Quote from: Thenop on July 30, 2026, 06:10:27 PMBought a pair of Mission 700 speakers with stands. Hopefully they'll be here tomorrow. Wanted to try them, as an alternative to my Dali's.
I consider it an upgrade, nbut also a vastly different listeing experience. Pondered on the Wharfedale's but they'd just be more of the same and then some over the Dali's. Plus they need space to fully develop. The Mission ones less so.

Fun fact I discovered: they are both designed by the same engineer: Peter Comeau
 

Iconic looking speakers - enjoy!

Judie Tzuke - I Am The Phoenix
Weather Report - Black Market

Quote from: Slim on July 30, 2026, 05:07:05 PMI would hope that most people do care about reducing their environmental impact, even if they recognise hypocrisy in others.

Here we are supporting data centres 

Quote from: The Picnic Wasp on July 30, 2026, 04:02:41 PMAnd still millions of people each day travel somewhat necessarily on aircraft.

Did you mean unnecessarily?

Last Thursday, Burnham took the Prime Ministerial jet on a 55 minute flight from Stanstead to Glasgow for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games then the following day used it again for a 33 minute flight down to Manchester to introduce the world to "No. 10 in The North".

With blatant hypocrisy like that on display from our leaders, is it any wonder that  the man in the street gives not a shit when lectured on reducing their environmental impact. It's a load of bollocks

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Quote from: The Picnic Wasp on July 30, 2026, 01:15:17 PMI wondered if it was time for a UK drought thread. Considering this country suffers from severe flooding regularly and we're surrounded by sea, I thought it might be worth discussing possible engineering options.

De-salination plants are the obvious answer along with half a dozen new reservoirs. Of course, the issue is that the privatised water companies refuse to spend their investor's, owner's and director's money on meeting their responsibilities.

And also the fact that people would like new reservoirs, but when it is suggested that are placed where they like to drive out and walk their dogs the NIMBY warriors burst into life.

That is true but this is where government should act for the greater good. The problem with that is, why would any government approve schemes that would only harm them at the polls in the short term when delivery would, inevitably be years away?

These large issues should be tackled cross-party to get them done. Take essential infrastructure projects out of politics.

Quote from: David L on July 29, 2026, 11:22:35 PM

Quote from: Slim on July 29, 2026, 11:19:42 PM"Alex Lifeson went off on loose-limbed benders, taking madcap detours and stretching out phrases just to see where they'd land"

While I haven't actually seen this performance, I strongly suspect that's a positive spin to say the least.

It could well be written by someone who's never seen or heard Rush live before.

.....and/or may not be at all familiar with their material.

Quote from: The Picnic Wasp on July 30, 2026, 01:15:17 PMI wondered if it was time for a UK drought thread. Considering this country suffers from severe flooding regularly and we're surrounded by sea, I thought it might be worth discussing possible engineering options.

De-salination plants are the obvious answer along with half a dozen new reservoirs. Of course, the issue is that the privatised water companies refuse to spend their investor's, owner's and director's money on meeting their responsibilities.

Quote from: Slim on July 29, 2026, 11:19:42 PM"Alex Lifeson went off on loose-limbed benders, taking madcap detours and stretching out phrases just to see where they'd land"

While I haven't actually seen this performance, I strongly suspect that's a positive spin to say the least.

It could well be written by someone who's never seen or heard Rush live before.

A review from Guitar World of the first MSG show:

https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/concerts-gigs-tours/rush-madison-square-garden-night-one-review

Quote from: Slim on July 29, 2026, 02:16:33 PMI had a guy round to install new fibre broadband. Works for a company contracted by Openreach, as far as I can tell. He was friendly, polite, did a neat job on fitting the equipment. Couldn't get it working because apparently there's some sort of cable blockage further along the close. He promised me that someone would come out to sort that out in the next few days.

But that's not what I'm annoyed about. The guy stank. I didn't say anything, he's gone now but I've had to leave the front door and a window open to clear the body odour out of the hall.

If you were happy with the work, you should've tipped him..............with a can of Lynx 

Quote from: Nickslikk2112 on July 28, 2026, 10:18:24 AM

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Quote from: captainkurtz on July 28, 2026, 09:32:22 AMSnakes and Arrows

The whole album then?

Certainly work with Vapid Trials

Nooooooo!

In The Mood
Rivendell
Tai Shan
High Water
Heresy
Neurotica
Stick It Out
Dog Years
Nocturne
Freeze

💩💩💩💩

'Special edition' bonus tracks:

In The Valley
Bravest Face
Good News First
The Larger Bowl
BU2B2
Wish Them Well

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Quote from: David L on July 27, 2026, 06:07:28 PM

Quote from: The Picnic Wasp on July 27, 2026, 02:32:36 PMRush - Test For Echo

It's very nearly 30 years since I bought and first heard this. Last night was probably the first time I really appreciated it but I'd be happier if it had only been seven tracks long.

Unfortunately most Rush albums recorded after the introduction of the CD suffered from the inclusion of weak tracks.

Agreed, they should have brought out a tidied up series rather than remastered. Imagine how bad a compilation of Rush fillers would be as an album.

Good idea for a thread there. The worst Rush album ever! 

Quote from: The Picnic Wasp on July 27, 2026, 02:32:36 PMRush - Test For Echo

It's very nearly 30 years since I bought and first heard this. Last night was probably the first time I really appreciated it but I'd be happier if it had only been seven tracks long.

Unfortunately most Rush albums recorded after the introduction of the CD suffered from the inclusion of weak tracks.

Quote from: dom on July 26, 2026, 05:39:31 PMLots of my favourites mentioned already.

Graham Linehan was brilliant producing Father Ted and then IT Crowd which was possibly even better.

Graham Linehan