[xiziz]

Keep the rubber side down, xiziz!

Do you run winter tyres during the cold months?

Yeah, full set of nearly new Kumho iZen KW22 studded winter tyres on right now that came with the car. Never driven Kumho before. Law mandates winter tyres december through march but as Im dependant on the car and drive a lot of early mornings and late nights(shift work) I have them on as the weather mandates, usually october to early may.

[The Gonz]

After the flaky power service here blew both the modem and router power supplies, I was making lots of noise for the landlord to replace them. In typical Indonesian fashion, it was easier for me to travel into town and get a replacement modem power supply from the ISP free of charge (+), but the router wasn't theirs, so back to agonising over finding a replacement and the not yet known cost (-).

I got the chauffer to drop me off at Bandung Electronics Centre (+), a big, mall-style, escalator filled, air conditioned 5 storey building mostly selling mobile phones and wifi equipment. No luck there, surprisingly (-), but I got a couple of young kids to rummage through their box and locate a close replacement (+). They found one and offered a price of 120,000 Rupiah (A$12) but I held off for some chance at comparison, which wasn't happening at BEC (-).

So I took the suggestion of trying another place called Jaya Plaza. Messaged the chauffer to come 'round and off we went. We got there soon and the place was no BEC. No escalators, barely adequate lighting, no AC and most people smoking inside (-). I found one of several shops with random supplies hanging above their counters and found a suitable one, only with twice the ampage (+). I asked the price, me the only 'bule' in the building but smashing through with a perfect local accent (thank you Spanish and Italian) (+) and the price came in at 35,000 (A$3.50) (+).

I didn't even bother tawar-menawar (bargaining) so happy with getting home and getting our WIFI back up to full power once again! (+)

[meehalych]

+ spent the New Year night in Tallinn, Estonia along with my girlfriend
+ we got there by bus (no need to bother about parking lots, speed limits etc, just seat, relax and watch movies, while enjoying free tea or coffee)
+ think of going to Prague while on vacation in February.
+/- we had cold weather recently when a temperarture droped to -26°С; now it warmed up to -17°C and heavy snow falls are forecast

[cruiserfied]

+ Finished up work at Coffs Harbour today.
- Two weeks to move before starting in Tamworth.
- House hasn't settled yet. God knows why not, was supposed to settle on the 8th.

[Dazzler]

Wow, that is cutting it a bit fine! Doesn't take much to delay a settlement unfortunately 😕

[cruiserfied]

Considering the money has transfered already. The old man aint very pleased about it.

[Phil №❶]

Get on to your conveyencer and kick some arse    There are penalties for late settlement

[william]

+ Finished up work at Coffs Harbour today.
- Two weeks to move before starting in Tamworth.
- House hasn't settled yet. God knows why not, was supposed to settle on the 8th.

 This time last year I was getting ready for our wedding. We then moved house the next week big move of only two doors up then the following week I started harvesting grapes which went on for 3 weeks. Hope it all goes well with the move

[Doggie 1]

Get on to your conveyencer and kick some arse    There are penalties for late settlement

 
If it was you delaying you'd be paying hefty penalties to the other party.
I would be asking the question.

[FatBoy]

+ Day two of the simulator training done.
+ One day to go.
- It won't be an easy one (it is my annual Instrument Proficiency Check, formerly Instrument Rating Test).
- Can't have a beer afterwards.
+ Head home tomorrow night.
+ Flying direct to Melbourne with Royal Brunei.
- Can't have a beer on that airline either.

[Dazzler]

+ Day two of the simulator training done.
+ One day to go.
- It won't be an easy one (it is my annual Instrument Proficiency Check, formerly Instrument Rating Test).
- Can't have a beer afterwards.
+ Head home tomorrow night.
+ Flying direct to Melbourne with Royal Brunei.
- Can't have a beer on that airline either.

Does this mean you still have a job for a while Jamie?? I'm confused! 

[FatBoy]

+ Day two of the simulator training done.
+ One day to go.
- It won't be an easy one (it is my annual Instrument Proficiency Check, formerly Instrument Rating Test).
- Can't have a beer afterwards.
+ Head home tomorrow night.
+ Flying direct to Melbourne with Royal Brunei.
- Can't have a beer on that airline either.

Does this mean you still have a job for a while Jamie?? I'm confused! 

Not sure, Dazz.  They have to renew all of our qualifications if they make us redundant.  The check was due anyway, so it had to be done, regardless.

[Dazzler]

Sort of a positive one way or another I guess. 

[cruiserfied]

Get on to your conveyencer and kick some arse    There are penalties for late settlement

Dads already been in. Its his buy not mine. We're just going to rent it from him.
I will mention penalties when hes here tomorrow for youngest's 4th birthday.

[Phil №❶]

Should be stated in the contract, suggest you read that part.

[cruiserfied]

He's on top of it. Im just waiting to get access.

[kittikat]

- Last night we sent our beloved Tarnie over the rainbow bridge. After 12 years of love, ours hearts are broken. Run free beautiful girl.

[Phil №❶]

I feel for you and your family.   

It's a very hard thing to do
 

[cruiserfied]

- Last night we sent our beloved Tarnie over the rainbow bridge. After 12 years of love, ours hearts are broken. Run free beautiful girl.

Sorry to hear. 12 years of great memories though.

[sundiz]

+ think of going to Prague while on vacation in February.

I had a 4 day trip there last fall. The center of the city was a bit too crowded with tourists, but If you walked 30 mins there were old fortresses and walkways over the hills and the views were beautiful over the city. Only problem was that when I was there it was +30'C. It made the walking a real task. Luckily there is plenty of good and cheap beer available.

[Surferdude]

- Last night we sent our beloved Tarnie over the rainbow bridge. After 12 years of love, ours hearts are broken. Run free beautiful girl.

Commiserations,  always a sad time.
But as cruiserfied said, the memories will see you through.

[rustynutz]

- Last night we sent our beloved Tarnie over the rainbow bridge. After 12 years of love, ours hearts are broken. Run free beautiful girl.

Sorry to hear, Kitti...

[meehalych]

I had a 4 day trip there last fall. The center of the city was a bit too crowded with tourists, but If you walked 30 mins there were old fortresses and walkways over the hills and the views were beautiful over the city. Only problem was that when I was there it was +30'C. It made the walking a real task. Luckily there is plenty of good and cheap beer available.

It is crowded in winter too; I have been there twice: in September and in the end of November, the latter was a lovely time with Xmas fairs.
There is not only cheap beer, but everything is cheap as compared with the rest of Europe.

[Dazzler]

Hi Cecelia, very sorry to hear that

[PhireSideZA]

Sorry to hear of the bad news, Kittikat!

[The Gonz]

We understand, Kitty. We had the same experience about 18 months ago. Since then, we haven't owned a pet.

[Doggie 1]

Sorry to hear that Kitti.   
Think of the good life she had with you.

[meehalych]

+ Going to buy a set of skis (skis, boots, poles etc) for my girlfriend this week and to go skiing in a weekend 
+ less then a month left before a vacation (8-29 Feb) 


Kittikat!
So sad, sorry to hear of the loss.

[FatBoy]

Sorry to hear the sad news, Kittikat.   

[kittikat]

Thanks guys, your kind comments are most appreciated.   

I feel a little overwhelmed at the moment....it just seems so unreal.