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24th May 2020, 6:34 pm | #21 |
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Re: Spirit of the forum, OT?
The only people who can prove they're sane are those with a discharge certificate.
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24th May 2020, 6:37 pm | #22 |
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Re: Spirit of the forum, OT?
Absolutely the same! The moment something goes wrong however.....!
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25th May 2020, 7:12 am | #23 |
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Re: Spirit of the forum, OT?
The generosity of fellow forum members is overwhelming sometimes. In life you get used to most folk taking advantage, it's humbling when offers of parts etc come out of the blue. Being able to natter about old "rubbish" ( my old mans word for all the big boat anchors he's had to deliver) without folk eyes glazing over and a look of complete non-comprehension and a swift change of subject, is well good.
It's like being in Bedlam but in the section reserved for retired radio engineers, radio and test gear magnets and collectors of magic glass bottles, some folk might think we're all nuts but we know we a select band, an exclusive club carrying on the traditions and ethos of Marconi and Linsay Hood etc.. Andy.
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25th May 2020, 8:53 am | #24 | |
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Re: Spirit of the forum, OT?
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Joke aside, most people on this forum are saving landfill, most millennials are quite happy doing the opposite. Who needs a new mobile phone every year? I wait till it's totally knackered before getting another one.
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25th May 2020, 9:38 am | #25 |
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Re: Spirit of the forum, OT?
I think this is one of the most decent places on line. Long may it continue thus.
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25th May 2020, 12:25 pm | #26 |
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Re: Spirit of the forum, OT?
I can only say positive things about the forum and the mods who do a very good job.
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25th May 2020, 1:15 pm | #27 |
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Re: Spirit of the forum, OT?
I can only echo other member's comments some good people on here . My family think I am slightly nuts ! With comments like what did you buy that for my reply is simply sod off
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25th May 2020, 1:19 pm | #28 |
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Re: Spirit of the forum, OT?
I like that reply deliverance
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25th May 2020, 1:24 pm | #29 |
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Re: Spirit of the forum, OT?
A friend once introduced me by saying
"When you first meet Tony you may think he's mildly eccentric. When you get to know him you will realise there's nothing mild about his eccentricies.' I regard that as a compliment. Certainly as 'normal' people seem to spend a lot of their time watching brain-numbing TV programmes and the like. As for the 'why do you do it' type of comments I normally just pick one of the hobbies of the questioner that I can't see the enjoyment in and say 'Why do you do <whatever>'. I will add that in my opinion there are only 2 requirements of a hobby : 1) You enjoy it 2) It doesn't harm people unconnected with the hobby. Vintage radio (TV, tape recorder, record player, computer...) repair/restoration would seem to meet those requirements. This group has a lot of very friendly, knowledgeable, generous and honest people. Long may it stay that way |
25th May 2020, 2:07 pm | #30 | |
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25th May 2020, 8:36 pm | #31 |
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Re: Spirit of the forum, OT?
To quote David Bowie.
'Cause I'd rather stay here With all the madmen Than perish with the sad men roaming free And I'd rather play here With all the madmen For I'm quite content they're all as sane As me. This forum is a real treasure, I have learnt so much from the postings on here Long may it continue. Kind regards RT |
25th May 2020, 9:33 pm | #32 |
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Re: Spirit of the forum, OT?
The mods are doing a great job, not the easiest task I can imagine, so, yes, a lot of praise goes to the mods who keep this forum clean, safe and honest. The members I have dealt with are very helpful, knowledgeable and honest guys, some I have met in person, that’s what they are. Carry on like this.
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25th May 2020, 10:34 pm | #33 |
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Re: Spirit of the forum, OT?
I can safely say that I read the forum every day and have done for over 10 years and having joined 6 years ago. The amount of information in one place is astonishing the great contributors who share their hard earned knowledge freely is incredible.
So many helpful people here and so generous. It has been a pleasure to meet some of them over the years. Long may it continue. |
26th May 2020, 11:42 am | #34 |
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Re: Spirit of the forum, OT?
I have been forum member for 15+ years, very rare I miss a day. I can Ekco most of the comments here. Sorry.
John.
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26th May 2020, 7:05 pm | #35 | |
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26th May 2020, 8:52 pm | #36 |
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Re: Spirit of the forum, OT?
Who needs a new mobile phone every year? I wait till it's totally knackered before getting another one.
Rick Who needs a mobile phone anyway? Let alone a so-called smart one? cheers John G8JMB whose 15 year old inherited payg nokia lives in the car for breakdowns and very occasionally incoming 'I'm ready, pick me up at xxx' messages |
26th May 2020, 9:15 pm | #37 |
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Re: Spirit of the forum, OT?
Few people "need" a smartphone, most features can be accomplished by carrying four or five other items, using public facilities, or staying indoors (topical ATM).
According to statistics, 3.3 billion people do have one, 41.5% of the world's population. |
26th May 2020, 9:19 pm | #38 |
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26th May 2020, 9:24 pm | #39 | |
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I don't have one, but I'm slightly in awe of people who do and use them to their full potential. |
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26th May 2020, 10:46 pm | #40 | |
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