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UPDATE GARMIN
Just found this on a forum did July: Sad, that. Mind you, I am on OS 10.14.6 and a whole lot more than than just MyDrive will not run or run properly. It’s getting to be a bit of a drag, but one has t
Just found this on a forum did July: Sad, that. Mind you, I am on OS 10.14.6 and a whole lot more than than just MyDrive will not run or run properly. It’s getting to be a bit of a drag, but one has t
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UPDATE GARMIN
OH! Things may have changed. I think TomTom MyDrive may be 32bits and the latest Mac OSs are 64bits. I am trying to check, but there seems to be some confusion. Some even suggest that Java has some in
OH! Things may have changed. I think TomTom MyDrive may be 32bits and the latest Mac OSs are 64bits. I am trying to check, but there seems to be some confusion. Some even suggest that Java has some in
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Ernest Bull
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UPDATE GARMIN
For reliability, most intuitive to use, most useful features and goes well with a Mac, it must be a TomTom, Carol. I always regretted buying the Garmin and the Navman. Indeed, I kept a tiny TomTom ONE
For reliability, most intuitive to use, most useful features and goes well with a Mac, it must be a TomTom, Carol. I always regretted buying the Garmin and the Navman. Indeed, I kept a tiny TomTom ONE
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Ernest Bull
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Saturn and Jupiter WAS: [motorhome-list] brave new m/home world?
Thank you, Alan. Quite a picture. I was hoping to see them later, even if not so close, but until further notice Bristol’s nighttime skies are due to be 10 10ths cloud until at least Jan 4th. And prob
Thank you, Alan. Quite a picture. I was hoping to see them later, even if not so close, but until further notice Bristol’s nighttime skies are due to be 10 10ths cloud until at least Jan 4th. And prob
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Ernest Bull
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A short history of the OS: WAS - Can I have a flipping moan? GARMIN
A very observant summary of OS’s through the computer age, Alan. I didn’t go the PC route. I built my first computer in 1979. A PSI Comp 80, a Wireless World project - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PS
A very observant summary of OS’s through the computer age, Alan. I didn’t go the PC route. I built my first computer in 1979. A PSI Comp 80, a Wireless World project - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PS
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Ernest Bull
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brave new m/home world?
I have just tried to duplicate the event, but could not, so I guess I must say. “My apologies, it’s all down to me.” That and the new consequences of being in the wrong place at the wrong time are onl
I have just tried to duplicate the event, but could not, so I guess I must say. “My apologies, it’s all down to me.” That and the new consequences of being in the wrong place at the wrong time are onl
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brave new m/home world?
Now I am confused. So what’s new?
Now I am confused. So what’s new?
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Ernest Bull
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brave new m/home world?
It certainly got more interesting today, with the borders clanging shut all over. As well as all of those Brexit add-ons to a motorhomer’s experiences. The Covid’s propensity to exile folk or to trap
It certainly got more interesting today, with the borders clanging shut all over. As well as all of those Brexit add-ons to a motorhomer’s experiences. The Covid’s propensity to exile folk or to trap
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Ernest Bull
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Can Anyone Help?
Has anyone met or seen Esther Dingley or her van in their travels? She has gone missing on a solo hike: - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-55118130 On the weekend she set out on the trek, th
Has anyone met or seen Esther Dingley or her van in their travels? She has gone missing on a solo hike: - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-55118130 On the weekend she set out on the trek, th
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Battery chargers
An interesting question for a physics exam. It is true if, as in the case of motorhome electrics, the engine and domestic batteries have different functions and characteristics and have different leve
An interesting question for a physics exam. It is true if, as in the case of motorhome electrics, the engine and domestic batteries have different functions and characteristics and have different leve
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Ernest Bull
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Battery chargers
Assuming a 200W panel; Minimum 2.0 sq.mm. 25A, or 3.0 sq.mm. 33A, Kenny. Plus connect the positive via a 25A fuse at the battery end or next to the van’s fuse/distribution box. That will prevent the b
Assuming a 200W panel; Minimum 2.0 sq.mm. 25A, or 3.0 sq.mm. 33A, Kenny. Plus connect the positive via a 25A fuse at the battery end or next to the van’s fuse/distribution box. That will prevent the b
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Ernest Bull
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Battery chargers
It looks like a first class piece of kit and I think that Alan is right. I would play save and get it from Alpha. They have a good range of traction batteries and they are an OK outfit to deal with. T
It looks like a first class piece of kit and I think that Alan is right. I would play save and get it from Alpha. They have a good range of traction batteries and they are an OK outfit to deal with. T
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Ernest Bull
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Battery chargers
I do not have a van any more, but battery chargers never seemed to be up to the job and this thread highlights something I was toying with, but never did anything about. It seemed to me that normal ch
I do not have a van any more, but battery chargers never seemed to be up to the job and this thread highlights something I was toying with, but never did anything about. It seemed to me that normal ch
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Contactless
Another sort of contactless, Martin. I have tried to contact you Off-List, but only received vague message delivery failed notices in response. Could you please contact me direct. Thanks Ernie
Another sort of contactless, Martin. I have tried to contact you Off-List, but only received vague message delivery failed notices in response. Could you please contact me direct. Thanks Ernie
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Smart phone
The ideal phone for grockles and elderly technophobes. They work well for calls and texts, but little else. And they seem to last just long enough to get out of warranty. We have a drawer full of brok
The ideal phone for grockles and elderly technophobes. They work well for calls and texts, but little else. And they seem to last just long enough to get out of warranty. We have a drawer full of brok
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Ernest Bull
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Alarm Alert
I received several “Alarm Activated” alerts yesterday. I can only think that they came from my old Tramp and it’s Van Bitz alarm system. The new owner must have omitted to change the contact number. P
I received several “Alarm Activated” alerts yesterday. I can only think that they came from my old Tramp and it’s Van Bitz alarm system. The new owner must have omitted to change the contact number. P
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Ernest Bull
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The Weather
I am wondering if all that talk of fans, air-cons and intolerable hot weather has not back fired on us. You guys in Iberia seem to be OK, Italy is getting monsoons, while we on staycations and locked
I am wondering if all that talk of fans, air-cons and intolerable hot weather has not back fired on us. You guys in Iberia seem to be OK, Italy is getting monsoons, while we on staycations and locked
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Ernest Bull
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Travel to Germany This Year
Unfortunately, wild camping and random parking are not officially allowed in Germany. However, if you follow the usual rules of conduct, are friendly and don't pollute the environment, officials will
Unfortunately, wild camping and random parking are not officially allowed in Germany. However, if you follow the usual rules of conduct, are friendly and don't pollute the environment, officials will
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Electricity EHU cables
Lucky you, I only had two drawers on my Tramp, Tim. A knife draw in the kitchen and a shallow, gap-filling one under the fridge. It would have to have gone under the bed where there was already more t
Lucky you, I only had two drawers on my Tramp, Tim. A knife draw in the kitchen and a shallow, gap-filling one under the fridge. It would have to have gone under the bed where there was already more t
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Ernest Bull
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Electricity EHU cables
And Martin asked; - Do you wind it like this? https://youtu.be/eTpbh2zJGhA Actually, no, Martin. Although it is another way of stopping the tangle when unrolling it, it is not easy to store. Other tha
And Martin asked; - Do you wind it like this? https://youtu.be/eTpbh2zJGhA Actually, no, Martin. Although it is another way of stopping the tangle when unrolling it, it is not easy to store. Other tha
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