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csno01csno01 Member Posts: 178 Pioneering
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Hi Everyone,
How is everyone doing? What have you all been upto today? I have not long got back from a fresh walk. It was very pleasant. 
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  • Cher_ScopeCher_Scope Community Team Posts: 2,472 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi there @csno1

    I have just done the very same and been for a brisk walk around my neighbourhood.  By 'eck though, it's turned cold  :o  I think it's time to get my big coat out!

    Other than working, I plan on relaxing later tonight and catching up with I'm a celeb!  I also have some Christmas presents to order online so I'll try and snap up some of those.

    What do you have planned for the rest of the day?
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  • csno01csno01 Member Posts: 178 Pioneering
    Thats great Cher. 

    I an currently using my waterproof coat as I just had my winter coat dry cleaned and I dont want to get it muddy just yet. Lol. 
    This afternoon / evening I might make a start on writing my Christmas Cards. I have the majority of my presents already, just a couple left to get now. As for this evening, I will tune into His Dark Materials, followed by I’m a Celebrity. 

    Happy Shopping! 
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  • leeCalleeCal Member Posts: 2,711 Disability Gamechanger
    I’ve just shopped online, bought a hairdryer to give to someone else to give to me for Christmas, ha ha. My old one has two cables showing and though I’ve repaired it before I’m afraid this time it must go, don’t want any shorting out thank you! Mind you the old one lasted over twenty years!
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  • 66Mustang66Mustang Member Posts: 3,835 Disability Gamechanger
    Nice to see everyone has had a productive day. 

    I have also been for a walk with a family member and the dog :)

    Now I’m playing World of Warcraft classic while browsing this forum :smiley:
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  • Cher_ScopeCher_Scope Community Team Posts: 2,472 Disability Gamechanger
    @leeCal eeeeh! 20 years?! You got your money's worth there  :D

    @csno01 What is 'His Dark Materials' about?  I've heard others mention it.  

    @66Mustang Sounds like a lovely day you've had there :)
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  • csno01csno01 Member Posts: 178 Pioneering
    66Mustang said:
    Nice to see everyone has had a productive day. 

    I have also been for a walk with a family member and the dog :)

    Now I’m playing World of Warcraft classic while browsing this forum :smiley:
    I dont have a dog myself, although I saw a lot of dog walkers on my walk.
    i havent played World of Warcraft myself, although I have heard a lot about it. I have also seen the film.  
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  • 66Mustang66Mustang Member Posts: 3,835 Disability Gamechanger
    edited November 2020
    @csno01 I haven’t seen the film. Is it any good? I know it has the actor who played the main character in the Vikings series in it!
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  • csno01csno01 Member Posts: 178 Pioneering
    Hi @Cher_Scope,

    Hi Cher, 
    His Dark Materials is a Fantasy drama based on the book by Philip Pullman with the same name. 
    It is currently in its 2nd series.
    Here is the bbc website for more information: 


    Tonight will be episode 3. 

    CSno01



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  • csno01csno01 Member Posts: 178 Pioneering
    66Mustang said:
    @csno01 I haven’t seen the film. Is it any good? I know it has the actor who played the main character in the Vikings series in it!
    @66Mustang,
    I will say it is watchable. 
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  • MrAllen1976MrAllen1976 Member Posts: 1,264 Pioneering
    Had a rather productive day today.

    I finally mastered the Taekwondo pattern (I think) and recorded footage of doing it right for the Club competition and hopefully the next grading.

    Also I managed to score even more achievements on Tetris and also Star Renegade on Xbox, still top of the leader board on 765 points so far this month.

    And the video camera actually works, even though it's a cheap 4K video camera I bought from Wish.com about 8 months ago and I actually ordered a better one on eBay last week that's coming between tomorrow and Thursday.

    Also don't tell Mum and Dad bought I ordered an Echo Show on Amazon last night, paying £12 a month over the next 5 months instead of £60 in one go, it's their Christmas present, basically an Alexa that plays videos as well as audio music, it's coming tomorrow so I'll have to hide it.


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  • csno01csno01 Member Posts: 178 Pioneering
    MrAllen1976 said:
    Had a rather productive day today.

    I finally mastered the Taekwondo pattern (I think) and recorded footage of doing it right for the Club competition and hopefully the next grading.

