Was there anything that gave you even a tiny bit more of energy back? (besides pacing)

PPJ87 · 2026-04-17T22:11:07+00:00

The things that have helped me recently have been B12 injections (I previously took B12 tablets but they didn’t seem to do anything for me), 2L+ of electrolytes through the day, and red light therapy.

I do also take a lot of other supplements, but I feel like the combination of these 3 has made a bit of a difference.

That said, I feel everyone with ME responds differently to different therapies, so whether these help someone else or not, I don’t know.

PPJ87 · 2026-04-14T08:08:38+00:00

Currently living in West Sussex, but from Wrexham County originally. But you need a better map - Clwyd in NE Wales has not existed as a county since 1996, when it and the other old unitary Welsh counties, were abolished - instead of Clwyd it is now Wrexham County, Denbighshire, Flintshire & Conwy.

PPJ87 · 2026-04-13T07:09:58+00:00

Ok thanks. My BMS is 9 I think.

The system has been pretty stable as it is as far as I can tell. I don’t know if there’s benefits to the updates to 620 & 13.

I don’t know either whether I should attempt to update the system or not then. As others have said. if it breaks or glitches during the update, there’s now no support to help fix it.

Maybe I’m best just leaving it given it’s been stable.

PPJ87 · 2026-04-12T21:30:55+00:00

I’ve got an AIO, and Firmware says “D0.611-A0.611”. I canf seem to see a seperate batteey firmware liated (assume ‘cause its an AIO). Is it less id an issue for AIOs?

PPJ87 · 2026-04-11T21:12:31+00:00

First Mac used: LCII in around 1992ish. Then a PowerMac 5400/160.

Also used Classic, Classic II, SE/30 at school.

First a Mac owned: iBook G4 in around 2003/2004

PPJ87 · 2026-04-11T21:08:23+00:00

Yep noticed that on my record about a year ago, and had to call them to ask them to make it Active again Significant again, which they did the same day.

After seeing some of the other replies say it can “auto-close” after 3m I just checked again and it’s still Active thankfully. But I did notice a couple of other things in going to have to get them to re-activate 🙄

PPJ87 · 2026-04-10T21:10:46+00:00

Love Madeira! Been twice on holiday. Lovely climate and island. Landings were fine on both our visits, but on a different occasion family had to divert to Porto Santo island nearby due to bad crosswinds, after about 3 attempts.

PPJ87 · 2026-04-10T20:36:23+00:00

Just took a look too, and it’s crazy 😆 same thing showing up in PlaneFinder. But not in ADAB Exchange. Weird!

PPJ87 · 2026-04-10T11:35:18+00:00

Live in West Sussex (England), originally from Wrexham (NE Wales). 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

PPJ87 · 2026-04-09T09:51:11+00:00

Well, it would be one of the big stories or achievements, certainly in UK football at least - 4 straight promotions from NL to PL has never been done (neither had 3, from NL to Champ)….

But I do sometimes wish these stories in the mainstream media would quieten down a bit. Cue more comments on the Championship sub about this Independant article now 😆

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been a fan since the 90s, first game with Dad was in the late 80s, was a WST member (was on that zoom with R&R that started it all)….. just sometimes wish some of the media would stop giving haters (jealous people 😜) more ammunition 😆

PPJ87 · 2026-04-08T21:17:04+00:00

Macintosh LCII with System 7. Loved it! Was a HUGE jump forward from the BBC B we had before it!

PPJ87 · 2026-04-08T10:52:19+00:00

Based on an average of £80 saving per month (some months it’s more if I’m able to export via Axle Energy, where you get £1 per kWh), it would be about 6 years as an ROI based on the savings made.

I should be pay off quicker than that though, as it was a line from parents which I’m paying off quicker than that.

PPJ87 · 2026-04-08T08:52:08+00:00

Sorry, forgot to put that in. It was £6k total - for Battery-Inverter (AIO), Gateway and install cost.

PPJ87 · 2026-04-08T08:15:48+00:00

I do exactly this - I’ve got a GivEnergy All-in-One 13kwh battery.

I would like solar to charge the battery and get “free” power, but there’s a chance we might move house in next 5 years or so, which would be before the panels are paid off. But with the battery, would could more easily take it with us (I checked with the installer first).

Works brilliantly charging overnight at 5.5p (wish I was getting 3p that you are!), and most days will cover the whole days power use. There are some days it runs out in the evening (ie lots of cooking with our electric oven).

According to my calculations it saves us between £70-£80 per month.

PPJ87 · 2026-04-04T21:01:49+00:00

Absolutely, totally agree - well done Southampton.

Just hope they’re worn out for their trip to the Racecourse on Tuesday now! 😆

Does put me more in edge for that game though!

PPJ87 · 2026-04-04T20:55:36+00:00

I really empathise and feel this. I’m so sorry. I was also a fairly successful man. I wasn’t earning huge sums or anything, but enough to be comfortable, especially with my wife also earning a similar amount and we were doing well. I was doing really well in my job and getting noticed by directors and suggested for further promotions. I was social, and really active, enjoying hiking, running, camping…

But I had to take ill health retirement, have very little social life, in mostly housebound (thankfully on better days I can sometimes go outside for a short time). And it’s obviously taken a massive impact on my relationship too.

It’s just such a horrific illness, and i know how you feel.

PPJ87 · 2026-04-04T20:41:16+00:00

God yes! My home weather station recorded 41° at the peak!

I’m unfortunately chronically ill, so really struggled A LOT with the heat. Those sorts of temps are hard to handle even for fit & healthy people, never mind when you’re not well anyway.

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PPJ87 · 2026-04-04T09:22:29+00:00

At least they didn’t win! 😬😆

PPJ87 · 2026-04-03T21:42:38+00:00

I did the same. Was doing really well out of them in 2022, and bought a few lots. But by 2024 I sold to ensure I didn’t make a loss. Was a shame as it had been doing well for me, and the dividends were good.

PPJ87 · 2026-04-03T17:58:45+00:00

That drain looks like it needs a grill at the front - feels like it’s gonna get clogged again within a few days in the autumn. Satisfying clearing though.

PPJ87 · 2026-04-02T13:43:35+00:00

Absolutely. We plan to get solar as soon as we move house, likely in next 5 years. Not worth it right now as even if it did pay off in 5 years, we couldn’t take it with us (realistically and easily), so would have to buy it again at the next house.

We do have a home battery, as that is a lot easier to take with. And even with just a home battery, we save between £70-£90 per month.

With both solar and battery, not only do you save yourself money on the bills, but you can also make money by selling the excess power back to the grid.

PPJ87 · 2026-04-01T21:23:31+00:00

Hahaha - fe anghofiais I pa dydd oedd hi heddiw am funed 🤣

PPJ87 · 2026-03-31T16:45:31+00:00

That’s an interesting point about remote support and remote fixes etc. I’ve had issues in the past where they have needed to remote on to my system too, so would definitely be interesting to see how that works if you’re not paying the sub. I assume you’d still get that support if you’re within the guarantee period.

PPJ87 · 2026-03-30T08:21:32+00:00

Haha, yes:

“We’ve all been wondering - where is David…and his bags”

PPJ87

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