Posts by thegroucho

Re: Definite Darwin Award winner in the making

IDK, I think (not 100%) basejumpers don't have reserve as there is no altitude left to pull reserve.

Re: So this has nothing to do with ...

If that was the case don't you think a few people would have been sacked within Google for not maximising the profits???

Or is there rule in taxation which Apple, et all could use, but Google couldn't?

Re: £899 - Ouch

@imanidiot and @big_D

I have been a moron as per my usual self and you are quite right.

Although not an expert I have been to the relevant Wiki page for IP rating number of times and have no excuse for not remembering.

I have this photo of me draining rain water from one of my cycling shoes into the other ... looks like I'm pouring a drink into a glass.

It was proper deluge so I think IP65 might suffer.

Luckily Mate 20 Pro is IP68.

Clearly 'JOKE ALERT' doesn't mean anything these days.

Username checks out ...

Re: Won't somebody think of the planet...?

I hear you on the energy savings front.

Although I like LED lights whereas the old energy savings bulbs cause some people migraines, skin problems, etc.

One thing which irks me is the limit on vacuum cleaner power.

Like I will be standing all day long with one of those turned on.

FFS, it takes 10-20 minutes to clean the house, what are they banging on about.

Re: "The US president claims he’s a negotiator"...

Seems well for the time being.

What people forget however is that on the background there is a lot of legwork done by China and South Korea.

But Trump will claim that as his 'art of negotiation' success, like 100% his effort.

Re: Yay choices

7) The bloke down the pub

Re: the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on

I loved the Avatar quote (I forgot about it and I have seen the movie a few times) but the cat references totally take the biscuit!

I think I need to appreciate my cat's behaviour a lot more and the occasional episode of cat puke or dead creature I step in early in the morning (invariably without shoes on) must be considered in the light of above.

Re: A common problem

'Shuffled off this mortal coil', no pun or references to electricity, honest!

Re: Yeah... Right

Higway code:

Rule 59 says SHOULD about helmet and high-vis.

Rule 60 says MUST have front and rear light at night, also rear reflector.

Those who have read a RFC should better know the difference between MUST and SHOULD.

Make what you wish out the above.

Re: And you hoped that we might have heard the end of the net neutrality debate.

Can I come to yours?

What is your preferred beverage that goes with popcorn? I will buy some on the way.

We can sit on the fence and watch.

Re: So the high level Brexit "plan" remains in tact.

you sure it is not

<gove>

</gove>

Re: Couldn't attackers use the same techniques?

Have you of lately advertised a prefix longer than /24 towards your Tier 1 ISP?

Have they accepted it and propagated it?

Name 3 Tier 1 ISPs who allow that and I would give you £5 for the effort.

Somehow I doubt you will collect.

irregular numberplates

The law clearly states what the plates should be like.

If you just bought a vehicle, it is your fault for not asking the seller to knock the price down for the few ££s it would cost you to rectify the matter. You would if you thought the price does not reflect the expected repairs, don't know why you would be paying only to replace the numberplates out of your own pocket.

If you just bought the car and still waiting for DVLA documents, you can expect some degree of leniency if you are stopped for something as trivial as numberplates.

Six months later however if you haven't rectified it - it is your own fault for being a lazy slob.

Re: Hmmmm

Get your filthy mind out of the gutter so I can put mine in!

You are both wrong - if you are this ill then likely your sense of taste and smell is going to be affected.

No point using the nice stuff, an average quality will do well.

Once you feel better - congratulate yourself with a wee dram of the good stuff.

Re: Russia threatens to set up its 'own internet'...

Don't forget the BlackJack!

Russia is the place where the house ALWAYS wins.

And in case you happen to have the audacity to win, things happen to you.

You get arrested, sham trials and the likes.

Count yourself lucky if you don't get polonium.