...a bit disco Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) As the title says, share your little time wasters. Be it internet finds, what's going on in your garden, sock wars with your kids, your latest attempt at baking, whatever. I'm starting with this. Edited April 1, 2020 by ...a bit disco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 a friend did a pub quiz last night over zoom, was reasonable was also good to see people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 1 minute ago, milky_26 said: a friend did a pub quiz last night over zoom, was reasonable was also good to see people Other people! I was beginning to feel like Will Smith in I Am Legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I know that everyone has different amusements, but I've decided to spend some of my time writing a piece of software to solve killer sudoku puzzles. The logic involved is keeping the old grey matter going and, more importantly, me distracted. Even then, I think I should find a greater variety of things to do, some manual and some mental. My ukulele is lying there begging me to practice on it, so I'll probably give in to its demands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Scrabble. Remember Scrabble? Jesus. Doing football trivia in my head. Trying to beat my wife at Scrabble. FFS, losing to my wife at Scrabble. At least it’s Scrabble on the iPad, not on a board. Still losing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 6 minutes ago, redjambo said: I know that everyone has different amusements, but I've decided to spend some of my time writing a piece of software to solve killer sudoku puzzles. The logic involved is keeping the old grey matter going and, more importantly, me distracted. Even then, I think I should find a greater variety of things to do, some manual and some mental. My ukulele is lying there begging me to practice on it, so I'll probably give in to its demands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 14 minutes ago, Morgan said: Scrabble. Remember Scrabble? Jesus. Doing football trivia in my head. Trying to beat my wife at Scrabble. FFS, losing to my wife at Scrabble. At least it’s Scrabble on the iPad, not on a board. Still losing though. Scrabble with family is ill advised at the best of times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 27 minutes ago, ...a bit disco said: Other people! I was beginning to feel like Will Smith in I Am Legend. i live alone so it was just people not other people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 1 minute ago, ...a bit disco said: Scrabble with family is ill advised at the best of times! My whole post got 34 points. Your one line answer was worth 56. FFS, I’m even losing at Scrabble on here to folk I don’t know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 30 minutes ago, Morgan said: My whole post got 34 points. Your one line answer was worth 56. FFS, I’m even losing at Scrabble on here to folk I don’t know. Sorted mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 33 minutes ago, milky_26 said: i live alone so it was just people not other people There have been times recently I wish I did live alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottish_chicP Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I am going to attempt online yoga this afternoon Have also ordered a Sega Mega Drive mini with 40 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, scottish_chicP said: I am going to attempt online yoga this afternoon Have also ordered a Sega Mega Drive mini with 40 games. Both at the same time? Very Zen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, scottish_chicP said: I am going to attempt online yoga this afternoon Have also ordered a Sega Mega Drive mini with 40 games. i was bored so built a retro gaming console out of a raspberry pi. i have master system, mega drive, NES, SNES and N64 games on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 https://playclassic.games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottish_chicP Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, ...a bit disco said: Both at the same time? Very Zen. Ha sadly the Sega hasn't arrived yet, hence the yoga! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottish_chicP Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, milky_26 said: i was bored so built a retro gaming console out of a raspberry pi. i have master system, mega drive, NES, SNES and N64 games on it Yeah that's a wee bit above my abilities to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, scottish_chicP said: Yeah that's a wee bit above my abilities to be honest it was straight forward using online guides. i got an os image as a free download and followed the instructions. the hardest bit was getting the wireless controller to work, it is all fine now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Magic Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Watching Countdown. Heads up. Ms Riley is back after giving birth. Her breasts are magnificent!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, Vlad Magic said: Watching Countdown. Heads up. Ms Riley is back after giving birth. Her breasts are magnificent!!!! This is content! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Alex Horne is running public Taskmaster tasks a few times a week. Some of the results are fantastic. https://twitter.com/AlexHorne https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5C7yaO3RVuOgwP8JVAujQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingle Bells Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Morgan said: Scrabble. Remember Scrabble? Jesus. Doing football trivia in my head. Trying to beat my wife at Scrabble. FFS, losing to my wife at Scrabble. At least it’s Scrabble on the iPad, not on a board. Still losing though. Dirty (word) Scrabble is more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 1 hour ago, ...a bit disco said: Sorted mate. That’s about my standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 21 minutes ago, Jingle Bells said: Dirty (word) Scrabble is more fun. Zuck is worth 60 points if you get a treble word square. My wife is getting it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingle Bells Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Morgan said: Zuck is worth 60 points if you get a treble word square. My wife is getting it later. I'm sure she will be thankful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 44 minutes ago, Jingle Bells said: I'm sure she will be thankful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Studying the form ahead of this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingle Bells Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 31 minutes ago, Angry Haggis said: WELL against the spirt of the rules mate. 