Yup, and the American folks tried to do an American version and it fell on its face... Just another soggy Seattle Sysop. -----Original Message----- From: Brian [mailto:brian@lordbramhall.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 9:58 AM To: GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] UGH! Maybe the foreigners don't know who Manuel is? Do they get Fawlty Towers over there? Brian List Admin

When you book rail travel in UK nowadays, you MUST be prepared to wrangle and make sure you get the cheapest fare. This can sometimes mean booking a long time in advance. One of my friends regularly goes to London from Liverpool, and has done it for about £12 with Virgin. You can fly from Liverpool to London Luton for a very small amount with EasyJet Marj --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 11/01/02

Hi Brian, As far as I know Manganese batteries are not rechargeable. The rechargeable batteries are Nickel/Cadmium (Nicads) but the most recent batteries are Metal Hydride. These give full power for a longer time and do not suffer from "memory". I am told that they can be recharged before fully discharged and still retain full power. David ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian" <brian@lordbramhall.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 9:38 AM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] Digi Cam > Hi Dave, > > Remember the discussion about a year ago re Digi Cameras and rechargeable > batteries? I just got a new camera which recharges from the mains but has > the option of batteries. It is a GoodmanGDC-100 in case you wondered. > > Thing is I can't remember the difference between Alkaline and Manganese > batteries. Are the rechargeables Manganese? It says, "Never use > manganese." > > Brian > List Admin > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 12/01/2002 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > Suspect virus messages should be sent to the List Admin only, > NOT to the list, so they can be checked out before a panic starts. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

> Remember the discussion about a year ago re Digi Cameras and rechargeable > batteries? I just got a new camera which recharges from the mains but has > the option of batteries. It is a GoodmanGDC-100 in case you wondered. > > Thing is I can't remember the difference between Alkaline and Manganese > batteries. Are the rechargeables Manganese? It says, "Never use > manganese." > > Brian > List Admin The rechargeable ones are Nickel Cadmium ( NiCad ) <or> Nickel Metal Hydride ( NiMH ) . You should not try recharging alkaline or plain manganese batteries unless your house wants redecorating anyway :-). You should not recharge Lithium batteries unless you've made a will and are wearing clean underwear. Regards Dave --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 11-Jan-02

Hi Roz, Yesterday (21st Jan) I received a message thanking me for a New Year greeting. The message had been sent on 5th Jan ! What is "snail mail" ? David ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roz" <roz12345uk@yahoo.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 9:32 AM Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] slow today > Good grief....I sent this days ago!!!!! I thought some of my mail wasn't > getting through. Yahoo have been upgrading...or whatever they call it....so > I suppose that is what is causing the problems. > Roz > > > > > Bad luck Vicky.....you seem to have done a good job of hurting > yourself!!!! > > Just rest and take care and I hope you feel better soon. > > Roz > > > > > > > Sorry friends if I'm slow today. I'm kinda drugged up and my thoughts > > aren't > > > to clear. > > > > > > Yesterday, while helping hubby cut down tree's I fell on frozen dirt > road, > > > hard. Broke my knee, tore muscle in my hip, twisted my ankle and landed > > hard > > > on the same wrist I damaged 5 weeks ago! > > > > > > I'm a real mess. Was in the ER from 2 to 5:30 yesterday--then had to > find > > > some medicine, and then climb a step to get into my house. John had to > go > > > and get a walker for my use. Won't be able to see the bone specialist > > until > > > next week. Will stay with the walker and knee brace until then. > > > > > > Well, bless everyone--I more than likely won't be on this much until I > can > > > get around more! > > > > > > Brian, lovely name for the Yorkie! > > > > > > Vicky > > > America the Beautiful > > > Vicky B. > > > cobolt47@frontiernet.net > > > Iowa--USA > > > > > > > > > --- > > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > > > Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 1/11/2002 > > > > > > > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > > > If you are unsubscribed from the list unintentionally, simply > resubscribe. > > > A full mailbox, computer error, or spam may cause you to be > unsubscribed. > > > > > > ============================== > > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy > records, > > go to: > > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > > Please delete unwanted taglines and signatures before > > sending your message to avoid over-long messages. > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > Please remember, commercial advertising is NOT allowed on this list. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

