nomadpete

It's good to see a positive LLM application and outcome. I still have reservations about its use WRT social media and social control. I visualise it as a bit like handing out AK 47's (all with hair triggers) and megaphones, to anyone who wants one and waiting to see what happens. Oh, wait.... That is that experiment already under way? ...........

Sadly we collectively follow without proper thought or debate. Unfortunately the modern voter prefers a noisy hollow candidate, to a quiet, more effective candidate. Not that the incumbent is dogs gift to the country. But he hasn't made any noisy grandiose blunders either.

Looks like a bureaucracy..... Needs a dose of Musk

My positive of the week..... I have been reluctant to confess to the forum (you lot might be critical). My motorcycle has been trapped in the shed for 4 or 5 years due to unfinished heavy stuff awaiting major repair. Note that my dearest never mentioned its inactivity - she probably hoped I'd forget all about it. (Sensible girl, that one. But oh, so wrong). Anyway I recently had old mates visit and we got those big jobs fixed. Of course I hadn't forgotten the bike. Cleaned it up, serviced it, new battery.... and got it going. Then dread.... am I too old to ride? Have I lost the awareness needed on 2 wheels? Well after a few tentative brief laps of the paddock, I gave it a go. Absolute heaven! Now I have been out for a cruise into town every day this week! The awareness of surroundings - the scents, the wind, sights are all sharpened. Absolute delight! PS: I do know I'm no longer the same bulletproof rider I once was. But you can't wipe the silly grin off my dial.

Were you too frightened to use the oars?

My arms are hurting, just from reading uour update.

I thought you'd learn from your mistakes....

Yeah. The site definitely feels cleaner now. Thanks Ian.

Great work! Soon you will finish your apprenticeship in archaic architecture restoration. There are some great bargain do-er-uppers you can pick up for a song.... in Italy. Or France.... or Spain. https://renovita.net/ Map of One Euro houses in Italy. So much to choose from!

I try to look after my bedside two strokes. (Nobody ever called me Victa!)

My point is, the other parties are too afraid to voice the 'will of the people'. Oh, and this sentiment is a consequence of Chump's ramblings. I call them ramblings because they do not seem connected to rational outcomes.

The way modern politics works, the French are justified if they ask for it back.

Do You use astroglide at 100:1 or 50:1? Is it good for the chainsaw, too?

Ok I stand corrected. Chev was an early adoptor of OHV.

I forgot to ad: NOT the Greens Who should have had the gonads to ride this sentiment. No, it was a very minor politicsl party.

As did most other cars pre 1930

Chev 'Flying Four' was possibly SV There weren't many Americal OHV motors in 1920

Clearly a dangerous terrorist. Congratulations to Border Force for protecting America from free speech!

Consequences.... Who do you think said this? Hint: NOT Labor NOT Liberals NOT Nationals Of course NOT Hanson or Palmer “Pine Gap – they need it like no tomorrow. Just tell ‘em we’re going to switch it off in seven days. “Obviously there’s no loyalty and mateship left here. He’s made that quite clear." Oh, also NOT old mate GON

Thank you so much for posting, Jerry. What with all the distressing stuff on politics, it's nice to read about constructive activity. Sure you had some setbacks. But the renovation thread is all about overcoming setbacks in a positive way. There's not much of that in the news this year!

America has the same problem as all drmocracies...... The electorate vote for the shark, but they have the memory of a goldfish.

Yes they make buggie-cars. But they also make real sedans, too. However although it is touted as an 'all African' car manufacturing industry, it was mentioned that it was 'in collaboration ' with two Chinese companies. Hence my question.

No. Can't afford one.

I see that there is some media comment about Africa making a indigenous EV. Is this just a smokescreen for chinese manufacturing going offshore to avoid possible tariffs and sanctions? https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/burkina-faso-joins-africas-electric-vehicle-market-with-launch-of-new-ev-brand/y7p112y?op=1

He can't resist taking the bait