Post by: meehalych on February 26, 2019, 19:33:51
+ won a nice coin on the Ebay
- the daughter caught cold
Post by: Dazzler on February 26, 2019, 20:48:45
- my vacation goes to its end, gonna work on Friday
+ won a nice coin on the Ebay
- the daughter caught cold
You still collect coins (I still have the ones you sent me) :goodjob:
Hope your girl gets better soon. :Pout:
Post by: meehalych on February 26, 2019, 20:56:47
Yep, I had to put it off for a while when I decided to buy a new home and a new car later on, but now I think I may afford myself to set some money aside for my hobby. Moreover I want to buy a metal detector.
I hope too, thanks)
Post by: Shambles on February 26, 2019, 21:22:58
Hope your дочь gets better soon.
And nevermind the coin collecting, get making a son ;)
Post by: tohis on February 28, 2019, 19:32:32
(http://vsaar.kapsi.fi/webpic/i039a.jpg)
Post by: Dazzler on February 28, 2019, 19:37:51
I was outside and had to get the camera and tripod out quick before this show of Aurora Borealis was over. Here at 62° latitude we see them occasionally, but in Lapland (up to 70°) they occur more often and can be much stronger and look way better. Many tourists visit Lapland every winter in hope to see this magic. :cool:Very nice! Thanks for sharing tohis
(http://vsaar.kapsi.fi/webpic/i039a.jpg)
Our equivalent of it is visible in Tasmania from time to time but I've never been in the right place at the right time. :Pout:
Post by: meehalych on April 04, 2019, 19:54:43
+ think of changing it to XP Deus
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Post by: Dazzler on April 04, 2019, 20:48:10
Post by: meehalych on April 06, 2019, 16:15:41
Took me a minute or two to work out it was a metal detector! :goodjob:Yes, it is :). With my current work pattern I can hardly find a day for digging unfortunately.
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Post by: meehalych on April 06, 2019, 16:17:35
+ finally sunny and warm days have come to us
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Post by: Dazzler on April 06, 2019, 20:56:48
+ We will fly to Stockholm next month to celebrate my wife's birthday
+ finally sunny and warm days have come to us
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Good to see you enjoy the fruits of your long work hours. :goodjob2: :goodjob:
Post by: xiziz on May 08, 2019, 19:38:33
But
Passed my MOT yesterday, only comment was "damn, brakes took good!" so good for another year. :)
I'll only be working 5-6 days for the entire 12 weeks of summer, had a lot of parental days I need to take out or else my nanny state will take them back. Tough luck. :)
As the (facelifted) MY20 Ioniq EV is soon rolling out (sept) they have lowered the prices of MY19, and my new (actually also my previous) job is in range of that one, only 55km away... Fingers are itching but wallet says to keep I30 another ~2 years. Tough choice!
Post by: Dazzler on May 08, 2019, 23:32:32
Wow! you have got a bit on (and happy Birthday) :happydance:
I'm assuming Angel will start a dedicated thread soon. :victory:
Post by: meehalych on May 09, 2019, 10:08:04
- nothing interesting has been found so far
+ I am to fly to Istanbul for three weeks, for B737Max training in the middle of June (last attempt when we were supposed to study it in UK failed - too many people were in the list, I guess)
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Post by: The Gonz on May 09, 2019, 10:33:17
Post by: meehalych on May 13, 2019, 08:20:49
Is that for the Max 8? :Shocked:Well, yes
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Post by: Dazzler on May 13, 2019, 10:07:38
Is that for the Max 8? :Shocked:Well, yes
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@meehalych
I guess you know all this?
:link: Boeing 737 MAX groundings - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_737_MAX_groundings)
Post by: meehalych on May 25, 2019, 19:13:45
Yes, I do)Is that for the Max 8? :Shocked:Well, yes
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@meehalych
I guess you know all this?
:link: Boeing 737 MAX groundings - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_737_MAX_groundings)
- B737Max training was cancelled for unknown reasons
+ returned from our trip to Stockholm some days ago; the weather was splendid despite the forecast (sunny and warm) and it only rained on the day when we were leaving
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Post by: Dazzler on May 25, 2019, 20:36:43
Yes, I do)Is that for the Max 8? :Shocked:Well, yes
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@meehalych
I guess you know all this?
:link: Boeing 737 MAX groundings - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_737_MAX_groundings)
- B737Max training was cancelled for unknown reasons
+ returned from our trip to Stockholm some days ago; the weather was splendid despite the forecast (sunny and warm) and it only rained on the day when we were leaving
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I think we can guess the reason..
Good about the weather in Stockholm. :goodjob2: :goodjob:
Post by: xiziz on June 01, 2019, 11:27:41
Scratching the notches!
Post by: Dazzler on June 01, 2019, 13:18:11
Post by: tohis on June 02, 2019, 19:55:49
Got to take home my new car yesterday
Sounds cool. Pics or didn't happen... :crazy1:
Post by: asathorny on June 02, 2019, 21:18:07
Post by: xiziz on June 07, 2019, 14:32:23
Sounds cool. Pics or didn't happen... :crazy1:
(https://i.imgur.com/08dMTJ2.jpg)
Why of course. :)
Picked it up exactly one week ago(within the hour anyway), only managed some 800km so far. Got my home charger working during the week too. Still waiting for roof rack and cargo barrier, one has to be shipped from Canada, the other from Germany. Going for a 220km round trip tomorrow over some pretty hilly countryside, EPA is 200km. It will be fun to see if I can make it or if I need to stop by the new Ionity charger in town on the way home (I kinda want to test that one anyway).
Post by: Shambles on June 07, 2019, 16:01:57
Quick question... why not put the power output (120PS) in your sig rather than the battery capacity (28kwh) ?
Post by: asathorny on June 07, 2019, 16:23:02
Post by: Dazzler on June 07, 2019, 21:49:10
Shame you've got to put roof racks on. I imagine the extra drag will adversely affect your range. You'll have to let us know! :cool:
Post by: xiziz on June 08, 2019, 19:26:29
Was some pretty curvy roads close to the destination, and I must say I'm very impressed with the handling, a blast taking tight corners, and the power is always there no waiting to get to the right revs or changing gears.
@Shambles Good idea, makes more sense.
@Dazzler Yeah, I expect it too, they won't be mounted all the time though, just use them when I need them. I did order Yakima whispbars that are supposed to be very aerodynamic, but putting anything on them will ofc make a big difference. Hopefully my roofbox is aerodynamic enough to atleast get 150km at decent speed, but its very large (600l) so will have to thoroughly test that once I get the rack. I mainly need the rack to lug planks and other oversized stuff from the builders depot 10km away, but it would be a shame if I can't take my roofbox on holiday anymore.
Readouts seem quite accurate of kwh used, so should be able to get some decent figures for how consumption is affected.
Post by: Dazzler on June 08, 2019, 21:45:53
Post by: xiziz on June 09, 2019, 13:02:31
Second time was in the i30 and had missed both the fuel light and the range estimate going to dashes in unfamiliar territory due to screaming kid in the
back seat. Ended up doing 70km before I found a station that was workable.
Here the range estimation seems very accurate and goes blank first at 3km remaining. I think range anxiety has more to do with with inaccurate information, the diesel would give up trying to show how much more I could do at 50km left. If you know how far you need to go and you got a good estimate of how far you can go, it's easy to adjust speed or plan another stop so you know that you can make it. Just don't be in a hurry, in that case a full tank of petrol will always feel better.
Most of my trips I won't have to think about range and the few long trips I usually have planned the stops anyway. I deliberately drove it to the edge to know what would happen this time. :)
Post by: Dazzler on June 09, 2019, 13:05:39
Post by: PhireSideZA on June 11, 2019, 11:38:22
- My i30 has been giving me ESP OFF lights on the dash lately which I have traced to a bad brake light switch. Odd seeing as mine was replaced under the campaign in 2015
+ The switch only cost ZAR231, or around AU$23. A generic Echlin part was AU$13, so I stuck with the OEM part
- The part is on back order, so I have to wait a little bit longer for it to get here
+ It's winter here and I am loving the cooler temps :sweating:
- Fuel price is up to AU$1.70 per litre and this makes me seriously consider downscaling :'(
Post by: Dazzler on June 11, 2019, 12:13:17
- Fuel price is up to AU$1.70 per litre and this makes me seriously consider downscaling :'(
Hi Phil,
Nice to hear from you!
We are paying around A$1.50 in Tassie for fuel so i am looking forward to my New 2019 Hybrid Camry Sport coming (in about August hopefully) 4.2 L/100kms. :happydance:
Post by: PhireSideZA on June 11, 2019, 13:20:59
- Fuel price is up to AU$1.70 per litre and this makes me seriously consider downscaling :'(
Hi Phil,
Nice to hear from you!
We are paying around A$1.50 in Tassie for fuel so i am looking forward to my New 2019 Hybrid Camry Sport coming (in about August hopefully) 4.2 L/100kms. :happydance:
Hey Dazz! Or as I like to call you, the car-flipper judging by all the cars you've owned since I registered on here :mrgreen:
Congrats on the new purchase, I hope you have many miles in her!