    Also I managed to score even more achievements on Tetris and also Star Renegade on Xbox, still top of the leader board on 765 points so far this month.

    And the video camera actually works, even though it's a cheap 4K video camera I bought from Wish.com about 8 months ago and I actually ordered a better one on eBay last week that's coming between tomorrow and Thursday.

    Also don't tell Mum and Dad bought I ordered an Echo Show on Amazon last night, paying £12 a month over the next 5 months instead of £60 in one go, it's their Christmas present, basically an Alexa that plays videos as well as audio music, it's coming tomorrow so I'll have to hide it.


    Hi @MrAllen1976,
    sounds like you have definately  had a productive day. How long have youbreen doing Tykwando For? I dont do marital arts myself but I am aware of the different kinds. 

    Will you be getting a new Xbox? I am aware the PS5 got released this week. I have a PS3. 
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  • Ross_ScopeRoss_Scope Community Team Posts: 2,079 Pioneering
    Sounds like a very productive weekend for you @MrAllen1976! Do you play Tetris on the Switch or is that on Xbox?

    I'm sure your family will love the Echo Show, we have the Google equivalent in our kitchen and it's super handy for playing things like YouTube or live TV whilst we are cooking or doing general kitcheny related tasks.

    Also, to answer the original question, I'm good thanks @csno01, how are you this Monday morning?
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  • 66Mustang66Mustang Member Posts: 3,835 Disability Gamechanger
    @MrAllen1976

    That’s a generous present, I’m sure they will like it  :)
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  • MrAllen1976MrAllen1976 Member Posts: 1,264 Pioneering
    Ross_Scope said:
    Sounds like a very productive weekend for you @MrAllen1976! Do you play Tetris on the Switch or is that on Xbox?

    I'm sure your family will love the Echo Show, we have the Google equivalent in our kitchen and it's super handy for playing things like YouTube or live TV whilst we are cooking or doing general kitcheny related tasks.

    Also, to answer the original question, I'm good thanks @csno01, how are you this Monday morning?
    Xbox Series S mate.

    The new video Alexa device is coming today, just had the email from Amazon.

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  • Ross_ScopeRoss_Scope Community Team Posts: 2,079 Pioneering
    Ah right, I have the PS5 pre-ordered @MrAllen1976, at the moment considering what games I should get for it.

    And that's good, hopefully you manage to successfully hide it from them :) 
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  • MrAllen1976MrAllen1976 Member Posts: 1,264 Pioneering
    edited November 2020
    Ross_Scope said:
    Ah right, I have the PS5 pre-ordered @MrAllen1976, at the moment considering what games I should get for it.

    And that's good, hopefully you manage to successfully hide it from them :) 
    Not much chance of hiding it mate, they'll see it when the Postie comes with the socially distanced delivery from Amazon.

    As for PS5, are you a Spiderman fan? That's the only game I know of, Spiderman: Miles Morales.


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  • Ross_ScopeRoss_Scope Community Team Posts: 2,079 Pioneering
    It will be hard but I'm sure you will be able to blag your way through the situation, just make sure you're the one answering the door @MrAllen1976 :) 

    I actually only saw the film a few weeks ago but I enjoyed it. As far as the game is concerned, it's definitely on my radar, as is the new Assassins Creed. My brother has Spiderman and he is enjoying it
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  • MrAllen1976MrAllen1976 Member Posts: 1,264 Pioneering
    @Ross_Scope I told them I'd bought their Christmas gift but not what it is.

    I'll wrap it up when I get back to the Flat, I have some wrapping paper I bought last year in the Airing cupboard.

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  • csno01csno01 Member Posts: 178 Pioneering
    @Ross_Scope

    I am fine thank you. I have had a productive day. I hope you are well too? 
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  • Cher_ScopeCher_Scope Community Team Posts: 2,472 Disability Gamechanger
    csno01 said:
    Hi @Cher_Scope,

    Hi Cher, 
    His Dark Materials is a Fantasy drama based on the book by Philip Pullman with the same name. 
    It is currently in its 2nd series.
    Here is the bbc website for more information: 


    Tonight will be episode 3. 

    CSno01



    @csno01 Ah thank you for that.  It sounds interesting so I'll give it a watch :)

    Hope you are all well today.  Let me know how you are and if you have anything good planned!
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  • csno01csno01 Member Posts: 178 Pioneering
    Cher_Scope said:
    csno01 said:
    Hi @Cher_Scope,

    Hi Cher, 
    His Dark Materials is a Fantasy drama based on the book by Philip Pullman with the same name. 
    It is currently in its 2nd series.
    Here is the bbc website for more information: 


    Tonight will be episode 3. 

