Krapow Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Just checked Heathrow arrivals, EVA to take off pretty much on time thankfully, after the last debacle that we had to fly without our luggage. There's always some drama at the start of a holiday with me, not being able to get my money, no luggage etc etc. Tune in soon for this trip's f**k up 😂 Started well, though, think I picked a decent hotel, plenty of Chinese, no drug taking or whoring, my kinda place! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 On 7/18/2023 at 9:48 AM, forcebwithu said: The Indian Ocean gets hit with a fair amount of space debris, so my guess would be a satellite pressure vessel for propellant. Found this site that has something similar in shape to the debris that washed ashore in Australia. https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/catalog/aerial-refueling/composite-space-pressure-vessels.html Looks like that old moonshine still kettle I was using a few years back when living down in the hollers of North Carolina. I'll be katty wonkered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 5 hours ago, Derek Dangleberries said: I went to Tukom this morning to fix my PC. I would like to say why, what and how much but can't be bothered as I'm still on mod watch .. (edited to remove profanity) Seems like rudeness there is the norm. I'm sure others in here have had no issues, but I recognized a pattern with their general attitude a while back. I have learned that staying out of there whenever possible is best for me tech related issues, and overall mental health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Amazing the difference a few weeks makes ... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 13 minutes ago, Stillearly said: Amazing the difference a few weeks makes ... You're lucky. We've had so much wind here mine have either died or gone into hibernation. Pulled a load of the dead ones up this morning and have replaced with some that are supposed to be more windproof... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, Painter said: You're lucky. We've had so much wind here mine have either died or gone into hibernation. Pulled a load of the dead ones up this morning and have replaced with some that are supposed to be more windproof... My balcony has been sheltered from the worst of the wind 💨, my strawberries didn't do anything, so I decided to get rid and have flowers instead 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambo Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalEden Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 On 7/17/2023 at 7:48 PM, forcebwithu said: The Indian Ocean gets hit with a fair amount of space debris, so my guess would be a satellite pressure vessel for propellant. Found this site that has something similar in shape to the debris that washed ashore in Australia. https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/catalog/aerial-refueling/composite-space-pressure-vessels.html And you would be right, for solid propellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Packing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, boydeste said: Packing. You're worse than me ..... 😉 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 4 hours ago, CalEden said: And you would be right, for solid propellent. No, gas propellent. Link in my post had this... And a few more pics of pressure containment vessels making it back to earth. Their shape helps them survive reentry somewhat intact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fygjam Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 I've needed some of that thrust vector control at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 1 hour ago, fygjam said: I've needed some of that thrust vector control at times. Refills of propellent are taking longer between thrusts for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 48 minutes ago, forcebwithu said: Refills of propellent are taking longer between thrusts for me. Getting old sucks. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Just eating breakfast, then the long drive to central France. Going to be busy with the kids breaking up today from School. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 2 hours ago, boydeste said: Just eating breakfast, then the long drive to central France. Going to be busy with the kids breaking up today from School. Would be interesting to see a before and after pics of your packed van. Upon arrival to your destination and at departure. I'm just interested in how you do it. When I finally reach my current objectives (should be within a year, two at the most) I may be considering similar touring here in SE Asia. Although I do have to say most nights would be sleeping in comfortable cabin type accomidations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Getting ready for a beer run down to the market. 5 pm approaching. Need to pick up a case of Chang, bottle of whiskey, a large bagutte. I think today I will splurge a get a nice thick chuck stake along with a baked tater and a big spinich salad. Time to get drenched in sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Just checked into our hotel for the night and took a wander into the centre. Found a vibrant place where we can sit outside and enjoy a cold beer. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 6 hours ago, Glasseye said: Would be interesting to see a before and after pics of your packed van. Upon arrival to your destination and at departure. I'm just interested in how you do it. When I finally reach my current objectives (should be within a year, two at the most) I may be considering similar touring here in SE Asia. Although I do have to say most nights would be sleeping in comfortable cabin type accomidations. Not much to see when loaded, it's full to the gunners. If I remember tomorrow I will take a picture before we unload. