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by McSwede
Fri Feb 02, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 6 Nations
Replies: 156
Views: 11831

Re: 6 Nations

I'm going to the Ireland and Wales games. Can't wait!!
by McSwede
Fri Feb 02, 2024 4:38 pm
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: Smart Thermostats
Replies: 118
Views: 12323

Re: Smart Thermostats

Carlos wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2024 2:45 pm If that's a controller and thermostat shirley you can wire a smart receiver there and put a thermostat/controller wherever you want.

We've used Tado on the rentals in similar replacements.
This. I have Netatmo stuff and it's brilliant
by McSwede
Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:49 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Annoying car & driver combo memories
Replies: 17
Views: 567

Re: Annoying car & driver combo memories

iirc as easy to nick as modern keyless entry stuff, except the technology required to get into them was- half a tennis ball The steering column key on my above noted SuperStrada felt really loose. You needed the key to open the door, but I joked one day that I reckoned I could start the car with a ...
by McSwede
Sat Jan 27, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: FTAO the Scotchish contingent
Replies: 22
Views: 493

Re: FTAO the Scotchish contingent

I love Haggis. The best ones I remember were bought from a butcher in Forres back when I lived in McScotland.

You can shove your neeps though. Bloody awful things. Mash and garden peas accompanying the main event.
by McSwede
Sat Jan 27, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The House Projects Thread
Replies: 2212
Views: 340133

Re: The House Projects Thread

Bell Lighting do one will a replacement light source that's a good bit of kit.

https://www.belllighting.co.uk/products ... estay-geo/
by McSwede
Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Annoying car & driver combo memories
Replies: 17
Views: 567

Re: Annoying car & driver combo memories

https://twitter.com/nealteamgibson/status/1750460744687108188 I never really desired an Astra 16V - by all accounts their handling was poop - but they were the fastest (in a straight line) hatch of their day. I can't see one however without being reminded of a mate. We weren't super close but we hu...
by McSwede
Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:01 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: EV Thread
Replies: 1132
Views: 203851

Re: EV Thread

I followed a Fisker the other day and thought it looked smart and more compact than I'd imagined. I liked it.
by McSwede
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:57 pm
Forum: Moaning
Topic: FPN advice
Replies: 67
Views: 1696

Re: FPN advice

Jimexpl wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:42 pm Yes, you’ve probably missed one of the discretely placed residents or restricted hours signs - it’s fun driving around London these days!
I got taxed by a restricted hours thing in Ealing last year. Tiny signs designed to catch people out. Especially when you don't know the area.
by McSwede
Sun Jan 21, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Starlink Pilot
Replies: 46
Views: 2871

Re: Starlink Pilot

Thread resurrection time...... I've got fed of our broadband supply struggling to hit 50-60mbps and having no other options I'd been considering Starlink. When they were offering recon kit for £200 I took the plunge. It was delivered the other day and I installed it today. It's temporarily in the mi...
by McSwede
Sat Jan 20, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Heating Tea
Replies: 23
Views: 510

Re: Heating Tea

McSwede wrote: Sat Jan 20, 2024 4:25 pm Tea pot, strainer, loose leaf tea means that the tea in the pot needn't be stewed. Or take the tea bags out of the teapot once desired strength has been attained.

#teabaglikeaking 😁
And I'd have a nice coffee or tea almost every time 👍
by McSwede
Sat Jan 20, 2024 4:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Heating Tea
Replies: 23
Views: 510

Re: Heating Tea

Tea pot, strainer, loose leaf tea means that the tea in the pot needn't be stewed. Or take the tea bags out of the teapot once desired strength has been attained.

#teabaglikeaking 😁
by McSwede
Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:44 pm
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: New TV Tiime
Replies: 152
Views: 59024

Re: New TV Tiime

Everything was delivered this morning at 8.30am and set up sharpish 😂

As expected the TV looks bloody great and I'm liking the Ambilight. It's amazing how thin the panel is.

The Naim sounds fabulous and feels beautifully built so I'm very happy.
by McSwede
Tue Jan 16, 2024 6:32 pm
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: New TV Tiime
Replies: 152
Views: 59024

Re: New TV Tiime

The speakers in it are Focal which are supposed to be superb. I can't wait to get it set up and give it a blast. I'm certainly no audiophile like some of you so it may be wasted on my ears 😂
by McSwede
Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:54 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Weird car wants.
Replies: 34
Views: 16756

Re: Weird car wants.

Matty wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:48 pm Almost 40mpg mixed is pretty "sensible"

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 7149657797
4cyl 😭
by McSwede
Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:21 pm
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: New TV Tiime
Replies: 152
Views: 59024

Re: New TV Tiime

mik wrote: Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:53 pm
McSwede wrote: Sun Jan 14, 2024 5:31 pm Also ordered a NAIM-MU-SO-G2 for the sounds and to plug a turntable into so the wife can play her LP's
That looks reassuring expensive.
Yes. It is a little but it suits my needs and sounds superb (allegedly).
by McSwede
Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: New TV Tiime
Replies: 152
Views: 59024

Re: New TV Tiime

DYELU? Yes. This place has a special in my heart 😂 I'm indecisive enough with these sorts of purchases to then have numerous different options on the table. Demo'd, liked, ordered, done 👍 Demo'd? You're not supposed to test stuff, you're supposed to order blindly!!!! In my defence I only went in to...
by McSwede
Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:36 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: The 'suggest a new car for Chris' thread
Replies: 93
Views: 56388

Re: The 'suggest a new car for Chris' thread

Excellent. They're lovely things. Hope it's a peach!
by McSwede
Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:35 pm
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: New TV Tiime
Replies: 152
Views: 59024

Re: New TV Tiime

DeskJockey wrote: Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:28 pmDYELU?
Yes. This place has a special in my heart 😂 I'm indecisive enough with these sorts of purchases to then have numerous different options on the table.

Demo'd, liked, ordered, done 👍
by McSwede
Sun Jan 14, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: New TV Tiime
Replies: 152
Views: 59024

Re: New TV Tiime

I have gone against forum convention and ordered a Philips 55OLED808 TV for the hall without seeking validation. 😂 I saw one in Richersounds and it looked great. Seems to get good reviews too.

Also ordered a NAIM-MU-SO-G2 for the sounds and to plug a turntable into so the wife can play her LP's
by McSwede
Sat Jan 13, 2024 10:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Watches Thread
Replies: 1761
Views: 403034

Re: The Watches Thread

@Holley... I hold you partially responsible for this :lol: https://i.imgur.com/3h2qLmT.jpg https://i.imgur.com/5uFNusk.jpg https://i.imgur.com/rAkrDw3.jpg https://i.imgur.com/s5abXLA.jpg Lovely thing - impeccable quality and lovely feeling pusher action. Hard to really get an accurate feel for it i...