Questions Thread

[Soar Fox]

1 hour ago, seanfox778 said:

Can you take a portable phone charger on a plane? If so, is it advised to put it in carry on luggage or hold luggage?

Yes you can. 

 

Most airlines now have power outlets on them.

[StanSP]

yep, I did it in October on a long-haul flight to SA. It was fine. 

As above, most planes have power outlets although lucky I took my own charger on as the USB wasn't working on the plane.

[FoxesDeb]

2 hours ago, seanfox778 said:

Can you take a portable phone charger on a plane? If so, is it advised to put it in carry on luggage or hold luggage?

Yes I've taken mine and always in my hand luggage. 

[tom27111]

3 hours ago, seanfox778 said:

Can you take a portable phone charger on a plane? If so, is it advised to put it in carry on luggage or hold luggage?

 

You'll be fine. Just hide the box cutters and don't shout "allah akbar".

 

Too soon? 

[Webbo]

Are there any pubs/clubs that still sell Hoyes pop?

[jonthefox]

38 minutes ago, Webbo said:

Are there any pubs/clubs that still sell Hoyes pop?

Are they the ones who delivered pop to your house?.

[Webbo]

2 minutes ago, jonthefox said:

Are they the ones who delivered pop to your house?.

I don't think so. When I was a kid and we got took out it was always a bottle of Hoyes with a straw.

 

I googled them earlier and the company is still going but I've not seen their pop for years.

[Buce]

1 hour ago, Webbo said:

Are there any pubs/clubs that still sell Hoyes pop?

 

28 minutes ago, Webbo said:

I don't think so. When I was a kid and we got took out it was always a bottle of Hoyes with a straw.

 

I googled them earlier and the company is still going but I've not seen their pop for years.

 

Mr Hoyes died in 2011:

 

http://www.family-announcements.co.uk/leicester/view/1867138/hoyes-thomas-ernest-tom

 

Or should that be popped his clogs..?

[Parafox]

Has anyone used a chainsaw? I have a large conifer I need to get rid of. Can I do it myself? Is it easy to use?

 

I plan to hire one if it's a fairly easy thing to use.

 

 

[Beliall]

13 minutes ago, Parafox said:

Has anyone used a chainsaw? I have a large conifer I need to get rid of. Can I do it myself? Is it easy to use?

 

I plan to hire one if it's a fairly easy thing to use.

 

 

Just keep your medkit nearby

[Buce]

23 minutes ago, Parafox said:

Has anyone used a chainsaw? I have a large conifer I need to get rid of. Can I do it myself? Is it easy to use?

 

I plan to hire one if it's a fairly easy thing to use.

 

 

 

This guy seemed to have no problem:

 

 

 

[pSinatra]

58 minutes ago, Parafox said:

Has anyone used a chainsaw? I have a large conifer I need to get rid of. Can I do it myself? Is it easy to use?

 

I plan to hire one if it's a fairly easy thing to use.

 

 

 

They're really not that difficult to use, particularly for what you are describing.  I did 3 weeks training at Brooksby College using nothing but chainsaw & felling trees.  I used to do it as part of my job, but I've lapsed in the past few years.  I'm nowhere near as experienced as some people I know. 

 

A sharp chain that isn't even moving can give you a nasty cut - never mind when it's shifting at 60mph.  They are fun to use but deadly.

 

I would watch a couple of youtube videos, see what you think?  They are fairly easy to use but they do require a little attention when in use.  They don't stay sharp forever & may need sharpening, the chain may become slack, chain oiler blocked?  These types of things are all easy to fix once you know how.  I'm just not sure what you can learn from a chap at HSS in a 5 minute hand over?  That's without going into the endless amounts of PPE & safety precautions.

 

Get yourself a decent bow saw & a good pair of loppers.  It will take a lot longer, but it's cheaper & you get to keep your legs where they are.

 

 

[Countryfox]

2 hours ago, Parafox said:

Has anyone used a chainsaw? I have a large conifer I need to get rid of. Can I do it myself? Is it easy to use?

 

I plan to hire one if it's a fairly easy thing to use.

 

 

 

As above.   You have to be so careful with these things ...    They can easily kick when you least expect it and ...   Bobs your one legged uncle.   Unless you are experienced or have someone experienced with you give it a miss.

[Parafox]

Thanks for answering. I've decided not to DIY. Clearly too risky.

 

 

[Webbo]

What would happen if you put a saltwater fish in fresh water? What does a fish get from saltwater to help it survive.

[Beliall]

5 minutes ago, Webbo said:

What would happen if you put a saltwater fish in fresh water? What does a fish get from saltwater to help it survive.

Salt

[Webbo]

1 minute ago, Beliall said:

Salt

No vinegar?

[Buce]

http://www.livescience.com/32167-can-saltwater-fish-live-in-fresh-water.html

 

The original answer that I gave was, in fact, incorrect (ish).

 

God bless the internet.

Edited 16 March 2017 by Buce

[Strokes]

If you wanted to check where someone's photo had came from, is this the right way of doing it?

for instance this would be a screenshot rather than a native photo? Or am I wide of the mark?

 

Edited 19 March 2017 by Strokes

[Mark]

I believe so.

[Strokes]

Cheers mark I thought so, interesting.

[Mark]

1 minute ago, Strokes said:

Cheers mark I thought so, interesting.

It's obvious what it going on here though isn't it

[Strokes]

1 minute ago, Mark said:

It's obvious what it going on here though isn't it

 i know, I just thought I'd check for my own piece of mind.

[Izzy]

Any DIY guru's on here?

 

I'm shite at DIY and have no interest in it, but apparently the shower tiles need 're grouting' as the grouting is old and cracked and letting water through.

 

I'd usually get an expert in but I'm skint and the missus wants me to do it 

 

Anybody had experience of doing this and is it that difficult? Any top tips would be appreciated 

 

[Strokes]

3 minutes ago, Izzy Muzzett said:

Any DIY guru's on here?

 

I'm shite at DIY and have no interest in it, but apparently the shower tiles need 're grouting' as the grouting is old and cracked and letting water through.

 

I'd usually get an expert in but I'm skint and the missus wants me to do it 

 

Anybody had experience of doing this and is it that difficult? Any top tips would be appreciated 

 

Not difficult at all mate, time consuming as you will need to remove all the loose grout and probably take off a fair bit of the existing to get a decent base. Doing the grouting itself won't be the issue, getting the old stuff prepped to ensure a good job will be the challenge. @Webbo will probably make me look a twat here though.