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Post by electronumpty on May 5, 2024 16:43:49 GMT
Did some garden clearing, forgotten what it looks like !
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Post by lurch on May 11, 2024 18:29:27 GMT
Spent some time early this morning before it got too hot loading the car ready for Retrotech fair tomorrow. Couldn't believe how much excess kit I've accumulated, 2x valve integrateds, 3 pairs of speakers, T27s, 2 power amps.......
Spent rest of the day (after a shower) hiding from the sun behind curtains with the fans going. Me no likey heat, am no use to man nor beast when it's hot, I HATE Summer, will now suffer until October when temperature gets back to sensible levels.
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Post by misterc on May 11, 2024 18:42:17 GMT
Busy week, however today finished a small cable order, quick detial of the car, new cetane booster try out, collected tad speaker plinths from a quality local paint shop. three (3) FFS trip to Bournemouth (everyone heading south for weather! I even got the mystrious coffee cup apprear on the car screen meaning take a break from driving! Spent a few hours with client setting up his new Tad's spot on. Only a 90 mibnute trip back uneventful. Now enjoying a quality Weston's old Rosie while watching the squirrels chase each other over the garden!
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Post by macca on May 12, 2024 8:52:44 GMT
Spent some time early this morning before it got too hot loading the car ready for Retrotech fair tomorrow. Couldn't believe how much excess kit I've accumulated, 2x valve integrateds, 3 pairs of speakers, T27s, 2 power amps....... Spent rest of the day (after a shower) hiding from the sun behind curtains with the fans going. Me no likey heat, am no use to man nor beast when it's hot, I HATE Summer, will now suffer until October when temperature gets back to sensible levels. Move up here to the foothills of the Pennines. It's very rare that it's not bastard freezing - all year round. Rains a lot too, if you like that sort of thing. |
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Post by antonio on May 12, 2024 10:25:01 GMT
macca "Rains a lot too, if you like that sort of thing." He does.  I can't wait for it to warm up even more. Ok it's a reasonable day today, but I wouldn't call it T shirt weather. Roll on the 16th September.
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Post by macca on May 12, 2024 11:17:59 GMT
macca "Rains a lot too, if you like that sort of thing." He does. I can't wait for it to warm up even more. Ok it's a reasonable day today, but I wouldn't call it T shirt weather. Roll on the 16th September. I know - they had the aircon on at work on Friday, it was only 21C. Just no need for it. Happily everyone else leaves before I do so I could turn it off and warm up a bit then. There's no spares available for the aircon system so once it dies that's it. Might be this year if they keep on hammering it when it's barely even warm out. |
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Post by macca on May 12, 2024 11:21:49 GMT
Not even that warm this morning but they were still out at the Sainsburys in shorts and flip flops. Legs whiter than an Alaskan snowfield. God alone knows what they think they look like, it's no way for a grown man to dress.
I'd ban it, I really would. No-one wants to see some bloke's legs and feet. Maybe at the beach it's acceptable but not walking round some northern town when it's only 17C.
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Post by hifinutt on May 12, 2024 13:43:43 GMT
man it was so warm today i had brekkie in the garden ... i love it
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Post by Bigman80 on May 12, 2024 20:24:57 GMT
man it was so warm today i had brekkie in the garden ... i love it Spot on. I've spent as much time outside as possible over the last few days. I love the sunny weather. |
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Post by bencat on May 13, 2024 8:04:20 GMT
Well as someone who has not worn long trousers or long sleeved shirts since 2019 any weather is fine . Warm is good but not that fussed about the cold either . Will break that long tradition today as I have to wear a suit for a funeral . Will I think feel very strange shirt will still be short sleeved though .
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Post by hifinutt on May 16, 2024 15:45:27 GMT
After Eicr had to have full overhaul of our house electrics , quite a lot of work took 3 elctricians most of day yesterday with new fuseboard and other stuff
I noticed the fan in bathroom not working so came back to fix today
Had the little chappie here today which is total fun , changing nappies and watching my good lady reading him peter rabbit and his delightful gurgles is a treasure
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Post by misterc on May 16, 2024 18:46:36 GMT
Today was up at a sparrow's fart, for a trek to 'We want be togther' land, managed to cram in three seperate jobs and back home for 7pm without breaking the sub light speed barrier.
First stop Walsall to have a custom exhaust system for the works transport, had a hire car arranged at fabrication place to a short hop to Bromsgrove to install a new dac/Mutec clock package.
Car ready at 1.30pm which left enough time to get to Birimingham for meeting with new metalwork supplier & anodiser factory visit.
Some traffic on the M1 so small detour to Warwick them M40 for 80 miles and home.
Have to say the black country chaps are rather friendly and very helpful (if I can only grasp every third word) a very productive oif long day's work today!
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Post by lurch on May 17, 2024 11:54:47 GMT
Today I have decided I should give you all an update on where things are with Mum.
As many of you know my 95 Yr old Mum has been living with Cancer of the Pancreas & liver (+ other life threatening ailments) since mid July last year. Thankfully besides reduced mobility she hasn't been in any pain, she's been happy and her tongue has been just as sharp as always.
Last weekend saw the big C hit with a vegance (again no pain) but her condition went rapidly downwards to the point where on Wednesday all superfluous meds were withdrawn and she was being given only injectable anti-nausea and relaxant (valium type) meds to keep her comfortable, carer/nursing attendance has increased from 2 to 4 with NHS picking up the tab. Have also been told we are now looking at days rather than weeks before she's gone.
The stubborn mare that shes always been has done well though, we were told 3 - 6 months, today is day 3 of month 11 since the diagnosis.