I bet he uses MS Windows... Last I saw, he was using Win2k on most of his home machines. Probably has WinXP on them now... Remember, he has all the tech support he'll ever need... He knows the programmers! :) BTW, there are very stable versions of Windows. But the Win9x/SE/ME batch aren't them... Just another soggy Seattle Sysop. -----Original Message----- From: Brian [mailto:brian@lordbramhall.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 4:44 AM To: GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GEN-FRIENDS] Screen Switchers Etc. I'll bet Bill Gates uses Linux or Lindows or ANYTHING except MS Windows. Brian List Admin

I hate it when that happens... Just another soggy Seattle Sysop. -----Original Message----- From: Brian [mailto:brian@lordbramhall.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 4:31 AM To: GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] YAHOO Yahoo seem to be having problems now. Carol [carversdaughter] is bouncing. Brian List Admin

Hi Dave, Remember the discussion about a year ago re Digi Cameras and rechargeable batteries? I just got a new camera which recharges from the mains but has the option of batteries. It is a GoodmanGDC-100 in case you wondered. Thing is I can't remember the difference between Alkaline and Manganese batteries. Are the rechargeables Manganese? It says, "Never use manganese." Brian List Admin --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 12/01/2002

Good grief....I sent this days ago!!!!! I thought some of my mail wasn't getting through. Yahoo have been upgrading...or whatever they call it....so I suppose that is what is causing the problems. Roz > Bad luck Vicky.....you seem to have done a good job of hurting yourself!!!! > Just rest and take care and I hope you feel better soon. > Roz > > > > Sorry friends if I'm slow today. I'm kinda drugged up and my thoughts > aren't > > to clear. > > > > Yesterday, while helping hubby cut down tree's I fell on frozen dirt road, > > hard. Broke my knee, tore muscle in my hip, twisted my ankle and landed > hard > > on the same wrist I damaged 5 weeks ago! > > > > I'm a real mess. Was in the ER from 2 to 5:30 yesterday--then had to find > > some medicine, and then climb a step to get into my house. John had to go > > and get a walker for my use. Won't be able to see the bone specialist > until > > next week. Will stay with the walker and knee brace until then. > > > > Well, bless everyone--I more than likely won't be on this much until I can > > get around more! > > > > Brian, lovely name for the Yorkie! > > > > Vicky > > America the Beautiful > > Vicky B. > > cobolt47@frontiernet.net > > Iowa--USA > > > > > > --- > > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > > Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 1/11/2002 > > > > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > > If you are unsubscribed from the list unintentionally, simply resubscribe. > > A full mailbox, computer error, or spam may cause you to be unsubscribed. > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > Please delete unwanted taglines and signatures before > sending your message to avoid over-long messages. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

>>For UK I notice yesterday Scotrail offers overnight sleeper fare of £19 ($30) from London to, for instance, Fort William - that's what I call a bargain and includes breakfast! Mike<< Ah but don't you have to pedal it yourself ? Dave :-) --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 11-Jan-02

I forwarded one message to him directly and didn't get a bounce, but don't know if he actually got the mail... Just another soggy Seattle Sysop. -----Original Message----- From: Brian [mailto:brian@lordbramhall.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 12:48 AM To: GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] mail Is Jim receiving mail yet? Brian List Admin

Is Jim receiving mail yet? Brian List Admin --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 12/01/2002

