Ops-Normal.org

I met Andrew when his usual tandem partner (my boss) couldn't make it one day and asked if I could fill in. I did - for about 15 years. We've known each other for about 40 years and as well as bikes, we share an interest in woodwork...and yes, he still has all his fingers. He did his honours thesis ...

Sorry, no aviation content. A blind mate has a job which includes testing new hardware & software that may be useful to people with disabilities, and educating makers and users about what works and what's around. Recently he's been testing various AI programs, including some that can look at an imag...

It's a real head-turner.

I feed the birds with seed (and, sometimes, peanuts), however there are some who say that the birds should be left to find their own natural food-sources. We only give a small amount of food, so they don't become dependent. The magpies particularly prefer to find their natural food, and when it's p...

Good morning all, clear blue sky here today, magpie singing outside the window. (Demanding morning tea.) Currently 13C, forecast max 17C. Gordonia & banksia are flowering, allowing bees to do a final stock-up for winter. Must feed Maggles.

Just got word from D#1 that she passed her CFII checkride. :YMPARTY: It was delayed by a month due to fractured and lacerated fingertip from having her instructor slam aircraft door while they were troubleshooting problem with door latch. :-o :(( Only thing left for her to do is get her multi-engin...

Wasn't sure whether to put this here or the Sick Bay thread.

My body just rolls its eyes and says "You're going to make a fool of yourself again, aren't you."

Had a good walk today. bum & thigh muscles still getting tired, but feeling pretty good.
Sydney Swans leading Carlton 96-51 at 3/4 time. They'll now be two games clear of Geelong who are in 2nd place.

The home vege garden has many benefits. There are always fresh veges, pottering is good for my mental & physical health and home-growns are excellent tradeables. At one stage, our neighbours and us had an excellent cycle going. I'd give them sawdust for the chicken coop. when they cleaned it out, th...

When I worked one of the chaps I worked with went on holiday to the Dominican Republic and went on a rafting trip with his wife. He said it was a disaster, very frightening and half the people fell out with the good swimmers having to work hard to rescue the weak ones. A couple of days later two pe...

Thanks Llondel, replacement is pretty straightforward with a couple of beefy blokes to help pull the oven out, as is removal of the front panel. I'll see if YouTube can tell me if the thermostat has an adjustment. Many do, but there are no detailed specs available, it seems.

Looks like a neat job. A replacement thermostat is available, but access is via the rear of the oven. Normally I'd have no qualms about turning off at t the cb, and replacing it, but I don't fancy doing any heavy work at present. Doesn't look like it has an adjusting screw, but I may take the front ...

Thanks Llondel, I'll see if I can find online a way to access the thermostat - it's not immediately obvious. If I can see the problem I'll probably be able to buy a replacement on line, as I've bought parts for a dishwasher and washing machine of the same vintage. The company used to have a physical...

Good morning all, fine day with some cloud. Currently 16C, forecast max 20C. Jim, you have reminded me to have our oven checked. Mrs. H noticed that an oven thermometer was reading high compared to the thermostat setting. I monitored it and also tried a new oven thermometer. It seems to overheat, th...

PHXPhlyer wrote: ↑

Tue May 14, 2024 6:14 pm

Que the start of Nigerian Princess scam emails.

PP

Greetings Friend,
I am Nigerian Princess and my evil father-in-law....

One for Jim. A Rabbi, an Anglican minister and a Roman Catholic priest found themselves chatting, and talk turned to their career prospects. They asked the RC what the highest position he could aspire to was, and he replied that in theory, he could become Pope, but in reality, the best he could hope...

Thanks to those who have some expertise in these matters, especially Probes & Fox3, for your analyses of the situation.

Used to run rafting trips on the Thompson & Mitchell Rivers in Victoria. On one trip on the Mitchell we rescued two young blokes who had bought a couple of 'yellow peril' lightweight toy rafts from a disposals store, complete with plastic paddles. The owner had told them they would be fine. When we ...

^ seems like 'Old Tom' was a bit of a rascal and a traitor to Cetaceans [-X Very interesting. Orcas will eat whales. He probably pulled the boats out so they'd kill a whale and he could catch a meal while they were chopping up the carcass. Yes, apparently the orcas used to eat the lips and offal of...

At Eden on the NSW South Coast there is a 'Killer Whale Museum' with the skeleton of Old Tom, an orca that used to tow whalers' boats out when there where whales in the area. There's a photo on the link showing how his teeth are worn. Granddaughter got into trouble in primary school for arguing with...