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PostPosted: 19:05 - 13 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

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hello sailor with Sailor Jerry Mr. Green


is that a euphemism?
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PostPosted: 11:55 - 16 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

a toaster. my last one lasted 17 months, the one before that, about the same.
so this time ive splashed out on a Rowlett toaster, and it better feckin last!
they are rebuildable and come with spare elements.
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PostPosted: 20:38 - 18 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

I bought a new computer mouse, after 10 years of using the a4tech bloody v8 mouse. I like to change the mouse sensitivity when playing games without going into any menus and the buttons for that on my old mouse stopped working recently, so I decided to buy a new mouse. Well, I could probably take the old mouse apart and clean/replace those buttons, but it's not worth the time and hassle.

Anyway, as I was pleased with my previous mouse from the a4tech company, I bought a yet another one from them and got the W70 Max (more advanced sensor + some other features that I don't need). My brother also got me a 30% off deal, so I paid the same money I would for another v8 mouse (they still make them).

Now, the ergonomics are a bit different, but alright. The W70 Max has got one extra button and the movement on my desk is very smooth, compared to my old mouse, but to be fair the slider pads of my old mouse are rather worn after 10 years of use. The scroll wheel also feels much nicer on the new mouse. As for the advanced sensor the operation does feel smoother and more precise, but I'd say that goes down mainly to the worn slider pads of my previous mouse.

As for those features that I don't need. The mouse does have RGB lights, ''lift off distance'' button (4 options) and ''report rate' button (4 options). Cool thing is, you don't need any software to change any of that. The question is, why would you want to customize the distance at which the mouse sensor tracking stops when you lift the mouse off the desk and why would you want to customize report rate which is, as I understand this, how many times a second the mouse checks its position. I would assume that you would want the lowest LOD and the highest report rate for the best performance. Thinking

Anyway, I bought a new computer mouse.
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PostPosted: 10:26 - 19 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

a handmade leather strop from the states.

i would be most upset if customs let it slip through untaxed.
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PostPosted: 14:59 - 19 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

RhynoCZ wrote:


Anyway, I bought a new computer mouse.



I'm still using my Trust Ami Dual Scroll 300, PS/2, balled mouse. I wish right handed mice were still a thing. Meh, my Keyboard is a still a 'Fellowes 95' with a DIN connector.
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PostPosted: 23:01 - 26 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

Second round of electrolysis (£26.50) to get rid of some of these old woman chin hairs Mad

And yes, it fucking stings.

I had to think about pleasant places I want to visit: Italian lakes, Karakoram mountains, Samoa, Newfoundland etc, to take my mind off it but I still occasionally ended up wincing with a genteel grunt.

After 15 mins of a 20 minute session, she asked was I OK, as she was worried she was torturing me
(yes luv, you are)
But I denied it and continued concentrating on deep breathing techniques Laughing

Not interested in face lifts or duck lips, just less hair Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 23:32 - 26 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

A less painful solution might be an uplifting bra* and a plunging neckline Wink

* "Not if one of the bones gets loose!" my wife has noted.
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PostPosted: 07:25 - 27 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

hellkat wrote:
Second round of electrolysis (£26.50) to get rid of some of these old woman chin hairs Mad

And yes, it fucking stings.

I had to think about pleasant places I want to visit: Italian lakes, Karakoram mountains, Samoa, Newfoundland etc, to take my mind off it but I still occasionally ended up wincing with a genteel grunt.

After 15 mins of a 20 minute session, she asked was I OK, as she was worried she was torturing me
(yes luv, you are)
But I denied it and continued concentrating on deep breathing techniques Laughing

Not interested in face lifts or duck lips, just less hair Thumbs Up


God I'd have to spend a fortune with all the ones mysteriously sprouting from ears and nose these days.
Wouldn't mind but they are grey now too Crying or Very sad
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PostPosted: 07:29 - 27 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

New old pair of leather jeans from Barnados on ebay £6.99 Laughing
I think they are nubuck but since their description might have been written by AI not a lot of useful info however reasonably good make I hope.

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PostPosted: 09:10 - 27 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

blurredman wrote:

I'm still using my Trust Ami Dual Scroll 300, PS/2, balled mouse. I wish right handed mice were still a thing.


Aren't all mice right handed by default?
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PostPosted: 11:05 - 27 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

Easy-X wrote:
A less painful solution might be an uplifting bra* and a plunging neckline Wink

* "Not if one of the bones gets loose!" my wife has noted.

I already employ those tactics to good effect.
Having been a DD since forever, I am already well acquainted with the dramas related to underwires - they usually decide to break loose of their moorings at the most inconvenient of moments.