We were up in Johannesburg last month and we hired a Kia Picanto as a rental for the weekend. With everyday driving, not going gentle on it (you really have to paddle the gearlever to get the little three-cylinder up to speed at that altitude) we saw a combined fuel consumption of 5.6l/100 and down to 3.0l/100 on the highway. We were both really impressed :goodjob2:
Post by: xiziz on June 15, 2019, 08:35:29
Two weeks deep and done a little more than 1500kms so far, really nice car to drive, especially on curvy mountain roads. Had to fast charge once, stopped for 12 minutes to call goodnight to my daughter and got an additional 100km or so of range (needed 30), free of charge too, never had that happen at a petrol pump.
Rest of the charging done at home, 185kwh for about 150sek, diesel for the same kms would have been 67.5l at 1080sek. Pretty good. My new electricity deal starts on Tuesday, which should halve my electricity cost for charging at home and lower the standard rate by 25%.
Were planning a 1500km round trip this summer, I don't imagine it will be much different from our diesel trips except having to plan the stops in advance. Also got my cargo grid home and checked if both tent and dogs fit in the boot, no problem. :)
(https://i.imgur.com/lyNPUlTh.jpg)
Post by: Dazzler on June 15, 2019, 08:56:52
Post by: Shambles on June 15, 2019, 09:11:24
However, as some will know, employees of my company have their www content routinely monitored so I have to be cautious what I reveal in my posts :P
Post by: Dazzler on June 15, 2019, 09:46:31
I wish I could post photos & updates of such great news :victory:
However, as some will know, employees of my company have their www content routinely monitored so I have to be cautious what I reveal in my posts :P
Yeah, likely story... :Pout: :snigger:
Post by: xiziz on August 06, 2019, 18:42:38
In fact, the only time we had to wait for the car to finish charging was on the second to last fast charge returning home. A whole minute because I was cheap and wanted that last kwh I had paid for (fixed rate and not per kwh/min/free as other chargers), had enough charge to hit the last charger.
We had to wait a whole minute after everyone was buckled in before I unplugged. Car had finished charging before we were ready to set off all other times. I can live with that inconvenience. :)
Had access to a plug where we were staying so I could granny charge at 6A over night to cut down on public charger usage, helped ofc but would have gotten by without it aswell.
Traveling with a 3yo and two dogs means plenty of stops and I am highly doubtful that the trip would have been any shorter on diesel.
Post by: Dazzler on August 06, 2019, 23:16:27
That's great to hear. :goodjob2: :goodjob:
Post by: meehalych on August 10, 2019, 11:52:43
- the summer is awful this year: cold and rainy
Post by: Dazzler on August 10, 2019, 12:17:11
+ going on 5 days vacation from Monday, which we will spend in a village in Pskov's region (about 700km round trip for Mazda) )
- the summer is awful this year: cold and rainy
Have fun, drive safely ( is this possible in Russia?) :sweating:
Yeah, that global warming is so unreliable... :snigger:
Post by: meehalych on August 10, 2019, 19:28:50
Thanks, Daz! Of course it's :), but everything is possible, not only in Russia+ going on 5 days vacation from Monday, which we will spend in a village in Pskov's region (about 700km round trip for Mazda) )
- the summer is awful this year: cold and rainy
Have fun, drive safely ( is this possible in Russia?) :sweating:
Yeah, that global warming is so unreliable... :snigger:
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Post by: meehalych on December 12, 2019, 04:18:48
+ it's my first day of two weeks vacation
- I am yet to finish the night shift
+ we are flying to Sochi tomorrow (I couldn't resist the cheap air tickets; moreover the accommodation is free - the company still rents an apartment near the airport)
+ I studied another A320Neo last month in Moscow (this time with PW1100G engine)
+ I will fly to Kazakhstan for the practical part of the A320Neo course next week
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Post by: Dazzler on December 12, 2019, 08:35:05
Time for a post, I guess)You are a busy boy... Nice timing for your Birthday.
+ it's my first day of two weeks vacation
- I am yet to finish the night shift
+ we are flying to Sochi tomorrow (I couldn't resist the cheap air tickets; moreover the accommodation is free - the company still rents an apartment near the airport)
+ I studied another A320Neo last month in Moscow (this time with PW1100G engine)
+ I will fly to Kazakhstan for the practical part of the A320Neo course next week
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Doesn't sound like 2 weeks vacation? (Next week I will fly to Kazakhstan for the practical part of the A320Neo course?)
Post by: meehalych on December 12, 2019, 15:58:35
You are a busy boy... Nice timing for your Birthday.
Doesn't sound like 2 weeks vacation? (Next week I will fly to Kazakhstan for the practical part of the A320Neo course?)
Well, let's call the trip to Kazakhstan the vacation adventure. I might even meet any of my relatives (from my father's line), who are dwelling in the country.
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Post by: Dazzler on December 12, 2019, 21:47:09
You are a busy boy... Nice timing for your Birthday.
Doesn't sound like 2 weeks vacation? (Next week I will fly to Kazakhstan for the practical part of the A320Neo course?)
Well, let's call the trip to Kazakhstan the vacation adventure. I might even meet any of my relatives (from my father's line), who are dwelling in the country.
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Fairy Nuff as the dodgie one (I mean @Doggie 1 ) would say.
Good luck finding the relatives. :happydance:
Post by: Doggie 1 on December 13, 2019, 00:21:45
Post by: Dazzler on December 13, 2019, 01:15:05
Or Furry Muff. :)
That reminds me.. Looking forward to seeing you in a bit over a month. :happydance:
Post by: meehalych on December 25, 2019, 09:41:03
+ we still have a nice winter) - no snow, no cold, +5 degrees outside, that's what I like while working at the airport
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Post by: neptune on December 26, 2019, 07:40:42
A quick edit.... just found out wifey will be operated on tomorrow.... :(
Post by: CraigB on December 26, 2019, 10:00:50
Not having a good Christmas...…. last Monday got hit by a car while walking across the cross walk in the shopping centre underground carpark ……. wifey finishes her shift in the hospital on Christmas day with pain in her stomach and ends up going back there at 10pm Chrissy night and is still there. Seems an op is on the cards....just waiting for the surgeons to view the reports....hope the new year is better :undecided:That's not good John :Shocked: I hope you weren't injured and the wifies OP isn't anything to serious :undecided:
A quick edit.... just found out wifey will be operated on tomorrow.... :(
Post by: mickd on December 26, 2019, 10:47:19
Worst xmas ever !! Farrrk !
Post by: Dazzler on December 26, 2019, 20:50:06
Sure hope you guys will both be ok. :sweating:
Must be something in the air, I had a very fragile right hip and back over Christmas and yesterday out of the blue a really bad pain (8/10) started in my upper left leg. I cant stand straight or walk straight on it without a terrible crampy type pain. So I'm off to doctor or hospital for scans this morning. :disapp: :crazy2:
Post by: PhireSideZA on December 30, 2019, 11:57:37
+ It's the season to be jolly
- It's also the season to be stuck at work for a half day
Post by: Dazzler on December 30, 2019, 21:43:12
Oi you blokes and blokettes better heal up soon! Sorry to hear about the misfortunes, Neptune and Dazz. All the best :goodjob2:
+ It's the season to be jolly
- It's also the season to be stuck at work for a half day
Cheers Phil. No update from Neptune yet. Hope Mrs Neptune is ok.
I was at the hospital for over 6 hours! X-rays etc.. and a pain killing injection.. I don't know what it was but it sure was effective. They think the issue was muscular although the arthritis in my left hip has got worse than it was 5 years ago when 1st diagnosed. Got a prescription for Panadeine.. only had a couple each day for two days made me very nauseous. Don't think I have any risk of becoming addicted! Improved enough now to resume my walking regime. :goodjob:
Post by: neptune on December 31, 2019, 12:22:32
Post by: Dazzler on December 31, 2019, 19:12:50
A bit of an update...… wifey came home this arvo after her emergency surgery. Still doped up a bit on pain medication and getting around is painful for her. Plus she seems always tired and sleeping. Totally unusual for her. Time will heal so they say....
Thanks for the update John. Glad she's home. Pain killing medication does that. Hopefully she will be back to her old self soon.
Please give her best wishes from all of us at the i30 owners club! :cool:
Post by: mickd on January 10, 2020, 09:22:50
Anyway,
youngest daughter Kate has finised her 5 years of uni at ANU in Canberra. Graduated mid December with Honours in both Law & International Security. Started her job with a big law firm in Canberra last Monday.
:happydance: :happydance: :happydance: is how she's feeling.
Oldest daughter Rachel is now a fully qualified Personal Trainer. Has been working full time in an accountancy firm in Wagga and completed the course on weekends and nights.
Setting up her business is well underway with name - By Your Side - logos, insurance & equipment sorted.
As well as above , Rachel & Scott (sil)have started another business -Point Ventures - to help people acuire, manage and use point systems; ie flybuys, qantas etc. Their off overeas again, first class using the points they have accumulated.
Scott has a new role Crown Lands Chief Fire Officer responsible for a huge part of NSW. Currently using his skills with RFS plotting fires.
So their flat out.
