scout24
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As has been mentioned repeatedly, please try to stay positive and not dip into the controversial...
Coronavirus
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stfc69
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How is the lock down being observed up north then? Hopefully people are starting to get the message now. Being self employed I'm not sure what financial help I'll get, the sooner we get through this the better.
Stay safe :thumbsup:
Oh and I don't think you should be cutting down your hedge at this time of year, nesting birds and all that...
flashy bazook
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One smart idea I read recently, do several virus tests together--so called "pooled" tests.
Nebraska is supposedly already doing this, you put 5 samples into one tube and test them together.
Negative result, boom--you clear 5 people.
You only do individual tests if the pooled test gives a positive result.
That way you multiply several-fold how many tests you can do given a limited number you have available.
And also to mention, some tests can be pooled in even larger numbers (up to 60 I read somewhere, depending on the type of test).
Some mathematician could calculate how many more tests you can do with this method given that actually the fraction of people who have the virus is small.
Reminds me of these brain teasers--you have 8 items, one of which is heavier than the others, how many times do you need to measure them on a balance to track down the item?
Nebraska is supposedly already doing this, you put 5 samples into one tube and test them together.
Negative result, boom--you clear 5 people.
You only do individual tests if the pooled test gives a positive result.
That way you multiply several-fold how many tests you can do given a limited number you have available.
And also to mention, some tests can be pooled in even larger numbers (up to 60 I read somewhere, depending on the type of test).
Some mathematician could calculate how many more tests you can do with this method given that actually the fraction of people who have the virus is small.
Reminds me of these brain teasers--you have 8 items, one of which is heavier than the others, how many times do you need to measure them on a balance to track down the item?
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Poppy
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I count seven answer highlighted in white.
I regularly blend tuna and egg salad together with plenty chopped onions and garlic. Mix lil mustard mayo on toasted fav bread, bam!
I have noticed many old folks, and young alike, at grocery store keeping a safe 6 ft space away from me!
Hunh, think I've discovered a good covid19 repellent
trailhunter
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So far most seem to be getting it, chemist, tesco were strict, 1 person in one side. Separations, people monitoring each isle. There is still a good bit of traffic about, more a sunday morning type than a monday day though. Not seen any groups like i had at weekend.
In the next day or 2, there will be some hopefully good news for you. Nothing but a nightmare to try and cover everything. Fingers crossed, but by weekend i think you will have some reassuring news.
Yes get that, i love nature, birds etc and care will have to be taken. It may have to be left till september onwards. That will be evaluated later .
Looks a nice day out, fresh air in the garden, dog walk and no doubt more DIY jobs in house to come.
500,000 volunteers for NHS is awesome, if i was not in quarantine i would defo be doing more than i can. Once back to work next week, i will hopefully sign up and do more local with delivery, moving people etc. I want to do my bit, just have to wait a week :(
Stay safe
stfc69
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Yes I think it's slowly sinking in for most people, unfortunately there will always be some who think they can do what they like... The building site issue needs to be sorted though, especially in London.
I think there will be something announced later today, I don't really want to accept help but this is exceptional circumstances, helping with my rent would be enough.
Yes the weather has been particularly nice the last few days, nice to still be allowed to get out on my bike, unlike some other countries who have more strict rules. A bit of light trimming to your hedge wouldn't hurt though if no signs of birds nesting etc...
It is something I would consider doing, once I've been isolated for two weeks I might do then.
I really shouldn't have come back to this forum as I've been staying away for a while now to save money! :oops:
COVID19 is going to get expensive , trouble is people at home = extra surf time=extra things found to buy= empty wallet!
I have spent a small fortune on bits of tools for home. But money saved long term. I wanted to do the drive and so glad I did not take all the flags up. I would have been stuck now for stuff to finish. Oh well, what doesn't get done today, can get done tomorrow and so on. Safety and health first.
Not seen news in last few hours(Madison took over tv watching riverdale for the 10th time!). But something is coming today, be it cash handouts .
MOTs suspended for 6 months from end of March. (US guys that's our annual car inspection for safety /emissions).
I nipped to Tesco for some coffee and bits. Now it's one in at a time, 2m gaps. The queue was very long.......with 15 people! But a chat, all civilised , just get on with it. Not too much complaining, more a sense of humour . I think this should have been done a month back before more spread. What ever the numbers, x by 10 for a more realistic amount.
I am still awaiting my 219b Malkoff m61, so it's helped me not spend any on lights right now. Been using my md2 with OR 219b mule around house. Good job really with all the extra expense I have suffered. Touch wood!!!! The car is running sweet, so I guess that's one thing. Not needed to use the booster pack and the battery I bought is stored away. So if it does fail, I am good to swap out on the fly!!!!
Stay safe, stay positive and enjoy our extra family time who are with us. Phone/video call the ones who are not. In these trying times, our mental health is very important. CPF is in there to, like minded awesome folk all in one place. Checking in, reading up and saying :wave: We all have a lot in common, obviously our flashlight passion , but this nasty virus. Together we are stronger, even if we are not physically together!