My son flew from Stansted to Edinburgh for £25 which works out cheaper cos he lives near Stansted. I was told that it was £75 return by train....nice to see it's cheaper. Last time I went to Scotland...circa 1959....we went up via the old Starlight Express into Glasgow which was not a sleeper but was cheap. Roz > For UK I notice yesterday Scotrail offers overnight sleeper fare of £19 ($30) from London to, for instance, Fort William - that's what I call a bargain and includes breakfast! > > Mike > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.309 / Virus Database: 170 - Release Date: 18-Dec-01 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > Visit and support: > http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/CTDSites > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

It is lovely. You don't have to waste amunition on black puddin. Not like Haggis! Brian List Admin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue M" <starshine166@attbi.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 1:13 AM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] hunting > You Brits are so funny sometimes. You turn up your nose at ground steak > with a little raw egg, then call black pudding, "lovely?" > Sue* > <grinning> > ----- Original Message ----- > > > And all the way back, too, but I wouldn't know - I didn't dare look him in > > the face once the dish arrived at the table. > > > > We ordered black puddings at the same restaurant another time, and went > > through it all again, but that was lovely! > > > > Marj > > > > --- > > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 1/11/2002 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > If you are a blood donor please ask to go on the Bone Marrow > Register. You won't be told about it if you don't ask. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 12/01/2002

Snail mail is regular postage mail. Like it takes two to three weeks when it used to take two days---[vbg]. I can send my mother a note [she lives only 30 miles away] and it take five days to get there-----snail mail. ----- Original Message ----- From: "davspark" <davspark@ntlworld.com> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> What is "snail mail" ? David --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 1/11/2002

Thanks Brian, just now downloading. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian" <brian@lordbramhall.co.uk> To: <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 5:59 AM Subject: [GEN-FRIENDS] AVG Version 317 update is now available. Brian List Admin --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 1/11/2002

I am. Jim Sharpe Shaw, Oldham. ----- Original Message ----- From: Brian <brian@lordbramhall.co.uk> To: GEN-FRIENDS List <GEN-FRIENDS-L@rootsweb.com>; Jim SHARPE <sharpe@britishlibrary.net> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 8:47 AM Subject: mail > Is Jim receiving mail yet? > > Brian > List Admin > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 12/01/2002 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.306 / Virus Database: 166 - Release Date: 12/4/01

For UK I notice yesterday Scotrail offers overnight sleeper fare of £19 ($30) from London to, for instance, Fort William - that's what I call a bargain and includes breakfast! Mike --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.309 / Virus Database: 170 - Release Date: 18-Dec-01

Hi Brian, my computer has jacked it in again. OE wouldn't send, only receive. Or rather it stopped sending in the middle of a transmission. Then it said it couldn't find my modem. Then it said my internet connection wizard wasn't loaded. Now when I try to log on it just beeps and stops. Good job i've got my 'Steam' computer. Any Ideas anyone. Jim Sharpe Shaw, Oldham. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.306 / Virus Database: 166 - Release Date: 12/4/01

No Marj, I believe we pay purchase tax or something like on some things, but 17.5% VAT on most things. Sorry to be vague but it is late a night :-)) This country is good for indirect taxation so we don't know how much tax we actually pay. Roz > When my sister emigrated from Ontario to Alberta, she found herself much > better off financially because they only had one lot of tax in Alberta, and > two in Ontario. > > Mind you, the salaries were lower, too. > > If I am not mistaken, we pay 17.5% tax on most stuff, but not food, except > for luxury foods as you describe. > > Marj > > > > > > In the US its the same Marg. The tax is added on at the cash register. > > Except food. It isn't taxed, unless its sugar or pop. Candy too. They are > > talking about adding tax to food again. Some areas are 5%, 6%, 7%, 10%, it > > varies around the states. > > > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.314 / Virus Database: 175 - Release Date: 12/01/02 > > > ==== GEN-FRIENDS Mailing List ==== > If you are unsubscribed from the list unintentionally, simply resubscribe. > A full mailbox, computer error, or spam may cause you to be unsubscribed. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237