What Are You Doing In Real Life II

[Commander Wallace]

^ It shouldn't be a big deal unless you go through that procedure and your doctor is singing in your ear. At that point, all bets are off and I would run as fast and as far as my two legs could carry me. :yep:

[Aktungbby]

Well, yet another birthday has come and gone. This year, my doctor asked me to stop eating and to drink something called a "Prep". He said he wanted to "take a look at me". Nothing unusual in that. Doctors look at me all the time.



This time, I had to wear that backwards gown and lay on my left side. But what's the worst that can happen? :o:o:o


Preliminary reconnaissance imagery indicates no issues. The doctor took some souvenirs to send to one of his buddies. Doctors do some strange things sometimes.
Ok I'm


:D


Looks like I am good for another 3 years, 3,000 miles. :up: Well he sounds like a competent oncologist...of course around age...68ish, perhaps he should be called an offcologist:haha:

[Reece]

Bloody heck Reece you had fried bread as well? :o
Was great STEED but couldn't get through it all, the couple that run the cafe are from England and ran a cafe over there.
The upsetting thing is after 10 years in the business here they're thinking of retiring. :doh:

[STEED]

Was great STEED but couldn't get through it all, the couple that run the cafe are from England and ran a cafe over there.
The upsetting thing is after 10 years in the business here they're thinking of retiring. :doh:

YOU REALLY HAD FRIED BREAD? :o

Oh my.........................................

[STEED]

Raining here great that's a couple of days off from cutting the grass. Just had lunch now a cup of coffee. :)

[STEED]

Back to work Friday and I got to cover for my fellow worker next week. At last he has taken some time off, I was beginning too wonder if he was taking any time off this year. Could do with a top up of money dam bills keep going up.

[Skybird]

Doing prepration right now for what I will do tomorrow:


going by train to Haren, with bicacle, and the travel back by bicycle on the Emsradweg along the river Ems, should be very idyllic, and long, the trip back home alone will be 160km , and then some 15-20 km at the location of Haren, where over 35 years ago we had a ten days holiday with the whole shcool class.


Possibly I will be quite exhausted when I come home late in the evening, and my bicycle batteries will be close to their limits. Plan is to be 13 hours on tour, both at location in Haren, and on track when riding home. Some stays, some bshorter breaks, maybe having lunch somewhere.



Should be a great day. :salute:

[Jimbuna]

Just reading that got me all sweaty and fatigued :)

[Skybird]

Oh, and I will film the whole way home. Camera on steering bar, 10 hours storage capacity, seven batteries and option to recharge underway.

Editing and cutting the material will be a nightmare. :o


Just when I run into an angry police patrol I'll be in trouble. Filming this way is illegal over here. Thats why I have the cam now hanging under the steering bar, at the centre bar, which makes it less obvious a detail for the eye.

[Skybird]

Just reading that got me all sweaty and fatigued :)
For you there is the path along the Dortmund-Ems-channel, just 115 km. :D

[Jimbuna]

For you there is the path along the Dortmund-Ems-channel, just 115 km. :D

As long as I have a full tank of petrol in my vehicle shouldn't be a problem :)

[Skybird]

As long as I have a full tank of petrol in my vehicle shouldn't be a problem :)
You need one of these.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gOjRqlgk_Y


"I could work on my bike." - :doh: Yeah, sure I would do that.




Anyway, had a great day yesterday, one hour by train, and then thirteen hours on bike. Wonderfuöl tour, much change along the track, many forgotten places, wonderful landscapes and escape points, I returned home after sunset, and my display red 183 km and my bottom already had stopped complaining long time ago. Only the wind was against me, and the weather forecast once again had totally blown the wind forecast. They were off by 90-135°, and strictly to my disadvantage.


A perfect day. You have one of these only every couple of years. And I have it all, from first to last minute, on SD cards. The batteries for the bike worked amazing, both have 40% capacity left, but I was running a very aware energy management regime by myself. : Just in case. You do not want to get caught by empty batteries if your bike and luggage weighs 39 kg. Not with wind in your face and unknown ground ahead.


People visiting Germany: if you plan for bicycle holiday, the Emsradweg defintely is worth it. I just drove a fraction of it, it spand fro emden and the coast to far to Mpünster'S south-East, all in all around I think 380 km.


Just resist to do 380 km in one day.

[BossMark]

Not a right lot today, but must catch up on Mondays Game of thrones. Off to York races tomorrow.

[Jimbuna]

Not a right lot today, but must catch up on Mondays Game of thrones.

They all die in the end :smug:

[Sailor Steve]

I've been sick again for the last two day. Spent most of the time asleep again.

[Catfish]

^ sad to hear, do you know what the cause is.
Last time you said you had no possibility to see the doctor?

[Sailor Steve]

No idea what it is. I was too tired to get out of bed and go see the doctor. I'm feeling much better now, and am actually up and posting. About to do laundry and then go to the bank. I'm still weak, but I seem to be recovering.

[Commander Wallace]

^ all good news. :yep:


I hope you feel better.

[Eichhörnchen]

Moira got some "cod loins" for dinner tonight... since when does cods have loins?

[Catfish]

^ sure it's cod? :o
Maybe one of the first creatures to leave the water.. look for the expiration date :D



@Sailor Steve: Wish you all the best, and good health. But i would go visit the doctor anyway :yep:

[Aktungbby]

Moira got some "cod loins" for dinner tonight... since when does cods have loins? HENRY VIII'S CODPIECE COMES TO MIND:O: https://images.immediate.co.uk/volatile/sites/20/2018/09/137895359462-ff76741.jpg?quality=45&crop=5px,1205px,1934px,1288px&resize=620,413
https://www.historyrevealed.com/eras/tudors/how-big-was-henry-viiis-codpiece/ (https://www.historyrevealed.com/eras/tudors/how-big-was-henry-viiis-codpiece/) HOW COME I KNOW THIS STUFF??!!
:()1:

[Red October1984]

Scored a job down in South Texas for the summer. Gonna have to snag one of those slick cowboy hat hardhats for my job while I'm down there. :haha:

[Gerald]

Good luck.:Kaleun_Applaud:

[Jimbuna]

Watched the final episode of GoT this morning to try and cheer myself up before going back to the dentist to have a tooth root removed.

[Eichhörnchen]

https://i.imgur.com/GQCSSXz.jpg

Photographing peonies

https://i.imgur.com/wDFMGPS.jpg

[BossMark]

Staying at home as i am having gas centrel heating installed, instead of my coal fire.

[STEED]

Just booked a appointment to see my GP and I have to wait five bloody weeks! Bloody heck I hope I don't get any worst, waiting times coming down what a load of bull.

[Jimbuna]

Staying at home as i am having gas centrel heating installed, instead of my coal fire.

WOW!! Next it'll be changing from gas to electric lighting :haha:

[STEED]

Stay with coal and candles Bossmark its cheaper trust me. :)

Off to work later.

[Aktungbby]

Staying at home as i am having gas centrel heating installed, instead of my coal fire.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/ranks/luckyjack15.jpg "WHAT A MARVELOUS MODERN AGE WE LIVE IN!":arrgh!:

[BossMark]

WOW!! Next it'll be changing from gas to electric lighting :haha:

Stay with coal and candles Bossmark its cheaper trust me. :)


"WHAT A MARVELOUS MODERN AGE WE LIVE IN!":arrgh!:
I loved my coalfire as being an ex coal miner i got my coal for free, but now i have converted to gas i still get my allowence paid into my bank instead of coal. But i had to eventually move on with times, still keeping my fireplace as i can use it as a log burner if i require to do so.

[STEED]

Not long before old Bossmark gets a colour tv and betamax video recorder. :03: :)

[Jimbuna]

I loved my coalfire as being an ex coal miner i got my coal for free, but now i have converted to gas i still get my allowence paid into my bank instead of coal. But i had to eventually move on with times, still keeping my fireplace as i can use it as a log burner if i require to do so.

Reminds me of the miners in my family when I was younger.

[Sailor Steve]

Yesterday I was at the VA clinic at Podiatry to have my badly swollen legs looked at, and the to Ophthalmology to see if the pressure on my eyes has gone down (it hasn't).

Today I'll be back up there at noon to see Cardiology, the at 14:30 I'll be in the GI clinic having a minor procedure done trying to find out what's been plaguing my intestines for the last three years.

Getting old is so much fun.

[Jimbuna]

Hope everything turns out well for you ya owld bugga :03:

[u crank]

Getting old is so much fun.

The only thing I can say here Steve is I hear you. Don't know if that helps. I think we are about the same age. Currently waiting for two different minor surgeries, one is for a very painful hernia, I have arthritis in my back which makes my moblity limited and I am pretty much deaf in one ear. Great ain't it. :D

On the other hand it could be worse. I'll take the mind over the body anyday if I have to choose. We have friends who live across the street from us. The lady was diagnoised with dementia a few years ago. She is happy but no longer has any idea who we or anybody else is. We've known her for 14 years. She is the same age as me. Her husband Mike has told me that he would be ok if the Lord was to take her. That is tough to hear. He is going through hell.