I have spent a small fortune on bits of tools for home. But money saved long term. I wanted to do the drive and so glad I did not take all the flags up. I would have been stuck now for stuff to finish. Oh well, what doesn't get done today, can get done tomorrow and so on. Safety and health first.
Not seen news in last few hours(Madison took over tv watching riverdale for the 10th time!). But something is coming today, be it cash handouts .
MOTs suspended for 6 months from end of March. (US guys that's our annual car inspection for safety /emissions).
I nipped to Tesco for some coffee and bits. Now it's one in at a time, 2m gaps. The queue was very long.......with 15 people! But a chat, all civilised , just get on with it. Not too much complaining, more a sense of humour . I think this should have been done a month back before more spread. What ever the numbers, x by 10 for a more realistic amount.
I am still awaiting my 219b Malkoff m61, so it's helped me not spend any on lights right now. Been using my md2 with OR 219b mule around house. Good job really with all the extra expense I have suffered. Touch wood!!!! The car is running sweet, so I guess that's one thing. Not needed to use the booster pack and the battery I bought is stored away. So if it does fail, I am good to swap out on the fly!!!!
Stay safe, stay positive and enjoy our extra family time who are with us. Phone/video call the ones who are not. In these trying times, our mental health is very important. CPF is in there to, like minded awesome folk all in one place. Checking in, reading up and saying :wave: We all have a lot in common, obviously our flashlight passion , but this nasty virus. Together we are stronger, even if we are not physically together!
idleprocess
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Realized today that I've gone no further than ~200m from my house in more than 5 days - something I've pretty much never done before.
The 4 walls of the home office seem to be pressing in a little bit lately. I've finally been motivated to tidy up in here - might even decorate for the first time ever. This weekend I might even make a big push to make the garage inhabitable by two vehicles simultaneously.
The other day I watched a new-to-the-neighborhood-ish young family a couple houses over seemingly practice walking on the sidewalk ... without ever leaving their domicile's extended footprint.
The 4 walls of the home office seem to be pressing in a little bit lately. I've finally been motivated to tidy up in here - might even decorate for the first time ever. This weekend I might even make a big push to make the garage inhabitable by two vehicles simultaneously.
The other day I watched a new-to-the-neighborhood-ish young family a couple houses over seemingly practice walking on the sidewalk ... without ever leaving their domicile's extended footprint.
My county has the first 2 Covid19 cases. Guess it was just a matter of time before the virus made it's way up into my neck of the woods
Meanwhile, in SoCal Spring break students completely irresponsible are having a ball at the beaches, and waiting for their student loans to be absolved by US Congress. Whoopee.. So what else would yah expect!
Hey Ven, speaking of autos.. Have you experience with doing brake jobs? I am replacing front disc pads. I have done a few in the past. This time I'm thinking of using EBC brand, British company. The pad material is arimid fiber used in ballistics mixed with ground up cow hooves pressed into a composite. Good stopping power without damage to rotors like the semi metallic pads, or ceramic also can be hard on brake rotors..
Stay healthy!
Meanwhile, in SoCal Spring break students completely irresponsible are having a ball at the beaches, and waiting for their student loans to be absolved by US Congress. Whoopee.. So what else would yah expect!
Hey Ven, speaking of autos.. Have you experience with doing brake jobs? I am replacing front disc pads. I have done a few in the past. This time I'm thinking of using EBC brand, British company. The pad material is arimid fiber used in ballistics mixed with ground up cow hooves pressed into a composite. Good stopping power without damage to rotors like the semi metallic pads, or ceramic also can be hard on brake rotors..
Stay healthy!
PhotonWrangler
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Ground up cow hooves in brake pads? Wow. I learned something today!
RetroTechie
Flashlight Enthusiast
EBC calls them "Green" pads.. Cost about three times OEM replacements, available at parts stores. I want to preserve my GM rotors as long as possible. They've become obsolete. Only replacements are made overseas, and I don't like the looks. Steel quality appears like cast from bailing wire
Ven goes far beyond most people. I would be proud to have him as my neighbor and call him my friend!
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turbodog
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Can't get rotors at junkyard?
And cow hooves? That's GOT to have an 'odor' when they get hot.
Everytime I'm at pick'n pull I carry my calipers to check thicknesses, however, most rotors are toasted
Yep, new Green pads smell exactly like the hooves sold at feed stores for k9 chewies lol
Yep, new Green pads smell exactly like the hooves sold at feed stores for k9 chewies lol
Honestly just get OE spec. they will be fine. Green stuff is OK, of course red is too harsh without replacing the discs(or rotors your side). Trouble some times with more aggressive pads, as you say, can wear the discs quicker. Or end up needing some heat to start working better. Also some can create more dust(more cleaning) more noise! .
So i just use good OE spec pads, usually not much money to. If you need any help shipping from UK give me a shout, not too sure how easy it would be at present though. But when it passes, you know where i am, if you need anything sourcing uK side.
Stay safe to brother, with only 2 cases(known, probably 100 or so minimum), now is the time to act. Not waiting for the guv or a politician to tell you. Keep distances, keep in more than out, bar fresh air walks away from crowds. Have a plan for shopping, as it will become a PITA. Its 1 in at a time in super markets. So imagine say costco right now. Imagine 1 in every 30 seconds, with a 2 metre gap between people(only allowing 1 person per family). That might not happen, but just in case it does, have a plan, be it times to go when quieter etc etc. Just an example of whats happening here.