🤷♂️ Apart from fact that the Government is running daily TV Ads telling people to take outdoor evercise but practice safe distancing, whilst doing so, as long as they are not in the higjh risk categories. You know better than them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 14 minutes ago, Jingle Bells said: Apart from fact that the Government is running daily TV Ads telling people to take outdoor evercise but practice safe distancing, whilst doing so, as long as they are not in the higjh risk categories. You know better than them? The guidelines clearly state you’ve not to drive anywhere to exercise or walk dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingle Bells Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, Tazio said: The guidelines clearly state you’ve not to drive anywhere to exercise or walk dogs. Aye, thats why I previously mentioned that they were closed, plus they both got rammed a few weeks ago. I'd need a car and a dog first to comply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedarmy Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 might get some vinyl played Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 41 minutes ago, tedarmy said: might get some vinyl played Been doing a lot of that as I’ve imposed a rule of no telly before 6pm so I don’t turn into a couch potato. Today was jazz day, I might do soul and blues tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy1874 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Doing a bit of Family Tree research. Anyone any experience of using Scotland's People, Ancestry UK etc? Any tips, recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 a few books to read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, robroy1874 said: Doing a bit of Family Tree research. Anyone any experience of using Scotland's People, Ancestry UK etc? Any tips, recommendations? Yes, I've used ScotlandsPeople a lot. I don't use Ancestry, but I do use FamilySearch a great deal and find it very useful. For censuses, I also often use FindMyPast at the local library. Feel free to PM me or ask me any specific questions on this thread. Note also that @Jambo-Jimbo on the Coronavirus shared journal thread mentioned yesterday that he does a lot of family history research, and others on here have mentioned their interest in the past too. My first recommendation is usually to get in contact with as many older living relatives as you can and ask them what they remember of their ancestors and relatives. It can be a gold mine of information. Then work backwards from there. But with ScotlandsPeople you can usually work back a few generations very quickly anyway. Edited April 2, 2020 by redjambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Have got back into running big time really rediscovered a love for it again. Practicing music. Binge watching TV shows I would otherwise have never given a chance. Same with movies. E books and podcasts. And of course two young kids running round like mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 I've still got work to do but am missing out on my (cycling) commute. So for my exercise time, I've been getting out on the bike using Strava to try and trace a good cock'n'baws over London. I'm getting there and think that my next effort will be very presentable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Running could be my way to escape the plague. Running to the end of the street would kill me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 8 hours ago, robroy1874 said: Doing a bit of Family Tree research. Anyone any experience of using Scotland's People, Ancestry UK etc? Any tips, recommendations? 31 minutes ago, redjambo said: Yes, I've used ScotlandsPeople a lot. I don't use Ancestry, but I do use FamilySearch a great deal and find it very useful. For censuses, I also often use FindMyPast at the local library. Feel free to PM me or ask me any specific questions on this thread. Note also that @Jambo-Jimbo on the Coronavirus shared journal thread mentioned yesterday that he does a lot of family history research, and others on here have mentioned their interest in the past too. My first recommendation is usually to get in contact with as many older living relatives as you can and ask them what they remember of their ancestors and relatives. It can be a gold mine of information. Then work backwards from there. But with ScotlandsPeople you can usually work back a few generations very quickly anyway. I'd agree with all of that, but can beat getting into Register House. I used to do a bit of indexing for FamilySearch, which was basically trying to decipher handwriting on certificates. That's something else to pass the time, if the notion takes you. There's a link for 'volunteer' on their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 What's sock wars? It sounds similar to a game me and my mates started playing years ago when we were bored and skint, where you would put a balled up pair of socks in a pair of football socks and hit each other with them. A few of us lived in a big tenement at the time with a big almost hexagonal hallway. Winner was the person who stayed in the ring. It got quite serious and we had a ring marked out in tape on the laminate, fighting names, homemade t-shirts and sponsorship. Some of the sponsors were labels ripped off the tins in the cupboard and stuck to the wall. That also created another game by accident, which was tinned food lottery, in which we had to eat whatever tin you picked. We also played 'The Bin is Out of Bounds', usually on a Sunday, where you weren't allowed to put any of your rubbish in the bin and it was only allowed on the floor. Loser was the first person to crack and tidy up. That particular