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Old 3rd Feb 2012, 11:18 am   #98
Craig Sawyers
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Default Re: Oscilloscope Collection / Junky

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Originally Posted by Renato65 View Post
I'm also blessed with a saint that can tell when a new addition to my inventory arrives. Got to learn and keep the car boot closed.
There are many and various tricks. Possibly the most effective are:

(1) Sneak it in, and set it up. When the inevitable question is asked, the response is "Had it for ages - surprised you haven't seen it"

(2) Use the existence of an overflow lock-up. "Just pulled it from the lock-up to restore"

Of course the awkward question that is difficult to answer is "Now - where are you going to put it"

Craig

PS she also reminds me that there is a fine dividing line between "hobby" and "mental illness". I remind here that it could be worse - I could be into military vehicles or traction engines.
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