boydeste Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 7 hours ago, fygjam said: When the thermostat in my fridge packed it in and replacements were no longer available an STC-1000 temperature controller ($AU14 from China) does the job. Nice one, I could have replaced the thermostat but thought it time to get a bigger newer more efficient one given their age. Plus I have an upright one in the house that the door came off last week too that I want to phase out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 6 hours ago, code_slayer_bkk said: COOL ! Keep the faith Bro .... You know I do. I need more than this to start to worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper63 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 10 hours ago, Thai Spice said: My little bar near the supermarket has re opened, so happily enjoying a Bintang. Opening hours limited 10 am 6 pm, not sure they'll make money, but I guess breaking even and paying the 2 staff should be a satisfying start. Happy to give them my custom, its THE way to help local business. Sadly, not many (like in "zilch") tourist tottie to look at 😥😥😥 Well then... It would seem that it's now time for you to step up to the plate and put that big old loving caring heart of yours to work and spend more than your usual in order to help get your little bar onto the road to recovery. You could probably start by buying someone sitting there a drink or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper63 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Just finished watering the front yard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Just off to Tesco's to do my shopping while everyone else sits down to dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maipenrai Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 21 hours ago, boydeste said: Mine are over 30 years old and one is still OK, the other has a faulty thermostat, so runs constantly which is the better of the 2 fault conditions. They don't make um like they used to me thinks! They don't make any appliances like they used to - time was a washing machine would last twenty years or so, nowadays you're lucky to get five years out of them and I was even told that straight up by the salesman who sold me my last one; and brand loyalty doesn't mean anything because ultimately most of the North American brands are owned by one umbrella corporation anyway. I replaced my hot water heater about three years ago because I knew it was getting old and I was afraid it would go bang when I was overseas - found out online later that it was 34 years old and working fine, whereas I'll probably be lucky to get ten years out of its replacement. It makes my blood boil when I think of how we are constantly harangued to reduce, re-use, recycle, etc. yet these modern appliances are made so cheaply that we have to throw them away and buy new ones... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maipenrai Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 14 hours ago, Thai Spice said: My little bar near the supermarket has re opened, so happily enjoying a Bintang. Opening hours limited 10 am 6 pm, not sure they'll make money, but I guess breaking even and paying the 2 staff should be a satisfying start. Happy to give them my custom, its THE way to help local business. Sadly, not many (like in "zilch") tourist tottie to look at 😥😥😥 A small step but still a step in the right direction - I figure the bars in my Canadian neck of the woods will be the last venues to re-open because the vast majority of the population probably haven't been in one since they were young and/or simply don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, maipenrai said: They don't make any appliances like they used to - time was a washing machine would last twenty years or so, nowadays you're lucky to get five years out of them and I was even told that straight up by the salesman who sold me my last one; and brand loyalty doesn't mean anything because ultimately most of the North American brands are owned by one umbrella corporation anyway. I replaced my hot water heater about three years ago because I knew it was getting old and I was afraid it would go bang when I was overseas - found out online later that it was 34 years old and working fine, whereas I'll probably be lucky to get ten years out of its replacement. It makes my blood boil when I think of how we are constantly harangued to reduce, re-use, recycle, etc. yet these modern appliances are made so cheaply that we have to throw them away and buy new ones... I agree but I think it's like flights, most of the public want cheap so the manufacturers have to produce what is demanded or lose out to those that will - just look at the prices we are paying compared to 30+ years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
code_slayer_bkk Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) I am rocking .. smoking a refer .. having some beers ...by myself here in BKK .. Edited May 13, 2020 by code_slayer_bkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 8 hours ago, thumper63 said: Well then... It would seem that it's now time for you to step up to the plate and put that big old loving caring heart of yours to work and spend more than your usual in order to help get your little bar onto the road to recovery. You could probably start by buying someone sitting there a drink or two. Hahaha..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Now we have more freedom I took the long way home from work , 20 miles instead of 2. First decent blast since the lockdown. Quite eventful as well. Overtook a car to be confronted by a female pheasant in the middle of the road, trying my best to avoid it it took off and had to duck to avoid headbutting it. Then as I headed around a roundabout, I was just about to open it up and clocked a police car in a layby. Brakes on. 