game could last a week. Other's included post-it notes all over the owner of the house's room, collectively putting our Nokia phones outside his room and playing the ringtones continuously while him and his girlfriend tried to spend Sunday in bed until he lost his nut and putting bread on his window sill to try to get seagulls to fly in. These are all just ideas for you on these long, boring days. Or you could just go a walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Haggis Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 16 hours ago, Jingle Bells said: Apart from fact that the Government is running daily TV Ads telling people to take outdoor evercise but practice safe distancing, whilst doing so, as long as they are not in the higjh risk categories. You know better than them? Your original post seems to have vanished from this thread. However - how is travelling on a bus to go and walk round the Pentland hills essential excercise? You putting yourself and other at risk just by travelling on the bus mate. Execise in your locale. 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 My Internet chess rating has done well over the 10 days. Lifetime best rating of 1627 on the ELO rating scale. Top third of 2,000,000 players on Gameknot. Now possess the ranking of complete nobody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, Victorian said: My Internet chess rating has done well over the 10 days. Lifetime best rating of 1627 on the ELO rating scale. Top third of 2,000,000 players on Gameknot. Now possess the ranking of complete nobody. Would like to give you game 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, AlimOzturk said: Would like to give you game 👍 Are you on gameknot? Victorian00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy1874 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 4 hours ago, redjambo said: Yes, I've used ScotlandsPeople a lot. I don't use Ancestry, but I do use FamilySearch a great deal and find it very useful. For censuses, I also often use FindMyPast at the local library. Feel free to PM me or ask me any specific questions on this thread. Note also that @Jambo-Jimbo on the Coronavirus shared journal thread mentioned yesterday that he does a lot of family history research, and others on here have mentioned their interest in the past too. My first recommendation is usually to get in contact with as many older living relatives as you can and ask them what they remember of their ancestors and relatives. It can be a gold mine of information. Then work backwards from there. But with ScotlandsPeople you can usually work back a few generations very quickly anyway. That's very helpful. Thanks very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biko Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 New comedy show version https://quiz.ifour.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 8 hours ago, redjambo said: Yes, I've used ScotlandsPeople a lot. I don't use Ancestry, but I do use FamilySearch a great deal and find it very useful. For censuses, I also often use FindMyPast at the local library. Feel free to PM me or ask me any specific questions on this thread. Note also that @Jambo-Jimbo on the Coronavirus shared journal thread mentioned yesterday that he does a lot of family history research, and others on here have mentioned their interest in the past too. My first recommendation is usually to get in contact with as many older living relatives as you can and ask them what they remember of their ancestors and relatives. It can be a gold mine of information. Then work backwards from there. But with ScotlandsPeople you can usually work back a few generations very quickly anyway. Obviously the buildings are closed at the moment but just a wee bit of behind the scenes info from friends still working there is that they are working from home indexing Prison Registers (ironic given the staff are self isolating 🙂 ) so expect them to get added sometime soon. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 6 minutes ago, RobboM said: Obviously the buildings are closed at the moment but just a wee bit of behind the scenes info from friends still working there is that they are working from home indexing Prison Registers (ironic given the staff are self isolating 🙂 ) so expect them to get added sometime soon. 👍 Great news. I'll be able to find out more about my poaching and sheep-stealing ancestors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Just now, redjambo said: Great news. I'll be able to find out more about my poaching and sheep-stealing ancestors. True story (I've been promised) from way back in the day, certainly pre-digital Stroppy and beligerent Australian visitor arrived at West Register House. They had traced their ancestry back to a Scottish convict transported to Australia for a crime commited here and to be able to trace back that far is quite prestigious in a way. The Aussie demanded to see the court records of the bullying British state who condemned their g-g-g-g-g-grandfather for such a trivial misdemeanour, probably petty theft to feed their family or something similarly noble. Genuinely turned out they were actually convicted and transported for animal bestiality 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 30 minutes ago, RobboM said: Obviously the buildings are closed at the moment but just a wee bit of behind the scenes info from friends still working there is that they are working from home indexing Prison Registers (ironic given the staff are self isolating 🙂 ) so expect them to get added sometime soon. 👍 One of my wifes direct blood ancestors spent a month (with hard labour) in Jedburgh jail in 1865, the record gave wonderful pieces of information, such as height, hair & eye colour, weight, could they read or write, lots of wee details which you couldn't get from any other documents. Oh, his crime, he got caught poaching, got caught red handed with nets etc, a month in the clink for that, even made the local newspaper. But what the records didn't tell you is about his wife and 6 kids, who for a whole month (at least) went with no money and this was in the middle of December, must have been hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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