Posts by AndyW

21) Message boards : Cafe SETI : TLPTPHW CCXCII - the last TLPTPW of the active era (Message 2040107)
Posted 24 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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I live near two Ghost Towns, Calico and now Barstow CA.


I've been to Calico Vic. Fascinating day out. Also went to Bodie Ghost Town, which is further up CA, near Lee Vining / Mono Lake area - which is also beautiful.
22) Message boards : Cafe SETI : TLPTPHW CCXCII - the last TLPTPW of the active era (Message 2039911)
Posted 23 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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Seems a bit surreal how quiet the roads have become around here.

However my place of work is still open (as we are an essential service) and tomorrow & Wednesday I have to go right into a virus hot spot for work, which is a bit frightening.
23) Message boards : Cafe SETI : TLPTPHW CCXCII - the last TLPTPW of the active era (Message 2039622)
Posted 22 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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Morning all. I woke at 4am - on a Sunday. What the hell?

It's Mothers Day here, but I am not going to visit my mother for the first time ever. I suspect the roads will be unusually quiet for Mothers day too - and certainly no one taking their Mothers out for a meal as all leisure facilities are currently closed indefinitely.
24) Message boards : Cafe SETI : TLPTPHW CCXCII - the last TLPTPW of the active era (Message 2039353)
Posted 21 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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I sense that it is already becoming quieter around here - and given half the world is stuck at home I am somewhat surprised!
25) Message boards : Cafe SETI : update on Monday (this account) (Message 2039352)
Posted 21 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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Oh no, so terribly sad. Thoughts are with you & your family Vincent. Thank you for taking the time to let us all know.

Best wishes.
26) Message boards : Cafe SETI : TLPTPHW CCXCII - the last TLPTPW of the active era (Message 2039230)
Posted 20 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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Less than 2 weeks to hibernation :'(

Sad times.
27) Message boards : Cafe SETI : TLPTPHW CCXCII - the last TLPTPW of the active era (Message 2039074)
Posted 20 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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These are strange times we are living through...
28) Message boards : Cafe SETI : TLPTPHW CCXCII - the last TLPTPW of the active era (Message 2038879)
Posted 19 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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I can now shelter in place in relative comfort...

I have natural gas heat from the furnace once again, nothing was broken, the gas valve had to be set to Pilot to light the gas pilot,
the guy tested the limit switches with a meter and then looked at the White-Rogers gas valve and the valve was not set to on, now the valve and thermostat are both on and I have heat.

Yay! The cost?

$20 between now and the 1st.


You're on a bit of a roll!

It's the start of my weekend today, but I'm staying home until I HAVE to go back to work next week.
29) Message boards : Cafe SETI : TLPTPHW CCXCII - the last TLPTPW of the active era (Message 2038656)
Posted 18 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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Morning all. 2 & a half hour commute to work, here I come.

Looks like Victor is the true winner here. Well done Vic. A very worthwhile drive for you!
30) Message boards : Cafe SETI : Does the scarcity of toilet paper in the grocery stores (Message 2038242)
Posted 16 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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If any flat footed pointy headed copper tries to stop me it will be to his disadvantage.


You still have them around your way? Couldn't get the police here when I got burgled before Christmas. Gave me a reference number on the phone and a letter in the post 2 days later to say "case closed". Piss useless waste of space - unless you're speeding and THEN they are there!
31) Message boards : Cafe SETI : TLPTPHW CCXCII - the last TLPTPW of the active era (Message 2038220)
Posted 16 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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Good morning Mike & all.
32) Message boards : Cafe SETI : Does the scarcity of toilet paper in the grocery stores (Message 2038219)
Posted 16 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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Been to 3 large stores here this morning. Not a roll of toilet paper in sight! Time to open up the apocalypse store then!

Did manage to get some more packet noodles and tinned foods, because it looks like this might go on for some considerable time the way our Government are dithering and being indecisive. Oh and I filled the car with Diesel, although it's supposed to be going at the end of the month IF my new car gets built & delivered in time!
33) Message boards : Cafe SETI : TLPTPHW CCXCII - the last TLPTPW of the active era (Message 2038099)
Posted 15 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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Sorry you have a battle with the authorities Vic. Not uncommon, whichever part of the world you live in.
34) Message boards : Cafe SETI : TLPTPHW CCXCII - the last TLPTPW of the active era (Message 2038071)
Posted 15 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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Morning Scott!

Think you'll find i'm winning right now, even if I didn't manage to buy any loo roll!
35) Message boards : Cafe SETI : Does the scarcity of toilet paper in the grocery stores (Message 2038070)
Posted 15 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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Can confirm there is no loo roll here in the shops. Empty shelves galore!

Don't tell the world, but I have 36 rolls in my emergency zombie apocalypse stash (along with about 3 months worth of food).

Who's laughing at the preppers now?
36) Message boards : Cafe SETI : TLPTPHW CCXCII - the last TLPTPW of the active era (Message 2037882)
Posted 14 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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...and I feel fine.
37) Message boards : Cafe SETI : TLPTPHW CCXCII - the last TLPTPW of the active era (Message 2037834)
Posted 14 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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God Bless you, one and all.


TimeLord04


Gah, it's too sad - the end of an era is nearing.

To quote the Doctor (David Tenant incarnation) himself: "I don't want to go..."

Enjoy your trip Scott. Speak soon.
38) Message boards : Cafe SETI : TLPTPHW CCXCII - the last TLPTPW of the active era (Message 2036808)
Posted 8 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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All I want to do is go and lay down at the moment.

That and for the 24/7/366 pain to end.



I feel your pain Vic. I'm not a well man nowadays. I get constant migraines now along with dizzy spells and gradually going deaf it's all getting rather hard work nowadays. I struggle along the best I can though.
39) Message boards : Cafe SETI : TLPTPHW CCXCII - the last TLPTPW of the active era (Message 2036759)
Posted 8 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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The Brits will get this...

Who bought all the damn loo roll?!?! None to be found!

Might have to crack open my zombie apocalypse emergency stash!
40) Message boards : News : SETI@home hibernation (Message 2035417)
Posted 3 Mar 2020 by Profile AndyW Project Donor
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curious to see how much my electric bill drops


Over here it just supplements the heating.

My cat isn't going to be pleased when he loses his 24 hours a day heat source!


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