Good luck to all :goodjob2:
Post by: Dazzler on January 10, 2020, 09:50:07
Post by: mickd on January 10, 2020, 10:48:10
Wow! That's impressive Mick. You guys must be really proud! Lucky the girls took after their Mum eh.. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:Very happy & proud , both finished year 12 and moved 3 1/2 hrs away for Kate, 6 1/2 hrs away for Rachel. Yes lucky they did :goodjob: :goodjob2:
Post by: Dazzler on January 10, 2020, 21:44:17
Wow! That's impressive Mick. You guys must be really proud! Lucky the girls took after their Mum eh.. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:Very happy & proud , both finished year 12 and moved 3 1/2 hrs away for Kate, 6 1/2 hrs away for Rachel. Yes lucky they did :goodjob: :goodjob2:
Glad you can take a joke mate. One thing I can say for sure after spending some quality time with you and Anita is that both girls would have nice friendly natures. :goodjob2: :goodjob:
Post by: Dazzler on January 17, 2020, 19:15:12
A bit of an update...… wifey came home this arvo after her emergency surgery. Still doped up a bit on pain medication and getting around is painful for her. Plus she seems always tired and sleeping. Totally unusual for her. Time will heal so they say....
@neptune Hi John. Is Mrs N improving at all? I hope so! :fingers:
Post by: neptune on January 17, 2020, 19:45:50
A bit of an update...… wifey came home this arvo after her emergency surgery. Still doped up a bit on pain medication and getting around is painful for her. Plus she seems always tired and sleeping. Totally unusual for her. Time will heal so they say....
@neptune Hi John. Is Mrs N improving at all? I hope so! :fingers:
Thanks for that Daz……. she is improving even though she is still a bit sore. Can't go back to work at the hospital just yet and a bit of a lifestyle change for her is coming up. But all good :goodjob:
Post by: Dazzler on January 17, 2020, 19:54:22
Post by: neptune on January 17, 2020, 20:17:16
Post by: mickd on January 17, 2020, 23:09:30
A bit of an update...… wifey came home this arvo after her emergency surgery. Still doped up a bit on pain medication and getting around is painful for her. Plus she seems always tired and sleeping. Totally unusual for her. Time will heal so they say....
@neptune Hi John. Is Mrs N improving at all? I hope so! :fingers:
Thanks for that Daz……. she is improving even though she is still a bit sore. Can't go back to work at the hospital just yet and a bit of a lifestyle change for her is coming up. But all good :goodjob:
Good to hear :victory:
Post by: tohis on February 16, 2020, 14:42:59
At here the i30 has been far from bestseller, which is noticeable as I can't recall very many cases of me driving behind an another GD Wagon. Its sister model, the Kia Cee'd has sold significantly better. But what I do see all the time out there are another Toyota Auris Hybrids, and the new Corolla Hybrid has also been a big hit, continually fighting for the bestseller title against Skoda Octavia.
Oh, and the weather during this so called "winter" has been awful. Nothing new about the November and December being wet and slushy and temperature around 0, but it has largely been the same all the time! :Pout: Few times we have had something like -5 to -15 and some snow, but those didn't last more than few days at a time. However, the northern Finland (Lapland) has had lots of snow and cold, so the tourists have enjoyed the real winter like before.
(http://vsaar.kapsi.fi/webpic/i30oc_040.jpg)
Post by: PhireSideZA on February 19, 2020, 07:50:18
Oh, and the weather during this so called "winter" has been awful. Nothing new about the November and December being wet and slushy and temperature around 0, but it has largely been the same all the time! :Pout: Few times we have had something like -5 to -15 and some snow, but those didn't last more than few days at a time. However, the northern Finland (Lapland) has had lots of snow and cold, so the tourists have enjoyed the real winter like before.And here on the other side of the pond/hemisphere, our little town has had the hottest day on record in 55 years :sweating:
We also had rolling blackouts so we couldn't even run a desk fan to cool down!
:link: Weather office says Sunday the hottest day in Port Elizabeth in 55 years! (https://www.rnews.co.za/article/weather-office-says-sunday-the-hottest-day-in-port-elizabeth-in-55-years)
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The Port Elizabeth office of the South African Weather Service says the 40.2° C recorded on Sunday in Port Elizabeth made it the hottest day in 55 years.
"It almost reached the record high of 40.7°C measured in March 1965," said Garth Sampson, SA Weather Service Eastern Cape Client Liaison Officer.
He added that other places that topped the 40°C mark were:
Uitenhage 40.6°C,
Coega 43.9°C, and
Addo 40.7°C.
Post by: Dazzler on February 19, 2020, 10:49:31
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 19, 2020, 11:36:46
Wow! The lack of power for cooling was probably the biggest concern. Serious health risk for aged and sick. :crazy1:
And I suppose, Dazz, you'd identify with both of those demographics. :rofl: :D :lol:
(Said with love from the heart of my bottom).
Post by: PhireSideZA on February 19, 2020, 15:02:49
Wow! The lack of power for cooling was probably the biggest concern. Serious health risk for aged and sick. :crazy1:The rolling blackouts are getting bad here now. Some days we sit without power for 9 - 11 hours per day.
I recently had to buy an inverter and a deep cycle battery just to keep some lights on and I am in the process of converting all my outside lights to solar. Next up is a solar panel to keep the battery charged up, to help bring the electricity charge down.
I feel really sorry for people who have CPAP machines or fishtanks with pumps and heaters that then need to keep going in times like this.
I'm hoping the new CEO of the power utility company can turn things around, but the prognosis is that we are going to continue experiencing rolling blackouts ('load shedding') for at least another year and a half:
:link: High risk of load shedding for the next 18 months: analyst (https://businesstech.co.za/news/energy/362582/expect-high-load-shedding-risk-for-the-next-18-months-analyst/)
TL;DR: Our BIGGEST state-owned national electricity supplier (ie. they supply 90% of power to the country) is a few hundred billion rand in debt because they didn't do any maintenance to their existing power stations, the ones that they built to supply the expanding economy were over budget, delayed, corruption saw billions go missing, and general mismanagement. Because Eskom couldn't supply areas with reliable power, people resorted to alternative power generation methods (solar, wind, generators). Because of the loss of revenue, they have been hiking electricity prices with an average of 13% a year:
(https://www.poweroptimal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Eskom-tariff-vs-inflation-comparison-with-projections-2017.png)
Then there is a township called Soweto that owes a collective R18 billion rand in debt because of illegal connections. Eskom goes in and disconnects the illegal users, and they get assaulted by the mobs, people get killed and the illegal connections are put back the very next day. Not even our millitary can asssit, and the police also get their arses handed to them when they try to quell the protests.
With all the substations that have had to be turned off and on so much, they are blowing up left, right and centre. So you might sit without power for 11 hours a day, only for it to not come back on for an extra day or two. The switchgear is not meant to be turned off and on again so frequent - it causes arcing and damages the contacts, not to mention the huge inrush current as 5000+ houses have their hot water geysers turn on at 3kW a pop simultaneously which causes brownouts and voltage spikes that damages appliances and electronics.
/PhireSide is now tired of typing, and will retire for the afternoon. Just thought I'd share how messed up we have it here :sweating:
EDIT: I realise this all sounds like a rant, and it is. I just get so worked up about these avoidable things and then also when I think of all the other folks who are sitting with the same issues. Our collective blood pressure could probably spin all the OCGT's to provide enough power to the entire continent :crazy1:
Take care, gents :goodjob2:
Post by: Dazzler on February 19, 2020, 21:33:55
Post by: The Gonz on February 20, 2020, 11:25:37
Post by: Dazzler on February 20, 2020, 23:36:02
We are so lucky in Australia despite fires and floods etc! :crazy1:
Post by: mickd on February 21, 2020, 06:00:23
Anyone heading down to the Superloop Adelaide 500, drop by the ADF paddock and say hello. I'll be the old'n'bold in a flying suit. :victory:
Geez Gonz, doing it tough again ! . I feel so sorry for you :blubber: :lol:
Does that suit get you into the pit area ?
Post by: josh1990 on February 23, 2020, 05:47:17
Post by: Dazzler on February 23, 2020, 06:30:13
Wife and I are expecting kid #2 in May, and recently was promoted at work. Have backed off the second job a bit to spend more time at home. Still be plenty of room in the little wagon, 2nd seat already in.
Well done. That's great news. Nice to hear some positives. :goodjob2: :goodjob:
2020 hasn't started well for a lot of us Aussies. :undecided:
Post by: Doggie 1 on February 23, 2020, 09:52:54
Wife and I are expecting kid #2 in May, and recently was promoted at work. Have backed off the second job a bit to spend more time at home. Still be plenty of room in the little wagon, 2nd seat already in.
