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G~Man wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:05 pm

Opsboi wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:01 pm

Ah, the tsunami memorial?
Can't remember where it was...Thailand?

Yep, close enough, I was here last week, the Krabi district of Phuket.

You have control.

Awaiting details of your trip.

PP

Ukraine uses long-range ATACMS against Russia for the first time The U.S. provided Ukraine with the powerful ballistic missiles this month but did not reveal it publicly for operational security reasons, a National Security Council spokesperson said. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/ukraine-uses-...

I have several 9V battery powered timers that I use. One waters plants on the patio via a drip system and the other waters 4 citrus trees in my side yard. Both attach to the hose bibs. https://www.orbitonline.com/collections/hose-timers This reminds me that I have to replace the batteries in both an...

My trip in the late ninety's was LAX-Tahiti (stop over but they let us off the plane and got to see the welcome committee of lovely local ladies in grass skirts in the middle of the night) -RAR on ANZ 747-200. Since it was pre 9/11 I was able to hang out on the flight deck for a few hours and visit ...

ricardian wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 23, 2024 11:53 am

FD2 wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:18 am

All pilots take note!
Flying on Empty.jpg

So there are aircraft that continue to fly on empty fuel tanks? Do tell...

Factual reporting for once!

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Thanks for the Links Grumpy! I do a LOT of snorkelling around these parts so have my own gear. Especially Mask & Snorkel!!! The snorkeling inside the reef was almost as good as outside of it. Corals better outside but fish the same inside, just smaller. Only disappointment was lack of pelagic fish ...

All that I had was an old iPad that has a very tired battery. They want almost what a used iPad costs just to replace the battery. ~X( Consult YouTube, see if there's a step-by-step guide to replacing the battery yourself. I've done that to a few phones and laptops, although we don't have Apple pro...

At a previous place of employment I had numerous encounters with The Rich, The Rich and Famous, Those Who Thought They Were Famous, and quite a few other types. CEOs, entertainers, sports figures, politicians, etc. Just like amongst "commoners" they run the gamut from genuinely nice, caring people t...

FD2 wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:10 pm

Our ships visited Copenhagen in 1967 and nearly all the cadets went to visit the brewery. Carlsberg and Tuborg tastings after the lecture were excellent. Sadly I've now lost the little enamel elephant lapel badge.

A good excuse to go back for another.

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Went on a dive trip there '96 or '97. We stayed at one of the resorts and did one or two 2-tank dives a day outside the reefs. The rest of the time was either snorkeling in the lagoon, riding scooters around the 4 X 5 mile island, or drinking beer in the pool. Food and beer at the resort was very ex...

Neighbor across the street recently had an additional foot or so of insulation blown into his attic. I was there when he was getting a spiel from a different insulation installer who quoted ~$10,000 + for the job. A different installer did the job for less than 20% of the first quote. I plan to have...

First official 100^o F temp. recorded today.
I have managed to not use the A/C yet as overnight temps are cool enough to leave doors and windows open then close them as OAT equals indoor temp.
Not looking forward to electric bills when 24/7 A/C will be necessary.

PP

Smeagol wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 21, 2024 12:12 pm

Like Fox3, I learned to fly before I had a driving licence...but my steed was rather more mundane, a Piper PA28.

D#1 is also a member of your club.
PA28 as well.

PP

1DC wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:30 pm

Got wordl in two, anyone else do it?

Got yesterday's in two.

PP

House passes critical aid to Ukraine and Taiwan along with a TikTok ban A vote on an aid package to Israel is underway. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-vote-critical-aid-ukraine-israel-potential-tiktok-ban-rcna148395 WASHINGTON — The House on Saturday passed a long-awaited bill with...

New FAA rest rules to address 'fatigue' issues with air traffic controllers The mandate comes amid heightened scrutiny of near-miss incidents. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association said it could backfire. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/new-faa-rest-rules-address-fatigue-issues-air-...

But is the deaccelerator pedal more effective that the accelerator pedal?

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I hear that Trump's accountants may be available.

PP

RSS Leeham News and Analysis Boeing unlikely to meet FAA’s 90-day deadline for new safety program April 18, 2024 https://leehamnews.com/2024/04/18/boeing-unlikely-to-meet-faas-90-day-deadline-for-new-safety-program/ Boeing appears unlikely to meet a 90-day deadline to submit a comprehensive plan to ...

Dickey Betts, co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, dead at 80 https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/18/entertainment/dickey-betts-death/index.html Dickey Betts, a guitarist and the co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, has died, according to a family statement shared with CNN on Thursday by his longtime...