    CSno01



    @csno01 Ah thank you for that.  It sounds interesting so I'll give it a watch :)

    Hope you are all well today.  Let me know how you are and if you have anything good planned!
    Hi Cher,

    I am ok thank you. How are you? Have you caught up on His Dark Materials yet? What do you think? I'm stuck in I'm a Celeb at the moment. Hope everyone else is keeping well. On another note, are there any Mac users here? 
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  • 66Mustang66Mustang Member Posts: 3,835 Disability Gamechanger
    @csno01 I’m a devoted Mac user, have been been using Macs since 2010 including for gaming (sacrilege!). Is there something you want to know?
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  • MrAllen1976MrAllen1976 Member Posts: 1,264 Pioneering
    I downloaded all 3 books of "His Dark Materials" from my Audible account last week, using the past 3 months credits.

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  • woodbinewoodbine Member Posts: 2,303 Disability Gamechanger
    Well at least all the presents I have ordered for the OH have been delivered now, just need to wrap them,
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  • Cher_ScopeCher_Scope Community Team Posts: 2,472 Disability Gamechanger
    @csno01 I've not started His Dark Materials yet but will let you know when I do.  I have a Mac too so let me know if you need any help.
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  • csno01csno01 Member Posts: 178 Pioneering

     I have a late 2015 model and the OS I am currently using , i find I cannot update it anymore. 
    I am aware Big Surf is now available, although i am unsure weather or not it will work on my Machine. I have a late 2015 model. On the otherhand, I an considering buying a new Mac as I would like to use it for both general purpose and music making. I am thinking buting a new machine rather then mess around with my current one, would be a better option.  Any suggestions would be welcomed. 
    Thank you. 
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  • MrAllen1976MrAllen1976 Member Posts: 1,264 Pioneering
    I pretty much gave up on PC gaming around 2002 when the original Xbox came out after various problems running almost anything under Windows XP.

    However if I could afford it I'd buy an IMac for the myriad of creative software available such as Adobe products like Photoshop and stuff.

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  • chiariedschiarieds Community champion Posts: 6,366 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @csno01 - have you considered trying Linux, which is free to download? There are many versions, but when I couldn't afford to update my Windows based PC, I tried 6 versions before settling with Peppermint Linux (based on Ubuntu & with support with the current version until 2023; regularly updated & with each freely downloadable new distro also having long term support), & have been using that as an OS for about 4 years. Can only say it's lightweight & great! See: https://peppermintos.com/     & https://peppermintos.com/about/  Also: https://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/how-install-linux-on-mac-3637265/   for example.
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  • 66Mustang66Mustang Member Posts: 3,835 Disability Gamechanger
    @csno01 late 2015 should be able to run the new OS, it’s compatible on 2014 or later iMacs. What exactly is happening when you try to update?

    I’d say wait a bit if you can before upgrading because a 2015 iMac is still pretty powerful by today’s standards. Maybe upgrade in a year or two.
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  • csno01csno01 Member Posts: 178 Pioneering

    I am yet to try it.  I will update with issues - if any when I have done so. Just to clarify, I have a Macbook Pro not an IMac. 
    Thanks again. 
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  • 66Mustang66Mustang Member Posts: 3,835 Disability Gamechanger
    @csno01 sorry I don’t know why I assumed it was an iMac, I guess I read an “i” in front of Mac or something by accident. The MBP should also be able to run it though, you need a late 2013 or newer MBP so yours is more than new enough!
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  • csno01csno01 Member Posts: 178 Pioneering
    Thank you for the advice everyone, it is very helpful.
    I have since done some research and have learnt that I can upgrade to BigSur/Sir. I have updated my machine and so far, so  good :-)
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  • 66Mustang66Mustang Member Posts: 3,835 Disability Gamechanger
    @csno01 that’s great to hear :smiley:
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  • chiariedschiarieds Community champion Posts: 6,366 Disability Gamechanger
    Pleased you've managed to get it updated. :)
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  • Ross_ScopeRoss_Scope Community Team Posts: 2,079 Pioneering
    sounds good @csno01


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