Great news @josh1990 all round. :goodjob:
Post by: mickd on February 23, 2020, 23:34:15
Post by: PhireSideZA on February 24, 2020, 09:40:43
That's insane @PhireSideWe had some really good coverage of the fires here in our local news - it is so scary to think that it happened so quick, and the amount of manpower needed to contain a blaze of that magnitude is almost unimaginable. Some of the photos and pictures I saw were downright terrifying and I would hate to have been caught up in something like that :blubber:
We are so lucky in Australia despite fires and floods etc! :crazy1:
Post by: tohis on February 26, 2020, 15:18:04
As long as Finnish authorities do not declare an official travel warning which tells to avoid traveling there, I won't get my money back if I decide to cancel the trip. It's still over 3 weeks away, and for now I can only watch what happens next. The whole thing was still unheard of when I booked the trip before Christmas. :confused:
Post by: neptune on February 26, 2020, 16:14:01
I'm having interesting times now as my winter vacation is approaching. I have a booking for one week in Tenerife, where they have just found 4 cases of coronavirus! :scared: The whole hotel, about 1000 guests included, has been put in quarantine as preventive measure for at least 14 days, and it's less than 10 km away from the hotel which I have booked. It would be a miracle should there be no more cases during next weeks...
As long as Finnish authorities do not declare an official travel warning which tells to avoid traveling there, I won't get my money back if I decide to cancel the trip. It's still over 3 weeks away, and for now I can only watch what happens next. The whole thing was still unheard of when I booked the trip before Christmas. :confused:
Those face masks are going to come handy so long as you get the proper ones and not those flimsy paper ones...
Post by: Surferdude on February 26, 2020, 20:06:53
I'm having interesting times now as my winter vacation is approaching. I have a booking for one week in Tenerife, where they have just found 4 cases of coronavirus! :scared: The whole hotel, about 1000 guests included, has been put in quarantine as preventive measure for at least 14 days, and it's less than 10 km away from the hotel which I have booked. It would be a miracle should there be no more cases during next weeks...I have a friend in the same boat. Booked and paid for a major family holiday to Japan. Scheduled for May. Same deal. Unless Australian government upgrades it's warning to the top level, no refunds.
As long as Finnish authorities do not declare an official travel warning which tells to avoid traveling there, I won't get my money back if I decide to cancel the trip. It's still over 3 weeks away, and for now I can only watch what happens next. The whole thing was still unheard of when I booked the trip before Christmas. :confused:
Post by: Dazzler on February 26, 2020, 20:58:45
Fingers crossed mate. That's no good, but unfortunately it's going to be a very common scenario for a while.
We've had to defer our next road trip for a while as my eldest daughter has moved home to have her first child (due end of March) due to a failed relationship.
Trish and I were really looking forward to doing a loop through Adelaide again in March/April.
Post by: CraigB on February 27, 2020, 07:23:27
They're more worried about ports being closed when they get there than the virus and being fit and active for oldies they aren't to bothered about a bad flu...I did tell em to make sure I'm in the will before they leave :D
Post by: beerman on February 27, 2020, 09:29:43
Good News, the Hybrid Rav is due June 30.....Good news, I will be on a cruise, so won't be able to pick it up for a while.
Post by: CraigB on February 27, 2020, 09:35:44
I hope you have good missed port cover on your travel insurance....That's covered by the shipping line, missed ports they pay a refund and if you miss many ports they generally offer a free holiday :)
Post by: Dazzler on February 27, 2020, 09:47:05
I hope you have good missed port cover on your travel insurance....
Good News, the Hybrid Rav is due June 30.....Good news, I will be on a cruise, so won't be able to pick it up for a while.
Cool! Congrats! :goodjob:
I drop the folks off at the airport this coming Wednesday, they'll fly to Melbourne then hop on the Cruise ship for a month voyage via all the major affected areas of Asia :crazy1: South Korea - China - Vietnam - Singapore - Sri Lanka - India, then down to the Maldives before making their way up past the horn (Somalia) :crazy2: into the Red Sea on up to Israel, then up the Suez canal into the Mediterranean for their next stop in Greece then on to Italy where they fly back from.No way Hose'
They're more worried about ports being closed when they get there than the virus and being fit and active for oldies they aren't to bothered about a bad flu...I did tell em to make sure I'm in the will before they leave :D
Post by: CraigB on February 27, 2020, 09:57:14
No way JoseFixed it for ya :)
Post by: Dazzler on February 27, 2020, 10:00:06
No way JoseFixed it for ya :)
Yeah him too.. :snigger:
Post by: beerman on February 27, 2020, 10:03:19
I hope you have good missed port cover on your travel insurance....That's covered by the shipping line, missed ports they pay a refund and if you miss many ports they generally offer a free holiday :)
Is that port taxes or more? I missed a port on the last cruise and the wife and I got $250 each less excess (and a sleep in).
Post by: CraigB on February 27, 2020, 10:15:45
Each port call has a different cost so I guess they get back a percentage of whatever it is if they cant disembark.I hope you have good missed port cover on your travel insurance....That's covered by the shipping line, missed ports they pay a refund and if you miss many ports they generally offer a free holiday :)
Is that port taxes or more? I missed a port on the last cruise and the wife and I got $250 each less excess (and a sleep in).
Post by: tohis on March 13, 2020, 18:04:22
During the last week I was already thinking I need to cancel the trip despite the loss of money, not only for possible infection (especially during the flight), but for the risk of spreading it to everyone, getting quarantined, unable to return the rental car on time, or having difficulties returning home as flights could also be canceled. Anyway, the problem was now solved on my behalf. I'm still losing almost 200 EUR as the train ticket and hotel in Helsinki before/after flight are not refundable.
Toilet paper and hand sanitizer hoarders are also seen at here. I know better, and bought only one package yesterday. I also bought few bottles of Corona Extra beer for revenge! :evil:
Post by: nzenigma on March 13, 2020, 21:12:25
Post by: Dazzler on March 13, 2020, 21:24:13
Sorry about your trip but a reasonable result financially in the end. I feel sorry for the Corona Beer Company. They have lost millions, so good on you for supporting them.
I was initially disappointed that we had to defer/cancel our next planned road trip due to heavily pregnant daughter's arrival on our doorstep, but in hindsight it could have been a lot worse. I week or so later and I would have booked the boat and probably most of the accommodation.
We are tending to have lots of small local treats and trips to make up for it.
Post by: Surferdude on March 13, 2020, 21:46:47
Seriously though, heaps of schools here who have overseas excursions ( bands etc) booked are calling them off. No refunds. Parents are out thousands of dollars.
QLD Gov't has actually banned all such trips for state run schools.
Most aren't covered by travel insurance.
Travel agencies are laying off staff. In the case of my mate's wife who runs an agency, she's been reduced to three day weeks at half pay. That or finish up.
Post by: nzenigma on March 13, 2020, 22:05:48
:phone1: :phone1: :phone1: :phone1: The Euro flare up took 2 weeks to eventuate. Thats the pre-diagnosis incubation time. Mass gatherings are irresponsible , but the main spreaders are children, goes from school to parents.
Post by: mickd on March 13, 2020, 22:41:33
Evil Dutton has it! ; There IS a God after all :yahoo: :yahoo::rofl: :rofl: hope the other dork gets it.
AFTER the end of the NRL round 1 money raising event. I know what he'll be praying for at Hillsong this weekend. :lol:
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 14, 2020, 01:23:44
Post by: nzenigma on March 14, 2020, 02:25:11
You'll be pleased to know that Peter is feeling absolutely fine and is having a well-earned rest in hospital. :)
And isolated from us for at least 2 weeks :happydance: may his 'absolutely fine' continue indefinitely. :cool:
Post by: nzenigma on March 14, 2020, 23:09:59
Evil Dutton has it! ; There IS a God after all :yahoo: :yahoo::rofl: :rofl: hope the other dork gets it.
AFTER the end of the NRL round 1 money raising event. I know what he'll be praying for at Hillsong this weekend. :lol:
Given the dysfunctional health system in the USA; we have been waiting for the dork to ban US travellers. :crazy1:
As usual, Ardern has the savvy and cohones :
"New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced new restrictions requiring all travellers to be quarantined for 14 days upon entry into the country in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus."
Post by: mickd on March 15, 2020, 05:59:16
@nzenigmaEvil Dutton has it! ; There IS a God after all :yahoo: :yahoo::rofl: :rofl: hope the other dork gets it.
AFTER the end of the NRL round 1 money raising event. I know what he'll be praying for at Hillsong this weekend. :lol:
Given the dysfunctional health system in the USA; we have been waiting for the dork to ban US travellers. :crazy1:
As usual, Ardern has the savvy and cohones :
"New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced new restrictions requiring all travellers to be quarantined for 14 days upon entry into the country in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus."
Guess what our puppet did recently ?? :rofl:
Post by: mickd on March 15, 2020, 06:00:28
You'll be pleased to know that Peter is feeling absolutely fine and is having a well-earned rest in hospital. :)
And isolated from us for at least 2 weeks :happydance: may his 'absolutely fine' continue indefinitely. :cool:
He.must be really bad - rest of the country is told to stay at home. :eek:
Post by: nzenigma on March 15, 2020, 20:51:17
You'll be pleased to know that Peter is feeling absolutely fine and is having a well-earned rest in hospital. :)
And isolated from us for at least 2 weeks :happydance: may his 'absolutely fine' continue indefinitely. :cool:
He.must be really bad - rest of the country is told to stay at home. :eek:
@mickd
Thinking really really bad :snigger: as we live in hope ( at home)
My nurse notes that Dutton is taking up a bed in the public RBH hospital. :spitty: Ironic given that, for years, he and his cronies have ripped off public health money and awarded it to private health.