All the best Steve. Hope things work out. :salute:

[Mr Quatro]

The only thing I can say here Steve is I hear you. Don't know if that helps. I think we are about the same age. Currently waiting for two different minor surgeries, one is for a very painful hernia, I have arthritis in my back which makes my moblity limited and I am pretty much deaf in one ear. Great ain't it. :D

On the other hand it could be worse. I'll take the mind over the body anyday if I have to choose. We have friends who live across the street from us. The lady was diagnoised with dementia va few years ago. She is happy but no longer has any idea who we or anybody else is. We've known her for 14 years. She is the same age as me. Her husband Mike has told me that he would be ok if the Lord was to take her. That is tough to hear. He is going through hell.

All the best Steve. Hope things work out. :salute:

Good luck Steve and thank you for the service to our country ... I pray the VA can figure it out for you.

As for your neighbor U crank I have often wondered if this old age mental problem has anything to do with aluminum? That particular metal is in the foil that surrounds our food and when placed in a cold refrigerator can cause a reaction when heated again. More studies need to be done, but I think it could be a link.

[STEED]

Off to work later, that will please jim. :03: :haha:

Not sure as yet if I got Monday off, with luck and I mean luck as being told anything at my place is bad that I got Monday off. Hope so got a few things to do.

[Jimbuna]

Off to work later, that will please jim. :03: :haha:

Not sure as yet if I got Monday off, with luck and I mean luck as being told anything at my place is bad that I got Monday off. Hope so got a few things to do.

Watch out for those gargoyles when it gets dark :)

[Sailor Steve]

Spent a night at the VA Hospital. Routine procedure, but since I didn't have a ride home they had me stay overnight until the drugs wore off. Still, I spent all day yesterday just lazing around until dinner with a friend.

[STEED]

Watch out for those gargoyles when it gets dark :)

No problem, we get on well. :)

[Jimbuna]

Daughter went into hospital overninght due to signs of early labour pains so we await the call for me to take her mom to the hospital where she will be alongside the son-in-law as her daughters birthing partner.

[Aktungbby]

/\Any names under consideration for the new arrival?

[Mr Quatro]

/\Any names under consideration for the new arrival?

Bombay Jim if it's a boy :up:

or

Bombay Jane if it's a girl :D

[Aktungbby]

I was thinking along the lines of 'Tyne Musgrove __________ ' (<appropriate last name):Kaleun_Party:

[Jimbuna]

/\Any names under consideration for the new arrival?

I'm afraid I can't say much until family have been informed by the parents but I do intend creating a thread including all the relevant info as well as the picture I currently have on my iPhone.

Parents and newborn are currently enroute home from hospital :sunny:

[u crank]

Parents and newborn are currently enroute home from hospital :sunny:

Congrats to all. Being a grandparent is great Jim. All the best. :salute:

[Jimbuna]

Congrats to all. Being a grandparent is great Jim. All the best. :salute:

Cheers Marcel, I reckon I'm about to find that out within the hour :)

[Eichhörnchen]

https://i.imgur.com/8vhGGih.jpg

I've always loved these... Moira brought some back for me from the May Fair in town at the beginning of the month. Are these purely a traditional English confection, or can you get them in the US, Oz or Europe?

[Commander Wallace]

^ I have never seen these in the U.S before, E.

[Sailor Steve]

Just got back from yet another VA appointment, this one regarding my liver. I have a mild cirrhosis, not as bad as they first thought. This is connected to the diabetes, and everything else - the swelling in the legs, the difficulty in losing weight, the pressure in my eyes, the loss of muscle mass in my arms, the pain in walking - are all connected to the liver. The conclusion thus far is that the first step is a complete change in diet. So we start that today and go from there.

Other than that things are great, having solved several computer problems and found a new median for my daily work/play balance.

[STEED]

Cheer up Steve it could be worst, Trump could be in your band. :03:

All the best mate. :)

[Mr Quatro]

Just got back from yet another VA appointment, this one regarding my liver. I have a mild cirrhosis, not as bad as they first thought. This is connected to the diabetes, and everything else - the swelling in the legs, the difficulty in losing weight, the pressure in my eyes, the loss of muscle mass in my arms, the pain in walking - are all connected to the liver. The conclusion thus far is that the first step is a complete change in diet. So we start that today and go from there.

Other than that things are great, having solved several computer problems and found a new median for my daily work/play balance.

Get well friend ... :up:

I wish we could fix our health problems the way we fix our computers ... I could use some new ram memory and a power supply upgrade. :yep:

[Catfish]

^^ So they seem to have found the cause, and things should be getting better when addressed directly. At least i hope so. All the best :)

[Aktungbby]

Just got back from yet another VA appointment, this one regarding my liver. I have a mild cirrhosis, not as bad as they first thought. This is connected to the diabetes, and everything else - the swelling in the legs, the difficulty in losing weight, the pressure in my eyes, the loss of muscle mass in my arms, the pain in walking - are all connected to the liver. The conclusion thus far is that the first step is a complete change in diet. So we start that today and go from there.

Other than that things are great, having solved several computer problems and found a new median for my daily work/play balance.In chess, as in life, this is known as "a slow succession of disadvantages"...:k_confused: the trick is to keep it very slow!:O:

[STEED]

Another stinking hot muggy day in the South unlike up North cooler and fresher air the lucky sods.

Had to sweep the pavement and road outside my gaff thanks to drunken yobs smashing bottles in the early hours.:mad:

[Aktungbby]

Had to sweep the pavement and road outside my gaff thanks to drunken yobs smashing bottles in the early hours.:mad: THAT MUSTA GOT YOUR IRISH UP!:Kaleun_Mad: WE R TRUELY 'SEPARATED BY A COMMON LANGAUGE'!:O: "gaff" is an irish (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=an%20irish) slang word for "house", its also used across Scotland (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Scotland) and parts of England and Wales (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Wales) I'M UP TWO GAFFS TO YOUR ONE!:O: On a boat, a gaff is a pole which is attached to a mast in order to support a particular kind of sail. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=815&pictureid=9613<OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE WISKER-POLE FOR DOWNWIND HANDLING OF THE JIB-SAIL...& THE EVER-PRESENT INDISPENSIBLE BOAT GAFF (USUALLY 3 ON BOARD AS THEY OFTEN GET DESTROYED) https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31m3WUP9IFL._AC_SR160,160_.jpg FOR EMERGENCY FENDING OFF IN TIGHT MARINAS, OCCASIONAL FLOATING BODIES/OBJECTS:k_confused: AND GRABBING THE MOORING LINES IN THE SLIP AS WE END THE VOYAGE.:Kaleun_Salute: COULDN'T RESIST! AFTER ALL IT'S A NAVAL FORUM! :Kaleun_Party::()1::/\\!!

[Catfish]

Pfft what you have at the top is an 'Ausbaumer' (for booming out, sometimes called Spinnaker pole) used together with a 'Bullenstander' (english preventer, but comes from the square rigger times where Bullen or bulins were those ropes to hold the forward lower parts of the sail), and the second one down low is a dog hook.
A gaff is a beam to support or carry a sail, and always the upper one like here:

https://i.imgur.com/xOyw9J0l.jpg

or here (main gaff is lowered here):

https://i.imgur.com/wAOeLGfl.jpg

It must be hard to live in or on a gaff, Steed :hmmm:

:O: :subsim:

[Onkel Neal]

My usual Sunday stress relief ritual: motorcycle ride to lunch, read and nap.

[Aktungbby]

Pfft what you have at the top is an 'Ausbaumer' (for booming out, sometimes called Spinnaker pole) used together with a 'Bullenstander' (english preventer, but comes from the square rigger times where Bullen or bulins were those ropes to hold the forward lower parts of the sail), and the second one down low is a dog hook.
A gaff is a beam to support or carry a sail, and always the upper one like here:

https://i.imgur.com/xOyw9J0l.jpg

or here (main gaff is lowered here):



It must be hard to live in or on a gaff, Steed :hmmm:

