nomadpete

Now, to bring this thread back to topic, Middle East..... Is the Middle East suddenly switching off conventional power stations and turning to nuclear power for their cheap electricity?

The banks are the least swayed by emotional propaganda. They seldom priotise environment above profitability. And even they are reluctant to invest in new nuclear or coal burning power stations. The money has spoken. My concerns about the environment will always be over ruled by the big money end of town. They don't see a future in coal power or nuclear power generation. There's no point in us arguing about it!

Logic dictates that we should move with the times. A long time ago, burning coal was a great step forward. Times change and new less toxic methods of making energy are developed. No need to stay locked into the old era of the industrial revolution, powered by burning fossil fuels. Every system has its drawbacks, and its solutions. Let go of the old. Move on.

Energy industry is not a level playing field. Just look at the financial assistance we taxpayers presently give to the coal industry. It would be fair play if our governments (all brands) simply stopped subsidising coal. But failing that, alternatives need some subsidy to level the financial playing field. I asked A.I. and this is what it said about subsidies: "Yes, coal mining in Australia receives government subsidies, with federal and state assistance totaling $16.3 billion in 2025–26,......"

Aahhhh, that were surely the toffs version!

Re: Our roads.... We're presently camped un Victor Harbour, S.A. My observation .... All roads in all states have been deteriorating over the past 10 years. Qld & N.S.W. are often referred to as 'narrow gauge'. Once you cross the state borders into NT / S.A. it's called 'wide gauge' (railway reference) and roads improve noticably. This trip we found S.A. roads uncomfortable - to the point of reducing highway speed for safety reasons. But since you have a flair for heritage restorations, I can recommend South Australia. The place is dotted with quaint old stone buildings in all states of need!

P.S. don't bother with the Cadbury's.

Wow, A Long read....... I need a nap now.

I don't think DJT can comprehend your statement. and 'tis unlikely that Bezo, Musk, Gina, Cliveetc could, either.

Nowadays I am forced to use the only tool that reduces that pain. It's called a debit card.

OME, You mentioned (I think) that the first fleet brought hemp seeds with the intent of starting a hemp industry. We are familiar with the popular first fleet stories. Did you find any documentary evidence to support your view on the first fleet intending to start hemp industry? Particularly with regard to that influencing the intention to colonise? It's an interesting angle.

Double check the pins on the two wire plug @ the regulator. If you see 14v @ regulator, it looks like the stator and regulator are ok. The Black wire (maybe green on yours) should read zero volts with respect to chassis when running. This confirms the negative path to the battery.

Whe worst thing about the whole demise of USA, is that it confirms my worst fears. My mum was wrong! Cheats DO prosper. Bigtime!

Annoying, isn't it!

Added thought- If the charge controller does not have a Black wire, check continuity between the metal body of the charge controller and the chassis. It relies on mounting bolt/s to provide reference ground to the regulator. A bit of corrosion under there will cause your problem. Unbolt, clean metal to metal contact, and try again.

With engine stopped, switches off:- 1. Resistance check between Black wire coming out of charge controller & Batt neg terminal. 2. Resistance check between Red wire @ charge controller & Batt pos terminal. Expect almost zero ohms. Any higher restance will limit charging. With engine running at fast idle:- Measure DC voltage between Red & Black wires @ charge controller. Expect about 12 volts before starting, then at least 13 volts rising to 14.4 volts as battery (hopefully) charges. If this voltage is not the same as voltage measured @ Battery terminals, problem is poor continuity between charge controller & battery terminals. If the voltage @ charge controller does not rise with engine running, check the AC voltage between each of the three stator wires coming into the charge controller - all should be equal. Generic circuit - yours might have some difference but this gives you an idea of how it all hangs together.

Don't worry too much. There's always the option to amalgamate the fading Republic of United States of Trumpistan into the fading United Soviet Socialist Republic. That would give two ageing sociopaths a claim to fame. They can both be winners with the bigliest deal in the world! What shall we call it?

Or, you could put it all on a horse. Unlike shares, you know the probability of a return. About 1 in 15 chance of a significant dividend, with the benefit of getting it without waiting for board meetings, etc, which might not happen for a year. P.S. Do not take advice from me, I am not a reliable source.

That was the local economy. But coinidentally, The Old Empire was losing its ability to 'rule the waves', at about that time.

What happened to those original hemp attempts? I don't remember any mention of it when we were at school And I don't know what invoked 'Underscore'.

They were right about that bit....... sort of.

So, you expect me to believe that Trumpy didn't invent tariff wars? Or that tariffs might have long term problen for the world? Shocked, I am. Shocked!

Yeah, but.... Sure, it's Artificial. But not Intelligence. I have met people like that. They would never achieve Grande Mastere though.

Maybe we should revise the common usage of the words 'race' & 'racism'. Last time I looked, folks from 'other countries' are all of the same race. Likewise all humans regardless of their skin pigment or language. So in the above discussion, wouldn't a Paki be of the same race as a Anglo Aussie? Aren't we all members of the Human Race? Racism? Bah!

I am humbled to be graced by the presence of so many Grande Masters! I bow to your superior grandiosity