Post by: mickd on March 15, 2020, 22:49:05
Typical :disapp:
Good to see that Slo-Sco-Mo is still following JA.
Post by: nzenigma on March 16, 2020, 07:50:38
@nzenigma
Typical :disapp:
Good to see that Slo-Sco-Mo is still following JA.
Hmmmm :goodjob2: she has an election later this year. Need to get back there and vote so that Australia still has an effective leader.
Post by: mickd on March 17, 2020, 07:09:59
:rofl: :rofl: :goodjob:@nzenigma
Typical :disapp:
Good to see that Slo-Sco-Mo is still following JA.
Hmmmm :goodjob2: she has an election later this year. Need to get back there and vote so that Australia still has an effective leader.
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 17, 2020, 08:28:28
Post by: mickd on March 20, 2020, 06:45:34
Post by: nzenigma on March 20, 2020, 07:58:59
Well with the Tasmaniang gov wishing to isolate the state, our trip to Trish&Dazzland is off . Re-booking for mid February 2021 ? :Good_luck:
Hopefully The Dut will allow you back into Australia. :cool:
Good to see the Tazmanic gov is thinking more widely than the Feds. :goodjob2:
Post by: Dazzler on March 20, 2020, 08:55:53
Well with the Tasmaniang gov wishing to isolate the state, our trip to Trish&Dazzland is off . Re-booking for mid February 2021 ? :Good_luck:
:disapp:
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 20, 2020, 09:25:33
Hopefully The Dut will allow you back into Australia. :cool:
Er, Tasmania is an Australian state. Maybe you're thinking of New Zealand. :neutral:
Post by: The Gonz on March 20, 2020, 09:35:08
However, at last count, 4 cases of Corona have been found in Tassie.
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Post by: Doggie 1 on March 20, 2020, 09:35:51
Not surprised. If other states had the luxury of coastal borders, they'd do the same.:lol:
However, at last count, 4 cases of Corona have been found in Tassie.(click to show/hide)
Post by: nzenigma on March 20, 2020, 21:50:54
Hopefully The Dut will allow you back into Australia. :cool:
Er, Tasmania is an Australian state. Maybe you're thinking of New Zealand. :neutral:
:cool: forgive my sudden stupidity. Probably caused by my Brisbane Uni that had the sense to shut us out 2 weeks ago..... while Nero was still telling us to attend the footy. :whistler:
Post by: The Gonz on March 21, 2020, 07:32:39
(https://i.ibb.co/swCShW5/sale.png) (https://imgbb.com/)
Post by: Dazzler on March 21, 2020, 08:12:15
+ Made my first (non-i30 keytag) 3D design sale this week:
(https://i.ibb.co/swCShW5/sale.png) (https://imgbb.com/)
You'll be able to retire soon! :eek: :snigger:
Post by: The Gonz on March 21, 2020, 09:43:42
You'll be able to retire soon!
(https://i.ibb.co/XL2LP24/20070418-Animated-man-swimming-money-hg-clr.gif) (https://imgbb.com/)
Post by: mickd on March 21, 2020, 22:46:25
Was that plan for a full size version?
Post by: The Gonz on March 21, 2020, 23:37:51
:goodjob: at the moment the Aus $ is worth about 53p :victory:Even Bill Gates started with just a few bucks. :lol:
Was that plan for a full size version?
The design is what they call parametric, meaning you choose your own scale. For full scale, the buyer will need to slice the design into printer bed sized chunks, either glued, fastened or interlocked. I'll even do the redesign on request. :victory:
Post by: The Gonz on March 26, 2020, 11:26:40
(https://i.ibb.co/5kZmMzS/drybox.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kJZjHrw)
I bought a 4 L round 'cake tin' airtight container from Cheap as Chips for $4. The sides are not vertical and they have ridges for the lid and locking lip so I couldn't just design the support base by subtracting a perfect cylinder, meaning I first designed a faithful model of the container itself.
Once done, I created a brick and subtracted the upturned bottom section of the container model from the brick, leaving a perfect support base.
I then designed rollers to snap fit onto commonly available skateboard bearings. They look remarkably like train wheels, with one flanged edge. I then designed the frame for the rollers and offset the height of one side of the frame to account for the slight incline in the 'cake tin' side.
Then I designed 45 degree offset spacers to slide snugly over nylon M8 threaded rod traversing the box wall (which I found in the butt stops of the shooting range on base - long story) after I had tapped its centre for a 2 mm hole. This hole accommodated about 60 cm of Teflon tube, which carries the 1.75 mm filament airlessly to the extruder waiting below.
Fair to say I'm mildly chuffed. :victory:
Post by: mickd on March 26, 2020, 11:40:47
Nice looking red filament.
So many variables to factor in .
:goodjob2: :goodjob:
Post by: The Gonz on March 26, 2020, 11:55:02
Absolutelyfuckingbrilliant ! !Thanks.
Nice looking red filament.
So many variables to factor in .
:goodjob2: :goodjob:
The filament easily reveals any enhancements I've made to the printer as well, along with some white bits from the few metres that came with the kit.
That red filament gets around! :winker:
Post by: Dazzler on March 26, 2020, 19:57:37
Post by: mickd on April 01, 2020, 23:02:03
Ah well, roll on mid Feb 21 :Good_luck:
Post by: Dazzler on April 02, 2020, 02:14:48
Well today was going to be Day 1 of 5 weeks in Tas. :disapp:
Ah well, roll on mid Feb 21 :Good_luck:
3rd time lucky hopefully. Last year our bloody fires stopped you. Then this year your fires settled down in time, then this damn virus. :crazy1:
Now we've all got to stay healthy not just from the virus but all our other various ailments! :sweating: :spitty:
Post by: mickd on April 02, 2020, 03:45:07
Post by: mickd on April 06, 2020, 01:13:04
Post by: Dazzler on April 06, 2020, 04:18:24
Thanks for organizing the snow at Cradle Mtn Dazz, but you forget to cancel it as we're not there. :disapp: :disapp:
That ok mate it was snow trouble... :winker:
Post by: kittikat on April 28, 2020, 08:05:47
I have been very busy at work, well that is until I retired. I took leave from mid September and then when that ran out in mid January I took the plunge. See how exquisitely I manage to time things. :whistler:
In August my husbands brother in law passed away. Anthonys sister passed a couple of years ago, so we had been looking after the husband (just checking on him, not full time care) since then. He died at home, alone and wasn’t found for a couple of days. It was quite a shock. He made my husband his executor, so we are now trying to sell his house. We did a lot of renovations as they were both a little bit simple and had done nothing to the house for about 25 years. It was a mess. We have had two cancelled contracts, and now are looking at falling house prices. Did I mention how exquisite my timing is?
In January we sold our house (yes we were juggling two houses for a few months...it was very stressful) and after 5, yes count them, five weeks waiting for their finance to come through we moved out in early March. We are now hibernating in a rental. It’s not too bad, I just wish I could see my kids and my mum. Timing?
Speaking of my mum, my dad passed away in January. He had fallen and broken both his hips in the last year. He was told he had to go into a nursing home, so he just gave up and let go. He was 92 and mum was 94 in March. She is coping ok, she just gets a bit teary every now and again. As do I. I haven’t been able to see her for some weeks now, but I talk to her on the phone. One of my sisters is doing her running around for her (she’s only 70 :D). Again, exquisitely timed.
Well, that’s my story. Sorry for channeling War and Peace, but a bit has happened.
On this, my 61st birthday I say thank you to you all for reading my tale of woe and I promise to try to be a better and more consistent contributor to this website that has given me much pleasure over the last 10 or so years. :DoubleKiss: :drinks:
Post by: Surferdude on April 28, 2020, 08:08:55
And all the best to you for the future.
Post by: The Gonz on April 28, 2020, 08:17:01
My heart goes out to you, and I (as I'm sure several others) would be all too willing to take a call or share an email any time you need it. :DoubleKiss:
Post by: asathorny on April 28, 2020, 09:26:21
Post by: Dazzler on April 28, 2020, 10:09:00
Hopefully things start looking up. You've had all your bad luck. Maybe a lotto ticket might be a good idea after all.
I am always pleased to hear from you, so stay in touch and with any luck your next post will be more positive.
Love and kisses,
Darryl and Trish x
Post by: kittikat on April 28, 2020, 10:10:29
Happy birthday, sorry to hear about the many difficulties. The only advice I can give you is:- don't bother buying a lotto ticket :blubber: :blubber: :blubber:
Given my timing, the numbers would probably come up the week after I bought my ticket. :Dunno:
:crazy2:
Post by: kittikat on April 28, 2020, 10:18:03
We have to sell the other house, it’s not looking likely in this climate unfortunately. I keep reading how prices are going to drop for houses. That’s good for us to buy a new home, and shitty for us to sell this other. There are five beneficiaries including my husband. We reno’d in the hope of getting the best we could for everyone. Probably not worth it in hindsight.
Thanks for the support, I really appreciate it. I will try my best to stay active on the forum, hopefully life won’t get anymore complicated. :Good_luck:
Post by: mickd on April 28, 2020, 11:03:11
:hb09a
At least you've still got a sense of humor.
If you don't laugh, you'll only cry.
