Mundane News

[Andy in Germany]

Good morning everyone. Working in the local shop today, which I'm happy about as yesterday I ended up cycling 40k between work locations + my apartment for various appointments and doing a 10h shift.

It was an interesting day, but I'm glad it isn't repeating...

Today was easier: 1 km into work, 8am to 4pm home. Shopping done, showered and dressed by five.

 

[Reynard]

In my Theatre Studies diploma, completed in Montana, of all places, I had to write and stage a play and one of the off scene characters was Lord Tallbot Belchinghem.

It was then I discovered that this sort of humour doesn't register in Montana, especially among "Highbrow" audiences.

I in a German Presentation I had a character called Lady Christina Margolotta Von-Zu-Und Auf-Butterbrot. That worked better.

*SNORK*

"Sir Toby Belch! How now, Sir Toby Belch?"

 

[oldwheels]

In my Theatre Studies diploma, completed in Montana, of all places, I had to write and stage a play and one of the off scene characters was Lord Tallbot Belchinghem.

It was then I discovered that this sort of humour doesn't register in Montana, especially among "Highbrow" audiences.

I in a German Presentation I had a character called Lady Christina Margolotta Von-Zu-Und Auf-Butterbrot. That worked better.

A bit like the names current on Mull.

My LGV medical is about £50 ish from a private club nic. A GP will charge £110 to £130 for the same thing!! I get my costs reimbursed up to £100 by the company though.

My scuba diving medicals were £100 some years ago.

 

[oldwheels]

Had an early lunch before going out on trike. Started pouring rain.
However by the time I was ready the rain had stopped so went off out and sure enough it stayed off while I had nice run.
A fair bit of traffic but mebbe I am getting more used to it as it was not too much bother. I stopped just after my turning point and waited for the service bus to pass while watching the scenery. Bus never appeared at the usual time so I pressed on and met it further along the road. A different driver was on who was obviously running a bit late.
With a fair wind behind I was able to get up speed for a short nasty hill and got to the top before having to change down gears. Very satisfying.

 

[woodbutchmaster]

Anyone know stuff about mothy/butterfly substances ? This very beautiful thing attached itself to my car window today . I had to drive about 10 km so l assumed that it would fly off at some point. Nope, it was still clinging to the edge of the window when l arrived. Not only that but it was busy laying loads of what l assume were its eggs. Eventually l got it to crawl onto my hand whereupon it flew off.
It was about half the length of my forefinger with a considerably larger wing span , any lepidopterists on cycle chat l wonder.

 

[Reynard]

Wow, that's a spectacular moth... Looks like it's had a 101 Dalmatians moment.

 

[gbb]

2 weeks ago, Chappie dog food 24 can case, £15. This week £20
Smacks of profiteering, thats around a 30% hike in one go, let alone any price rises before.

 

[Reynard]

Time for a

 

[gbb]

Anyone know stuff about mothy/butterfly substances ? This very beautiful thing attached itself to my car window today . I had to drive about 10 km so l assumed that it would fly off at some point. Nope, it was still clinging to the edge of the window when l arrived. Not only that but it was busy laying loads of what l assume were its eggs. Eventually l got it to crawl onto my hand whereupon it flew off.
It was about half the length of my forefinger with a considerably larger wing span , any lepidopterists on cycle chat l wonder.

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Without knowing, i guessed it would be called so ething like a leopard moth just based on the spots. A quick Google brought something very similar looking, then i saw, not surprisingly, a spotted moth...i think thats yer man.

 

[postman]

A very hard day today.Its not just the painting,its all the other jobs before you even touch a brush.Last of the carpet up,carrying Ikea billy bookcase downstairs in to the hall,finding space for a double bed frame and cabinets,when the house is bursting with miss P' s housewares she is moving house this week.Then its sandpapering down,cleaning the dust up washing the floor.Then finally ypu get to painting.I am knackered at the moment,best thing is each day less and less needs doing,whinge over.

 

[Illaveago]

Ooooo, what did you get?

It's got 16 mega pixies . It is a Pentax K50. I fancied a K5 but LCE had the K50 with 6 months warranty so I went for that . It came with a spare battery . It is sealed against moisture and they said that it only had around 900 shutter operations . It looks brand new apart from the rear screen which looks like it rubbed against a rough jacket .

 

[Reynard]

It's got 16 mega pixies . It is a Pentax K50. I fancied a K5 but LCE had the K50 with 6 months warranty so I went for that . It came with a spare battery . It is sealed against moisture and they said that it only had around 900 shutter operations . It looks brand new apart from the rear screen which looks like it rubbed against a rough jacket .

Sounds good. IIRC most of your kit is Pentax.

900 shutter cycles is nothing on a DSLR, so looks like a good buy.

 

[Andy in Germany]

*SNORK*

"Sir Toby Belch! How now, Sir Toby Belch?"

Exactly.

To be clear, people were not offended; they didn't even notice it and said the name straight without a smile. They got the rest of the humour but that one... nothing.

Listening to one character try and say "Royal Gloucestershire Regiment" was another highlight. After the fifth attempt I suggested we change it to "Welsh" or similar but she was determined.

Never managed it though; the audience didn't notice that either as I recall.

 

[Illaveago]

Sounds good. IIRC most of your kit is Pentax.

900 shutter cycles is nothing on a DSLR, so looks like a good buy.

Yes. Most of my lenses are Pentax K bayonet fitting and I have an istd and K10D. I found that they were less complicated than the Nikon's but this one looks a bit complicated.

 

[oldwheels]

Anyone know stuff about mothy/butterfly substances ? This very beautiful thing attached itself to my car window today . I had to drive about 10 km so l assumed that it would fly off at some point. Nope, it was still clinging to the edge of the window when l arrived. Not only that but it was busy laying loads of what l assume were its eggs. Eventually l got it to crawl onto my hand whereupon it flew off.
It was about half the length of my forefinger with a considerably larger wing span , any lepidopterists on cycle chat l wonder.

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According to my book it is a Leopard Moth whose larvae can do much damage to the wood of trees. Widespread in Eurasia and North America. Seems to have wandered a bit from the usual habitat but some butterflies do travel enormous distances. This one may have been caught in strong winds?