What is new in your little world?

[Scourge]

geoff is rich and a genius, a winning combination :olo:

Gee thx...I wouldn't go that far but I'll take it up the ass

[shaft]

[vid]https://i.imgur.com/Fqwho2J.mp4[/vid]

[Whiskey 7]

I needed to see that video as I wouldn't have believed otherwise.

In a similar vain, don't run for the fat one that pulls you over

[seremtan]

CHiPs

Chungus Highway Patrol

[Whiskey 7]

I am about to unbox my Christmas present, a Lego Technic set number 42082 and I am looking forward to assembling.

[MKJ]

Just got back from the company skitrip.
One long 96 hour day.
I'm sure there was a combined full night's rest in there somewhere :E

[Silicone_Milk]

Started a new job on Dec 17th. I was told they wanted a C and C# developer but they've had me writing php the entire time instead

[Eraser]

That sucks. PHP is the devil's work.

I once had a job interview for a position where they needed a lead Java developer to migrate all their PHP based webapps to Java. They had 0 in-house Java knowledge so it seemed like a nice job where I could totally profile myself as the Java master.

It was a rather promising conversation but when I asked when they expected to kick this project off, they were hesitant to say anything and said they weren't even 100% sure they'd go through with it. That depended on several other factors. I asked them what I would be doing i it wouldn't happen and they said continue building the PHP apps.

That's when I grabbed my coat and ran away.

[Whiskey 7]

I mentioned here that I scored that massive Lego Technic model 42082 for Christmas. Yesterday I finished assembling Good fun.



I didn't want to start this build until I got my custom Lego Abrams tank going. It was 90% finished when those tiles exploded about our apartment early September. You're keeping up?

Anyway, I finished that build just after Christmas but had a little difficulty with the main gun firing mechanism. The model is remote controlled via a smart phone app (new to me) and every time I fired the gun the turret would fly apart. Sometime obviously wrong, I contacted the maker and we sorted it out. Those little Lego motors are so powerful. Ended up, it was a (voltage) programming setting with the app



My next Lego build is the Mercedes truck, model 42043. This has the pneumatic function so it should be an exciting build

[Whiskey 7]

Oh, on another note, I am changing internet service providers tomorrow. I picked up a new 'smart modem' last week. 'Smart' because they now have a mobile SIM card onboard, in case the line/connection goes down.

I figured better to change ISP before the ADSL/fibre change because to do at the same time would be asking for trouble.... I am still on a copper telephone pair from the exchange (ADSL2), getting about 10MB/s download. Fibre to the building was installed before Christmas but they haven't cut the suburb over as yet.

Fibre/fiber - Some spell differently

[Scourge]

Picked this up a few days ago. Ibanez S470qxdm. Needs some adjusting, mainly intonation.

[Eraser]

Nice. What pickups and tremolo system are on there?

[Scourge]

Nice. What pickups and tremolo system are on there?

Pickups are Powersound and bridge is ZR1. Both are subject to change after I've had it a little while and see if I like them or not. I've always liked the way Ibanez plays. Last one I had was an RG540. Wish I still had it.

[Doombrain]

Reserving a new house on Saturday. Sold a house we used to rent out but now I have to deal with estate agents again which makes me very angry >:E

[Whiskey 7]

ISP change failed Am I surprised? No.
Back on the old ISP today at least.... Cross fingers for me.

[Eraser]

Nice. What pickups and tremolo system are on there?

Pickups are Powersound and bridge is ZR1. Both are subject to change after I've had it a little while and see if I like them or not. I've always liked the way Ibanez plays. Last one I had was an RG540. Wish I still had it.

What do you think of the Powersound pickups? Opinions appear to be extremely varied on these.

[Scourge]

What do you think of the Powersound pickups? Opinions appear to be extremely varied on these.

I'll have to get back with you on that. Don't currently have an amp. Currently looking for one and there's a pretty limited selection where I live.

[Whiskey 7]

ISP change failed Am I surprised? No.
Back on the old ISP today at least.... Cross fingers for me.

Did you cross them? I am guessing not
Telecom company stuffed up but I am not surprised so I am currently connected to the internet via mobile hotspot. More later.

[plained]

Picked this up a few days ago. Ibanez S470qxdm. Needs some adjusting, mainly intonation.

whoa! a blue guitar!

dont see alot of that

[Scourge]

whoa! a blue guitar!

dont see alot of that

My wife liked the color and just bought it to use as decoration. I played around with it and decided to keep it myself. It's a really cheap acoustic, but it plays as good as some of the more expensive ones I've played. Really surprised me. The brand is Main Street. I think they're $100 brand new.

Here's all of them.

[lvlshot]https://i.imgur.com/9Suk7ZU.jpg[/lvlshot]

[Eraser]

Colourful bunch! I like it

[MKJ]

I'm toying with the idea of getting a new guitar.
Don't need it at all but yknow.. the jitters.

[Scourge]

I'm toying with the idea of getting a new guitar.
Don't need it at all but yknow.. the jitters.

I completely understand. I didn't need another one either. More is always better though.

[Scourge]

Colourful bunch! I like it

Me too. Always did like a little variety.

[Whiskey 7]

Telecom company stuffed up but I am not surprised so I am currently connected to the internet via mobile hotspot. More later.

How could they stuff it up? Two wires in a telephone exchange clearly marked. A blind person could do the transfer. Luckily for me, the new 'smart modem' is fitted with a mobile phone SIM card and I am back on the internet at about half speed. (6MB/s). They say it will be some days before the job can be completed. Good grief!!