Hang in there, :fingers:
Post by: Shambles on April 28, 2020, 11:29:16
Have the best birthday you can and hopefully we can chat more in the forum :)
(https://i.imgur.com/yjhG95D.jpg)
Post by: eye30 on April 28, 2020, 14:46:00
Ps
Although alot is going on, hope you are enjoying your retirement.
Post by: The Gonz on May 02, 2020, 08:35:11
(https://i.ibb.co/YtCK541/IMG-20200502-165645.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/2KHfvLj/IMG-20200502-165628.jpg)
Rescue me from this creativity void. Challenges, please! :crazy1:
Post by: josh1990 on May 02, 2020, 23:00:15
Post by: eye30 on May 02, 2020, 23:24:00
Welcomed a little girl on Tuesday 28th. Due to current environment I couldn't spend the time amount of time I would've liked in the hospital. Wife decided she wanted out a day earlier than with our son. Which was good because then I don't have to get blocked at the door for being 5 mins early. Think I'm going to be ask to resign from my second job due to the Kung flu. I'm not sure if I will be upset or grateful if that happens. Apologies for grammar, been a long night :crazy2:Congrats on baby
Not good re job tho'
Post by: The Gonz on May 03, 2020, 01:18:51
Post by: mickd on May 03, 2020, 02:21:12
Mindful of the need for connectedness in these trying times, I'm sharing for entertainment, amusement and sanity. This is what I'm reduced to doing in lockdown: shower hooks! :crazy2:Will send you more work soon , but , don't think that it will be much of a challenge for YOU. :lol:
(https://i.ibb.co/YtCK541/IMG-20200502-165645.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/2KHfvLj/IMG-20200502-165628.jpg)
Rescue me from this creativity void. Challenges, please! :crazy1:
Post by: Dazzler on May 03, 2020, 04:01:35
Welcomed a little girl on Tuesday 28th. Due to current environment I couldn't spend the time amount of time I would've liked in the hospital. Wife decided she wanted out a day earlier than with our son. Which was good because then I don't have to get blocked at the door for being 5 mins early. Think I'm going to be ask to resign from my second job due to the Kung flu. I'm not sure if I will be upset or grateful if that happens. Apologies for grammar, been a long night :crazy2:
A very mixed bag. Is it your 1st child. Congratulations either way. My eldest daughter had my first blood grandchild (a boy )on 28 March. Hopefully your main job is secure. I'm quietly confident that when things settle down an a vaccine become available there will be a flurry of activity which will help to recover a lot of jobs. :fingers:
Post by: josh1990 on May 04, 2020, 11:27:27
Post by: mickd on May 08, 2020, 10:58:44
Planted some veggies in the garden. Got attacked by white moths, eggs and grubs :faint:.
Solution :
(https://i.ibb.co/48mdL7v/20200429-130238.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qNy58dq)
(https://i.ibb.co/q1vmJcc/20200430-113228.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tC9YLvv)
The fresh stuff is awesome. :goodjob:
Post by: Dazzler on May 08, 2020, 11:31:07
Post by: The Gonz on May 08, 2020, 12:09:44
Post by: Aussie Keith on May 25, 2020, 23:54:52
Not bad or good but random.
Planted some veggies in the garden. Got attacked by white moths, eggs and grubs :faint:.
Solution :
(https://i.ibb.co/48mdL7v/20200429-130238.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qNy58dq)
(https://i.ibb.co/q1vmJcc/20200430-113228.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tC9YLvv)
The fresh stuff is awesome. :goodjob:
Yep, that's the business. Another way to go is PVC electrical conduit. Bang a few bigger bits into the ground and loop longer bits in and drape the cover over the top. But your solution is a lot neater.
Post by: mickd on June 18, 2020, 03:41:47
Post by: Dazzler on June 18, 2020, 07:04:34
The whales are moving North at present. Been watching from the lounge room again. Time consuming but great fun :D :D
Awesome! Any photos? Or Lester won't believe you.. :whistler:
Post by: Lakes on June 18, 2020, 07:15:38
The whales are moving North at present. Been watching from the lounge room again. Time consuming but great fun :D :DGood to know Mick! have you spotted any Killer Whales at all?
Post by: mickd on June 18, 2020, 09:01:17
@LakesThe whales are moving North at present. Been watching from the lounge room again. Time consuming but great fun :D :DGood to know Mick! have you spotted any Killer Whales at all?
No mate no Killers.
Mature males and juveniles showing off.
The splash from a juvi doing a breach is about a 3rd of the splash of a mature tail slap. :lol:
Post by: eye30 on June 18, 2020, 11:51:26
This is not far from where I live.The whales are moving North at present. Been watching from the lounge room again. Time consuming but great fun :D :D
Awesome! Any photos? Or Lester won't believe you.. :whistler:
https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/18516104.rescuers-monitor-whale-become-restranded-dee-estuary/
https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/18516475.rescuers-say-restranded-fin-whale-appears-died/
Post by: Lakes on June 19, 2020, 00:22:05
@LakesThe whales are moving North at present. Been watching from the lounge room again. Time consuming but great fun :D :DGood to know Mick! have you spotted any Killer Whales at all?
No mate no Killers.
Mature males and juveniles showing off.
The splash from a juvi doing a breach is about a 3rd of the splash of a mature tail slap. :lol:
Used to see them when I was in Narooma & four years back I was in a cafe on Kianga Beach with pushy group having lunch & I spited a Killer Whale, I love the Killer whale Museum at Eden!And the History. They needed to be tough to go out in those row boats any time at night!
Post by: Lakes on June 19, 2020, 00:34:14
This is not far from where I live.The whales are moving North at present. Been watching from the lounge room again. Time consuming but great fun :D :D
Awesome! Any photos? Or Lester won't believe you.. :whistler:
:link: Rescuers monitor whale which has become restranded in Dee Estuary | Wirral Globe (https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/18516104.rescuers-monitor-whale-become-restranded-dee-estuary/)
:link: Rescuers say restranded fin whale appears to have died | Wirral Globe (https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/18516475.rescuers-say-restranded-fin-whale-appears-died/)
that'a sad news Lester!
All them UK chippys taking his food?
Post by: mickd on June 19, 2020, 01:05:55
This is not far from where I live.The whales are moving North at present. Been watching from the lounge room again. Time consuming but great fun :D :D
Awesome! Any photos? Or Lester won't believe you.. :whistler:
:link: Rescuers monitor whale which has become restranded in Dee Estuary | Wirral Globe (https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/18516104.rescuers-monitor-whale-become-restranded-dee-estuary/)
:link: Rescuers say restranded fin whale appears to have died | Wirral Globe (https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/18516475.rescuers-say-restranded-fin-whale-appears-died/)
that'a sad news Lester!
All them UK chippys taking his food?
"Appears died " ?
Local chippys will have a new menu item.
Tough life all up back then . No soft c$cks .
Last year, one of the whale watching boats had the experience of seeing a young jumpy being attacked and devoured by a few Killers. :Shocked:
Post by: eye30 on June 19, 2020, 12:18:58
https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/18523473.post-mortem-death-whale-became-stranded-dee-estuary/
Post by: kittikat on July 09, 2020, 03:59:16
Just as Victoria records double digit rises in Covid-19 cases, my husband’s uncle passes away. In far North Queensland. Lockdown commences. We’ll be live streaming a funeral tomorrow morning. Sounds horrible, and I’m sure that’s what it will be. :'(
Three deaths in less than twelve months. I’m really hoping things turn around soon, I’m not sure I can emotionally cope with another funeral. :Good_luck:
Post by: mickd on July 09, 2020, 07:53:55
Sorry for you and family, hang in there.
Post by: The Gonz on July 09, 2020, 10:20:06
Post by: Dazzler on July 09, 2020, 10:30:01
Post by: tohis on July 17, 2020, 08:19:03
Some land borders have been reopened and we are now able to travel to other Nordic and Baltic countries where the Covid situation has been similar, and more borders were reopened in this week. However, in our western neighbour Sweden it has been much worse, and the border is still pretty much unidirectionally closed (but Sweden does allow inbound traffic). Let's hope our fellow member Xiziz is still okay! :confused: :question:
Post by: Dazzler on July 17, 2020, 14:52:29
Australia managed the 1st wave really well with a similar number of cases to you guys with almost 5 times the population and only around one third the number of deaths. Now for some crazy reason the 2nd wave has taken off with a vengeance in one state of Australia in particular (Victoria):with hundreds of new cases being identified daily! :crazy1: :crazy1:
Post by: nzenigma on July 18, 2020, 01:15:29
Unfortunately, Victoria went on the cheap when it came to securing their quarantine hotels. Two 'security' guards were sleeping with detainees. We now have that outbreak in Victoria. If anything it demonstrates how aggressive COVID is.
I feel sorry for the land locked European countries who have to plug many holes in their fences. However, the British government, showing its usual verbal grit and tenacity has been determined to leave the EU , but couldn't find the courage to lock the island's border. :crazy1:
The result , a massive on going infection rate, business remains cr#p, and a huge death count that is somewhat fictitious. Like Holland etc, the deaths in old people's homes are yet to be calculated and included.