:O: :subsim: On a boat, a gaff is a pole which is attached to a mast in order to support a particular kind of sail.
EGAD! PARDON MY 'GAFFE' :O: I UBER-FOCUSED ON THE WORD PARTICULAR...AND ANY SAIL I'M ASSIGNED TO IS ....PARTICULAR IMHO!:D
OUR :subsim: OYSTERBOAT ENGLISH FRIEND BERTIEK476 IS OF COURSE THE RESIDENT EXPERT ON THIS:Kaleun_Salute:SEEN DOING A DOWNWIND 'WING AND WING' WITH A LEGIT SPINNAKERhttps://i.imgur.com/57xe2VR.jpg < PS: WE USE THE BULLSTANDER (PREVENTER) ON THE MAIN BOOM IN THE DOWNWIND (AS DEPICTED IN THE THE PHOTO) TO PREVENT NASTY SNAP-SHIFT BACKWINDS THAT TAKE YOUR HEAD OFF-THE BOOM IS ALWAYS SET TO MY HEIGHT AS I'M TALLEST ON THE BOAT AND LIKLIEST TO BE MOVING AROUND AT ANY TIME OUT OF THE COCKPIT ESPECIALLY WHEN ATTACHING THE 'AUSBOOMER' TO THE 150% JIB WHICH IS ALMOST LIKE A REAL SPINNAKER AND SELDOM FULLY DEPLOYED IN THE WINDY CARQUINEZ STRAIThttp://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?pictureid=9921&albumid=815&dl=1539075412&thumb=1 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/album.php?albumid=815&pictureid=9921) OFF MARE ISLAND.http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?pictureid=9484&albumid=815&dl=1498262356&thumb=1 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/album.php?albumid=815&pictureid=9484) < FULLY DEPLOYED IN MILD WINDS IN THIS FOTO> IT ATTACHES TO THE HEAVY RING IN THE MAST FRONT ON ITS OWN BLUE/WHITE HALYARD AND SEPARATE BULLSTANDER>http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=815&pictureid=9500SINCE I'M THE KID ON THE CREW AT 68; AND MORE SURE FOOTED IN 20+ WINDS AND 3'+ SWELLS THAN THE TWO GENTS IN THE COCKPIT FOTO (IN THEIR 70'S): THESE RIGGING TASKS FALL TO ME AS FIRST-MATE> SETTING THE WHISKER/AUSBAUMER/SPINNACKER POLE AND NOT FALLING OFF A CATALINA 25 IS A PERILOUS EXERCISE IN MULTI-TASKING>http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=815&pictureid=9920 My usual Sunday stress relief ritual: motorcycle ride to lunch, read and nap. WITH THE HAND CANNON FOR A LITTLE SUNDAY FERAL PIG ON THE CLOVEN HOOF!:yeah:

[Mr Quatro]

My usual Sunday stress relief ritual: motorcycle ride to lunch, read and nap.

This is the future Neal ... Zero motorcycles all electric Zero SR/F

try this one out :yep:

https://dgw3mdkm5gynn.cloudfront.net/images/menu/zero-srf_e67ea936.png

https://www.zeromotorcycles.com/

[Eichhörnchen]

https://i.imgur.com/E2WJ6S6.jpg ... this one's going to Bingen tomorrow

[STEED]

^That is so cool Eich. :up:

[Sailor Steve]

Very nice indeed! :rock:

[Aktungbby]

https://i.imgur.com/E2WJ6S6.jpg ... this one's going to Bingen tomorrowthat $hou£d augment your broom pushing endeavors considerably:yeah:

[Commander Wallace]

https://i.imgur.com/E2WJ6S6.jpg ... this one's going to Bingen tomorrow


Awesome picture Eichhörnchen, as you always do. :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[Eichhörnchen]

Thanks, guys :)

[Mr Quatro]

tis a good (great) painting Eichhörnchen, but I bet you could sell some with the same two planes with one sitting on the runway and the other one trying to take off with bombs failing from B-17's :yep:

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Thanks, Mr Q... I've been looking unsuccessfully for the image, but I believe there is just such a painting out there already

Ground interest does make for the very best aviation painting... showing some 'story'... such as an attack on a famous target. At the same time they are much more time consuming to put together and therefore not likely to sell to the casual buyer with a modest pocket; they are personal 'labours of love' unless you are someone like Mark Postlethwaite with a queue of wealthy patrons. Having said that, I do have a list of such subjects I wish to paint some day, if I ever have the time and money to devote

[Aktungbby]

such as an attack on a famous target[/B]. At the same time they are much more time consuming to put together and therefore not likely to sell to the casual buyer with a modest pocket; they are personal 'labours of love' FROM MY SCREEN SAVER :O:http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=815&pictureid=9429

[Mr Quatro]

^ Thanks, Mr Q... I've been looking unsuccessfully for the image, but I believe there is just such a painting out there already

Ground interest does make for the very best aviation painting... showing some 'story'... such as an attack on a famous target. At the same time they are much more time consuming to put together and therefore not likely to sell to the casual buyer with a modest pocket; they are personal 'labours of love' unless you are someone like Mark Postlethwaite with a queue of wealthy patrons. Having said that, I do have a list of such subjects I wish to paint some day, if I ever have the time and money to devote

That's just fine Eichhörnchen :up:

I was going to charge you 10% for my plan anyway :D

Is that Steed in the 2nd plane I wouldn't trust him to fly behind me :o

[Eichhörnchen]

FROM MY SCREEN SAVER :O:http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/picture.php?albumid=815&pictureid=9429

Here's a sharper image for you:

https://i.imgur.com/8sMybZQ.jpg

[Catfish]

Wife watching Trooping the colour, how preposterous :O:
And I wondered why they play "Heil Dir im Siegerkranz" :03:

[BossMark]

At the moment watching England v Bangladesh in the world cup, but soon am going to Elland Road watch the Kaiser Chiefs in concert :D

[Onkel Neal]

This is the future Neal ... Zero motorcycles all electric Zero SR/F

try this one out :yep:

https://dgw3mdkm5gynn.cloudfront.net/images/menu/zero-srf_e67ea936.png

https://www.zeromotorcycles.com/

No, sir, not for me.

But if I lived in a big city, I might go for one of these
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0024/5373/3425/products/nakto-300w-cruise-fat-tire-electric-bike-26-cruxb260007-checklist-20-off-for-with-code-nakto20-at-checkout-fattire-zip_464_1024x1024@2x.jpg?v=1553458297

https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/8/18656321/cowboy-e-bike-preview-price-date-removable-battery

https://electrek.co/2019/06/06/how-much-power-does-an-electric-bicycle-need/

[Jimbuna]

^ The bike or the girl? :hmmm:


:03:

[Aktungbby]

But if I lived in a big city, I might go for one of these
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0024/5373/3425/products/nakto-300w-cruise-fat-tire-electric-bike-26-cruxb260007-checklist-20-off-for-with-code-nakto20-at-checkout-fattire-zip_464_1024x1024@2x.jpg?v=1553458297

^ The bike or the girl? :hmmm:


:03:clearly Neal has big on the brain:up:...and that lass is certainly ' scrumptiously attired'' on several levels BBY!:yeah: sodaspeke!:o

[Sailor Steve]

^ The bike or the girl? :hmmm:


:03:
Yes.

[Mr Quatro]

I have a girlfriend, but that first link led me to this bike:

https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/qZ_OchVwQ8Hmw8I3s_Y9gQH6itY=/0x0:2040x1351/1820x1024/filters:focal(857x513:1183x839):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/63971448/verge-DSC_4815__1_-2040pxl.0.0.jpg

Being produced in Poland no less and later on other countries in Europe. I hope they don't add VAT (value added tax) at least it's not on the China tariff charts.

It's called a Cowboy and I like this feature the 2019 prototype with GPS anti-theft tech

[Jimbuna]

Just had an IT Tech friend of mine remove a TROJAN:Win32/Rundas!plock from system which had sneaked in via an email.

STAY ALERT PEOPLE!

[Sailor Steve]

Thanks for the heads-up, but what are you doing opening emails?!?!

Was it from somebody you know?

[Sugardust]

Here's my single real life skill. I make maps, sometimes.

It's been a while since I worked on my last piece, but here's one of Luxembourg. https://i.imgur.com/fETtMN2.png
Note: I resized it so it wouldnt be as huge on here. You can view the full size with much more clarity on my DA as well as a few other maps. https://www.deviantart.com/jelly-dew

[BossMark]

^^^^^^^
Thats very good work Sugardust :yep:

[Sugardust]

^^^^^^^
Thats very good work Sugardust :yep:
Thank you very much

[Jimbuna]

Thanks for the heads-up, but what are you doing opening emails?!?!

Was it from somebody you know?

Yes, I opened it because on first appearance it looked like it was sent from someone I knew.

My IT Tech friend explained how it was done so I now have a bit more of an idea how to prevent it from happening again.

For starters, my firewall and VPN are on 24/7 now but what was most interesting was the fact I was shown how to eradicate them if there were any more forthcoming.

Most unusual for a Tech guy, they usually don't show you anything to lessen the chances you'll be availing yourself of there services in the future.

[STEED]

^ I never trust email attachments from sources I don't know and when I changed my email a few years ago because of all the spam I limited the number of people who I gave it too. Since then I have had not one spam or suspect email.

Off to work later in the rain something I am not looking forward to.

[Jimbuna]

No email attachment (even I'm that savvy) simply opening the email to read it activated the Trojan hidden within my system and was immediately flagged up by my defensive measures and quarantined. The problem being even after removing it the bugger would reappear again.

What I needed was someone with the tools to be able to get rid of it for good/complete and permanent removal.

The email message was a joy to read and went along the lines of something like "You have been a terrible individual and all the porn sites you have visited will be sent to everyone in your email address book blah blah blah......"

"Even if you havn't visited any we will create them and make them look like you have"

"This is not personal, you are only one of many in this situation" Oh really!

"We are are reasonable people and will accept a payment of only 500 bit coins to account number **************************************within 48 hours"

I must admit I looked at the bit coin exchange rate out of sheer curiosity and the figure amounts to 500 x £6177 = £3,088,500 :o

All sorted now though :smug:

[Catfish]

^ did you get that out w/o a reinstall?

