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  1. mawnansmiff

    RIP Murray Walker: The Voice Of Formula 1.

    Murray Walker, or 'Muddy Talker' as he was fondly known in these parts has passed aged 97. Commentator of the fast paced sport since 1949 he will be missed by the drivers (with whom he had a great rapport) and the average Formula One fan who listened to him on both radio and TV...
  2. mawnansmiff

    Free Office Software: Recommendations Anyone?

    I am looking to install a free office software package on my Windows 10 (64 bit) laptop. I'm tired of paying a fortune for the Microsoft effort that I barely used (and cannot transfer) so I'm now looking for a freebie. I basically only need the 'word' component but anything else that comes...
  3. mawnansmiff

    Things Not Quite Right On New Laptop.

    I have noticed since using my new lappy that I no longer have the option to 'like' or otherwise a person's post. Also, I no longer have the option to edit a fresh post I have made. I'm sure there's a simple cure but for the life of me I cannot find it so any advice would be hugely welcome...
  4. mawnansmiff

    Inventor of the Audio Cassette has Run Out of Tape.

    The invention of the audio cassette revolutionised home entertainment since matey came up with the idea in the 1960,s. Oddly enough, I recently started throwing out my huge collection of audio cassettes simply because I no longer use them but over the years they have provided me with much...
  5. mawnansmiff

    Would you Spend £700 on an Extra 1.1 Inches? I just Did!

    Following my request for advice regarding purchasing a new touchscreen laptop I had narrowed my choices down to two devices, a Huawei Matebook 2020 (16gb RAM, 512 HD) or a Microsoft Surface 3 (16gb RAM, 256 HD) (as recommended by Tim aka Ashdigger). The Huawei was 13.9" at £999 and the...
  6. mawnansmiff

    Now Looking For A Touch Screen Laptop.

    Now I realise that an iPad isn't for me I have settled on buying a touch screen laptop mainly so as I can transfer my GEDCOM genealogy files from my desktop onto it and work from my sofa. Built in hard keyboard is essential as is Windows O/S (NOT S mode). Minimum 15 inch touch screen, USB ports...
  7. mawnansmiff

    Apple iPad: Any Advantage Over A Kindle Fire 10?

    Though I have a desktop PC most of my internet time is spent on my Kindle Fire. I'm looking into possibly buying an iPad basic (£329) or iPad Air (£549) but am struggling to see what benefits either have over my trusty Kindle. Pretty much all I do is browse the net, read news articles and send...
  8. mawnansmiff

    I Usually Report BBC News Articles Here; Last Tuesday I Was the News

    After watching Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock (health secretary) last Sunday telling the world how proud they were in getting everyone in category 4 (over 70 & clinically extremely vulnerable to Covid) by their deadline I was more than a bit miffed as I have a letter from HMG stating I fall into...
  9. mawnansmiff

    Missions to Mars: Are they Really Such a Good Thing?

    Over the last few weeks much has been made in the media of various efforts to land on Mars made by several countries. Though I applaud the technological achievements involved I have very serious misgivings about their missions, or specifically the desire to bring back to Earth samples of...
  10. mawnansmiff

    Anyone Ever Used An Oxygen Concentrator?

    Due to my ever falling SpO2 readings (concentation of oxygen in the blood) due to severe COPD (from smoking RYO for thirty odd years) I have come to the conclusion that I need supplementary oxygen. (Typical readings for a healthy person would be between 90% and 100%, my readings go as low as...
  11. mawnansmiff

    RIP Actor Hal Holbrook.

    I've not seen the films mentioned but I certainly recognise the man from films I have watched. 95 is a good age. https://www.bbc.co.uk/entertainment-arts-55900985 Regards, Jay.?
  12. mawnansmiff

    RIP Larry King.

    King of the American talk show, Larry King passes aged 87. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55780331 Regards, Jay.?
  13. mawnansmiff

    American Coin Currency Query.

    I have a coin collection dating back to my early teens with coins from all over the world. My question is a simple one, how many presidents other than Washington and Lincoln have appeared on your coin currency. I have examples of both the above presidents plus some with the head of a Native...
  14. mawnansmiff

    Grant's Triple Wood Blended Scotch.

    Most Scotch drinkers will be familiar with the Grant's name and their unique triangular bottles. There is a recent new expression called "Grant's Triple Wood" and I got to sample it just before Christmas. This is a blend of whiskies from first fill ex bourbon casks, refill American oak casks...
  15. mawnansmiff

    Woke Up To Find A Tree Lying Atop My Car!

    Yesterday morning I was a little late getting up as the previous day was my 59th so I partied (alone) into the wee hours. Upon opening my curtains I saw that a tree had fallen over from the churchyard next door and landed on the front of my Skoda! Thankfully it wasn't a huge tree and no damage...
  16. mawnansmiff

    A Happy New Year To All My American Chums.

    2021 opens a new chapter in the history of both the US and the UK so I hold up my large glass of Elijah Craig bourbon and wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous new year, only ten minutes to go guys. Regards, Jay.?
  17. mawnansmiff

    Only In America.

    On Christmas day I pulled out my pocket watch collection to wind up and generally enjoy each piece. The collection is largely American made with an emphasis on railroad grade watches. Some of these beauties are cased in silver, some in gold and a fair few are cased in base metals such as...
  18. mawnansmiff

    Son Sues Parents For Destroying Porn Collection!

    I thought this story quite hilarious. It reminded me of when my father discovered my porn stash at age 15 and him calling me a pervert and a degenerate as he tore them up and threw them on the fire. Perhaps I should sue his estate for my loss? Those old Mayfair & Penthouse mags are worth a...
  19. mawnansmiff

    Treated Myself To A New Timepiece.

    Being something of a watch collector I have quite a range of pieces from basic three handers to more complicated chronographs and for the most part I love them all. Of the chronographs I have mine are all of the cam and lever type as opposed to the more complicated (and more expensive) column...
  20. mawnansmiff

    RIP: Great Spy Author John Le Carre Dies Aged 89.

    John Le Carre aka David John Moore Cornwell is tragically taken from us. His spy books made for great reading and of those that were made into films made for fantastic viewing. A great loss to us all. https://www.bbc.co.uk Regards, Jay.?
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