Current Affairs 2023

[Ray B]

So NASA were able to send a message to Voyager 2, after originally giving it a wrong command, to reposition itself so it's antenna is facing back to earth. Voyager 2 is now just over 12 billion miles from earth.
Back on the coast of the flat lands of Norfolk, my mobile phone some times has trouble getting a phone signal.

[oldbluefox]

So NASA were able to send a message to Voyager 2, after originally giving it a wrong command, to reposition itself so it's antenna is facing back to earth. Voyager 2 is now just over 12 billion miles from earth.
Back on the coast of the flat lands of Norfolk, my mobile phone some times has trouble getting a phone signal.

..............or get a decent internet connection in my conservatory.

[Stephen]

NASA don’t use copper cable for their signalling though

[oldbluefox]

I can see why now.....

[Mervyn and Trish]

So NASA were able to send a message to Voyager 2, after originally giving it a wrong command, to reposition itself so it's antenna is facing back to earth. Voyager 2 is now just over 12 billion miles from earth.
Back on the coast of the flat lands of Norfolk, my mobile phone some times has trouble getting a phone signal.

..............or get a decent internet connection in my conservatory.

That'll be the dry rot

[screwy]

So NASA were able to send a message to Voyager 2, after originally giving it a wrong command, to reposition itself so it's antenna is facing back to earth. Voyager 2 is now just over 12 billion miles from earth.
Back on the coast of the flat lands of Norfolk, my mobile phone some times has trouble getting a phone signal.

..............or get a decent internet connection in my conservatory.

Conservatory eh, sure it’s not just a lean to.!

[Stephen]

I heard it’s just a shed with a skylight

[Onelife]

There's talk that the person who gave the wrong command is being sent up on Voyager 3

[Onelife]

Btw…it was my Birthday yesterday (70).... no Birthday wishes from Stephen but plenty from my friends…most of whom said nice things

[oldbluefox]

Btw…it was my Birthday yesterday (70).... no Birthday wishes from Stephen but plenty from my friends…most of whom said nice things

I sense a compo claim forthcoming. You can get a form y'know.

Belated birthday greetings OL.

[Mervyn and Trish]

Happy Belated OL.

Did you know who send you a spare card?

[Onelife]

Happy Belated OL.

Did you know who send you a spare card?

Difficult Sir Merv...I’ve narrowed it down to one of three who sent Birthday greeting with the words "miserable git" in their message

[Onelife]

Btw…it was my Birthday yesterday (70).... no Birthday wishes from Stephen but plenty from my friends…most of whom said nice things

I sense a compo claim forthcoming. You can get a form y'know.

Belated birthday greetings OL.

Unfortunately Foxy…his compo forms are as reliable as the geezer who used to send chocolates

[Mervyn and Trish]

Happy Belated OL.

Did you know who send you a spare card?

Difficult Sir Merv...I’ve narrowed it down to one of three who sent Birthday greeting with the words "miserable git" in their message

I think you may have misread my question!

[screwy]

Belated birthday wishes OL.

[Jan Rosser]

Belated happy birthday - I was at sea yesterday - no reception !!! Hope you had a fabulous day

[Manoverboard]

A very Happy Birthday to you OL

[Stephen]

Btw…it was my Birthday yesterday (70).... no Birthday wishes from Stephen but plenty from my friends…most of whom said nice things

Happy belated birthday Keith

It didn’t flag up on the forum at the bottom of the home page so I wouldn’t have known. You need to add your birth date in your account profile details for it to show.

I assume we will get to see images of your all singing all dancing new zimmer frame

[Onelife]

Happy Belated OL.

Did you know who send you a spare card?

Difficult Sir Merv...I’ve narrowed it down to one of three who sent Birthday greeting with the words "miserable git" in their message

I think you may have misread my question!

Which is understandable considering I didn’t understand your question so had to take a guess as to what you were implying…wrongly as it now appears.

Funny how things pan out though, I woke this morning expecting to see thirty or forty belated Birthday greetings only to find three…. this has left me emotionally devastated… the thought that my vibrant personality, giving nature and non-confrontational postings have been to no avail is very disappointing.

[Onelife]

Btw…it was my Birthday yesterday (70).... no Birthday wishes from Stephen but plenty from my friends…most of whom said nice things

Happy belated birthday Keith

It didn’t flag up on the forum at the bottom of the home page so I wouldn’t have known. You need to add your birth date in your account profile details for it to show.

I assume we will get to see images of your all singing all dancing new zimmer frame

Hi Stephen, I decided against including my Birth date as I didn’t want to get bombarded with out-of-date chocolates, flowers etc…but I truly thank those of you who have sent me belated Birthday wishes …those who haven’t should be ashamed of yourselves.

[Onelife]

Belated happy birthday - I was at sea yesterday - no reception !!! Hope you had a fabulous day

Hi Jan, hope you are enjoying your cruise Thank you for taking the time to send me a Birthday greeting, btw, you are still my favourite poster.

I had a lovely day, with loads of pressies…My best mate and his lovely wife came over and we enjoyed a lovely meal out at The Jaipur Indian Restaurant (Church Stretton) I get a free papadam every time I give then a mention.

With regard to presents…I received Chanel (bleu) aftershave, new pair of shoes, £95 in total of Garden vouchers, a lovely yellow polo shirt, London Theatre trip, bottle of port, garden knee pads, a ride on mower which my wife bought for me back in March and of course a box of in-date box of chocolates.

[Mervyn and Trish]

So

BBC News - Virgin Atlantic pilots consider strike over fatigue
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66421175

VA pilots are fatigued, apparently flying 15 hours a week. Now I know they also have some preflight time before they take off. But I also know that once in the air they have an auto pilot to do most of the actual flying. Yes they have to stay alert, or at least one of the two sharing the flying has to. And of course it is a responsible job. But it still seems that fatigued is stretching it a bit. Maybe they should step down to do an easier job for 40 plus hours a week on minimum wage.

[Mervyn and Trish]

Sorry I was so cryptic OL and happy birthday again. I was merely meaning did you receive a "Spare" card from your favourite retired Royals. I presume you did, in return for your unwavering support.

[Ray B]

Happy birthday Keithy baby .
As I fall into the category of belated happy birthday and should be ashamed of myself, please supply proof of your birthday signed by two upstanding people who can testify the fact.
Meanwhile I will hang on to your pressie.

[Mervyn and Trish]

Happy birthday Keithy baby .
As I fall into the category of belated happy birthday and should be ashamed of myself, please supply proof of your birthday signed by two upstanding people who can testify the fact.
Meanwhile I will hang on to your pressie.

Maybe his Mum and Dad could vouch for him?