B.t.w. paying will not get you anywhere, this kind of scam is being discussed in several places. In case they encrypted your hard drive it will not be possible to rescue it without a low level format, with all data gone.
They may promise to send you the decryption when you pay but they won't.
Not that anyone would pay that of course :o

[Sailor Steve]

I now have two separate 4 TB hard drives and a 2 TB HDD as well, with everything backed up on the two big ones. My C-Drive is a 250 GB SSD with nothing on it at all except the OS. I figure that if anything gets infected I'll be able to reformat that drive with no loss to the others.

[Jimbuna]

^ did you get that out w/o a reinstall?



Yes, thankfully. The guy works on these type of issues for a living and I was lucky enough to befriend him about twenty years ago prior to him starting this type of work in civilian life.

He obviously wouldn't leave me any programmes but so far so good and I now have the knowledge to eradicate the code but anything more sophisticated would mean another call for a visit be made.

[STEED]

Hey jim I would say go ahead I own a porn site and gladly welcome more visitors and no I am not paying up to you a spotty snotty nosed kid and by the way stay off my site its for adults only. :haha:

I always view who is sending me email don't recognise the header it is binned unread.

[Aktungbby]

SPENDING THE DAY INDOORS; BIG HEAT WAVE ON GOING MOST OF THE WEEK; IT WAS 99 F. YESTERDAY-MORE HEAT TODAY; AND TODAY THE CITY COMES TO RESURFACE THE STREET I LIVE ON SO...I'M TRAPPED WITH TWO CATS AND A RETIRED SPOUSE!:k_confused:THANK GOD FOR AC; TV; &:subsim::Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[Aktungbby]

Day 2 of the heatwave beckons; doing outdoor A.M. chores 2 beat the heat-yesterday hit 105 F. Today is projected at only 90F. Jeeze! A veritable ice age!!??: We've had power glitches as the electric service strains to keep all the air conditioners operating during peak hours....combined with P G &E actually turning off power to prevent major fires as the CA fire season has already commenced. We've just had the relatively minor 'Ink Fire' to the north in the Napa Valley...now fully contained after two days.:Kaleun_Applaud:

[Sugardust]

Began work on my first new map today. It's been about 4-5 months since I made my last one, so I'm a little rusty, but it's been going good so far. I'm taking a new approach with this one. Up until now, I've stuck to just basic geographic maps, however, this one will be much more involved, and there will be much more to look at.

https://i.imgur.com/QGrCXos.png

It's obviously a battleplan map. It is of the Siege of Vraks, a fictional battle that takes place in the Warhammer 40k universe with my favorite military section, the Death Korps of Krieg. I've started working on the unit markers now, and this is close to 1 completed section of the battlefield for the Korps side, minus the logistics battalions/companies such as Quartermasters, Ordinance, and Recon. I will post the completed map here when finished, it shouldn't take too long.

[Jimbuna]

Just been informed I've won £20 on the Post Code Lottery so wondering what to spend this kings ransom on :hmmm:

[Skybird]

Did another long bicycle tour todayy this time to the south, travelling through some very beautiful landscape which until today i had absolutely not on my radar, and passing thorugh Nordkirchen with a Barock castle wich I also did not know before, the Schloß Nordkirchen, which is being called the westphalian castle Versailles. Very beautiful, very nice park and garden, and impressvely huge (not as huge as Versailles or Sans-Soucis, but for itself: much bigger than the water-castles that I used to know from Northern Münster countryside, if you are visiting in the region, its worth to check the place, and youtube has many videos on Schloss Nordkirchen. Dortmund, what i saw of it, was not impressive, and I got into unprovoked verbal fights with local migrants three times in 15 minutes, so Dortmund all in all was a lousy experience, and what I say of it, three nothern sectors and the centre, looks very ugly, but my aim was the harbour west of the central station, where the Dortmund-Ems-Channel starts, and I got there and then returned home by following the channel. The channel is very intimate this early on, and almost fallen out of time near the harbour, the trees and vegetaiton look like IU happen to know from VERY old photographie, it is very different to the more open, wider, straighter design around Münster and more northward, so the moment I reached the channel, all was good again.

By the end of the day it were another 155km logged,of course everything filmed via bicycle cockpit cam. Excellent weather but not too hot, everything worked out well, like always when I plan my tours - I do so with utmost care and precision to minimise risks for unwanted surprises. I also got positively surprised, because I expected the first part to dortmund being just "transportation" (originally I wanted to do it by train), and the channel being the interesting part. Truth is, it was exactly the other way around, so i am glad I skipped the train idea.

In brief, I spent a wonderful day. Just my knee lets me know.

[u crank]

Just been informed I've won £20 on the Post Code Lottery so wondering what to spend this kings ransom on :hmmm:

Here's a novel idea .....beer. :D

[Sugardust]

Finished the map today. Did quite a bit of experimenting with this one, as before I've always stuck to very basic geographic large maps. It took quite a while longer than I expected, as I was too stubborn to make individual brushes for each unit counter, so I just drew each one by hand. You can see the original which is in much higher resolution on my DA - https://www.deviantart.com/jelly-dew
https://i.imgur.com/Wcb5dQo.png

[STEED]

Just been informed I've won £20 on the Post Code Lottery so wondering what to spend this kings ransom on :hmmm:

Money bags, I'm going to tip off the IRS on the day you move to America. :haha:

Hot and humid here today I could do without.

[Jimbuna]

Here's a novel idea .....beer. :D

Never thought of that...cheers :Kaleun_Cheers:

[Aktungbby]

6:30 AM CALL THIS MORNING. THE WIFE IS HAVING FIRST OF NEW LENSES IN EYE TO CORRECT CATARACT PROBLEM. JUST BACK AND HAVING MCDONALDS AND COFFEE....OPERATION A SUCCESS: AS WIFE NOTED LAWN NEEDS MOWING AS I PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY! LOTS OF EYE-DROPS AND SUNGLASSES FOR A FEW DAYS; SECOND EYE IS NEXT MONTH... :hmmm: JEEZE! ARTIFICIAL PARTS.....ROBO-SPOUSE??!!:o :oops: :timeout:

[Mr Quatro]

I didn't know women had that problem too? I just assumed it was just men till now. Steve had it and I had the surgery now your wife. Tell her to take all of the eye drops they give you and then get some more. Plus don't get a cold between now and the second operation.

The reason I had not thought women need this all important eye operation is because just men were in the doctors waiting room for the two months that it took for mine.

She needs stronger light to read by too and tell her to wear those sun glasses all the time outside. :up:

[Sailor Steve]

I've been putting off telling the bad news as I wasn't sure how bad it is. Along with all the other problems I've had swelling in my legs on-and-off for a couple of years now. Along with everything with everyone else, it became constant and annoying around the first of this year. The swelling led to sweating, and because the compression socks were getting soaked through a couple of weeks ago they started wrapping my legs in bandages. Putting all the problems together they said it was being caused either by my heart or my liver. Either one is equally bad, just different.

A week or so ago I was seeing the Liver Doctor. She was once again telling me how bad my liver is, and she said she would show me the numbers that explain it all. She brought her computer to the proper screen, and then did a double-take. It seems she had been going by the test results and hadn't looked at the numbers herself. She then told me that they start worrying when the numbers reach 14. My level is currently just below 9. Apparently my liver overall as bad as they thought.

Then today I was seeing the GI Doctor about my intestinal problem. A recent scan and biopsy showed on infections or inflammation, so I get to stop taking one of my regular medications. He then told me that they had all been consulting with each other and looking at traditional causes and effects. One connection they had not considered took everybody by surprise. What do swelling in the legs, loss of muscle mass, general weakness, and even certain types of diarrhea have in common? Loss of protein. It's possible that I might get rid of all these problems just by eating more meat and other high-protein foods and maybe some protein supplements.

Maybe.

They're doing a CT scan on my liver next week, and that should tell them more. Meanwhile I've let my hopes get up a little. Not too much, because it could still be related to heart disease. We'll see.

[Eichhörnchen]

Fingers crossed for you, mate

[Catfish]

@Steve This sounds better, i hope that this loss of protein is really the reason. If, this would be easier to "heal" :)
Wish you all the best! Keeping my "thumbs pressed" (german proverb for 'fingers crossed')

[STEED]

Bloody German weather you stink, thanking you in advance of the stinking heatwave and very humid air coming from you! Sunday onwards is going to be bloody awful, its going to take more than a few frosty cold free beers from you lot to get back in my good books.

Off to work later to make the most of the fresh air before it leaves.

[Jimbuna]

Stay strong Steve and wishing you a speedy recovery my friend.

[STEED]

I manage to see my GP this week and he confirmed I got Plantar Fasciitis in my left heel and this is after my general research while waiting five weeks to see him. Given two weeks of exercises to do and if no improvement I have to contact him directly.

