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    I happened to be re-reading "Phantom Raider" by...

    I happened to be re-reading "Phantom Raider" by Ulrich Mohe & Av Sellwood. This may strike a chord:

    "It was the month of March... March, 1940. It was the third week of the month, and a day of...
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    Flight Simulator X Joystick?

    Back in the day I was quite into flightsims; FS2002 & CFS2 with my trusty Microsoft FF2 joystick. :triumphant:

    That went by the wayside, until today when I picked up a copy of FSX Delux Edition...
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    Something for Eddie to drool over. Citroen Sm...

    Something for Eddie to drool over.

    Citroen Sm with 2 extra doors and one less roof!
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    "THAT" is a modern rebuild of a Mercedes C-111...

    "THAT" is a modern rebuild of a Mercedes C-111 (pronounced Cee-one-eleven). Mercedes proposed supercar successor to the 300SL Gullwing (C-110). It got to pre production about 1970 but was dropped. ...
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    I apologise gentlemen, but you are all completely...

    I apologise gentlemen, but you are all completely wrong.

    This:

    http://content.worldcarfans.co/2011/1/4/large/19678040321954630208.jpg
    (clicky-pic)

    Mike.

    Edit to add: this is the one you...
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    My (lady) GP has a steel/yellow gold Lady...

    My (lady) GP has a steel/yellow gold Lady Datejust as her daily beater.

    One of my Brother-in-Law's carers has a Lady Datejust in YG with President bracelet... But not worn daily!

    Mike.
  7. I suppose it's a fact of all being 'one...

    I suppose it's a fact of all being 'one community'. Sort of like folk from the sink estates walking along the posh streets and sitting on the nice park benches.

    Unfortunately (?) the EU isn't...
  8. Not being picked up in Britain (as yet) but since...

    Not being picked up in Britain (as yet) but since we aren't 'Schengen' either it wouldn't be seen as important.

    I'd find it surprising though... I was under the impression that Romania had...
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    A sneak peek in the ballot boxes shows a surprise...

    A sneak peek in the ballot boxes shows a surprise result!!!

    Mike.
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    Argentina dismisses this referendum since the...

    Argentina dismisses this referendum since the voters are all immigrants or the descendants thereof.

    Seems a bit strange coming from the Argentine Government which seems to carry a preponderance of...
  11. The Vauxhall Ampera / Chevrolet Volt seem to be...

    The Vauxhall Ampera / Chevrolet Volt seem to be the most promising.

    Yet I think I'll wait for a diesel-electric. I assume that when the internal combustion engine does kick in it runs at a...
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    Perhaps it doesn't‽ I remember driving while...

    Perhaps it doesn't‽

    I remember driving while disqualified being treated as contempt of court, with the accused held in custody until court appearance on next lawful day and their car 'seized as...
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    I can't help thinking that perhaps bank bonuses...

    I can't help thinking that perhaps bank bonuses (indeed all bonuses) should be paid as a share of profits?

    Perhaps we could also have a wage claw-back in the event of a bank posting a loss?

    Or...
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    There is a related article...

    There is a related article which I submit in the interests of balance.

    Mike.
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    Leaving aside the morality of unlawful parking...

    Leaving aside the morality of unlawful parking there is a simple choice.

    1. Pay parking fine; cost £30 and five minutes on council website.

    2. Ignore ticket. Spend hours in correspondence &...
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    So... Watch the program, point out the lies in...

    So... Watch the program, point out the lies in the dealers advert (it was refurbished with every expense spared - used & recon parts, etc...), and offer the £9,565 that the TV company actually spent...
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    You'd wish. If the ticket is otherwise valid...

    You'd wish.

    If the ticket is otherwise valid I'd counsel paying it... Before they fold your defence into an 'illegal display of registration mark'!

    Mike.
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    If you MUST do unusual & inaccessible have you...

    If you MUST do unusual & inaccessible have you considered St.Helena?

    Can't help thinking that DPRK will have all the charm of Gough Island but without the latters vibrant nightlife.

    Mike.
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    Tonight's meteor should be amazing. I almost...

    Tonight's meteor should be amazing. I almost regret arranging to visit Scotlands Secret Bunker this very evening.

    Mike.
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    Get ahead of the curve!

    If Skoda are still best remembered in Australia for the rear engined Estelle, then you have a fantastic opportunity.

    They have a marvelous engineering tradition and currently make high quality...
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    John Wyndham covered this topic very nicely in...

    John Wyndham covered this topic very nicely in Trouble with Lichen.

    Mike.
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    one tip I was given some time ago was to add a...

    one tip I was given some time ago was to add a couple of fictitious eMail addresses to your address book. Something like "aaaemailhacked@youvebeenhacked .co.uk" and...
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    Also in Hamburg... Fond memories of C&A in both...

    Also in Hamburg... Fond memories of C&A in both places.



    Oh. The clothes shop‽

    Mike.

    PS: Survey done.
  24. Perhaps they'll remaster the first films: Then...

    Perhaps they'll remaster the first films:

    Then Star Wars fans can get used to Yoda with darker skin and more rounded ears.

    Also Darth Vader with a yellow mouthpiece.

    Mike.
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    Voltage Optimisers

    Following on from the LED lighting, I'm looking at other ways to save energy.

    Anyone here have any direct experience of domestic voltage optimisers like VPhase?

    I'm getting conflicting...
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