What bemused you today?

[anglefire]

I see what you mean Alan, but if it wasn't for the general chat on here it would be completely dead. 

I personally think it's down to a lack of members, and I've just about given up on trying to draw them in.  Currently we have 304 members and looking daily around 27 approx regular visitors.  Not good is it for the time the site's been running.   

Always open to suggestions, but sometimes my coding skills (or should I say lack of) hold me back when it comes to adding new features and content to the site. 

If you view the site Stats http://cameracraniums.com/forum/index.php?action=stats  it'll give you some idea where most things happen around here.  (These stats don't include the gallery).

Hand reaches for the plug. 

Just noticed this post via another thread.

I don't frequent here very often, but I've noticed it is quieter on here than it has been - but to be fair DigitalPhotogroup is pretty much dead.

Not sure why, can't all be mobile phones, but I think faceache has a lot to do with it.

[Oldboy]

faceache.

[Hinfrance]

I got a wonderfully obvious phishing spam telling me my non existent Nat West account was 'locked' with a very helpful link I could use to re-enter my details. I was tempted to sign in as Bjorn Esterdy, but even though I have disabled Java I was wary of what else might be on the page, so by the time I had stopped laughing I had already binned the email.

[anglefire]

I get loads of them - and several from gaming sites that I've never been on telling me that I'm trying to sell my account.

[Oldboy]

I got a wonderfully obvious phishing spam telling me my non existent Nat West account was 'locked' with a very helpful link I could use to re-enter my details. I was tempted to sign in as Bjorn Esterdy, but even though I have disabled Java I was wary of what else might be on the page, so by the time I had stopped laughing I had already binned the email.

Should have forwarded it to Nat West so they can investigate. Not all people would know it was a fake email. 

Still have Java active on my PC. 

[spinner]

I got a wonderfully obvious phishing spam telling me my non existent Nat West account was 'locked' with a very helpful link I could use to re-enter my details. I was tempted to sign in as Bjorn Esterdy, but even though I have disabled Java I was wary of what else might be on the page, so by the time I had stopped laughing I had already binned the email.

Should have forwarded it to Nat West so they can investigate. Not all people would know it was a fake email. 

Still have Java active on my PC. 

I've had similar thoughts in the past, only to discover these companies don't have listings or links for their security people (can't speak to Nat West specifically). I'm left with the distinct impression they don't care and don't want us bothering them about it. 

[spinner]

Just noticed this post via another thread.

I don't frequent here very often, but I've noticed it is quieter on here than it has been - but to be fair DigitalPhotogroup is pretty much dead.

Not sure why, can't all be mobile phones, but I think faceache has a lot to do with it.

I was reading on the weekend that even they, faceache, are dying. The next new thing must be just around the corner. 

[spinner]

Is dumbfounded the same as bemused? My 9 yr. old snowblower finally snapped a drive belt during the last storm cleanup. So yesterday I went to the biggest parts place in my area armed with my model number etc. (it's a Sears machine and this place was recommended by the Sears hardware guy). I walk up to the counter to hear a conversation with the parts guy talking to a customer, I pickup from the conversation, parts guy is not the friendliest or most helpful person around. Now it's my turn, and I pull out my note with the numbers.
He says that's no good the parts list is on Microfiche, it's not in the computer bring me the belt and I'll measure it. WTF?  How much harder is it to look up microfiche, it was the only thing available for years. Needless to say I didn't go back. It'll take a week but I've ordered the parts from the manufacturer. No snow in the forecast anyway.

[Hinfrance]

We have an acquaintance. Let's just say she's Polish, because she is. Just before Christmas she was pulled over for drink driving. I don't know what her blood alcohol was, but suffice it to say that it was at a level that leads to mandatory vehicle confiscation. Luckily for her the Gendarmes must have been feeling festive because they let her keep the car and agreed that she could 'phone someone sober to drive her home. They took her licence, obviously. She was banned for 3 months, which is rather lenient IMHO. Now, here in La Belle, after such a ban you have to get a blood test and pass a psychometric test to get your licence back; it's not automatic.

Now if I were in this situation I would regard that as a bit of a result; but no, in her mind this is racial prejudice. She 'phoned yesterday to say that she was lodging complaints with anyone who would listen, and probably quite a few agencies that won't.

So what bemused me is that the consequences for getting nicked out of your box at the wheel of a car is someone else's fault and racism. Sheesh!

[Reinardina]

Drink driving seems to be not at all unusual in Poland. A habit they export to other EU countries.
I hope she'll get the book thrown at her!

Mind you, forty years ago, drink driving was very common in Holland, and I think England too.
The Poles just haven't caught up yet.

[spinner]

It'll take a week but I've ordered the parts from the manufacturer. No snow in the forecast anyway.

Pleasant surprise, the parts just got delivered an hour ago. 

[spinner]

We have an acquaintance. Let's just say she's Polish, because she is. Just before Christmas she was pulled over for drink driving. I don't know what her blood alcohol was, but suffice it to say that it was at a level that leads to mandatory vehicle confiscation. Luckily for her the Gendarmes must have been feeling festive because they let her keep the car and agreed that she could 'phone someone sober to drive her home. They took her licence, obviously. She was banned for 3 months, which is rather lenient IMHO. Now, here in La Belle, after such a ban you have to get a blood test and pass a psychometric test to get your licence back; it's not automatic.

Now if I were in this situation I would regard that as a bit of a result; but no, in her mind this is racial prejudice. She 'phoned yesterday to say that she was lodging complaints with anyone who would listen, and probably quite a few agencies that won't.

So what bemused me is that the consequences for getting nicked out of your box at the wheel of a car is someone else's fault and racism. Sheesh!

Many years ago I had the misfortune to oversee an investigation into a 5 person fatality on one of our major highways. The culprit driver was a Polish "gentleman" who walked away unhurt. He was extremely intoxicated. His fine Polish wife showed up at the scene hoping to take him home. She was, wait for it.....extremely intoxicated. It seems to be a cultural norm no matter where they end up living.

[Hinfrance]

Well, Spinner it was not her first time dealing with the boys in blue - a few years ago there was a bit of an incident.

I sent a brief summary to one of my best friends who just happened to have been a traffic plod in one of his earlier careers.

Here are a few pictures, and HERE is the little missive I sent to my friend.

Note from the 'c' picture that she had already clobbered the roundabout under construction, as the gouges in the tarmac indicate that her offside tyre was already defalted before she hit the next kerb and took off.







It wasn't fun at the time. I need my sleep.

[donoreo]

It'll take a week but I've ordered the parts from the manufacturer. No snow in the forecast anyway.

Pleasant surprise, the parts just got delivered an hour ago. 

It will not snow the rest of the winter now.  Thanks!   

[spinner]

It'll take a week but I've ordered the parts from the manufacturer. No snow in the forecast anyway.

Pleasant surprise, the parts just got delivered an hour ago. 

It will not snow the rest of the winter now.  Thanks!   

that's my secret hope as well.