[Aktungbby]

WOKE UP NEXT TO THE BRIDE THIS MORNING AND WISHED HER A HAPPY 65 TH BIRTHDAY. SHE WAS WEARING A METAL NIGHTTIME EYE COVERhttps://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PKSogSfiL._AC_UL320_.jpg TO PROTECT HER STILL HEALING EYE SURGERY; AND SHE COMPLAINED OF HER SCIATIC NERVE AND TAILBONE ACHING FROM A RECENT FALL IN THE GARDEN....A BIT STIFF FROM SCAMPERING ABOUT A SAILBOAT YESTERDAY MYSELF, I WICKEDLY REMINDED HER HOW SHE ONCE HAD SAID ENTHUSIASTICALLY: " WE GET TO GROW OLD TOGETHER '' SOME 37 YEARS AGO; I BARELY MADE IT OUT OF THE BEDROOM....https://media.tenor.com/images/fb2f17dce634bf6ec704727f7381b640/tenor.gif< TO FEED THE CATS! AND MAKE THE COFFEE....:o DAUGHTER IS HOSTING TONIGHT AT A LOCAL BISTRO TO COMBINE A BIRTHDAY/FATHER'S DAY DINNER WITH ALL HANDS... :yeah: BUT OH: HOW ONE'S PERSPECTIVE CHANGES OVER TIME:O:

[Jimbuna]

The boy rang me from Jakarta an hour or so ago so my day is sorted :cool:

[Mr Quatro]

The boy rang me from Jakarta an hour or so ago so my day is sorted :cool:

Wow! That's a long way away. My boy won't even call me from 33 miles away :o

Jakarta Indonesian officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta (Indonesian: Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta), is the current capital and largest city of Indonesia. Located on the northwest coast of the world's most populous island, Java, it is the centre of economics, culture and politics of Indonesia, with a population of 10,075,310 as of 2014.

[Jimbuna]

Wow! That's a long way away. My boy won't even call me from 33 miles away :o

The boy came home last week especially to meet his first niece and duty done, he's now taking a three to four week vacation touring Indonesia because that is one of the areas his company doesn't sail to, at least not the ships he has worked on.

[u crank]

For the past seven months I have been bothered by a very debilitating hernia. Here in Canada you are at the mercy of the medical profession when it comes to this kind of thing. After seeing my family doctor you are referred to a surgeon. That was a four month wait. Then after seeing him you wait for a surgery date at the local hospital. That was a two month wait. Finally I got a date, July 5th. Then I got bumped to July 18th. Very discouraging, but there is nothing you can do. But then this morning I get a call to come in tomorrow. The was a cancellation.

U crank is very happy. I'll let you know how it goes. I had the other side done ten years ago and it was instantaneous relief. Should be in and out the same day. Of course the upside to the Canadian health system is it won't cost me a dime. Worth the wait I guess.

[Mr Quatro]

Wow! Good luck ucrank I had friend here in the states go through that, but he had the cash to get it fixed privately.

I heard about a man (a veteran of Afghanistan) in Canada that was a vet and he couldn't get any medical help and it was wound he had received in war no less. :o

[u crank]

Wow! Good luck ucrank I had friend here in the states go through that, but he had the cash to get it fixed privately.

Thanks.

I heard about a man (a veteran of Afghanistan) in Canada that was a vet and he couldn't get any medical help and it was wound he had received in war no less. :o

I'd have to know more about that. Health care is free to all Canadian citizens. We also have a Dept. of Veterans Affairs to look after vets. That being said a lot of them are treated poorly, especially when it comes to PTSD cases.

[Sailor Steve]

That's bad to hear, especially the PTSD part (and your own problems having to wait on their convenience). Our own VA is quite good on all fronts, including mental health.

I hope it works out alright.

[Commander Wallace]

Just catching up on everything. I'm very sorry to hear of the difficulties you have been having Marcel and Steve. I hope things go well with your surgery, Marcel. Further, I hope you take the time to recuperate.

Let us know how things are going both after the surgery and your recuperation.


I hope things go well with your tests, Steve. Further, I hope they are able to get things sorted out for you and get you on the mend.


All the best to you both.

[Catfish]

U crank, this h. can be very painful. Keep your head up, it will be much better afterwards - i wish you all the best!

[u crank]

Our own VA is quite good on all fronts, including mental health.

That is really good to know Steve. :salute:

I hope things go well with your surgery, Marcel. Further, I hope you take the time to recuperate.


U crank, this h. can be very painful. Keep your head up, it will be much better afterwards - i wish you all the best!

Thanks guys. I am really looking forward to getting this done. I don't remember the last one being this painful. I didn't stop working. But now I'm older. And fatter. :D

[Jimbuna]

Just back from the dentist having had the last three of five fillings.

Even though I'm absolutely starving I won't be able to eat for a few hours until the numbness in my lips diminishes.

[u crank]

Well I'm back home from the hospital after surgery for a hernia. Seems to have gone well. I'm a little sore and still a little groggy but able to growl. :D

[Commander Wallace]

I'm glad to hear things have gone well Marcel and Jim. :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

Take things slow Marcel.

[Catfish]

Good to hear, hoping for a speedy recovery :)


Also for Jim, of course (dentists.. :-?)

And Steve.

[STEED]

Well there goes the fresh air and in comes the foul stinking rotten filthy dirty humid air from Europe followed by a heat blast tomorrow, roll on Sunday. Just doing a few things here and there today and of course having a nice cup of tea no milk or sugar.

[u crank]

Well I'm back home from the hospital after surgery for a hernia. Seems to have gone well.

I guess that was premature, wishful thinking. I am now back at hospital. There was some leakage and massive swelling. They opened me up again last night about midnight to fix it up. Might have to be in for a couple of days. Pain is gone though. It was bad.

[Jimbuna]

Speedy recovery Marcel.

[Commander Wallace]

I'm very sorry to hear of your setback , Marcel. Wishing you all the best including a speedy recover, Marcel.

[u crank]

Speedy recovery Marcel.

I'm very sorry to hear of your setback , Marcel. Wishing you all the best including a speedy recover, Marcel.

Thank you gentlemen.

After saying they were going to keep me in recovery for a couple of days, the surgeon allowed me to go home. My choice. You always heal faster and sleep better at home. I'm keeping a very close eye on any chance of swelling. We are a five minute drive from the largest hospital on PEI which is where I was. But man I am sore and bruised right across my pelvic area including 'the equipment'. Worst experience ever, but I have been lucky when it comes to surgery until now. Good to be home and I will be hitting the tylenol 3 tonight.

My wife is an angel. :yep:

[Catfish]

I wish you all the best, good night and a speedy recovery without side effects.

[Eichhörnchen]

The World said goodbye to Moira's dad Bill two days ago... a lovely guy to have had as a father-in-law

https://i.imgur.com/bdhrD6N.jpg

This is the two of them on her 18th birthday, just five months before I darkened their door

[Eisenwurst]

Sad news. Condolences.

Looks like a great guy, and a beautiful daughter too.

[Commander Wallace]

The World said goodbye to Moira's dad Bill two days ago... a lovely guy to have had as a father-in-law

https://i.imgur.com/bdhrD6N.jpg

This is the two of them on her 18th birthday, just five months before I darkened their door




Deepest sympathies Eichhörnchen, not only to your family but especially, Moira and her immediate family. I'm happy he was such a good dad to Moira and father in law to you as well.



All the best to you, Moira and your families.

[Jimbuna]

Sincere condolences Glynn.

[u crank]

Sorry to hear about your father-in-law Glynn.

[Catfish]

My condolences to Moira and you.
A very nice photo.

[Eichhörnchen]

Thanks, boys... messages passed along

[u crank]

Well I think my ordeal may finally be over. I had to return to the emergency last night and again this morning but I have now been assured by surgeons there that everything is ok. I sure hope so. Having two operations in sixteen hours is hard on a 69 year old body. I have been told to rest and that is what I shall do.

[Commander Wallace]

^ Glad to hear that you are on the mend, Marcel. :Kaleun_Applaud: This might be a good time to relax on the back porch with a frosty lemonade on catch up Subsim and the music thread among other threads.



All the best during your recovery.

[Eichhörnchen]

Glad you're okay now, Marcel and that you also have an angel for a wife... take it easy :)

[Catfish]

@u crank: Also glad to hear this, but two more times for the emergency? :o

I really hope the ordeal is over now :yep: Get well soon.

[Aktungbby]

I've been putting off telling the bad news as I wasn't sure how bad it is. Along with all the other problems I've had swelling in my legs on-and-off for a couple of years now. Along with everything with everyone else, it became constant and annoying around the first of this year. The swelling led to sweating, and because the compression socks were getting soaked through a couple of weeks ago they started wrapping my legs in bandages. Putting all the problems together they said it was being caused either by my heart or my liver. Either one is equally bad, just different.

A week or so ago I was seeing the Liver Doctor. She was once again telling me how bad my liver is, and she said she would show me the numbers that explain it all. She brought her computer to the proper screen, and then did a double-take. It seems she had been going by the test results and hadn't looked at the numbers herself. She then told me that they start worrying when the numbers reach 14. My level is currently just below 9. Apparently my liver overall as bad as they thought.

