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Yesterday, 19:33

Barry started a thread Free to any Member here who can make use of 4 off 'modest quality' RCA phono leads in Private Exhibitions

Been having a bit of a clearout. The following RCA -RCA stereo pair cables are available free of charge to any Member here who can make use of them....

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Yesterday, 19:13

Barry replied to a thread OK, What's For Lunch or Tea Today? in Abstract Chat

Sourdough spicy salami and crumbled pepperoni pizza, with seamed fennel, brocolli, green beans, sugarsnap peas and sweetcorn. Lemon cheesecake...

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Yesterday, 18:36

Barry replied to a thread Now Screening - What Are You Watching Right Now? in The AV Studio

I joined near the beginning of 2009. I know it should be quality over quantity, but with such little traffic here I'm desperately trying to make...

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Yesterday, 16:55

Barry replied to a thread Tell Me Something............Anything! in Abstract Chat

I've just spent the last three and a half hours putting up some shelves. I have all the tools and gear to measure up to the nearest millimetre, and...

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Yesterday, 16:35

Barry replied to a thread Now Screening - What Are You Watching Right Now? in The AV Studio

I've just noticed Martin, that you have passed the 40,000 posts mark. Well done! I'm still struggling to get to 35, 000.

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Yesterday, 16:30

Barry replied to a thread OK, What's For Lunch or Tea Today? in Abstract Chat

Looks tasty - a sort of British chilli con carne.

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Yesterday, 16:26

Barry replied to a thread Now Screening - What Are You Watching Right Now? in The AV Studio

Big Bang Theory was OK to start but more or less got stuck in a rut. I can't remember how many series there were, but I think I got bored after the...

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Yesterday, 12:25

Barry replied to a thread Crap weather for April 2025 in Abstract Chat

The same here. Shame to be indoors, but I have some shelves to put up. I've delayed the task for too long, I can't avoid it any longer. :doh:

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Yesterday, 11:32

Barry replied to a thread Crap weather for April 2025 in Abstract Chat

Now 11C with bright sunshine. :)

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Yesterday, 11:26

Barry replied to a thread Now Screening - What Are You Watching Right Now? in The AV Studio

Why are people complaining about awful US TV series? If they were so bad, why did you watch them? I have admit that I was not immune: there were...

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Yesterday, 09:50

Barry replied to a thread TRUMP IS IN THE (WHITE) HOUSE. Fact. Too big to rig. in Abstract Chat

Agreed! (Clever piece of image manipulation there!)

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Yesterday, 06:59

Barry replied to a thread OK, What's For Lunch or Tea Today? in Abstract Chat

Early in the year navel oranges come Spain. At other times they will probably come from Morocco or maybe from Peru. They are not particularly...

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Yesterday, 06:35

Barry replied to a thread TRUMP IS IN THE (WHITE) HOUSE. Fact. Too big to rig. in Abstract Chat

They are the kind of people who fart quietly when in a lift with other people.

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Yesterday, 06:30

Barry replied to a thread OK, What's For Lunch or Tea Today? in Abstract Chat

Navels are one of the four groups of sweet oranges, particularly known for their superior eating quality. The distinguishing feature of a Navel...

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Yesterday, 05:30

Barry started a thread Crap weather for April 2025 in Abstract Chat

6C, overcast and not looking too promising.

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31-03-2025, 20:22

Barry replied to a thread OK, What's For Lunch or Tea Today? in Abstract Chat

Beef and red wine casserole, with oven chips, fennel, carrots, sugar snap peas, green beans and brocolli. (Probably over did the carrots - I...

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31-03-2025, 20:00

Barry replied to a thread Now Screening - What Are You Watching Right Now? in The AV Studio

Short Cuts 1993 What connects us? Is it our relationships? Proximity? Love, hate, confusion? What draws us together or keeps us apart? In...

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31-03-2025, 18:40

Barry replied to a thread Spinning Today - What Are You Listening To Right Now? (Part 3) in Musical Compositions

Another good one!

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31-03-2025, 17:43

Barry replied to a thread Poor Mastering in Blank Canvas

That's interesting. Of the remixes offered, I'm more than happy with the versions I have. A remix of 'Pheadra' sounds curious, but I not going to...

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31-03-2025, 17:07

Barry replied to a thread Spinning Today - What Are You Listening To Right Now? (Part 3) in Musical Compositions

Actually his 80th birthday was yesterday, and like you I celebrated by playing several of his recordings taken from various points in his career,...

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31-03-2025, 17:03

Barry replied to a thread Spinning Today - What Are You Listening To Right Now? (Part 3) in Musical Compositions

Probably the best LP the Doors released. But then, with the exception of 'Soft Parade', they are all good.

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31-03-2025, 17:00

Barry replied to a thread Poor Mastering in Blank Canvas

That's more or less what I thought, but thanks for the confirmation. It's just that 'remastered' versions often have that emblazoned on the...

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31-03-2025, 15:20

Barry replied to a thread Spinning Today - What Are You Listening To Right Now? (Part 3) in Musical Compositions

Another good choice there. :)

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31-03-2025, 15:18

Barry replied to a thread Poor Mastering in Blank Canvas

I have all of those, up to and including the 1972 recording by Carley Simon, excepting the Graham Nash. To be perfectly honest I have never...

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31-03-2025, 09:45

Barry replied to a thread Crap weather for March 2025 in Abstract Chat

11C and sunny. Temperature is expected to be lower than yesterday (16C).

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30-03-2025, 20:40

Barry replied to a thread OK, What's For Lunch or Tea Today? in Abstract Chat

Mum! Looks lovely. I would cook hassleback potatoes if I could, but they seem to be a lot of bother.

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30-03-2025, 16:32

Barry replied to a thread Spinning Today - What Are You Listening To Right Now? (Part 3) in Musical Compositions

Eric Clapton is celebrating his 80th birthday today. So I have been playing records charting his career from his debut with John Mayall, through to...

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30-03-2025, 14:24

Barry replied to a thread OK, What's For Lunch or Tea Today? in Abstract Chat

I love Scotch Eggs. Sometimes I might have one for lunch with some salad. :)

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30-03-2025, 06:11

Barry replied to a thread Crap weather for March 2025 in Abstract Chat

8C and fair. Expected to get up to 16C later.

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