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Post by mick on Feb 23, 2023 8:28:05 GMT
Got my car back from Service/MoT and some suspension work plus new tyres. After 200k some of the suspension arm were worn and sloppy. It wasn't cheap (but a huge amount less than a new car) and the old thing now drives like new. I'm well pleased.
Mick
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Post by zou on Feb 23, 2023 16:31:07 GMT
I can now add Alaska, Canada, and Greenland to the list of places I've flown over. From Tokyo toward Bering strait then across. Passed over Iceland and Faroes but couldn't see anything. Even the captain called it an "interesting" route.
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Post by willien on Feb 23, 2023 16:34:36 GMT
Got my car back from Service/MoT and some suspension work plus new tyres. After 200k some of the suspension arm were worn and sloppy. It wasn't cheap (but a huge amount less than a new car) and the old thing now drives like new. I'm well pleased. Mick Must book the wife in... |
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Post by kate on Feb 23, 2023 16:56:29 GMT
I can now add Alaska, Canada, and Greenland to the list of places I've flown over. From Tokyo toward Bering strait then across. Passed over Iceland and Faroes but couldn't see anything. Even the captain called it an "interesting" route. probably a side glance at me too? |
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Post by squeamishossifrage on Feb 23, 2023 17:08:44 GMT
Just got myself some new glasses, and they're way better than anything I could have got from Specsavers. There's the set of tall 38cl glasses for leisurely pre-dinner G&Ts, and the short fat 24cl whisky glasses for a whisky and soda nightcap. I shall christen them tonight - er... not all of them, just one of each!  I do like nice cut crystal, and the attrition of the ones I bought around fifty years ago has been rather high. |
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Post by zou on Feb 23, 2023 17:09:54 GMT
I can now add Alaska, Canada, and Greenland to the list of places I've flown over. From Tokyo toward Bering strait then across. Passed over Iceland and Faroes but couldn't see anything. Even the captain called it an "interesting" route. probably a side glance at me too? Quite possibly. Disappointed you didn't wave tho. |
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Post by zou on Feb 23, 2023 17:11:50 GMT
Just got myself some new glasses, and they're way better than anything I could have got from Specsavers. There's the set of tall 38cl glasses for leisurely pre-dinner G&Ts, and the short fat 24cl whisky glasses for a whisky and soda nightcap. I shall christen them tonight - er... not all of them, just one of each! I do like nice cut crystal, and the attrition of the ones I bought around fifty years ago has been rather high. Just bought, but not yet used, a couple of double wall insulated stainless steel highball glasses. Should help keep the ice icy for longer than a regular glass would. That's obviously a big problem up here, keeping ice icy. |
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Post by andy on Feb 23, 2023 17:46:41 GMT
I can now add Alaska, Canada, and Greenland to the list of places I've flown over. From Tokyo toward Bering strait then across. Passed over Iceland and Faroes but couldn't see anything. Even the captain called it an "interesting" route. Could you not have faked a medical emergency to get them to drop you off on the way. |
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Post by zou on Feb 23, 2023 18:12:43 GMT
I can now add Alaska, Canada, and Greenland to the list of places I've flown over. From Tokyo toward Bering strait then across. Passed over Iceland and Faroes but couldn't see anything. Even the captain called it an "interesting" route. Could you not have faked a medical emergency to get them to drop you off on the way. And risk being let off at Prestwick?  |
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Post by lesleysm2 on Feb 23, 2023 20:02:45 GMT
Don't ask me how but just when I need every penny I got an unexpected tax rebate of £320
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Post by squeamishossifrage on Feb 24, 2023 7:14:58 GMT
Just bought, but not yet used, a couple of double wall insulated stainless steel highball glasses. Should help keep the ice icy for longer than a regular glass would. That's obviously a big problem up here, keeping ice icy. You need to keep ice icy in Scotland? Just drink faster! My one justification out here in sunny Cyprus for putting ice in a whisky and soda is to try to get even close to the temperature of the Laird's castle! |
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Post by mick on Feb 24, 2023 8:44:02 GMT
The extraction went well (WGMG thread) and this morning, by some sort of miracle, I am pain free. Hope that's not tempting fate!!! I’m aware that complications can take a while to appear.
Mick
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Post by daves on Feb 24, 2023 8:52:23 GMT
Fingers crossed for you Mick 🤞
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Post by daves on Feb 24, 2023 8:56:09 GMT
RTBC
1) had a load of pension and interest payments.
2) my new passport was approved, and has been printed, waiting for delivery.
3) my new computer is on its way, I have a delivery time from DPD.
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Post by zou on Feb 24, 2023 12:27:13 GMT
The cat is back from his boarding and he's making his voice heard!
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