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalEden Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 (edited) 19 hours ago, forcebwithu said: No, gas propellent. Link in my post had this... And a few more pics of pressure containment vessels making it back to earth. Their shape helps them survive reentry somewhat intact. Thank you, I stand corrected. The case looks very similar to the propellent case used in the Minuteman III, which is a solid propellant missile, and also has to withstand tremendous amounts of pressure. Edited July 21, 2023 by CalEden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yessongs Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Nursing a slight hangover, just had breakfast, feel a bit better LOL! Going to hit Lumpini Park to see if I can shake out some more cob-webs. 2 of my buddies arrived from USA Tues night. First time here for both of them. They are both married, told their wives they were going to Japan on a business trip! 57 and 60 year olds, they have been living the dream through my many pics/trip reports over the years, it was their time to finally get here. Staying at Tai Pan Hotel, Soi 23, had dinner last night at “Little Italy” hit Soi Cowboy and the rest is history. First stop Baccara, they did everything I told them NOT to do. Get inside, within 10 minutes they had bought their favorite girls 3 LD’s already! I will say though, the girls they took LT were fine, "young and stacked" I was left to fend for myself as they had the gals take them to Vertigo Skybar. 6k LT for each they told me. Ahhhh to be a “noob” again huh? I met this “hostess” dressed all in black outside. Well….I shouldn’t be talking shit, over the course of the next 3 hours, we had 8 drinks each…4 outside and 4 upstairs. 190 baht for me Sangsom/Coke, 290 baht for her Gin/Tonic. Upstairs she brought her “A” game, few snoggles and things were getting fun as she was quite buzzed. 32 years old, Miss Da was fun, even an aging former “rock star” like me can still live in the past right? She would have been a great shag…..no doubt about it. Will see what happens tonite……if I can find these guys LOL! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Yessongs said: Nursing a slight hangover, just had breakfast, feel a bit better LOL! Going to hit Lumpini Park to see if I can shake out some more cob-webs. 2 of my buddies arrived from USA Tues night. First time here for both of them. They are both married, told their wives they were going to Japan on a business trip! 57 and 60 year olds, they have been living the dream through my many pics/trip reports over the years, it was their time to finally get here. Staying at Tai Pan Hotel, Soi 23, had dinner last night at “Little Italy” hit Soi Cowboy and the rest is history. First stop Baccara, they did everything I told them NOT to do. Get inside, within 10 minutes they had bought their favorite girls 3 LD’s already! I will say though, the girls they took LT were fine, "young and stacked" I was left to fend for myself as they had the gals take them to Vertigo Skybar. 6k LT for each they told me. Ahhhh to be a “noob” again huh? I met this “hostess” dressed all in black outside. Well….I shouldn’t be talking shit, over the course of the next 3 hours, we had 8 drinks each…4 outside and 4 upstairs. 190 baht for me Sangsom/Coke, 290 baht for her Gin/Tonic. Upstairs she brought her “A” game, few snoggles and things were getting fun as she was quite buzzed. 32 years old, Miss Da was fun, even an aging former “rock star” like me can still live in the past right? She would have been a great shag…..no doubt about it. Will see what happens tonite……if I can find these guys LOL! What do you mean ''WOULD have been'' 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Yessongs said: Nursing a slight hangover, just had breakfast, feel a bit better LOL! Going to hit Lumpini Park to see if I can shake out some more cob-webs. 2 of my buddies arrived from USA Tues night. First time here for both of them. They are both married, told their wives they were going to Japan on a business trip! 57 and 60 year olds, they have been living the dream through my many pics/trip reports over the years, it was their time to finally get here. Staying at Tai Pan Hotel, Soi 23, had dinner last night at “Little Italy” hit Soi Cowboy and the rest is history. First stop Baccara, they did everything I told them NOT to do. Get inside, within 10 minutes they had bought their favorite girls 3 LD’s already! I will say though, the girls they took LT were fine, "young and stacked" I was left to fend for myself as they had the gals take them to Vertigo Skybar. 6k LT for each they told me. Ahhhh to be a “noob” again huh? I met this “hostess” dressed all in black outside. Well….I shouldn’t be talking shit, over the course of the next 3 hours, we had 8 drinks each…4 outside and 4 upstairs. 190 baht for me Sangsom/Coke, 290 baht for her Gin/Tonic. Upstairs she brought her “A” game, few snoggles and things were getting fun as she was quite buzzed. 32 years old, Miss Da was fun, even an aging former “rock star” like me can still live in the past right? She would have been a great shag…..no doubt about it. Will see what happens tonite……if I can find these guys LOL! Whatever you do; don't take them to Thermae. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambo Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Going home 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 14 hours ago, boydeste said: Not much to see when loaded, it's full to the gunners. If I remember tomorrow I will take a picture before we unload. Cheers mate ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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