Its just that ... if anybody is brave enough to get close, the hairy chin is likely to put them off.
And since I had half the skin on my lower left jaw pulled up to stitch the scar from the skin cancer op back in 2020, there are rogue hairs on my cheek, not just my damn chin
They need to be exterminated with extreme prejudice. Mad
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PostPosted: 11:28 - 27 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

doggone wrote:

God I'd have to spend a fortune with all the ones mysteriously sprouting from ears and nose these days.
Wouldn't mind but they are grey now too Crying or Very sad

Laughing yes I fear I would have to snip with small scissors, I couldn't imagine having electrolysis anywhere near nostrils, eeeek ouchy! Shocked
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PostPosted: 13:11 - 27 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

I after many decades of looking got an Ultrasonic bath, I actually got two, but after using a smaller 2.5 ltr one got a slightly bigger one at 6.5 ltr, and now I wish Id got one many years ago,

Had to learn about degassing and what cleaners to use if any, but it’s been a revelation for boring old me.
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PostPosted: 21:38 - 27 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

hellkat wrote:
doggone wrote:

God I'd have to spend a fortune with all the ones mysteriously sprouting from ears and nose these days.
Wouldn't mind but they are grey now too Crying or Very sad

Laughing yes I fear I would have to snip with small scissors, I couldn't imagine having electrolysis anywhere near nostrils, eeeek ouchy! Shocked


Here ya go.
No need to thank me Smile

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PostPosted: 21:39 - 27 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

bugeye_bob wrote:
I after many decades of looking got an Ultrasonic bath, I actually got two, but after using a smaller 2.5 ltr one got a slightly bigger one at 6.5 ltr, and now I wish Id got one many years ago,

Had to learn about degassing and what cleaners to use if any, but it’s been a revelation for boring old me.


Dug mine out that had been sat under the sink for years.
Now using it to clean up 3d resin prints
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PostPosted: 22:02 - 27 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

https://i.imgur.com/VrpLsC7.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/2VEL0Fg.jpg

the handle is pistachio wood. has a nice feel to it.
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PostPosted: 11:13 - 28 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

to v or not to v wrote:
https://i.imgur.com/VrpLsC7.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/2VEL0Fg.jpg

the handle is pistachio wood. has a nice feel to it.


I use a double blade safety razor, I got one with a closed combe and I am in the market for an open combe one now. Need something with a medium blade angle aggression and I am looking for blades with a medium aggression too.

I am currently using a low aggression angle razor with extreme aggression blade (feather) and I cut myself to pieces shaving my head. I'm ok with face but it cuts my head to ribbons lol need something milder for head shaves.
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PostPosted: 22:41 - 28 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fat Angry Scotsman wrote:


I am currently using a low aggression angle razor with extreme aggression blade (feather) and I cut myself to pieces shaving my head. I'm ok with face but it cuts my head to ribbons lol need something milder for head shaves.


sounds like you need to slow down and concentrate on your technique.
also, make sure your lather is wet enough, a common mistake people make, is not adding enough water to the soap.
and wetting your head with hot water for a few minutes before shaving, to soften your hair, can help.

as for blades, id suggest trying a sample pack, to see what works for you.
for example- https://connaughtshaving.com/samplepack.html
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PostPosted: 08:53 - 29 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

Six crispy Morton rolls ... possibly the best rolls in the world Laughing

All the best ... Barry
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PostPosted: 16:37 - 29 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

to v or not to v wrote:
Fat Angry Scotsman wrote:


I am currently using a low aggression angle razor with extreme aggression blade (feather) and I cut myself to pieces shaving my head. I'm ok with face but it cuts my head to ribbons lol need something milder for head shaves.


sounds like you need to slow down and concentrate on your technique.
also, make sure your lather is wet enough, a common mistake people make, is not adding enough water to the soap.
and wetting your head with hot water for a few minutes before shaving, to soften your hair, can help.

as for blades, id suggest trying a sample pack, to see what works for you.
for example- https://connaughtshaving.com/samplepack.html


I've tried both of that, even tried putting a hot wet towel over my napper for a few minutes before starting too and still chop myself to pieces Laughing

Sample pack is interesting though so I will grab one and see what to make of it
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PostPosted: 21:10 - 29 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

A rack for my Suzuki TS185. Looks alright. Primarily bought it so that I can fit a reasonable sized top box that would be handy for keeping tools and also camping equipment for greenlane holidays.


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PostPosted: 11:17 - 31 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

a new pocket knife. fancied something traditional looking.
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PostPosted: 14:48 - 31 Oct 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

Reversing camera for teh Sprinter - stupidly I failed to notice shipment time from China so might not be here until next year..

..although experience tell me they 'usually' better their estimates. Here's hoping:eh:
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PostPosted: 09:18 - 02 Nov 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bambu mini 3d printer with the multi spool kit
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PostPosted: 10:15 - 02 Nov 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote

panrider_uk wrote:
Bambu mini 3d printer with the multi spool kit


Tell me how you like it please. I'm thinking of upgrading my ender just for speed reasons and Bambu have good reviews. Other than that I'm looking at a Creality K1. Of course depending on black fridays deals.
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