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Depending on the definition of doing electronics as a hobby, mine dates back to at least 56 years ago. As much tempted as I am by these ridiculously low prices for equipment that used to cost an arm and a leg, I still own a cathode-ray tube oscilloscope, albeit transistorized. If that one gives up, I'll probably buy one of these computer-type scopes.I've been doing electronic hobby stuff for around 60 years so there was no way I was going to miss out on the world's smallest (and cutest) oscilloscope!
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Around 20 years ago I picked up a Navy surplus scope that was made the year I was born. I fixed some problems with it and got it running but I'm a bit scared to power it up now considering the age of the capacitors. CRT scopes definitely rule! But I don't really need a scope for anything so this is just for fun and to get my grandchildren excited about stuff.Depending on the definition of doing electronics as a hobby, mine dates back to at least 56 years ago. As much tempted as I am by these ridiculously low prices for equipment that used to cost an arm and a leg, I still own a cathode-ray tube oscilloscope, albeit transistorized. If that one gives up, I'll probably buy one of these computer-type scopes.
You can't take it with you John, and you might as well be as comfortable as possible while you can!We've just bought two Stressless Sunrise recliner chairs and footstools for the living room.
After all, It's only money,
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Our thoughts exactly, Charles.You can't take it with you John, and you might as well be as comfortable as possible while you can!
After some googling I found CPA could stand for Certified Public Accountant. Being a non-US citizen this doesn't make much sense to me. Just curious, here in The Netherlands pensioners don't have to deal with separate taxation for assets. We pay enough taxes, including wealth taxes, as it is...Our thoughts exactly.
Besides household possessions only count at their resale value for the pensions asset test here, and these are worthless the day they are delivered.
So, we are comfortable, and receive more pension ... .
I'm not your average CPA ...
Ad, there is both an income and assets test for receipt of a government pension here. Greater of the two governs what one is entitled to.After some googling I found CPA could stand for Certified Public Accountant. Being a non-US citizen this doesn't make much sense to me. Just curious, here in The Netherlands pensioners don't have to deal with separate taxation for assets. We pay enough taxes, including wealth taxes, as it is...
I get it, intricate financial optimization. I'm a pensioner myself, so I have to do similar things too, although fortunately not as complicated as in your situation.Ad, there is both an income and assets test for receipt of a government pension here. Greater of the two governs what one is entitled to.
I have arranged our financial affairs over about 30+ years such that we are both comfortable and receive a part government pension. It's tricky ...
What I've done ensures that we will never be totally dependent on the government (that's to their benefit), but still qualify for a part government pension (that's to our benefit). Win:Win situation.
Qualifying for a pension means that one also qualifies for a discount on public utilities, phone, vehicle registration/s, local government rates, pharmaceuticals, medical services, etc. These are worth as much to us as the pension itself.
BTW, CPA here, and in most of the world, stands for Certified Practising Accountant.
Are they progressive lenses or standard bifocals with a sharp line?New bifocals today. Means that I can read the forum on my tablet with both eyes ...
My optometrist of some 16 years, always perseveres!
He has got it spot on, this time around.
Straight cut bifocals, Keith. Poor Jeffrey has a nightmare getting these right. He's OK with that, as he enjoys my company, and I his.Are they progressive lenses or standard bifocals with a sharp line?
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My new squad to improve my Geek level, for just a lowly 11 quid.
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And here they are keeping an eye on my camera and lenses.
Yes, most of the run for 0.50 £ to 2-4 £ each. They are meant to be used with NFC to unlock characters ingame using the Nintendo Wii or Switch but I have no interest in those games. They are decently detailed with a cartoons look to them but I like that look, it reminds me of The Clone Wars and I loved that show.Are they Disney Infinity characters?
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