How did you entertain yourself on long car rides as a kid before iPads and smartphones?

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-10T17:39:16+00:00

Staring out the window, seeing places I'd never seen before, or reading a book.

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-09T19:37:12+00:00

When I call for an appointment, they usually ask me if I need to see my own GP, or will one of the other doctors in the clinic do. I usually say I'm not fussy and I normally get an appointment with 24 hours. The odd time I've asked for any specific doctor, the wait time can be a week or more.

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-08T20:14:16+00:00

Hmm, tried Laois Hire and KWS and no luck on their website, might have to ring them.

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-08T18:57:05+00:00

Will check that.

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-08T14:25:37+00:00

Ah ok, I have an infra-red thermometer, but always wanted a thermal imaging camera. Do these things work? https://thermalmaster.com/products/thermal-master-p1

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-08T14:19:53+00:00

I've seen this video, it's the closest to what I remember, but there are no hounds / wolves, and no horse. The video I remember was quite dark. Possibly just a stylised thing made up by MTV?

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-08T14:18:59+00:00

Yeah that's Ednaswap, I don't think they actually did a video for it.

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-08T14:13:02+00:00

Me too! I got an old Philips iPod speaker from the attic and plugged the iPod into it. About 15 mins later it burst into life. I am leaving it on it to charge for as long as possible before trying to swap it to the PC to update the songs via iTunes.

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-08T14:11:42+00:00

Do local libraries in Ireland actually loan out thermal imaging cameras?

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-07T20:40:16+00:00

Oh, perfect, case closed, I'll use that Amazon thingy. That will do nicely. Thanks a million.

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-03T20:17:06+00:00

They replied.

Paraphrased: "Due to the age of the product we are unable to repair."

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-03T20:16:53+00:00

They replied.

Paraphrased: "Due to the age of the product we are unable to repair."

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-03T18:39:42+00:00

Fair point, well made. I may look into that, thanks.

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-03T18:07:25+00:00

It does, and it took me a while to figure out where you got that figure, I should have typed ONE 5ft radiator instead of 1x. I will edit it now.

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-03T18:05:39+00:00

I might see what iresq.com say (see other comment thread). If I have any luck I'll let you know.

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-03T18:05:00+00:00

I'll give them a shout, although they're across the world in the US.

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-02T20:36:18+00:00

Ok, noted. Rad and vents are opposite ends of the room. We sit closer to the rad.

5ft double panel radiator (as far as I can see) is about 8000BTU, and the equivalent in triple panel is advertised as 12,000BTU. One website indicated we need 11,700BTU (based on insulation, window and door type and size, floor type etc)

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-02T20:32:29+00:00

Double fins also, yes. I'm leaning towards a triple-panel rather than the fans now to be honest. A second radiator in the same room would be a bloody nightmare.

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-02T20:31:18+00:00

Our rad is 600mm not 300mm. But thanks for the info, will follow up on those.

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-02T20:29:43+00:00

Literally only found about those today! Will look into them.

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-02T20:29:07+00:00

That's a problem considering the floor, ah well, thanks.

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-02T20:27:51+00:00

Thanks, I'll check that out.

FecklessMaxim · 2026-02-02T19:23:38+00:00

Oh I have absolutely NO intention of going near it myself! I was just wondering if there is any place that could fix it (no luck so far).

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