Then today I was seeing the GI Doctor about my intestinal problem. A recent scan and biopsy showed on infections or inflammation, so I get to stop taking one of my regular medications. He then told me that they had all been consulting with each other and looking at traditional causes and effects. One connection they had not considered took everybody by surprise. What do swelling in the legs, loss of muscle mass, general weakness, and even certain types of diarrhea have in common? Loss of protein. It's possible that I might get rid of all these problems just by eating more meat and other high-protein foods and maybe some protein supplements.

Maybe.

They're doing a CT scan on my liver next week, and that should tell them more. Meanwhile I've let my hopes get up a little. Not too much, because it could still be related to heart disease. We'll see.

Well I think my ordeal may finally be over. I had to return to the emergency last night and again this morning but I have now been assured by surgeons there that everything is ok. I sure hope so. Having two operations in sixteen I have been told to rest and that is what I shall do. https://i.pinimg.com/474x/10/70/95/107095b4721d7a589b6d3063eab58e03--medical-coding-work-images.jpg AT AGE 68 MYSELF, AFTER READING THESE MEDICAL TRAVAILS OF TWO 69 YEAR-OLD GENTS....., I'VE COME TO THE UNALTERABLE MEDICAL CONCLUSION:hmmm:: 69 IS NOT A PERFECT NUMBER!:O: :Kaleun_Sick:https://i.pinimg.com/474x/f8/d5/e8/f8d5e8a965b5250e59aa947537a6ad15--funny-halloween-pictures-funny-halloween-quotes.jpg

[Aktungbby]

AT HOSPITAL THIS AM AT O5:50 FOR WIFE'S SECOND LENS/CRNEAL IMPLANT OPERATION....ALL WENT WELL. :yeah:

[Sailor Steve]

After seven months I'm still waiting on my second lens replacement. The blood sugar levels keep swinging too much for their liking.

[Eichhörnchen]

https://i.imgur.com/lI4DVDP.jpg https://i.imgur.com/xvhHLAJ.jpg

We just saw our autiscic son Lawrence (who turned 18 just over a week ago) in the annual Summer musical show put on by a theatrical group associated with his school. He loves to be in this each year and they told us he could really sing beautifully with a bit of coaching

[Eisenwurst]

Good on him. He's talented like his dad. :)

[Sailor Steve]

Eichh, that's awesome.

Me, I got up at 06:00 this morning after more than twenty-four hours in bed. Sometimes I find myself unable to do anything. No food. No research. No gaming. Nothing but sleep. I have been managing to keep all my doctors' appointments, but not much else.

[Catfish]

@Eichhörnchen: That is nice to hear, and good photo. :)

[Eichhörnchen]

Thanks, guys :up:

[Jimbuna]

AT HOSPITAL THIS AM AT O5:50 FOR WIFE'S SECOND LENS/CRNEAL IMPLANT OPERATION....ALL WENT WELL. :yeah:

https://i.imgur.com/lI4DVDP.jpg https://i.imgur.com/xvhHLAJ.jpg

We just saw our autiscic son Lawrence (who turned 18 just over a week ago) in the annual Summer musical show put on by a theatrical group associated with his school. He loves to be in this each year and they told us he could really sing beautifully with a bit of coaching

Nice one :sunny:

[Jimbuna]

Eichh, that's awesome.

Me, I got up at 06:00 this morning after more than twenty-four hours in bed. Sometimes I find myself unable to do anything. No food. No research. No gaming. Nothing but sleep. I have been managing to keep all my doctors' appointments, but not much else.

You take good care of yersel old timer :salute:

[Commander Wallace]

https://i.imgur.com/lI4DVDP.jpg https://i.imgur.com/xvhHLAJ.jpg

We just saw our autiscic son Lawrence (who turned 18 just over a week ago) in the annual Summer musical show put on by a theatrical group associated with his school. He loves to be in this each year and they told us he could really sing beautifully with a bit of coaching


That's awesome, Eichhörnchen. :) We have talked about Lawrence for years. It's hard to believe he has turned 18. I'm really happy he is doing so well. Please wish him a happy belated birthday for me.



I hope things start looking up for you, Steve.

[Eichhörnchen]

Thanks, Jim and CW :up:

[Jimbuna]

Not long off the phone with the boy who informed me he was on the nineteenth floor of an apartment block in Indonesia the night before when the area was hit by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake but he is fine and he reckons he'll be moving to another area soon.

[Aktungbby]

^GLAD TO HEAR HE'S OK!:k_confused: IF HE NEEDS TO GET OVER HIS PQSS HE'S ALWAYS WELCOME AT NAPA!:haha: NOW WE HAVE QUAKE LATCHES ON ALL CABINETS AN KEEP THE GOOD STUFF LOW TO THE FLOOR. THE BBQ IS ALWAYS READY AS THE NEIGHBORS ALL WANT COFFEE FIRST THING BEFORE ROLLING UP SLEEVES TO RESTORE NORMALCY. THE 'GOOD LOW STUFF' MOST PARTICULARLY INCLUDES THE LIQUOR CABINET! :O:https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-qFlaMVAAAvqhG.jpg :Kaleun_Party:THE BUG-OUT TRUNK IS IN THE GARAGE-GOOD TO GO! 24/7:yep: :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[Jimbuna]

^GLAD TO HEAR HE'S OK!:k_confused: IF HE NEEDS TO GET OVER HIS PQSS HE'S ALWAYS WELCOME AT NAPA!:haha:

:haha:

[Mr Quatro]

Not long off the phone with the boy who informed me he was on the nineteenth floor of an apartment block in Indonesia the night before when the area was hit by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake but he is fine and he reckons he'll be moving to another area soon.

It was a 7,1 earthquake :o

Powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia triggering tsunami warning just days after huge California Quake
Jul 7, 2019 | 0 |
Powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia triggering tsunami warning just days after huge California Quake

[Jimbuna]

It was a 7,1 earthquake :o

So the youngster lied to his old man! :o

:03:

[Aktungbby]

Not long off the phone with the boy who informed me he was on the nineteenth floor of an apartment block in Indonesia the night before when the area was hit by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake but he is fine and he reckons he'll be moving to another area soon.

So the youngster lied to his old man! :o

:03: THE UNALTERABLE MEDICAL CONCLUSION:hmmm:: 69IS NOT A PERFECT NUMBER!:O: NAH! HE JUST READS MY :subsim: POSTS AND IT SORTA STUCK... THE IMMEDIATE SEISMIC FIGURE IS ALWAYS ALTERED AS THE DATA IS REVIEWED
...AND INDONESIAN SEISMOLOGY CANNOT BE ALL THAT FABULOUS TO BEGIN WITH:timeout:

[STEED]

I hate summer its too hot too muggy and too many bugs! Yes I am grumpy, I need a holiday but the office has lost my holiday book so I can not book any. Office workers never trust them.

[August]

This wasn't taken today. Today I had to work but this past weekend I tried out my new hybrid kayak on the river out back of my place in Maine.


https://i.imgur.com/4gPoRDjl.jpg

Takes a bit to get out there:
https://i.imgur.com/vK04kmcl.jpg



The only ones objecting were the beavers!
http://i.imgur.com/RPlKvtSl.mp4 (https://imgur.com/RPlKvtS)

[Mr Quatro]

This wasn't taken today. Today I had to work but this past weekend I tried out my new hybrid kayak on the river out back of my place in Maine.

Takes a bit to get out there:

The only ones objecting were the beavers!


You rich people are all alike doing the same things I would do if I had the time and money :yep:

[STEED]

Welcome to STEED'S true weather forecast its hot and getting hotter. Forget the Met Office they know nothing. Off to my supermarket to return and damaged item which they are to lazy to collect off me.

[Aktungbby]

The only ones objecting were the beavers!

INDEED! MY TREKS INTO THE MINNESOTA QUETICO WILDERNESS TAUGHT ME :WHEN THAT BIG FLAT TAIL HITS THE WATER....THAT MEANS NO! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uozHwBm1p-o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uozHwBm1p-o) <FOLLOWED BY A 'SPLASH DIVE' https://media3.giphy.com/media/KClYOv5NiOUwM/giphy.gif
FORTUNATELY THE GREASY GREEN BANKS OF THE NAPA RIVER ARE HOME TO A RESURGENT POPULATION(20 DAMS COUNTED!) SO MY TREK IS 3 BLOCKS... https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/napavalleyregister.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/b8/db83c674-29c7-5dda-aeb6-76db895a78ed/537984b3ba5c8.image.jpgAND I DON'T HAVE TO DO MY OWN PADDLING...I JUST TIP THE MAN EXTRA!:yeah: https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/napavalleyregister.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/72/f72950ee-aba6-5e03-861d-a7541a67332e/5d113a181b4c6.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C899<GONDOLIER SEAN O'MALLEY

[August]

You rich people are all alike doing the same things I would do if I had the time and money :yep:


The hilarious part is that it's taken me a lifetime of hard work to get to where I can afford such things and now i'm too old and busted up to do most of it.

