The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

I trust Dave knows I don't have a nasty side and it was purely an attempt at humour

The post wasn't up to your normal high standard and the joke went right over my head.

 

[PaulSB]

You'll have to refresh my memory Colin, HAL? its familiar, but I can't remember it.

2001: A Space Odyssey

 

[ColinJ]

2001 - A Space Odyssey

Indeed... HAL was the scary computer in charge of the spaceship, that decided to bump off the crew because they didn't agree with its handling of the voyage.

I posted a clip later, which shows the astronaut Dave being locked out of the ship by HAL!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

2001: A Space Odyssey

Indeed... HAL was the scary computer in charge of the spaceship, that decided to bump off the crew because they didn't agree with its handling of the voyage.

I posted a clip later, which shows the astronaut Dave being locked out of the ship by HAL!

Thank you, I'd forgotten that, it must be over 40 years since I saw the film.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Indeed... HAL was the scary computer in charge of the spaceship, that decided to bump off the crew because they didn't agree with its handling of the voyage.

I posted a clip later, which shows the astronaut Dave being locked out of the ship by HAL!

HAL, famously one step ahead of IBM, a coincidence we are told

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Rain on again and a bit windy after the nice day we had yesterday.
Stocked up with so much meat now {a swap deal} that I have had to fire up the standby freezer.
The pal I got this from was less than impressed with the Secret Scotland programme. They imported people like the racing driver from Lancashire and those on Staffa when there are people here who could do as good a job. Also being a bit of a purist and an expert on wildlife he disapproves of feeding the sea eagles for tourists as was not really evident on the film. The eagles circle around waiting on the boat appearing as they know lunch is about to be served in the form of buckets of fish.

Watched the Mull Secret Scotland episode this evening, very enjoyable. Loved the Eas Fors Waterfall, looked well worth a visit. Good to be reminded of Calgary Bay too, it’s been a while since we’ve been there. And Fingals Cave of course, another must see destination that we’ve not yet got to. So we’ve put Mull well up on our list of places to go once we can. Would love to see a sea eagle too !

 

[ColinJ]

HAL, famously one step ahead of IBM, a coincidence we are told

I'd never thought of that!

 

[rustybolts]

Indeed... HAL was the scary computer in charge of the spaceship, that decided to bump off the crew because they didn't agree with its handling of the voyage.

I posted a clip later, which shows the astronaut Dave being locked out of the ship by HAL!

The writer may have got inspiration from Shakespeare's Prince Hal who said of Falstaff and his other waster drinking buddies something like .. I know ye all a while and will unyoke the humour of your idleness .. or words to that effect. What power computers have over all of us these days is getting a bit scary , we cannot hide anything from the buggers

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. I might have an early bimble before any slight mojo disappears! It's so misty and murky up here just now there's nothing much to see anyway so being dark won't be much difference

 

[screenman]

Morning all, a few more jobs to do off the list today and then a see what happens day.

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning fellow retirees,
Tuesday and a Zoom meeting to look forward to this evening.
Mrs Tenkay has a hospital appointment this afternoon, we were originally planning to go for a bite to eat and a couple of beers afterwards but that's off the agenda now.
I suggested taking booze in a brown paper bag and sitting on a bench in the park shouting at random passers by, that got a raised eyebrow.
Stay safe and have fun 🏃‍♂️🚶‍♀️🚴‍♀️☕🍻

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning all. Dark and murky here but it isn't cold out. I see there might be an effective vaccine coming our way, unless America tries to but it all of course.

Stay safe folks.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning people

 

[Tenkaykev]

Morning all. Dark and murky here but it isn't cold out. I see there might be an effective vaccine coming our way, unless America tries to but it all of course.

Stay safe folks.

Vaccine looks promising 👍
Read an interesting scientific article a few weeks back, the author was explaining about the practicalities. Evidently manufacturing vaccine isn't just a matter of using a bigger vessel and more ingredients to increase the amount. Storage is another factor as vaccine is usually stored at - 70 degrees so you need the freezer facilities to be available. Then the article went on to explain that the glass ampoules are a special glass, Borosilicate IIRC. It's the logistics of making sure there's sufficient quantities of all of the components necessary.