I'm a bit older than 'said' girlie but I don't act like that and never have even when I was younger and the perfect '10'... I guess it takes all sorts... ;)

I've never heard of Spelunking' but I've not had children either... :doh:

Shame my names not Lucy mind.... :stalks:

[Pigmy Pony]

Needless to say, his attempts were fruitless

Excellent Grant, reply pithy as ever :)

[Pigmy Pony]

I'm a bit older than 'said' girlie but I don't act like that and never have even when I was younger and the perfect '10'... I guess it takes all sorts... ;)

I've never heard of Spelunking' but I've not had children either... :doh:

Shame my names not Lucy mind.... :stalks:

Perfect 10? Where did you buy your clothes, Dorothy Perkins? And you're right, it does take all sorts, it makes the world more interesting:)

[Pigmy Pony]

Ignore that last post Bev, I thought I was replying to Marco! I should have gone to Specsavers :doh:

[Marco]

I'm a bit older than 'said' girlie but I don't act like that and never have even when I was younger and the perfect '10'... I guess it takes all sorts...


Indeed... And neither has Del (nor would she), and she's still a "perfect 10", but 'imperfect' in other ways, which at times can be quite entertaining;)

Marco.

[Marco]

Ignore that last post Bev, I thought I was replying to Marco! I should have gone to Specsavers :doh:

Don't worry, it'll just be dementia!:eyebrows:

Marco.

[Ninanina]

Indeed... And neither has Del (nor would she), and she's still a "perfect 10", but 'imperfect' in other ways, which at times can be quite entertaining;)



:eek::D:D:lol::lol:

[struth]

No one is perfectly perfect. And who'd want to be..

[Marco]

:eek::D:D:lol::lol:

One could say 'cute little quirks...'

:eyebrows:;)

Marco.

[Ninanina]

Oops I was a bit 'busy'....

Indeed... :D

[Ninanina]

As an aside thought...

Money wise (as Steve mentioned it!) that just doesn't do it for me...years ago I went out with a millionaire for a while, not because of his money but because he was a thoroughly nice guy, funny and just lovely... ok it didn't work out but there you go :D

[Marco]

Would you pass the 'Princess Test', Bev? See link below. I know someone that probably wouldn't:D;)

https://www.thetalko.com/15-signs-you-think-youre-a-princess/

Marco.

[Ninanina]

Would you pass the 'Princess Test', Bev? See link below. I know someone that probably wouldn't:D;)

https://www.thetalko.com/15-signs-you-think-youre-a-princess/

Marco.

Just checked that out Marco and answered 'No' to everything... don't know what that makes me though...:eek:

[Ninanina]

Apart from honest I guess.... ;)

[Audio Al]

Bed at 10pm , Wide awake at 00.30

ECM Barita on and heating up

Looks like it either some tunes or a filum :)

[struth]

Watching a film myself.

[Roy S]

Just going to finish this episode of 'Fawlty Towers' on Gold (the one with the builders, I've only seen it 27 times before) & this glass of Merlot & I'm off to me pit