[August]

https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/napavalleyregister.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/b8/db83c674-29c7-5dda-aeb6-76db895a78ed/537984b3ba5c8.image.jpg


There were at least a dozen of these along about a half mile stretch of the river.

[Aktungbby]

The hilarious part is that it's taken me a lifetime of hard work to get to where I can afford such things and now i'm too old and busted up to do most of it.That's why I pay a gondolier!:D the days of monstrous Duluthpacks, Grumman canoes, endurance portage/paddle wilderness treks and blood-thirsty mosquitos(the real MN state bird!) R long gone!:agree:

[Sailor Steve]

Had one of my worst days ever at the hospital. It started at 09:00 at the West Valley VA clinic. West Valley City was created out of four smaller communities back in 1980, and is the second largest city in Utah. I was there for my monthly meeting with the Diabetes Nurse. I had also scheduled my weekly Podiatry appointment for 11:45. There was plenty of time to make the drive.

Tuesday I had been up to the main VA for an appointment with the Liver Clinic, and they had seen that my stomach was badly swollen again. They had drained a lot of water (3.5 liters, or 8 pounds) a few weeks ago, but now it was even worse. They saw that I was to be up there Wednesday, and the doctor said he could fit me in either before or after the Podiatry appointment.

I got to the main VA shortly after 10:00, so I headed for the GI clinic. I had to wait awhile, but finally the doctor got me hooked up to the needles and tubes. This time they took out 6 liters of fluid, for a weight loss of 14 pounds. I then made my way down to the Podiatry clinic, arriving there right at noon. I sat...and sat, and sat. Read every magazine they had. Finally at 13:10 they called my name. It turned out they weren't backlogged, they had just all gone to lunch. Then they had to consult on some stuff. By the time I got out of there it was 14:30.

So I was in one clinic or another for five-and-a-half hours. Without having eaten anything.

At least right now I don't have another appointment until the 22nd.

[Jimbuna]

On a similar note.....next Monday 15th I've my annual health check closely followed by my annual foot screening examination then followed by my quarterly podiatry appointment.

As my father told me on many occasions over the years "Whoever invented old age should have been shot".

[STEED]

As my father told me on many occasions over the years "Whoever invented old age should have been shot".

My Uncle has a similar saying...What ever you do in life don't grow old.

He is in his early 90's and in part from a few things in better health than his brother my father in his early 80's he has to take so much medication it affects him badly.

[jase3]

Just got home from work, trying to mod my SH5:Kaleun_Applaud:

[Aktungbby]

Just got home from work, trying to mod my SH5:Kaleun_Applaud:jase3!:Kaleun_Salute:Remember :subsim: rule1 : when modding there is no 'try' only do! :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[Eichhörnchen]

Hi, jase3 :Kaleun_Salute:

[Eisenwurst]

My elderly neighbour just locked herself out of her unit ( keys inside ). So I had to get the locksmith out and pay for it for her.

Whingeing Pommy :03: "I'm broke".

"Just pay me back when you win Lotto".

Good Karma, I guess.

[STEED]

Day off from the heat today but next week its back!

Just watching the cricket world cup on CH4 right now. :)

[STEED]

Wow what a match that was, well done England cricket team. Off to work latter the last cool day this week..Roll on winter.

[Mr Quatro]

Well I think my ordeal may finally be over. I had to return to the emergency last night and again this morning but I have now been assured by surgeons there that everything is ok. I sure hope so. Having two operations in sixteen hours is hard on a 69 year old body. I have been told to rest and that is what I shall do.

Are you resting? We need an up date :yep:

[u crank]

Are you resting? We need an up date :yep:

Thanks for asking Mr Quatro. I am resting because I am retired. :D

Doing a lot better and pretty much healed up. The incision is still sore but they did go in there twice in 16 hours so it's understandable.

:salute:

[Jimbuna]

On a similar note.....next Monday 15th I've my annual health check closely followed by my annual foot screening examination then followed by my quarterly podiatry appointment.

As my father told me on many occasions over the years "Whoever invented old age should have been shot".

Weight, feet circulation and blood pressure all fine so now we await the results of the three blood tests.

[Eichhörnchen]

Enjoying a tot of Lamb's Navy Rum right now

[Eichhörnchen]

I just found this on my wife's Facebook page

https://i.imgur.com/CklcVq2.jpg

[Aktungbby]

A http://i.imgur.com/pf0HK.jpgREGULAR 'GUINIVERE' :!!??SHE LEFT OUT THE ALL IMPORTANT COD- PIECE!:hmmm:

[STEED]

Thank you Europe for another stinking filthy disgusting heatwave next week which I do not want!

[Jimbuna]

Just back from my bi-monthly visit to Podiatry having had my toe nails cut for me.

Something a little humbling about that but if somebody else is willing to save me the bother then, so be it.

[STEED]

If I survive the next three days of the infernal heat wave I will be back posting Saturday. If I drop dead drinks are on King Boris the 1st.

[Aktungbby]

Just back from my bi-monthly visit to Podiatry having had my toe nails cut for me.

Something a little humbling about that but if somebody else is willing to save me the bother then, so be it. HEY! MY DAUGHTER USED TO PRACTICE ON MY NAILS WITH POLISH AND LITTLE COTTON BALLS TWIXT THE TOES....I KINDA ENJOYED IT; HAVING DONE 20 HORSE HOOVES, CATS CLAWS, (STILL TO SAVE -THE UPHOLSTERY) DOGS, GOAT HOOVES AND MY LATE DEMENTED DAD'S NAILS MYSELF, NOT A REAL STRETCH!:o https://image.shutterstock.com/image-photo/zoo-keeper-using-tool-manicure-260nw-1393964939.jpg

[Mr Quatro]

HEY! MY DAUGHTER USED TO PRACTICE ON MY NAILS WITH POLISH AND LITTLE COTTON BALLS TWIXT THE TOES....I KINDA ENJOYED IT; HAVING DONE 20 HORSE HOOVES, CATS CLAWS, (STILL TO SAVE -THE UPHOLSTERY) DOGS, GOAT HOOVES AND MY LATE DEMENTED DAD'S NAILS MYSELF, NOT A REAL STRETCH!:o https://image.shutterstock.com/image-photo/zoo-keeper-using-tool-manicure-260nw-1393964939.jpg

I was thinking about going to PetCo to have my nails done. I hear they really care about dogs.

So I was thinking maybe they wouldn't hurt me :o

[Aktungbby]

I was thinking about going to PetCo to have my nails done. I hear they really care about dogs.

So I was thinking maybe they wouldn't hurt me :oyou'll nail a dog-day afternoon fer sure!:O: just be on all fours so as not to confuse the staff....:O:

[Jimbuna]

:haha:

[STEED]

What a scorcher today was and its not over yet, up Wed and the big up Thu. They say cooler friday, yea sure I got better odds in jim sending me a bottle of sparkling water. :haha:

Just glad I booked most of this week off, nothing to do but sweat it out.

[Jimbuna]

I've certainly no problem with sending you a few bottles of maidens water.

[STEED]

I've certainly no problem with sending you a few bottles of maidens water.
You are true gentleman jim. :)

[Jimbuna]

I'll set the wife on it as soon as she's finished her current bottle of Chardonnay.

[STEED]

Far too hot for bed yet, give it a spin around 1 am when it's a bit cooler. Not looking forward to Thu/Fri night may not bother until 2 or 3 am.

[Catfish]

Thank you Europe for another stinking filthy disgusting heatwave next week which I do not want!
It is all the EU's fault :yep:

[Mr Quatro]

It is all the EU's fault :yep:

EU/PU :D

[Jimbuna]

It is all the EU's fault :yep:

:haha:

[STEED]

It is all the EU's fault :yep: Yes it is, spot on. If they made the effort to build thousands of giant fans in southern Europe to blow back all that boiling hot air from Africa we would all be better off in the UK and mainland Europe. :O:

[Catfish]

But we do have those fans, i see them daily ! :o
If they stop the wind also stops. I have seen it.

[Jimbuna]

Almost at 30C today so down to the riverside for a pint or three then meet the wife as she gets off the ferry from work tonight and then another pint or three :yeah:

[Eichhörnchen]

But we do have those fans, i see them daily ! :o
If they stop the wind also stops. I have seen it.

You are a daft bugger, Catfish :haha:

[Catfish]

After having 1/2 litre of ice Cold "Chiemsee" Vollbier from Bavaria, i switched to Jack Daniels "Lynchburg lemonade", there's no other way to withstand those temperatures.
21:30 and it still is 32 degrees Celsius outside :oops:

[u crank]

Hey guys you do know drinking alcohol in a heatwave is silly, you will dehydrate by losing water!

So?

:()1:

[Aktungbby]

:sign_yeah: just heading out to BBQ the burgers myself in 94 F heat...ice-cold 4oz. Vodka gimlet (made with Rose's lime juice)in hand, so I won't dry out... or get scurvy!:Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:

[Jimbuna]

So?