On the other hand, New Zealand went to level 4 lockdown = eradication and now they have virtually no new cases and business is up and running. Given the recent incompetence in Vic , the OZ/NZ travel bubble is off the table indefinitely. :blubber:
Food for thought @Dazzler . Tazzie and Queensland should not get too complacent. We have the ever hungry Allan Joyce :disapp:. A mate of mine told me that this week he flew return Brisbane to Mackay. The Qantas plane was nearly full, the seating was the usual cattle class with no distancing, mate was one of only four people wearing a mask. Even the Qantas stewards did NOT wear masks.
Post by: Dazzler on July 18, 2020, 12:09:40
I've had a few drinks (step daughter's engagement party) hehe..
Puppa Gutwein as some call our Premier continues to be cautious. Thankfully. :fingers:
Post by: mickd on August 01, 2020, 10:58:59
Started tyre kicking at a dealer. Young fella comes out full of spiel, ready to get a sale. Starts telling him about all the amazing safety features he should have on his car at his age. ( nearly 85 ) Dad starts telling him about his first car - cobbled together from 3 wrecks and 1 abandoned car. Those T - models were practical. Youngen says -the what??, couldn't have that now days , you need all of these features to ensure you are not fatigued or stressed from driving around town or on those long trips of 2 hrs or more.
Old man cracked up , thanked him for the best laugh he'd had in a while and said that if he ever needs all of that electronic crap to drive a car, he'll hand his license in and catch the bus with all of the money saved from insurance, rego, running costs.. :victory: :rofl: :rofl: :victory:
Post by: Dazzler on August 01, 2020, 11:44:02
The old man hadan hour or so between speacialist appointments the other day.
Started tyre kicking at a dealer. Young fella comes out full of spiel, ready to get a sale. Starts telling him about all the amazing safety features he should have on his car at his age. ( nearly 85 ) Dad starts telling him about his first car - cobbled together from 3 wrecks and 1 abandoned car. Those T - models were practical. Youngen says -the what??, couldn't have that now days , you need all of these features to ensure you are not fatigued or stressed from driving around town or on those long trips of 2 hrs or more.
Old man cracked up , thanked him for the best laugh he'd had in a while and said that if he ever needs all of that electronic crap to drive a car, he'll hand his license in and catch the bus with all of the money saved from insurance, rego, running costs.. :victory: :rofl: :rofl: :victory:
Love it!
Post by: kittikat on August 16, 2020, 13:23:43
A negative is that this lockdown is stopping any work being done on the apartment we have bought. It is just a two storey deep hole in the ground. In the meantime we are living in a rental. At least that gives Anthony something to worry about. We had thought we would have to rent for a year, now it looks like it will be a lot longer. Now we are both pensioners, he was concerned about us having to use savings to cover the rent. I suppose it’s a positive that because of the lockdown we are spending a lot less, so we have covered our rent, no problems.
Another positive is that my old work asked me to do a bit of casual work for them. Gives me something to keep my brain active and a bit of extra income. I also get to reconnect with all my old workmates, even though it’s via Microsoft Teams.
A real positive is we are both healthy. :shakehands1:
Post by: Dazzler on August 16, 2020, 21:04:02
Post by: kittikat on August 17, 2020, 14:13:49
Thanks for the update Cecelia. Yes definitely mostly positive. I'm in hospital for my fourth day today prostate causing bladder/kidney issues, but at least I'm in the right place. Hoped to go home today but a couple of developments overnight make me think that is now unlikely. :Pout:
Look after yourself Daz. It’s not a good time to be unwell. :DoubleKiss:
Post by: Dazzler on August 17, 2020, 22:54:01
Thanks for the update Cecelia. Yes definitely mostly positive. I'm in hospital for my fourth day today prostate causing bladder/kidney issues, but at least I'm in the right place. Hoped to go home today but a couple of developments overnight make me think that is now unlikely. :Pout:
Look after yourself Daz. It’s not a good time to be unwell. :DoubleKiss:
Thanks Cecilia, true. They released me yesterday and fortunately my urologist is in Burnie today (only 50 kilometres away) I'll be pushing hard to get this sorted quickly I'm hating this catheter. :crazy1:
Post by: meehalych on February 19, 2021, 16:05:16
- with the current situation in the world we are staying home (last year we went to Vietnam)
+ we have got a new kitten (we brought her from Moscow in the end of January; she was 4 months old then)
- damn weather: if it doesn't show it is cold and vice versa
Post by: tohis on March 20, 2021, 21:27:18
A week ago I went to see the Koli ice road, which is 7 km long road going over frozen Lake Pielinen. It is usually officially opened in January or February when the ice is at least 40 cm thick so it can be safely driven over by car, and closed in early April when the conditions start to deteriorate. In some recent winters however, thanks to the climate change, it has been opened only for short times or not opened at all. During the season it may also be temporarily closed because of bad weather.
(http://vsaar.kapsi.fi/webpic/2021_0313_142217_003.MOV_snapshot.jpg)
Post by: meehalych on March 23, 2021, 15:57:39
- no longer the owner of Kia Ceed
Post by: meehalych on March 26, 2021, 13:33:34
(https://i.ibb.co/ZfB4bVG/20210326-141546.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cy6fs1k)
Post by: Shambles on March 26, 2021, 20:28:04
+
(https://i.ibb.co/ZfB4bVG/20210326-141546.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cy6fs1k)
Looking very nice Misha :goodjob:
You're obviously being paid too much :P :lol:
Post by: Lakes on March 27, 2021, 10:14:48
+
(https://i.ibb.co/ZfB4bVG/20210326-141546.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cy6fs1k)
Very nice!! I was looking at one in the dealer here in Australia this past week, but did not get to test drive.
I also like the colour!!
Post by: Dazzler on March 27, 2021, 12:56:26
+
(https://i.ibb.co/ZfB4bVG/20210326-141546.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cy6fs1k)
Looking very nice Misha :goodjob:
You're obviously being paid too much :P :lol:
Yes, well done mate. Looks good. :goodjob:
Post by: meehalych on March 27, 2021, 16:20:58
Looking very nice Misha :goodjob:
You're obviously being paid too much :P :lol:
Thanks! :)
I still keep the Hyundai in mind (Hyundai Sonata was in my list along with Mazda)
Post by: meehalych on March 27, 2021, 16:23:38
Very nice!! I was looking at one in the dealer here in Australia this past week, but did not get to test drive.
I also like the colour!!
I would prefer the colour "Soul Red", but there wasn't one available in Saint-Petersburg (so we would have to order and wait for weeks/month)
Post by: PhireSideZA on May 29, 2021, 16:59:50
Lots happening this side of the ocean!
+We moved house in February to a freestanding house. Made a tidy profit on the sale of the townhouse, too! About a 30% ROI in the +-3 years we stayed there.
-Registration for the new house is still not done. Endless issues with getting the new plans approved by the council (attorneys lost the original plans, the f**ks)
+We got engaged last year October, and we are currently planning our wedding. ETA March 2022!
-The steering knock on the i30 is so bad, I decided to tackle it this weekend since I felt brave, but I am regretting it as my good tools all went missing after our move.
-Our town water levels (dam levels) are below 11% combined. Our main reservoir is just above 4%. The blasted municipality refuses to declare it an emergency, so we cannot get state funding. But when Cape Town's dam levels dipped below 30% last year, all hell broke loose and the local authority actually sprang into action and put measures in place to make sure there were backup plans in place.
Post by: Snookes on May 30, 2021, 22:05:01
Post by: i30Feargal on May 30, 2021, 22:16:06
Post by: Dazzler on May 31, 2021, 13:42:40
Post by: tohis on June 09, 2021, 09:46:46
From now on I have to wear a foil hat when being near 5G towers, to avoid being controlled! :crazy1: :crazy2:
I also booked a vacation in Tenerife at March 2022, and hopefully it won't end up being canceled. You never know about those new variants, which in worst case could be highly resistent to current vaccines and kick us back to the beginning. :confused:
Post by: PhireSideZA on October 07, 2021, 11:14:07
+ Went for my first Pfizer shot last week. Had a sore arm for a few days, but running on all cylinders again
+ Lost a bit of weight since joining the gym two months ago. My endurance is also massively improved, where I used to gasp for breath after jogging 5 minutes on the treadmill, I can now do 45 minutes with ease.
+ Wedding date is inching closer, and I am so damned excited
- My i30 seems to have an issue with the OBC where it flickers every now and again. Seems the LEDs might be faulty, if I look at similar threads
- The house transfer is still not done, nearly a year later. Patience is running out at a rate of knots.
Post by: neptune on October 07, 2021, 12:14:31
Post by: PhireSideZA on October 07, 2021, 12:16:03
It seems Phil that you just might need that extra cardio training for your wedding night..... :whistler:
:lol:
Stamina is stamina, as they say :mrgreen:
Post by: PhireSideZA on November 08, 2021, 11:17:17
- I have NFI what I am doing :mrgreen:
- Our rolling blackouts have returned (https://www.eskom.co.za/regretfully-stage-4-loadshedding-will-be-implemented-from-1200-on-wednesday-until-0500-on-friday-thereafter-stage-2-loadshedding-will-continue-as-previously-communicated-until-0500-on-saturday/)
+ We are getting some much-needed rain, as we have been declared a disaster area (https://www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za/page/drought-mitigation-plans-and-projects) and we have to curtail usage to 50 litres of water per person, per day.
