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by AlanGW
Thu Apr 03, 2025 8:04 am
Forum: Technology
Topic: Kindle Malfunction
Replies: 2
Views: 1658

Re: Kindle Malfunction

Hi Jackie,
Try rebooting your Kindle by holding the On button for about 20+ seconds. It sometimes works.
by AlanGW
Thu Jul 25, 2024 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Doorbell for gate at end of drive
Replies: 2
Views: 1227

Re: Doorbell for gate at end of drive

I have had this system for over three years working over 100 meters. The PIR detector beam can be narrowed by using tape so that it only activates when someone approaches the gate. The batteries last over a year. https://www.amazon.de/-/en/BITIWEND-Driveway-Wireless-Detector-Waterproof/dp/B07Z4KKD4P...
by AlanGW
Tue Jul 11, 2023 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Salt water pool - pros & cons
Replies: 18
Views: 15010

Re: Salt water pool - pros & cons

I have a 5m x 10m pool with Roman steps containing 90 cubic meters of water. 20 years ago I opted for a salt chlorinator and on the recommendation of pool company opted for one designed for 150 cubic meters to cope with the high summer temperatures. I was meticulous with maintaining the correct sali...
by AlanGW
Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: Items For Sale
Topic: SOLD 55 inch Smart UHD TV
Replies: 0
Views: 5865

SOLD 55 inch Smart UHD TV

SOLD
LG 55 inch 4K LED Smart Television Model number 55UF7707 SOLD
by AlanGW
Thu May 18, 2023 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: PV Net Metering RES Grant
Replies: 13
Views: 6347

Re: PV Net Metering RES Grant

€1500 went into my Bank account on Tuesday. A well known PV company, who advertise on this site, did all the paperwork.
by AlanGW
Fri Aug 26, 2022 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: New(ish) petrol station
Replies: 9
Views: 2659

Re: New(ish) petrol station

FuelCY is a useful app for phone or tablet which shows the current price of fuel at each petrol station
by AlanGW
Tue Apr 26, 2022 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Shops open today?
Replies: 5
Views: 1425

Re: Shops open today?

I telephoned 1474 and they confirmed that vaccination centers are open until 3 pm.
by AlanGW
Thu Dec 12, 2019 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Are you an expat or an immigrant?
Replies: 23
Views: 10964

Re: Are you an expat or an immigrant?

I regard myself as both an expat and an immigrant
Those of us who arrived pre MEU1/3, and pre pink slip and have a brown book are also aliens!
by AlanGW
Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:17 pm
Forum: Puzzles and Quizzes
Topic: Have my eyes gone funny?
Replies: 9
Views: 5151

Re: Have my eyes gone funny?

No problems with Nos 1 and 3, but all I can get with 2 is three rows of circles/spheres
by AlanGW
Sun Sep 08, 2019 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Giving ants the boot without using insecticide..
Replies: 1
Views: 1853

Re: Giving ants the boot without using insecticide..

I posted this on a another ant thread and it works well About 6 years ago we were plagued with ants and I remembered how my Father dealt with them years ago. I bought some Boric Acid powder (500 grams) from the pharmacy here in Cyprus. I mix 2 teaspoons of sugar and half a teaspoon of the Boric Acid...
by AlanGW
Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Ants
Replies: 24
Views: 11024

Re: Ants

About 6 years ago we were plagued with ants and I remembered how my Father dealt with them years ago. I bought some Boric Acid powder (500 grams) from the pharmacy here in Cyprus. I mix 2 teaspoons of sugar and half a teaspoon of the Boric Acid together and then using a little boiling water stir it ...
by AlanGW
Sun Sep 01, 2019 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Beer prices in UK
Replies: 17
Views: 7048

Re: Beer prices in UK

According to the Evening Standard in June this year
'While London is blessed with one of the best pub scenes in the world, the beer — sadly — isn’t always affordable.
In fact, the average price of a pint is around £5.19'
by AlanGW
Thu Jul 11, 2019 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Electric Razor
Replies: 6
Views: 4377

Re: Electric Razor

I agree with David, the Philips 9000 series is comfortable to use and gives reasonable results on my moderate beard. In 2010 I bought a Panasonic RF41 which proved expensive on replacement cutters every 8-9 months. I replaced it in 2015 with a Braun 7 series which gave a close shave but left my skin...
by AlanGW
Tue May 14, 2019 1:55 pm
Forum: Beyond Cyprus
Topic: Message from America ( 1 )
Replies: 11
Views: 6017

Re: Message from America ( 1 )

There you go Chaddy - It didn’t take too much effort! https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/12/us/kentucky-triple-murder-pilot-accused/index.html (CNN)A pilot for a subsidiary of American Airlines was arrested at Louisville International Airport after he was indicted in connection with the 2015 deaths of ...
by AlanGW
Sat Mar 30, 2019 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Lidl Silvercrest Air Fryer
Replies: 22
Views: 23221

Re: Lidl Silvercrest Air Fryer

The bottom ones from Jimx do not look too bad!
by AlanGW
Fri Feb 01, 2019 5:42 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Duelling Banjos
Replies: 10
Views: 6100

Re: Duelling Banjos

by AlanGW
Thu Dec 27, 2018 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: This article should boost tourism
Replies: 1
Views: 1603

This article should boost tourism

From today’s Daily Telegraph Pound goes furthest in Paphos for winter break Holidaymakers wanting to begin 2019 with a bargain winter sun trip should head to Cyprus, according to research. The city of Paphos has the lowest cost out of 12 popular destinations for a one-week holiday at the beginning o...
by AlanGW
Sun Dec 16, 2018 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: honda crv
Replies: 2
Views: 2706

Re: honda crv

Hi Neil, I have the same model CRV and road tax for 2018 was €193.

Alan
by AlanGW
Thu Nov 22, 2018 2:38 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Can Trump sink any lower?
Replies: 10
Views: 5578

Re: Can Trump sink any lower?

His tweet this morning speaks volumes about the man

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump
Brutal and Extended Cold Blast could shatter ALL RECORDS - Whatever happened to Global Warming?