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Post by robbiegong on May 17, 2024 12:22:35 GMT
Today I have decided I should give you all an update on where things are with Mum. As many of you know my 95 Yr old Mum has been living with Cancer of the Pancreas & liver (+ other life threatening ailments) since mid July last year. Thankfully besides reduced mobility she hasn't been in any pain, she's been happy and her tongue has been just as sharp as always. Last weekend saw the big C hit with a vegance (again no pain) but her condition went rapidly downwards to the point where on Wednesday all superfluous meds were withdrawn and she was being given only injectable anti-nausea and relaxant (valium type) meds to keep her comfortable, carer/nursing attendance has increased from 2 to 4 with NHS picking up the tab. Have also been told we are now looking at days rather than weeks before she's gone. The stubborn mare that shes always been has done well though, we were told 3 - 6 months, today is day 3 of month 11 since the diagnosis. Every blessing to you and family my man. |
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Post by pete on May 17, 2024 12:47:33 GMT
Today I have decided I should give you all an update on where things are with Mum. As many of you know my 95 Yr old Mum has been living with Cancer of the Pancreas & liver (+ other life threatening ailments) since mid July last year. Thankfully besides reduced mobility she hasn't been in any pain, she's been happy and her tongue has been just as sharp as always. Last weekend saw the big C hit with a vegance (again no pain) but her condition went rapidly downwards to the point where on Wednesday all superfluous meds were withdrawn and she was being given only injectable anti-nausea and relaxant (valium type) meds to keep her comfortable, carer/nursing attendance has increased from 2 to 4 with NHS picking up the tab. Have also been told we are now looking at days rather than weeks before she's gone. The stubborn mare that shes always been has done well though, we were told 3 - 6 months, today is day 3 of month 11 since the diagnosis. My thoughts are with you at this tough time |
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Post by antonio on May 17, 2024 14:16:03 GMT
Today I have decided I should give you all an update on where things are with Mum. As many of you know my 95 Yr old Mum has been living with Cancer of the Pancreas & liver (+ other life threatening ailments) since mid July last year. Thankfully besides reduced mobility she hasn't been in any pain, she's been happy and her tongue has been just as sharp as always. Last weekend saw the big C hit with a vegance (again no pain) but her condition went rapidly downwards to the point where on Wednesday all superfluous meds were withdrawn and she was being given only injectable anti-nausea and relaxant (valium type) meds to keep her comfortable, carer/nursing attendance has increased from 2 to 4 with NHS picking up the tab. Have also been told we are now looking at days rather than weeks before she's gone. The stubborn mare that shes always been has done well though, we were told 3 - 6 months, today is day 3 of month 11 since the diagnosis. We can only wish you and your Mum the best, we know what you are going through. |
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Post by brucew268 on May 17, 2024 14:21:12 GMT
Today I have decided I should give you all an update on where things are with Mum. As many of you know my 95 Yr old Mum has been living with Cancer of the Pancreas & liver (+ other life threatening ailments) since mid July last year. Thankfully besides reduced mobility she hasn't been in any pain, she's been happy and her tongue has been just as sharp as always. Last weekend saw the big C hit with a vegance (again no pain) but her condition went rapidly downwards to the point where on Wednesday all superfluous meds were withdrawn and she was being given only injectable anti-nausea and relaxant (valium type) meds to keep her comfortable, carer/nursing attendance has increased from 2 to 4 with NHS picking up the tab. Have also been told we are now looking at days rather than weeks before she's gone. The stubborn mare that shes always been has done well though, we were told 3 - 6 months, today is day 3 of month 11 since the diagnosis. John, Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you in this. |
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Post by lurch on May 17, 2024 17:27:58 GMT
Thanks guys.
On a happier note, I got my 9000CDT back today. AudioLab have replaced the CD mech and done the update, unfortunately it will be a while before I can fire it up as living at mums for the time being.
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Post by Bigman80 on May 17, 2024 17:44:04 GMT
Thanks guys. On a happier note, I got my 9000CDT back today. AudioLab have replaced the CD mech and done the update, unfortunately it will be a while before I can fire it up as living at mums for the time being. Sorry to hear about mum. If you need anything, let us know. |
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Post by bencat on May 17, 2024 23:50:36 GMT
John my only wish for you and your Mum is that the no pain continues and when the time comes she is comfortable and happy .
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Post by lurch on May 18, 2024 7:43:55 GMT
The worst bit so far is over.
Mum passed very peacefully at 05:25.
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Post by brucew268 on May 18, 2024 7:59:20 GMT
The worst bit so far is over. Mum passed very peacefully at 05:25. Our sincere condolences to you. |
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Post by Bigman80 on May 18, 2024 8:08:43 GMT
The worst bit so far is over. Mum passed very peacefully at 05:25. So sorry to read this John. RIP mum. 😔 |
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Post by hifinutt on May 18, 2024 8:17:05 GMT
wow John , so sorry to hear . our thoughts are with you . its been a long trek looking after her i am sure
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Post by macca on May 18, 2024 8:40:19 GMT
My condolences, it's hard to lose a parent, very hard.
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Post by antonio on May 18, 2024 8:43:33 GMT
Very sorry John, hope you are ok.
RIP - MUM
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Post by bencat on May 18, 2024 9:30:54 GMT
What can I say John but thinking of you and hope you can manage over the next days and coming weeks . If there is anything I can do let me know .
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Post by ijrussell on May 18, 2024 10:27:26 GMT
My deepest condolences John.
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Post by robbiegong on May 18, 2024 11:11:45 GMT
The worst bit so far is over. Mum passed very peacefully at 05:25. Peace, comfort and every blessing to you and family. |
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Post by stevew on May 18, 2024 11:11:56 GMT
So sorry John. Deepest condolences and all the very best wishes at this tough time for you.
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