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...I bid for a Hicap2 on eBay last week, and......won!So having picked it up from the seller it now sits in front of me in its boxed and pristine state.Now, of course I should connect it up to my system forthwith, but before I do I thought I'd post...
On the way home tonight, driving in the dark, I spotted the reflecting tape of a walking stick being used by a blind or partially-sighted person.I suffered a flash of dimness - "it's dark; he's blind; that's dangerous!"Then the (figurative) light came...
We decided lastnight a new cacuum was needed. So rather than just follow the herd (Dyson), I typed 'vacuum' into the forum search engine. Hey presto, today we own a Sebo cylinder vacuum cleaner.Thanks for the advice on a thread last year, it's a...
I will spend a few hours in Chicago next week and would like to go CD shopping. What is your favorite store for classical, jazz and experimental music in the Naim capital of the US? Second hand would be greatly appreciated, too.Thanks for any ...
Another shameless cut & paste... Academy Awards? No, it's the 2004 Idiot Awards. These people were awarded a sign to be hung around their necks so that the world will know they have received this award because of their deeds. Number One Idiot of 2004 "I am a medical student currently doing a rotation in toxicology at the poison control center. Today, this woman called in very upset because she caught her little daughter eating ants. I quickly reassured her that the ants are not harmful and...
so NB enlighten us...what gas guzzling, street-hogging monstronsity do you drive around in?
BE WARNEDMy wife’s PA received a phone call today from a “concerned party” who told her that someone else was looking to utilise a number domain name variations and email addresses that were almost the same as those of my wife's...
Notes from an inexperienced chili taster named FRANK, who was visiting Texas from New Jersey & fell into it: "Recently I was lucky enough to be the 10,000th attendee at the State Fair in Texas, & was asked to fill in to be a judge at a chili cook-off. Apparently the original judge #3 called in sick at the last moment, & I happened to be standing there when the call came in. I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that it would be a fun event & a true taste of Texas hospitality.
I have been having significant broadband problems. Over the past few days it has been appaulingly slow but still kind of works. I think I got it down to the fact I can send out at the normal speed but incoming was down to around 50k.Today the speed is...
This one went largely as expected with all the usual suspects playing all the usual roles. Needless to say most of the reaction from Europe has been unenthusiastic.However, the biscuit must surely go to the Guardian Leader Article for their...
No Names No Packdrill. New Minister For Indigenous Affairs flies into community where alcohol is banned under government law.Bottle of wine found on board by aircrew, when parked on tarmac.Minister denies all knowledge, inquiry launched, minister...
Goods all.Tell please what influence or the help renders Isotek Mini Sab gII on sounding of equipment Naim?Whether power filters for Naim in general are necessary?Thanks for responses.
Just received an e-mail from PayPal, stating that my account has been suspended:quote:Dear PayPal member,We regret to inform you that your PayPal account has been suspended due to concerns we have for the safety and integrity of the PayPal...
A very happy day of mischief and madness to all Irish Naimies and their supporters.As Australians we do not have a patron saint and probably don't deserve one so we appropiate all others as we see fit.Erin Go Braugh.
18 months ago my father-in-law died leaving my wife, amongst other things, a portfolio of shares. Having had a good look at the quantities and companies it appears that there is a rather large proportion of the stock in tobacco companies. My first...
Are we all agreed that the appointment of Miss Rice to Secretary of State is having a crystallising effect on the USA's role inall areas of the world. Light at the end of some tunnels , and even a hint of good humour from some of the more recalcitrant...
For me it used to be most days, now I find not much has changed, so twice a week seems enough?Is it just me?DS
A friend has asked me to cook for her upcoming 40th birthday party and she fancies lots of Tapas. The trouble is I have no idea how many dishes/pieces to make for her. She is planning on forty guests - all girls! - and I want to make sure I do enought...
Let the MADNESS begin! Anytime you have 9,223,372,036,854,775,808possible outcomes, you know you're in for a suprise.Either way, MY bracket simply HAS to win
I was wondering if given the internet existed as it does today, 20 years ago it must surely have been every dodgy government's and secret service's nightmare come true, or am I talking shit as per usual ? Good on the McCartney sisters & spouse, respect to you all girls, I've just had a few Irish Oils mesen. innit. Fritz Von Over & Ooot
I've got a week off work in the middle of May and I am looking for recommendations for a relaxing holiday destination/resort outside of Europe, preferably somewhere where the weather will be good .John
How did yesterday's Budget changes work out for you slags ?Any big surprises or dissapointments ? Are you better or worse off ?Any sign of vote buying ? Is Gordon selling himself as the next Primeminister ?
Hi folks.I've just started going back to a local gym after a period of around 2 years 'gymless'. I've had no particular difficulties with any of the equipment, but I've noticed that my heart rate is rocketing into the supposed danger zone.Now, I'm not...
Sometimes I have driven into motorway service stations to find a few BMW's in the car park with guys inside calling people over to buy watches. They always wear BMW jackets and say they are BMW dealers, and that the watches are promotional items that...
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