The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Funnily enough, I was playing about with my 7 year old set's settings last night.

I had watched The Lincoln Lawyer in Devon with my sister a few weeks ago. It looked very vibrant on her TV. I put in mine last night. Very flat and washed out in comparison.

I had toned down the settings a bit too much when experimenting a few years ago. I tried some of the other modes again yesterday, and yes... OTT. I went back to subtle Movie Mode and tweaked a few values up a little for a better, but still pretty natural-looking picture.

I think movie or cinema mode is usually the best with most of them, then as you say, small tweaks to suit yourself from there.

 

[Tenkaykev]

I think movie or cinema mode is usually the best with most of them, then as you say, small tweaks to suit yourself from there.

My LG also has a menu with a range of Audio options, one being " Clear Speech " I SAID, ONE BEING CLEAR SPEECH !!!

 

[Mo1959]

I'm sitting here debating the pros and cons of butter vs margarine. What an exciting life I lead.

 

[ColinJ]

My LG also has a menu with a range of Audio options, one being " Clear Speech " I SAID, ONE BEING CLEAR SPEECH !!!

My soundbar has options like that. Unfortunately, I can no longer access them. My remote control packed up a couple of days ago so I am having to walk over to the soundbar and control it from its touch buttons. They are onlh a subset of what is on the remote though. I will have to buy a new one for £8-odd.

 

[ColinJ]

I'm sitting here debating the pros and cons of butter vs margarine. What an exciting life I lead.

It is simple... Butter is tasty, nice and probably healthier than margarine. Foul margarine is easier to spread!

 

[Mo1959]

It is simple... Butter is tasty, nice and probably healthier than margarine. Foul margarine is easier to spread!

The so called "health experts" do seem to be now saying that butter is actually better and doesn't raise cholesterol the way they used to think, plus it's much nicer I think.

 

[BoldonLad]

According to the weather forecast we are having rain all day, yet we have bright sunshine at the moment

Our forecast said the rain should clear at 05:00 this morning, and, we should have sunshine by now. Instead, we have rain. Would you mind returning our sunshine, please...

 

[classic33]

My soundbar has options like that. Unfortunately, I can no longer access them. My remote control packed up a couple of days ago so I am having to walk over to the soundbar and control it from its touch buttons. They are only a subset of what is on the remote though. I will have to buy a new one for £8-odd.

Think of the exercise benefit though!

 

[ColinJ]

The so called "health experts" do seem to be now saying that butter is actually better and doesn't raise cholesterol the way they used to think, plus it's much nicer I think.

Try to buy quality butter made from milk from grass-fed cows. (I just buy the cheapo stuff from Lidl or Aldi though!)

 

[ColinJ]

Think of the exercise benefit though!

That was why I haven't already replaced the remote. It took me a few days to realise that many settings cannot be changed without one!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

" June, she'll change her tune,
In restless walks she'll prowl the night "

July, she will fly
And give no warning to her flight

August, die she must
The autumn winds blow chilly and cold
September, I'll remember
A love once new has now grown old

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I got back from yoga about twenty minutes ago, a bit wobbly legged and hungry, another good session.

 

[rustybolts]

I'm sitting here debating the pros and cons of butter vs margarine. What an exciting life I lead.

You have to spread out your time somehow

 

[PaulSB]

Recently I've complained to Saga and British Gas. Today they've sent me £50 and £20 respectively. Result! I see a new hobby ahead of me.

The BG complaint was about the April bill being issued and cancelled meaning I didn't know there was one to pay. End result was the May bill came in at £330 and my budget was £160.

Now since January BG have cancelled and then reinstated without explanation seven other bills. One was issued three times and cancelled twice. It seems the going rate is £20 per bill..........later I will be complaining some more. £140???

 

[Tenkaykev]

Just popped out for a tootle on the bike and turned back as I realised that I'd forgotten something ( not the bike, I'm not that far gone yet )
As I pulled in to our drive I could hear Police sirens, a few moments later a large grey car sped along our road and screeched to a halt immediately outside our house. ( I do have some stuff on order from Brompton but I don't think they have Police escorted delivery vehicles )
The Police car stopped a few metres behind the car, sirens still sounding. After a few moments the car accelerated away and around the corner, with the Police car in hot pursuit. ( It's a residential area so the Police are extra cautious so as not to put residents in any extra danger that a " hot pursuit " might engender.)
So, that's my excitement for the day...