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Interesting item.

johnbl — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:15:38 GMT

If you want to avoid speeding fines but don't want a SAT NAV have a look at this link. Quite cheap as well.

LINK HERE

John
PS I am going to buy a couple any comments would be appreciated.

Forum: General Interest

The oldest in the World

lensalisbury — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:33:50 GMT

Here is a picture of the oldest sidecar in the world and the first hearse in the world driven by a motorbike. The picture was taken at Popham Airfield.

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We're Off! We're On! We're?

Geoff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:37:27 GMT

Well we're back but very sluggish ....

Forum: Computer Help

Logitech QuickCam E3500

Malmo — Thur, 19 Nov 2009 15:53:11 GMT

Whilst using my webcam on Skype my contacts are telling me that my video picture is freezing up after a short spell. It has been suggested that it is the age of my laptop. Bought 2001, running Windows XP with all updates and service packs loaded.

Any suggestions, is there something I can download.

Cheers, Malcolm.

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Hand of God MkII

MickTaylor — Thur, 19 Nov 2009 14:06:02 GMT

So what did you make of Mr Henry's goal that knocked Ireland out of the world cup finals.
Will it be remembered like the drugged up, foul mouthed, fat Argie??

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No sound after power-down

Marathon42 — Thur, 19 Nov 2009 13:55:49 GMT

When I put my my PC (win-xp) to "sleep" for a while, there is no sound after powering-up again.
I switch it back on manually and it's ok again.
This does not occur after a normal shut-down.

Any ideas, please?

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Downside

TONYHALLS — Thur, 19 Nov 2009 12:46:34 GMT

We live in a tranquil spot, complete peace and quiet- apart from the occasional Welsh invasion - A mile from the nearest road and surrounded by Forestry.

You could say we are very lucky, but how many of you have serious domestic issues - apart from your spouse - that are time consuming and demanding?

Here at Warren House, HR6 9LQ, which is built into the side of an Iron Age Hill Fort, life can be difficult. OK, so I am retired and have time to cope with problems, but as I cannot use my thumbs I have to come up with solutions that do not involve me in using my hands.

In the space of the last two weeks, we have had a series of problems: A plague of flies from one of the roof spaces, severe damage to the inside of Elizabeth's car caused by mice . The water borehole ran short of water, the submersed pump in the 3,000 litre reserve supply broke down, also the ballcock in the 300 litre drinking supply jammed. The generator broke down, the house had a plague of mice, I put down poison bait ( Bad mistake) and ended up with dead mice in concealed places. The house reeked, in particular, we had to move out of our bedroom. How long does it take for a mouse to mummify? Rats were seen under the bird feeding station, so again these were dealt with by poison bait. rabbits have found a way into the garden and are creating problrms.

Today, the settlement tank ( which is serviced by a reed bed system ) which receives effluent, decided to back up.Fortunately, I have cleared the blockage easily, but it really under lines that living in such delightful surroundings can be very difficult, bearing in mind that it would not be possible to have mains services put in. My generator is working now, so now have electrics. There are huge stacks of wood, the contractors have now been given an order for LPG and Diesel and the cellar is well stocked with wine, cider and emegency rations.

Next week, there is a major logging progamme starting, so our track may become a quagmire!

There have been other problems, but I just get on with them, accepting that living here has a downside.

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New Type of Laptop

mickg — Thur, 19 Nov 2009 10:29:58 GMT

http://manneli.com/movies/Laptop.html

mickg

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Badge

stewartwilson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:14:12 GMT

I know that you lot don't seem to be to interested in Trains and my toy collection so how about THIS
I got this in a Car boot sale I know it is in bad shape there is no RAOC on it but the Cannons and Balls are there and that Number on the back and the letter K ? this is probably for Mike but its interesting its so faded you can only just catch the symbols with your finger nail

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Lost oppo's

Doug — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:12:31 GMT

Doug Gisborne, Nottingham.
Still waiting in vain for a word by or of George Bilsborough of Preston, Lancs from the 1950's in 104 Coy (AFV) RAOC. Or anyone from Royston Camp, Herts at that time.

Forum: Lost Oppo's

RAOC Assoc Standard Bearers - Gibraltar

lensalisbury — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:52:28 GMT

A picture of the RAOC Association Standard Bearers at the Gibraltar Re-Union 1986?? Names, Dennis from Newcastle (BR), Len Salisbury and Paddy?????etc.

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shut downs

GUS29 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:22:16 GMT

a small problem help can be working away on my computer for couple of hours then suddenly i get the message internet explorer cannot display web page ( it has failed shut down for half a hour switch on and away we go fior another two hours it is like a transformer overheating it shuts down

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FSD Munster Part 2/3 Orders

lensalisbury — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:41:49 GMT

Here are copies of Part 2/3 Orders of Forward Stores Depot, Winterbourne Barracks, Munster 1970. There are names that have appeared on this web site that are on display on these orders including Jack Howey, Tikeram, Len Salisbury etc. Sorry about the quality, it's falling apart at the seams.

Forum: Lost Oppo's

Chips "n" Gravy

mickg — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:56:44 GMT

Is chips n gravy a northern thing, I was watching a cookery prog on the TV and Anthony Worrel Whatsit commented it was a northern thing, yuppy southerners didn't do it.

mickg

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The Ugly Bug ball

Jim — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:18:16 GMT

These are some photo's from a web site asking for "unusual" or embarrassing family photo's

LINK HERE

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