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Post by Scylla on Aug 13, 2013 10:41:24 GMT
Keep an old knackered Ego battery specifically for the purpose ... You sent me one of your "knackered" eGo batteries long ago, and it's been my go-to battery when all others have borked, it's still going strong  |
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Post by Scylla on Aug 13, 2013 10:31:46 GMT
Hello everyone! Not bad, it's only taken me one month to the day to post again. I shall take care not to post any more expired petitions, that was embarrassing (can't see a blusher among the smilies, Chrissie, that shows you weren't expecting me back  ). I had sent it to Chris Packham only a few hours earlier. Hiya MM, good job I didn't hold my breath waiting for your re-call   Hugs to everyone  |
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Post by Scylla on Jul 13, 2013 9:12:12 GMT
Hi there Perpy, yes, I only discovered the petition yesterday but was too late forwarding it. I tweeted it to Chris Packham (I almost NEVER tweet!) and he re-tweeted it I had felt so honoured and then I felt a fool (a more familiar feeling ). He had asked people to report a Facebook page that was glorifying killing foxes by various means, it had to be reported as Graphic Violence and Facebook wouldn't take it down, didn't meet criteria. The target was 5000 sigs and they met it. |
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Post by Scylla on Jul 13, 2013 1:15:38 GMT
... asking them to add ANIMAL ABUSE to the report categories. Currently the only option is Graphic Violence, and Facebook deems that much animal cruelty does not meet the standard for that category. No comment. |
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Post by Scylla on Feb 7, 2013 14:34:15 GMT
CONGRATULATIONS, Chrissie |
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Post by Scylla on Sept 8, 2012 15:21:08 GMT
And the item should go to the first person ON THE THREAD to comply with the seller's firmly stated terms...Sorry, but I'm going to strongly disagree. The only thing we have on these boards when buying and selling is trustNo it isn't, and neither should it be. What we should have is a strict procedure which safeguards both sellers and buyers and which does not invite favouritism, back-scratching, or wheeling and dealing. |
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Post by Scylla on Sept 8, 2012 7:12:29 GMT
I've been banging on for months, no years, to the effect that all communications re items for sale should take place ON THE THREAD, and only go to PM to exchange payment details - not price negotiation, but PayPal and despatch addresses.
And the item should go to the first person ON THE THREAD to comply with the seller's firmly stated terms, one of which should never be "payment by PayPal Gift" - PayPal fees should be factored into the asking price.
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Post by Scylla on Sept 1, 2012 22:55:36 GMT
now iv'e bored you all with my life ] Not at all!!! Great to see you and read about your success story   |
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Post by Scylla on Sept 1, 2012 21:46:31 GMT
 Says it all, really  scylla |
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Post by Scylla on Aug 30, 2012 9:47:22 GMT
Gosh, I didn't realise you were having to use the touchpad First thing I do when setting up a new lappy is disable the damn thing >  Anyway, very pleased that someone is going to bodge something up for you |
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Post by Scylla on Aug 30, 2012 8:51:39 GMT
Hi there Scaff  I've just done a review (in the Reviews subforum ) for a very cheap and tiny VV passthru but it only goes up to 4.8v. Convenient though, I love not having to charge batteries, so might come in handy while you're thinking about spending £££ Despite e-cig juices not going thru the testing that prescription drugs have to, there's been a lot of unofficial investigation of the effects of heating PG/PEG/VG, don't know what the base constituents of ISO oil are and whether the same can be said ??? I realise I'm not walking in your shoes. |
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Post by Scylla on Aug 29, 2012 19:44:32 GMT
I gave all my baccy away (and I had a LOT) after the first 6 days when I decided to go 100% vaping. Am so weak-willed it was the only way for me. That probably wouldn't do you much good though, Pam, as your OH is there with smellies to hand over  |
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Post by Scylla on Aug 29, 2012 19:35:16 GMT
I avoid any seller who insists on Recorded Delivery, I dread red cards > So glad you got thru, Pam Wow, Anne! That sticker is almost worth me firing up my printer |
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Post by Scylla on Aug 29, 2012 19:20:12 GMT
I'm blaming sticky tar from ciggies  In my time I've seen inside quite a few desktops that have been attacked by ciggy-smoke over a long period - not a pretty sight I wonder if it would help if you used a rubber glove or similar to improve your "grip" (I mean with the flat of your hand), I have some non-slip sheeting which helps with lots of things, from jars to changing the voltage on my Twist. Or, what about spraying WD40 into the "seams"? It must be so frustrating using your old laptop  |
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Post by Scylla on Aug 29, 2012 6:01:38 GMT
If/when my old Asus gamer dies (and it should do soon, it's been recording 24/7 for the past 18 months and it was used for gaming before I bought it ) I was thinking of getting an M17x (second-hand of course). But the whole M**x range takes a pasting re display quality, ie colours rather washed out, and that's my experience with both my M11x's. Then there's the weight to consider Anyway, Jemmy, thanks for reminding me that I downloaded the service manual, which is as much use as a choc teapot because it doesn't unzip into a manual but to all the different components - jpg, gif, htm, css, you name it And there's no mention of a fan anywhere The engineer is coming on Friday, I've got to clear a space for him Maybe I'll take pictures. |
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). I had sent it to Chris Packham only a few hours earlier.
