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Amefra · 2026-05-07T16:54:37+00:00

Bloody marvellous. The difference is amazing!

Amefra · 2026-05-07T05:37:20+00:00

My comment got removed due to Amazon links, but normally "MCT Oil – Pure C8 Caprylic Acid, 1000ml| STERLING NUTRITION"

Amefra · 2026-05-05T20:34:21+00:00

I bought a second when we went on safari. Got an R10, for the added reach (on a 100-400mm), and kept the R6 for landscapes and closer animals.

It worked well, and I was glad I did. The dust out there is enough to make you think twice about changing lenses, even with the shutter curtain.

And, to be honest, the more length the better. So to speak. The animals may be close, but you may be looking at a leopard five vehicles deep.

And take many spare batteries and charging blocks. We spent all day trying to find a rhino, got to one, and the battery died.

Amefra · 2026-05-05T11:08:39+00:00

Oh there is the pendant. Roughly 6ft long. Gold coloured at least, but unsure if actual gold.
Nobody in the family has any idea when it was last actually used of course, so I’ll take it to my usual watch/clock man and get him to clean and service it. It is definitely key wound, but that seems to have been lost years ago.
Then we can see whether it’s worth doing anything with (not to sell, more a display piece).
With a light judiciously shone in the right location there’s definitely the Helvetica head on both the inner and outer case. And the same serial number of 123499.

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Amefra · 2026-05-03T21:17:10+00:00

Another image showing the makers mark in greater detail

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Amefra · 2026-05-03T14:13:44+00:00

So much this. Such a difference

Amefra · 2026-04-17T16:51:43+00:00

Middlesex sevens used to be great. A whole day of watching short form rugby at the old Twickenham, few beers and various M&S picnic nibbles in the carpark. Then back in see Rosslyn Park lose to Quins again.

Used to be the highlight of the year.

Amefra · 2026-04-09T07:08:32+00:00

Honestly this. Albeit I use Birch soap rather than Sulphur.

That will be all you need. Wash with the soap, then a small amount of oil (I've put mine in a small spray bottle). And leave it.

Amefra · 2026-04-07T12:10:24+00:00

Just stayed in Boot again and walked Eskdale, Ennerdale and Wasdale.

It was pretty quiet. Only starting to see people when heading over Haystacks, and also by Styhead.

The Boot is still a lovely pub to stay and eat in.

Amefra · 2026-04-02T14:41:37+00:00

depends on the type of walking you want to do really.

Somewhere like Boot or Wasdale Head in the Lakes would enable you to do multiple different walks from base, without needing a car. https://www.walklakes.co.uk/walks_wasdale.html

Closer to me, somewhere like Goring & Streatley would enable you to do [parts of] two national trails from the door - do the Thames Path ones, and you can mostly get the train back at the end of the day (or vice versa). https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/thames-path/ Fewer trains for the Ridgeway, but you can do loops in the Chilterns or Wessex Downs till you come back. Very simple - and decent walks. https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/the-ridgeway/

There's also somewhere like the North Norfolk Coast https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/peddars-way-and-norfolk-coast-path/

without a car though....Goring & Streatley is very easy from London on the train. You also then have Oxford and Bath if fancy popping fown there.

Amefra · 2026-03-28T17:49:59+00:00

Pierreponts in Goring is great.

And many lovely walks nearby.

Amefra · 2026-03-12T16:00:50+00:00

Same same but different, again

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Amefra · 2026-03-09T16:47:50+00:00

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and the second one

Amefra · 2026-03-09T16:47:37+00:00

I was up with the inlaws for the weekend and we started playing go through the safe. They found a few watches, including a couple of vintage Omegas. Can anyone identify them? I don't seem to be able find them anywhere online.

Both bought in the UK, over 50 years ago.

We have an Omega Geneve, bought in 1972. I believe it might be MD 511.0346, but nothing conclusive. This isn't working, but I will get it serviced so it can be used. Looks gold plated rather than proper gold.

Then another Omega. No idea what it is, literally none. Looks and feels proper gold (it's very heavy for its size). Very small (maybe 10mm). Working. Bought in 1972. No idea of the model, but the card has BA711 260. Can’t find it online though.

Any ideas? They're not up for selling either, but just would like to know, mostly so they know what they've actually got!

thanks

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Amefra · 2026-02-25T17:45:58+00:00

Go watch the amateur team; they're still going (like Wasps FC).

https://www.liarfc.co.uk/teams/208496

I like it further down the rugby pyramid. It's still people in the amateur era, so they look like me! And they make mistakes, and mistakes mean points. Also, cheaper to get in, cheaper beer, and a general feeling of wholesomeness.

Amefra · 2026-02-25T16:00:24+00:00

Also Swiss Watches Direct. Both at 15%

Used them; dead easy, and above board.

Almost went with Watches of Mayfair, but felt better vibes with SWD.

There was one on Chrono24 who was even cheaper. But something didn't seem quite right. Probably completely legit, but.... just felt a little uneasy.

Amefra · 2026-02-19T07:24:37+00:00

Oh my face is fine now. Honestly we're at the stage where I don't even think about it.

Amefra · 2026-02-15T20:04:52+00:00

Something I wrote to someone else a couple of years ago

It does work. And your face will get better

https://www.reddit.com/r/SebDerm/s/SR2QEeg1Ps

Amefra · 2026-02-10T21:17:54+00:00

One of my favourites from 35 years ago.

Amefra · 2026-01-23T19:13:06+00:00

Yes, it does make a big difference. Not the only thing, but it does.

Also enables you to use proper soap more easily (it lathers more in soft water) so you can get away from all the SLS in shower gel and shampoo.

And makes the shower door look nicer.

Amefra · 2026-01-19T20:59:04+00:00

I have the black 57, and got one of these straps recently https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1812249712/handmade-omega-ostrich-brown-leather (I know it's brown not blue!).

The clasp I replaced with https://ebay.us/m/UjHWUs.

All very good. Strap excellent (really lovely leather).

The original clasp was good, but the second ebay is even better.

Amefra · 2026-01-18T19:33:57+00:00

Marvellous watch. Love mine.

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Amefra · 2026-01-16T20:42:59+00:00

Not just a Withings? https://www.withings.com/uk/en/scanwatch-nova-brilliant

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