:()1:

Precisely :03:

[Aktungbby]

gorgious day of sailing in the Bay; temps on the water with 15 knot westerly winds were a delight in otherwise miserably hot onshore weather and the current and 3 foot waves with heavy commercial shipping kept it lively! We hit 7 knots and were heeled at 20+ degrees most all of the day.

[Jimbuna]

I think this evening I'll be opening this birthday gift from a nephew of mine.

https://i.imgur.com/qiMRcGq.jpg

[Von Due]

Counting down the hours till my first vacation in 19 months...

[Aktungbby]

https://i.pinimg.com/474x/2c/4f/cb/2c4fcbe0cd9e8078fc962fbe49abccca--pirate-art-pirate-theme.jpgBE SURE TO USE MEXICAN COCA COLA MADE WITH SUGAR IN BOTTLE FROM JALISCOhttps://i.pinimg.com/474x/e1/a2/d4/e1a2d4b76f38d44f5b53bd250125e966--south-of-the-border-second-best.jpg (NOT AMERICAN MADE CORN SYRUP IN CANS) FOR A PROPER RUM AND COKE.. OLÉ! :Kaleun_Cheers:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/story-mexican-coke-more-complex-than-hipsters-would-admit-180956032/ (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/story-mexican-coke-more-complex-than-hipsters-would-admit-180956032/)I think this evening I'll be opening this birthday gift from a nephew of mine.

https://i.imgur.com/qiMRcGq.jpg"Yo ho ho...":Kaleun_Cheers: and from a real pirate island at that!:up:(Barbados) https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/31/TI-billy.jpg/800px-TI-billy.jpg

[u crank]

^Reported as spam.

[Jimbuna]

My preferred mixer.

https://i.imgur.com/8qt2jsq.jpg

[Mr Quatro]

Yes, 1980 was a good year ... I was on top of the world awarded top salesman post, but no gold watch yet. :up:

[Catfish]

CONSIDERING MY WIFE'S CAREER AS A DIVORCE ATTOURNEY AND MY POMPOUS, OVER-BLOWN, INSENSITIVE, SWAGGERING WAYS..... MY INLAWS NEVER EXPECTED MY WIFE TO HOLD OUT WITH ME THIS LONG! :arrgh!:
Fixed that for you :O:

No really, congratulations! :up:

[Jimbuna]

Watching the Ashes first test and praying we can get Smiths wicket.

[Sailor Steve]

The legs have stopped leaking. The wrapping has come off permanently.

[Catfish]

^ Good to hear. :yep: I hope it stays that way.

[Mr Quatro]

Tried to figure out what time it is when everyone posted:

https://www.worldtimezone.com/

[Jimbuna]

One of the supermarkets in town have put their Carling on offer for a two day limited period and a limit of twelve cases per customer.

Three consecutive visits to a different checkout and the beer storage area is stocked for a few more months.

Would have been rude not to :smug:

[Jimbuna]

One of the boys company ships visited the Tyne today. Looks like they picked the wrong day.

https://i.imgur.com/sx3HoM4.jpg

[Mr Quatro]

@ Jim ... I'm starting to worry about your son being gone so long in a foreign land :yep:

[Jimbuna]

He's been in Indonesia since June 17th and already experienced three earthquakes but is well and in good spirits which is more than I can say for his mom :)

[Eichhörnchen]

It's our 33rd Wedding Anniversary today! My wife looks as lovely as she did the day I met her, and I hope you'll forgive my posting yet another photo of Moira (taken about an hour ago)

https://i.imgur.com/NG5KqGl.jpg

[u crank]

Congratulations to you and Moira.

:woot::woot::woot:

[Catfish]

Congratulations to Moira and you :up: :)

[Jimbuna]

Congratulations to you both :salute:

[Kaye T. Bai]

Bought some new clothes since as a result of losing 38 kg over the past year my old ones no longer fit me properly.

[Aktungbby]

SWELTERING IN 102 F. HEAT-WAVE .POWER JUST BLEW IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD SO NO EXCESS UTILITY USAGE TO KEEP THE AC GOING. BAY AREA SPARE-THE-AIR IS OFFICIALLY IN EFFECT SO NO BBQ ON THE GRILL; AND CAN'T USE THE OVEN OR DRYER...ELSE RISK BLOWING THE FUSE AGAIN.

[Jimbuna]

Just picked the boy up at the airport from his couple of months in Indonesia and he is talking about going back in about three weeks time if he can sort out another visa :o

[Mr Quatro]

Good news! Going back? I bet it's a girl :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

His mom should find out pretty soon whatever the reason :yep:

[Aktungbby]

Just picked the boy up at the airport from his couple of months in Indonesia and he is talking about going back in about three weeks time if he can sort out another visa :o

Good news! Going back? I bet it's a girl :hmmm:

His mom should find out pretty soon whatever the reason :yep:YA MEAN: "JEEZE MUM, I MET A GIRL.....AND THE EARTH SHOOK"!!??:hmmm: :timeout: :O: WITH APOLOGIES TO HEMINGWAY: http://lh4.ggpht.com/_5XvBYfxU_dM/St6Zkyd-7zI/AAAAAAAAD5E/_JnlNQwEYIw/For%20Whom%20the%20Bell%20Tolls%20novel%5B1%5D.png ?imgmax=800 (http://lh5.ggpht.com/_5XvBYfxU_dM/St6ZkGSqUgI/AAAAAAAAD48/jmlM57foq7E/For%20Whom%20the%20Bell%20Tolls%20novel-8x6.jpg?imgmax=800)

WHO ACTUALLY SAID: “The earth moved.”
:know:

[Aktungbby]

SWELTERING IN 102 F. HEAT-WAVE .POWER JUST BLEW IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD SO NO EXCESS UTILITY USAGE TO KEEP THE AC GOING. BAY AREA SPARE-THE-AIR IS OFFICIALLY IN EFFECT SO NO BBQ ON THE GRILL; AND CAN'T USE THE OVEN OR DRYER...ELSE RISK BLOWING THE FUSE AGAIN.YIPES! Same exactly as yesterday (102F. & spare the air in effect )and power just blipped
causing computer and TV cutouts
I'll go for take-out to avoid using the oven....:k_confused:o

[STEED]

Woohoo nice long weekend starts today, I need a break before the big two weeks coming up. :)

[Jimbuna]

Just picked the boy up at the airport from his couple of months in Indonesia and he is talking about going back in about three weeks time if he can sort out another visa :o

He's sent off his visa renewal application and intends going to Bali for a month.

[STEED]

Another bloody heatwave from europe thank you for nothing. :mad:

[Jimbuna]

I reckon you'd be a right bundle of joy to be on holiday with in warm weather.

[STEED]

I reckon you'd be a right bundle of joy to be on holiday with in warm weather.

I don't mind warm weather jim, it's muggy boiling hot air I can not stand and to add to that I have notice people get very angry in this weather so my conclusion there is no benefit in boiling hot weather. And if I hear another spokes person from the Met Office saying its going to be even hotter as the week goes on I would.........Well you get the picture.

[Jimbuna]

There's only one thing for it then.

https://i.postimg.cc/Jnx7JM3S/Orhows-about-you-plug-the-sink-mix-the-water-in-ed7e76b1b858230.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Aktungbby]

stiff from yesterday's rough sailing-three foot swells,high winds and an outflow tide forced us into the Napa river for a little smoother water. Meanwhile my desktop HP computer is in the shop (after 10 years)having reprted 'imminent disk failure' several times...so I'm using my new Samsung tablet today to post on :subsim: . 90's+ F. heatwave today... so cranking up the AC early!

[STEED]

I am now sick of this heatwave, can not do anything in this stinking heat as I'm zonked out from lack of sleep. Roll on winter.

[Jeff-Groves]

Visited the WWII Submarine Memorial at Seal Beach today.
Stopped at each marker and saluted each one in proper fashion.

[Jimbuna]

Visited the WWII Submarine Memorial at Seal Beach today.
Stopped at each marker and saluted each one in proper fashion.

Nice one Jeff :salute:

[Von Due]

Enjoying a soothing porter after this burger... Around here hot means a slice of jalapeno, not a truckload of ghost pepper! That bacon made me forgive them though. Been 11 years since I moved from here. Good to see the decent pubs are still going strong.

[Jimbuna]

Lazy afternoon at a local riverside pub with the wife and the curry is ordered.

[Jeff-Groves]

Lazy afternoon at a local riverside pub with the wife and the curry is ordered.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUet1zeS9QQ

[STEED]

Another scorcher day breaking records and hotter tomorrow. Roll on Wednesday they say it will be cooler it better be as I'm fed up with this stinking weather.

[Jimbuna]

Started the Post Code Lottery recently and won £20 in yesterdays draw :smug:

[STEED]

Cooler at last hopes it holds lots of over time coming up.

[Jimbuna]

Crikey! you'll be paying income tax if you're not careful :o

[Von Due]

Reading the world news and wondering how the hell we ended up in this mess. Evolution, we need to talk.

[Mr Quatro]

Reading the world news and wondering how the hell we ended up in this mess. Evolution, we need to talk.

Hello Von Due,

The dinosaurs had no choice and they couldn't even read ... :yep: