Where you goin' city boy? - the off topic and chat thread

Khannie · 04-12-2013 5:30pm

I think mawk just called you dumb as wood, Tabnabs.

Tabnabs · 04-12-2013 5:57pm

*hovers finger over ban button* really?

Tabnabs · 05-12-2013 12:16pm

I think I need to learn how to fly a small plane...

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/real-estate/cold-war-missile-silo-converted-house-sale-article-1.1408024

Tabnabs · 09-12-2013 1:57pm

That's christmas sorted...

ShadowFox · 09-12-2013 3:14pm

Tabnabs wrote: »

Power cuts (if they happen) will be my opportunity to test this latest idle interest.

What I use is my maglite
Take the head of the maglite off take out the reflector then put the base of the maglite into the empty head and turn on.Safer than candles much brighter and totally hands free

The Glass Key · 09-12-2013 3:39pm

ShadowFox wrote: »

What I use is my maglite
Take the head of the maglite off take out the reflector then put the base of the maglite into the empty head and turn on.Safer than candles much brighter and totally hands free

And if you click the light intensity down to the minimum setting they last for ages and still just give enough light to read by or keep the kids happy.

Tabnabs · 18-12-2013 3:23pm

Ikea don't do houses, but...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2C3UBkbXsc

QB2 is a post-and-beam structure developed jointly with Bolton Buildings. The outer structure can be assembled and made waterproof in around 4 hours and the whole structure (including inner and outer wall surfaces, the windows/door, the insulation, and the electrical wiring) can be completed in 3-4 days. Options exist for cladding and for fitting out and, once constructed, QB2 is easily transported by road and sited wherever a static caravan is permitted.

http://www.cubeproject.org.uk/

GY A1 · 18-12-2013 6:26pm

batten down the hatches for tonight,
very very windy here

The Glass Key · 18-12-2013 10:17pm

Hopefully its passed over here in West Waterford but while it was windy the rain was really bad for a couple of hours.

aaakev · 18-12-2013 11:21pm

Rain was that bad on the way home from work i had to stop, couldnt see the car parked in front of me it was that bad. Never seen anything like it before

The Glass Key · 18-12-2013 11:34pm

aaakev wrote: »

Rain was that bad on the way home from work i had to stop, couldnt see the car parked in front of me it was that bad. Never seen anything like it before

Was bad but worst I ever saw was in the UK, I stopped driving about 100 yards from our gate and all the traffic was stopped the guy in a mini in front of me opened his door to get a better look at what was going on and the water was rising so quickly it ran straight in through the drivers door. Luckily most other cars were out of the worst of it.

Stovepipe · 19-12-2013 12:54pm

@tabnabs; have you seen IKEA's emergency shelter, designed and built for the UNHCR? Unveiled lately and expected to cost $1000, it's a flatpack with a solar panel, designed to be quickly erected in disaster zones.

regards
Stovepipe

Tabnabs · 19-12-2013 12:57pm

Hadn't seen that, many thanks for the heads up.

Clever stuff (if a bit grim looking)

Stovepipe · 19-12-2013 2:03pm

It's a bit basic but I suppose it'd do as a quick solution.
regards
Stovepipe

The Glass Key · 19-12-2013 4:44pm

Have seen that design and construction method used and wasn't really impressed. I got the feeling that if you let the wind catch the door once that would be the last you'd see of it. But as a choice between that and the open air I'd give it a go.

Tabnabs · 20-12-2013 10:42am

a classic that I'm very happy to see still around on the net today, Mors Kochanski’s Try Stick:

Full details here http://www.karamat.com/trystick.pdf

The Glass Key · 20-12-2013 12:10pm

Tabnabs wrote: »

a classic that I'm very happy to see still around on the net today, Mors Kochanski’s Try Stick:

Worth a try, no better way to prove to yourself that your tools need a good sharpening

laoch na mona · 20-12-2013 4:26pm

don't see the point of starting a new thread for this, would anyone be able to recommend a good general purpose knife one which would be suitable for most tasks

Tabnabs · 20-12-2013 4:36pm

The Mora clipper is possibly the best all round knife when price is taken into account.
http://activehuntingireland.ie/morakniv-clipper-840mg?search=mora.html

Tabnabs · 20-12-2013 4:37pm

A day out with the North Florida Survival Group

http://totallycoolpix.com/2013/02/kids-survival-training/

thehippychippy · 21-12-2013 1:47pm

Tabnabs wrote: »

The Mora clipper is possibly the best all round knife when price is taken into account.
http://activehuntingireland.ie/morakniv-clipper-840mg?search=mora.html

Second that. I've a lot of knives and the clipper gets used most. A good folding knife imo would be an opinel. Comfortable in the hand, lockable and keeps a great edge

The Glass Key · 21-12-2013 11:04pm

thehippychippy wrote: »

Second that. I've a lot of knives and the clipper gets used most. A good folding knife imo would be an opinel. Comfortable in the hand, lockable and keeps a great edge

Don't like the wooden handle ones anymore as I tend to find the wood swells up a bit in our damp location, but used to carry one for years.

I keep meaning to try one of the newer plastic handled ones http://www.opinel.com/uk/tradition/specialistes

I nearly bought one when I first saw them but was put off by the whistle and shackle key which I thought were a gimmick but I'm coming around to the idea.

Tabnabs · 07-01-2014 4:13pm

A bit of a chill in the States is throwing up some good comedy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6zaVYWLTkU

Tabnabs · 10-01-2014 3:31pm

Anyone feeling lucky? A 40 acre property ("farm") going for raffle, 2000 tickets costing €250 each.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Farm-Quiz/542605525791723?fref=ts

Maybe we should put together a consortium for a group BOL?

(no connection, saw it over on the farming forum)

Fries-With-That · 10-01-2014 9:04pm

Tabnabs wrote: »

Anyone feeling lucky? A 40 acre property ("farm") going for raffle, 2000 tickets costing €250 each.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Farm-Quiz/542605525791723?fref=ts

Maybe we should put together a consortium for a group BOL?

(no connection, saw it over on the farming forum)

I'd be up for putting €50 into a ticket if I could get 4 more to join me in a flutter.

aaakev · 11-01-2014 1:42pm

Fries-With-That wrote: »

I'd be up for putting €50 into a ticket if I could get 4 more to join me in a flutter.

yeah me too ill go in for €50.

anyone else? 3 spots left

thehippychippy · 11-01-2014 1:44pm

Count me in

Fries-With-That · 11-01-2014 6:03pm

Is that 3 or 4 takers we have now, Tabs ?, myself ,Kev, Hippy ??

thehippychippy · 11-01-2014 7:20pm

Fries-With-That wrote: »

Is that 3 or 4 takers we have now, Tabs ?, myself ,Kev, Hippy ??

Well I'm in

aaakev · 11-01-2014 9:34pm

Fries-With-That wrote: »

Is that 3 or 4 takers we have now, Tabs ?, myself ,Kev, Hippy ??

Yup im a definite

Tabnabs · 13-01-2014 10:29am

If it was forested lands I'd be in, but open fields hold no appeal for me

Besides, this year is my turn for a lotto jackpot!

Tabnabs · 13-01-2014 11:05am

Who says you have to leave the kids at home?

Tabnabs · 16-01-2014 12:16pm

"Doomsday prepper" gets arrested after appearing on the TV show:

Smith is the leader of the survivalist group Spartan Survival. He founded the organization in 2005 to train and prepare others for various doomsday scenarios.

The problem is, Smith is a felon, convicted of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes and theft. He's not supposed to go anywhere near a gun.

"Even if he doesn't own the guns, he can't handle, have those weapons, fire them (or) possess them in any way," said Pierce County Sheriff's Detective Ed Troyer.

http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/buckley-man-doomsday-preppers-arrested-illegal-fir/ncpws/

wolfeye · 13-02-2014 2:25pm

The nuclear bunker at Coswarth, Newquay, which is to go under the hammer .

http://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/nuclear-bunker-goes-under-hammer-30006860.html

ShadowFox · 14-02-2014 12:30am

Just watched Storm Nation on Sky1 about the flooding in the UK and what could happen in the future. Had to laugh at one woman she was watching the flood water getting closer and closer to her house for weeks :eek: and complained that no one from the government warned her that it was possible that her house could flood so she could be better prepared :rolleyes: You see it with your own eyes over a number of weeks and you are not prepared your an idiot plain and simple

The Glass Key · 14-02-2014 12:37am

ShadowFox wrote: »

Just watched Storm Nation on Sky1 about the flooding in the UK and what could happen in the future. Had to laugh at one woman she was watching the flood water getting closer and closer to her house for weeks :eek: and complained that no one from the government warned her that it was possible that her house could flood so she could be better prepared :rolleyes: You see it with your own eyes over a number of weeks and you are not prepared your an idiot plain and simple

Another one on the news had me in fits going on and on about the council not providing any sand bags and if only the council had provided sand bags her house would not have been flooded :rolleyes:

Tabnabs · 22-02-2014 10:42am

A young lad in the UK (but not as young as you'd think) put up a video of his overnighter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW0cDLdaM0U

There's a mix of David Brent and Harry Enfield in this guy, but not on purpose, so it makes for some very entertaining viewing. It's one to watch with a beer in your hand rather than a notebook! :pac:

wolfeye · 25-02-2014 11:38am

Good article with lots of photos.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2566893/Tabasco-British-40-proof-shot-cordiale-Italians-Can-guess-armys-nationality-ration-pack.html

ShadowFox · 25-02-2014 1:09pm

wolfeye wrote: »

Good article with lots of photos.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2566893/Tabasco-British-40-proof-shot-cordiale-Italians-Can-guess-armys-nationality-ration-pack.html

mre out.jpg

Tabnabs · 25-02-2014 5:24pm

Geeksphone Blackphone promises: a smart phone in your pocket without putting you in the pocket of Google, the NSA, or Big Brothers of any stripe.

But can you play Angry Birds on it?

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13970_7-57619420-78/go-off-grid-with-the-geeksphone-blackphone-for-$629/

ShadowFox · 08-03-2014 9:40pm

A lot of unconfirmed reports going around that fraudsters stating they are from Irish water knocking on doors saying they have to check your pipes and turn off valves to do with the water meters so they can rob you. It seems to be mostly old folk they are targeting so keep an eye on older family members. If I see any confirmed reports ill ad them

wolfeye · 17-05-2014 10:06am

US draws up plans to fight Zombie invasion.

Be safe out there!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/10831616/US-draws-up-plans-to-fight-off-zombie-invasion.html

Khannie · 26-05-2014 2:51pm

Anyone know where to buy replacement parts for a swiss army knife that wont charge a bazillion euro for delivery?

I'm looking for replacement toothpick, screwdriver heads (for the cybertool) and scissors spring.

Tabnabs · 26-05-2014 2:57pm

Have you spoken with Petersons?

ShadowFox · 26-05-2014 3:01pm

Henniehayes sell them but it's 6 sterling for shipping. As far as I know Petersons is closed down

Khannie · 26-05-2014 3:11pm

Tabnabs wrote: »

Have you spoken with Petersons?

Is that the place opposite Trinity?

ShadowFox · 26-05-2014 3:53pm

Khannie wrote: »

Is that the place opposite Trinity?

Yeah that's it beside foxes cigars but they were closed and shop looked empty about a month ago when I passed

aaakev · 26-05-2014 7:19pm

ShadowFox wrote: »

Yeah that's it beside foxes cigars but they were closed and shop looked empty about a month ago when I passed

Google them, they have a wholesale warehouse elsewhere in dublin. Possible the shop clised but they are the distributors for a fair amount of brands so id say they are still operating. They usually have boxes of parts for everything they sell

Khannie · 26-05-2014 10:46pm

Sound. I'll give that a whirl. Thanks.

Khannie · 27-05-2014 11:25am

Don't have a compass? Cloudy day? Watch a dog poop.

Click me. (SFW)

Where you goin' city boy? - the off topic and chat thread

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