Pro active wins against reactive!
Do it! with all this misery around us, turn it around to your advantage. Get those jobs done and out of the way. Helps keep your mind occupied as well, can only be a good thing imho. But i am not a fan of decorating, hate it in fact. But once done, look back, it makes it all worth while. Service the car, maybe do the garden, that job here, that job there. I am trying to get something done each day, even if a little job. Its still one off the ever growing list:)
I have done a few little bits here and there but need to do more. Once my quarantine is over(cant exactly sign up and do runs /jobs for NHS when getting paid leave due to my little one having symptoms). I will see what i can do, heck even if it is just one shop, one prescription run a week, it all helps. If everyone just did 1 job a week, no one would be stuck!. Every little helps:)
We've used KBG pads on our Preludes Gary. They're big with the Japanese sports car crowd. Yellow and red are pretty popular. My tool cart has some EBC stickers on it.
Red are ceramic if I recall correct. Less dust, less prone to heat build up.
Yellow were reccomended for heavy use like swirving down a country road faster than you should. We uses the yellow ones.
Cow hooves? First I'd heard of that. Maybe in the "green" model? Those (I think) are SUV and truck brake pads.
The load is starting to get heavy on those of us still working as corparate changes by bored folks working from home come up with more bright ideas to increase efficiency (which like Communism is a great idea on paper but not so great when you factor in human tendencies) so we try to keep up with normal duties as we fall a little farther behind each day. It's like driving a snow plow when it keeps snowing massive amounts day after day. You just get weery after a while.
Everybody has gone "e" everything and they expect to working folks to do their normal job with the addition of electronic communications constantly bombarding all day (and now all into the evening too). Hard to keep things in perspective as more and more folks I usually laugh and joke with are taxed to brittle too.
It's nice to be living fairly normal right now but my gosh if these idiots at corparate don't stop the constant barage of information citing new policies and procedures there's going to be a mass exodus soon. I'm starting to hear more and more folks saying they too want to work from home too but the roads need fixing so commerce can keep store shelves full. I get calls from young folks whose hours are cut and older folks who can't understand all of this "e" crap being thrown in their lap. Fill out this form. No wait, not that way we changed our minds. Why aren't those forms filled out and on the server yet. Well how about I get the kid you laid off to do it? Oh no we can't afford to keep him around right now. My favorite phrase lately has been "probably not going to happen this week boss man." Or "relax, they'll change it tomorrow so you'll just have to do it again……the new way". Ugh!!
I can't imagine what it must be like for cops, firemen, doctors and nurses right now. The camels backs are pretty loaded here lately. I called my doctors office today just to thank them for showing up. They were like "uh, yer welcome?" lol because they too are inundated with cold and flu patients afraid that they'll be the latest statistic on the ever rising death clock.
Meanwhile train after train goes wizzing by my house each day so at least that normalcy continues.
Edit: just saw this at fakebook. Made my eyes water with man tears.
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Red are ceramic if I recall correct. Less dust, less prone to heat build up.
Yellow were reccomended for heavy use like swirving down a country road faster than you should. We uses the yellow ones.
Cow hooves? First I'd heard of that. Maybe in the "green" model? Those (I think) are SUV and truck brake pads.
The load is starting to get heavy on those of us still working as corparate changes by bored folks working from home come up with more bright ideas to increase efficiency (which like Communism is a great idea on paper but not so great when you factor in human tendencies) so we try to keep up with normal duties as we fall a little farther behind each day. It's like driving a snow plow when it keeps snowing massive amounts day after day. You just get weery after a while.
Everybody has gone "e" everything and they expect to working folks to do their normal job with the addition of electronic communications constantly bombarding all day (and now all into the evening too). Hard to keep things in perspective as more and more folks I usually laugh and joke with are taxed to brittle too.
It's nice to be living fairly normal right now but my gosh if these idiots at corparate don't stop the constant barage of information citing new policies and procedures there's going to be a mass exodus soon. I'm starting to hear more and more folks saying they too want to work from home too but the roads need fixing so commerce can keep store shelves full. I get calls from young folks whose hours are cut and older folks who can't understand all of this "e" crap being thrown in their lap. Fill out this form. No wait, not that way we changed our minds. Why aren't those forms filled out and on the server yet. Well how about I get the kid you laid off to do it? Oh no we can't afford to keep him around right now. My favorite phrase lately has been "probably not going to happen this week boss man." Or "relax, they'll change it tomorrow so you'll just have to do it again……the new way". Ugh!!
I can't imagine what it must be like for cops, firemen, doctors and nurses right now. The camels backs are pretty loaded here lately. I called my doctors office today just to thank them for showing up. They were like "uh, yer welcome?" lol because they too are inundated with cold and flu patients afraid that they'll be the latest statistic on the ever rising death clock.
Meanwhile train after train goes wizzing by my house each day so at least that normalcy continues.
Edit: just saw this at fakebook. Made my eyes water with man tears.
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