😀 Few police cars about, normally never see any. Good to be back out riding again. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Sounds great. I took a drive in my Mini Cooper down to Brighton and back a few days ago and used the A23 instead of the motorway. Hardly any traffic and it reminded me of how fun driving used to be. Whereas normally I would hate driving and permanent stop start routine around London. I only got out the car for a piss but I had MP3 player on full blast and the sun roof open. Glorious 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, Nightcrawler said: Sounds great. I took a drive in my Mini Cooper down to Brighton and back a few days ago and used the A23 instead of the motorway. Hardly any traffic and it reminded me of how fun driving used to be. Whereas normally I would hate driving and permanent stop start routine around London. I only got out the car for a piss but I had MP3 player on full blast and the sun roof open. Glorious Around the Bracknell area I only have to go a couple of miles to get to country roads. One of my favourite routes is out to Henley-on-Thames, stop for a coffee, then off towards Oxford. Some great twisty country roads out that way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, galenkia said: Around the Bracknell area I only have to go a couple of miles to get to country roads. One of my favourite routes is out to Henley-on-Thames, stop for a coffee, then off towards Oxford. Some great twisty country roads out that way. I bet that's a lot of fun on a fast motorbike. I don't have the balls anymore for bikes as I am getting on in years but I remember the fun and the adrenalin of riding motorcycles. I still hire a twist and go scooter in Pattaya but rarely go over 25 kmh. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Nightcrawler said: I bet that's a lot of fun on a fast motorbike. I don't have the balls anymore for bikes as I am getting on in years but I remember the fun and the adrenalin of riding motorcycles. My body suffers for it. 20 miles today and was seizing up. 😀 Need a bike with a less sporty riding position, but I still convince myself I'm a youngster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proffesor Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 When it comes to sport bikes, my problem is ( and always has been ) "ability overtaken by enthusiasm " ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 18 minutes ago, Proffesor said: When it comes to sport bikes, my problem is ( and always has been ) "ability overtaken by enthusiasm " ! Loved Casey Stoners remark to Valentino Rossi after Rossi took him out. 'Your ambition outweighed your talent'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper63 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 I have always found the open road to be the most freeing and satisfying exercises that I can do to shut up all the craziness that consumes my brain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Watching Charlie Booker's Antiviral Wipe 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Just got sat down from the days work, a midweek pint and relax watching TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 5 hours ago, galenkia said: My body suffers for it. 20 miles today and was seizing up. 😀 Need a bike with a less sporty riding position, but I still convince myself I'm a youngster. Went to fire up my Harley yesterday,turned over a few times & the battery died.Been on a trickle charger all winter in the garage so maybe a new battery & a new charger.😬 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Just now, coxyhog said: Went to fire up my Harley yesterday,turned over a few times & the battery died.Been on a trickle charger all winter in the garage so maybe a new battery & a new charger.😬 I would change the battery first. Very seldom do the chargers pack up me thinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Today walked the 2 miles to Sainsburys then 2 miles back with some red wine & groceries in my backpack,good exercise but I'm knackered now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Just now, boydeste said: I would change the battery first. Very seldom do the chargers pack up me thinks! I tried today & it fired up straight away.There's a very friendly Harley independent in Watford & if it fires up tomorrow I'm going straight there & he'll check out the battery & the charger.If it doesn't then I'll take the battery & charger there by car. Few years ago the missus unplugged the charger midwinter without me knowing so I needed a new battery.The very next winter the charger packed up so when I came to ride it I needed both.If I do need a new battery this will be it's 5th(inc. the first) in 17 years of ownership.Is that good or bad?....I have no idea as I've never owned a bike anywhere near that long before.I've always had it on a charger over the winters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, coxyhog said: I tried today & it fired up straight away.There's a very friendly Harley independent in Watford & if it fires up tomorrow I'm going straight there & he'll check out the battery & the charger.If it doesn't then I'll take the battery & charger there by car. Few years ago the missus unplugged the charger midwinter without me knowing so I needed a new battery.The very next winter the charger packed up so when I came to ride it I needed both.If I do need a new battery this will be it's 5th(inc. the first) in 17 years of ownership.Is that good or bad?....I have no idea as I've never owned a bike anywhere near that long before.I've always had it on a charger over the winters. Average I would suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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