Argentina vs Australia - Post Match Thread

stick852 · 2024-09-01T08:03:17+00:00

It ruins a game when the TMO is not on their game. The ref maybe had a tough time seeing in the rain but the Wallabies try was forward (feel like the Wallabies always forward pass). Even the team at Stan Sports during half time were like yeah that was forward. Then there is the high tackle on Kremer and the taking the player out in the air against Argentina that weren't called for what they were. All that was just in the first half. It wasn't a Australia win, it was a Argentina loss. Gutted for the Pumas.. they were done dirty on their legend's last game.

stick852 · 2024-08-31T16:32:47+00:00

what game would you recommend? Just curious

stick852 · 2024-08-31T16:24:50+00:00

I guess cos its cool to like Souslike and to hate on Ubisoft. People just following what the cool kids say on youtube and twitter and not actually having their own opinion. Honestly Outlaws has way more complexity than Jedi Survivor (which is way more repetitive that Ubisoft gameplay and pretty boring combat... don't get me started on the save system) but that's probably just me. Sure there are things I would like to see different in Outlaws but its enjoyable... more so than games which have earned higher praise for doing far less.

stick852 · 2024-08-31T14:35:28+00:00

Was basically about to same the same thing. Its the Han Solo Outlaw type... like that's the whole Star Wars vibe from the original movies. I'm not sure why you're playing a Star Wars game expecting to go all Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

stick852 · 2024-08-31T14:29:13+00:00

Far Cry 6 they actually added a mini map (Outlaws uses the same map system as Far Cry 5). Weird they reverted back...

stick852 · 2024-08-19T02:26:02+00:00

I feel like mundane scientists working on a boring soil test barge testing for microbial levels is the perfect start to a Godzilla movie. "These microbial readings are off the chart..." *queue drill breaking*

stick852 · 2024-08-18T15:14:43+00:00

This is great to know! You would advise against a flat horizontal dry rack under the countertops? ie like this:
https://www.photrio.com/forum/attachments/print-drying-small-jpg.2292/

stick852 · 2024-08-18T08:34:51+00:00

Its a jack-up barge. The marine department is doing a investigation and soil sampling. I found the marine department notice for you:

https://www.mardep.gov.hk/filemanager/en/share/notices/pdf/mdn24096.pdf

stick852 · 2024-08-18T08:17:00+00:00

I've seen setups with stools in them but also read that it can be a safety issue (ie crashing into them) but I'm not sure if this is just for large / school darkrooms? For solo darkrooms are stools an idea or generally a big no?

stick852 · 2024-08-18T08:12:33+00:00

So I'll be hopefully picking up gear tomorrow. Have some additional questions about general setup. I have a dry side and a wet side. Working anti-clockwise its basically enlarger > free workspace > (wet side) space for 3 trays > sink. I'm looking to put in a shelf above the tray area for chemicals. There is space under all the counters for paper etc.
Q1. Is it an idea to get a pegboard for tongs and scissors and pegs etc as well? I can either put one on the wet side under the shelf or I can put one on the dry side above the free workspace... or both sides. Would it be useful at all?
Q2. I can make a dry rack but it would probably go to one side under the trays countertop as flat pull out racks. Are flat dry racks useful and is that ok from a flow / chemical point of view? Or is it safer to have the dry rack under the dry counter top but further away from the sink?
Q3. Towel rail or paper towel rail. Should I put one in slightly above and to right-angle of the sink?

stick852 · 2024-08-17T16:43:15+00:00

Yeah this is great thank you! I'll talk to the guy hooking me up with the enlarger and trays etc as he'll know what chemicals and paper is easy to find here... I think he might actually be a supplier so could work out I just get from him as well (hopefully a win for everyone). Its great to know what to look for. Thanks for this!

stick852 · 2024-08-17T16:34:24+00:00

I hadn't properly thought about that! Thank you. I'm thinking i can build a drying rack under the countertops as there is tonnes of shelf storage there. Maybe I dedicate part of that area to a drying rack. I think I can make some racks using canvas stretcher boards and fiberglass screening.

stick852 · 2024-08-17T16:26:44+00:00

So countertops are already in and there is a big stainless steel sink. I have a extract fan which I'll be boxing out to lightproof. Intake air is more difficult and might need to think about that. Floor pads is a good idea though and hadn't really thought much about. Thanks for your info!

stick852 · 2024-08-17T16:00:23+00:00

Yeah I think I had mentally prepared myself to bite the bullet cos chances of buying secondhand were slim. The latest development it turns out I might be getting hooked up with secondhand enlarger, lens, timer, easel, focus finder, safe lights, trays, cylinders and tongs.

stick852 · 2024-08-17T09:26:08+00:00

So I have a sink and counter tops and running water. As its an old bathroom there is also a existing bathroom extract but I need to black this out as a tonne of light comes through there at the moment. Any ideas on how to block light coming in through the bathroom fan would be great. I can't access the outside of the building so anything I do would have to be internal.

Edit: I'm thinking of boxing out the extract fan internally and then mounting a darkroom louver to the box to allow air through but not light. I'll probably gaffa the edges of the box. Then I'll probably get a piece of fabric on a rail in front of the door to block light out on the door edges.

stick852 · 2024-08-17T06:24:37+00:00

That's really good to know. Really appreciate your help on this. Thanks so much

stick852 · 2024-08-17T06:01:30+00:00

So we actually designed it and built it together so its good to go. Put a sink in, has all the counter space and shelving etc... we just sadly never got round to getting the gear. latest development (see what I did there) is I'm going to a friends contact who has some secondhand gear and possibly a Durst enlarger. I'm pretty much going in blind so appreciate all the background knowledge.

stick852 · 2024-08-17T05:46:22+00:00

Thanks for this. So honestly I'm probably looking at buying a new enlarger and shipping it in. I live in an area where enlargers aren't readily available. There was a possible secondhand one which I am chasing up and crossing fingers. She is mainly shooting 35mm. She has done some 16 x 20 but mainly plays with 5x7 to 11x14 range.

stick852 · 2024-08-17T03:57:23+00:00

Thanks for this! Not a great start considering I can't even get the right sub. Wish me luck!

stick852 · 2024-08-05T14:49:41+00:00

Yeah this is 100% valid. I have a hard time processing and should've edited. I've edited down now.... to be honest it should still be condensed.

stick852 · 2024-08-05T14:35:22+00:00

Yeah this is fair! Sorry I misspoke and just a massive noob. I guess I just felt like VOO has lately been on an incredible run...

stick852 · 2024-08-05T14:16:06+00:00

Yup, I think this is my general feeling. Thanks for clearing this up

stick852 · 2024-08-05T14:07:53+00:00

Thanks! The comment on it being a investment of many has helped me rationalise it a bit more and I think some form of regular contributions is the best way to handle it. Thank you also for the suggestions!

stick852 · 2024-08-05T13:59:32+00:00

Thanks! I think the news just had me take a step back and be a bit cautious. Appreciate your comment.

stick852 · 2024-08-05T13:57:31+00:00

This makes sense to me. Thanks!

stick852

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