+ I might be picking up an Audi A4 B7 Avant soon, but I am still working out the formalities as the car is all the way in Johannesburg, a 10-hour drive from me.
Post by: Dazzler on November 28, 2021, 01:06:39
+ New job!Wow! It is all happening Phil.. apart from crashing my new MG plug in hybrid and having bad gastro on and off for around 4 days I'm just doing my usual LOL
- I have NFI what I am doing :mrgreen:
- Our rolling blackouts have returned (https://www.eskom.co.za/regretfully-stage-4-loadshedding-will-be-implemented-from-1200-on-wednesday-until-0500-on-friday-thereafter-stage-2-loadshedding-will-continue-as-previously-communicated-until-0500-on-saturday/)
+ We are getting some much-needed rain, as we have been declared a disaster area (https://www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za/page/drought-mitigation-plans-and-projects) and we have to curtail usage to 50 litres of water per person, per day.
+ I might be picking up an Audi A4 B7 Avant soon, but I am still working out the formalities as the car is all the way in Johannesburg, a 10-hour drive from me.
Post by: PhireSideZA on January 09, 2022, 17:29:22
Hey Dazz, merry Christmas and a happy new year and to all on here! Hope you are doing better, Darryl.+ I might be picking up an Audi A4 B7 Avant soon, but I am still working out the formalities as the car is all the way in Johannesburg, a 10-hour drive from me.Wow! It is all happening Phil.. apart from crashing my new MG plug in hybrid and having bad gastro on and off for around 4 days I'm just doing my usual LOL
So an update on the above...this should be coming in sometime this week:
(https://i.ibb.co/PhmP6Fq/image.png) (https://ibb.co/Xs2KCjc)
It's not the one I mentioned prior, but one from a town closer to us. I couldn't find one I liked in white, so I reluctantly went for a black one. But who knows, it might grow on me. If not, I might look into wrapping it.
Post by: Snookes on January 10, 2022, 04:41:22
Your new Audi looks to be in good condition and I hope it serves you well. I’ve always liked Audi A4s. There doesn’t seem to be many A4 Avants (‘wagon” to us in Aus) in Australia, apart from the performance ones, the RS4, and my favourite, the RS6.
I this doesn’t mean Hippo is on the way out though !
Peter
Post by: PhireSideZA on January 10, 2022, 08:08:00
Hey Phil, and a happy new year to you too. A big one for you !Happy new year!
Your new Audi looks to be in good condition and I hope it serves you well. I’ve always liked Audi A4s. There doesn’t seem to be many A4 Avants (‘wagon” to us in Aus) in Australia, apart from the performance ones, the RS4, and my favourite, the RS6.
I this doesn’t mean Hippo is on the way out though !
Peter
Thank you - it needs some paint correction done and a few things that need to be fixed here and there, but I think it should be a keeper.
Unfortunately, we don't get the i30 CW here in SA, otherwise I would have traded my i30 in for one instead. We only have Volvo's and Audi's and some older VW wagons here, and the BMW Touring models although they are scarce. Hatchbacks are very popular here (The VW Polo is the best selling car in SA) and station wagons seem to be dying a quick death.
Hippo is getting on with age and I think it might, unfortunately, be time to retire it. I did offer passing it on to my folks to use, but they stay on a gravel road outside town so it wouldn't be the ideal vehicle for them - when the roads are muddy they would need something with a bit more ground clearance and 4x4 or diff lock at the very least to navigate the roads.
Post by: Dazzler on January 12, 2022, 20:44:41
Thanks Phil tummy is better but MG still being repaired!Hey Dazz, merry Christmas and a happy new year and to all on here! Hope you are doing better, Darryl.+ I might be picking up an Audi A4 B7 Avant soon, but I am still working out the formalities as the car is all the way in Johannesburg, a 10-hour drive from me.Wow! It is all happening Phil.. apart from crashing my new MG plug in hybrid and having bad gastro on and off for around 4 days I'm just doing my usual LOL
So an update on the above...this should be coming in sometime this week:
(https://i.ibb.co/PhmP6Fq/image.png) (https://ibb.co/Xs2KCjc)
It's not the one I mentioned prior, but one from a town closer to us. I couldn't find one I liked in white, so I reluctantly went for a black one. But who knows, it might grow on me. If not, I might look into wrapping it.
That looks the goods. Despite the colour I'm sure you will be wrapped with your new vehicle!
See what I did there! 😁
Post by: josh1990 on January 21, 2022, 02:47:15
Bad - 3 year old and I spent 10.5 hours at the hospital getting his 3 lips turned back into 2 after running and slipping on the tiles and collecting the skirting board
Good - saw the surgeon yesterday and it's healing magnificently and the stitches are dissolving without intervention
Bad - 3 yo still running on the freaking tiles
Good/Bad - sold my xr6, wasn't intending to made a half arse comment on FB and it was gone 2 days later for the figure I threw out
Good/Bad - had to spend $$ on towbar for Bertie, has a higher tow rating than the xr6 but I won't be able to abuse it like I did the ute :scared:
Good/Bad - decided since we'd have a tow bar we could buy a camper trailer that was nice and light, went from a soft floor camper to ordering a Jayco Lark yesterday. Great for is but Bad for savings haha. It escalated very quickly
Post by: tohis on February 27, 2022, 13:34:40
Wearing a face mask during the flight is mandatory, except when eating and drinking. I wonder how the virus knows that so it won't spread during eating? :P
Petrol prices are record high, about 2 EUR per liter, thanks to the crude oil prices and ever increasing tax burden. Those recent geopolitical events will not help that matter either.
Post by: PhireSideZA on March 04, 2022, 15:10:11
-+ Said goodbye to the i30 this week. It felt a bit surreal turning up to the buyer's house and seeing it parked there. I thought to myself "Hey, that was my car for the past eight years. And it treated me so well during that time".
+ It will make a great car for the guy's daughter, who has just finished varsity and needed a car to move about town.
+ Our wedding date is inching ever closer. 8 more days to go!
- Our house transfer is still ongoing, nearly a year and a half later. If I knew how frustrating buying a house during covid was I would never have sold :crazy1:
Post by: The Gonz on March 05, 2022, 11:27:51
In life's episodes such as buying or building a house, I like to remember the old adage:
- when is the best time to buy a house? 20 years ago.
- when is the next best? Now.
When you look back you'll likely see that there is never a particularly bad time to do so.
Enjoy Tenerife!
Post by: Dazzler on March 19, 2022, 10:53:13
Aye @tohis, the tension from the resulting conflict up there has a knock-on effect everywhere. I hope the situation is resolved quick. War is such an unnecessary evil. I do hope everything works out for your trip, though.Hi Phil congrats on the impending wedding! Always sad to say goodbye to a much loved car after a long period of ownership. Longest I had a car was 4 years!.take care! Hope the house transfer is processed soon!.
-+ Said goodbye to the i30 this week. It felt a bit surreal turning up to the buyer's house and seeing it parked there. I thought to myself "Hey, that was my car for the past eight years. And it treated me so well during that time".
+ It will make a great car for the guy's daughter, who has just finished varsity and needed a car to move about town.
+ Our wedding date is inching ever closer. 8 more days to go!
- Our house transfer is still ongoing, nearly a year and a half later. If I knew how frustrating buying a house during covid was I would never have sold :crazy1:
Post by: PhireSideZA on March 21, 2022, 02:10:55
+We've been told the house transfer is due to be completed by this coming Friday.
+I already have a list of things I want to change
-I need a budget for said list of things I want to change
+Winter is coming so mosquito season is nearly over
-The Avant is getting an oil change later today. I'm a bit worried about the oil filter housing as I can already see the previous owner has somehow chewed the filter housing up something awful.
-My mobile phone is on its last legs, but I am hoping it can survive until bonus month (August)
Post by: tohis on March 25, 2022, 20:36:23
Only two weeks to the trip to Tenerife - unless I get a last minute Covid infection or even a casual flu.
It was challenging to stay healthy, but I just made it! :cool:
Only 5 days before the trip I got hit by fever and fatigue! :faint: The Covid home test I made was negative however, and I had to pay and go to the official PCR test to be certain about it (no more free tests for vaccinated with mild symptoms). That also turned out negative, however the symptoms continued and I still had some fever when I drove to Helsinki for the flight at next day, but after sleeping in the hotel I got cured by miracle and felt healthy when walking into the plane. Phew! :sweating: I think it may have been rhinovirus or something similar. At least I would have got refund in case of Covid, but with a mild flu of unknown cause there would have been no refund.
The trip itself went well, I got back home last Sunday and still feeling healthy. However at Wednesday the Covid tracing app (https://koronavilkku.fi/en/) in my phone gave an alert of possible exposure. :scared: The exact time or location is not available due to privacy, but obviously someone at the return flight, sitting near me, was diagnosed positive shortly after returning home. I made an another home test which was negative again, so I think I survived one more time.
I will post some more story and pics to the Members trips section when I have time for that...
Post by: PhireSideZA on March 26, 2022, 08:09:21