Recent content by Jelster

Had a visit to the renal consultant today. He's very pleased with the recent Fistula I've had (3 weeks now). But the surprising thing was that my kidney performance has gone up from 9 to 11 percent. I'm sure that it's down to my change in diet that Wifey oversees, and it may not sound like...

Last nights wind brought down one of my antenna masts - a telescopic lightweight fibreglass mast. It snapped at about 5ft up. I've had issues with this mast before, in windy conditions it oscilates and telescopes down. I got fed up of pushing it back up, so taped the seems of the sections...

I get electronic letters from the hospital informing me of an appointment, and you have to cancel, rebook, or confirm. There is no point in rebooking as nobody ever answers the phone, so generally I confirm, and get a message saying "thank you for confirming etc..." I then receive weekly...

Where have you seen me "big up" electric cars? I've never had one and don't want one. Sure, a small EV will be great for my Mrs, 20 mile round trip for work 4 days a week and not much else (her 2011 Mini has less than 35k on the clock), but I can't see us buying one in the near future. But...

You really do need to give it a rest. Electric cars are here to stay, and if a government build incentives to get us to move towards them, then so be it. It's no different from anyone getting tax relief or subsidy to help push the electorate towards the direction the government is trying to...

You forgot the 33mm f1.4, every Fuji body needs one of those, it's the law..... Andy, I use the 100-400 (plus the 1.4TC if needed) and am very happy with it. Today I took the X-T5 out with the 50-140 (70-200 equiv) and I forgot just how good that lens is. I also have the 10-24, but it is f4...

Doesn't look like there is the ability to attach a monitor, just two USB C ports. That's a shame, it's been years since I have used a "laptop" at home with just the std screen....

Nah, he just joined Man City, they get away with everything......

Where do I start? On Tuesday I am due to have a procedure at Portsmouth Hospital. Due to a blood condition, I have to take anticoagulants, so before they start cutting into my viens & arteries (I'm havivg a Fistula) I thought I'd better get in touch with the aniticoag team at Salisbury (my...

When we first moved into our bungalow, my grandson asked "Where's upstairs gone?" :LOL:

My DIY is now GSI (Get someone in) as due to my health I can't do many of the things I would have taken on in the past, including decorating. Never had an issue with ladders, I guess being a radio amateur and working for many years in the antenna & mast industry has set me up OK. When I need...

My Fuji just looks cool :cool:

I think most of us who have spent any time on a bike fully understand the idea of "showing intention". I drive with lights on dipped beam all the time (unless on an empty unlit road where I go to high). I think it was the "SEE & BE SEEN" ethic drumbed into me while doing my IAM.

My wife always tells me "You indicate too early". My response is that it's better than not indicating at all, and those around me will have a good idea of my intentions. Remember, Mirror, Signal, Manovure. When I check my mirrors I can see who may want to know that I intend to slow down and...

In the event of EMP, then you won't need a phone, there won't be anyone to call.....