Aye theres not much gets past jandyt the resadent spelling & grammer chequer! (If you fancy a bit of a get together and a drink to celebrate, join us this evening for the Wednesday© thread - bring your own bottle of course)

Happy Birthday Hope you've got something special planned and that you have a jolly nice time

Happy Birthday to Us, Happy Birthday to Us, Happy Birthday to U..Us, Happy Birthday to Us.

It is the same site that Peter links to in the CD7000 thread

wirralsimon: Alex: Sadly I'm not going to be there Listening to Yes' Relayer on vinyl with a friend at the moment... One of my vary favourite LP's when I was a lot younger! Still sounds good now..... Simon Not for me I'm afraid - it was recorded during one of Rick's many absenses and has that Moraz chap instead

I believe that the flap is belt operated and that Dillen sells spares if that is indeed the problem. Maybe worth a peek inside to "see what you can see" first though. (I'm sure someone with actual experience of this issue and its resolution will be along shortly)

Peter : At this point I should add that Martin's equipment is known as some of the best and hence sought after. I would expect that most other 6000s would realise less. However the vagaries or eBay means that this is not always the case! I got mine given (free) I think you could safely take that as a minimum!

LCD backlights use Inverters which electronically generate high frequency "mains-type" voltages. Normally, inside appliances, there is a rule that high voltage caps across the mains cord must discharge to less than 34V within one second but this doesn't apply to internal circuits and so caps can retain their charge for extraordinary lengths

Alex: I'm in a 'computers for dummies' mode at present. Just the lad for the job

When is the Award ceremony?? I fear I will miss the inaugaral event I've been without broadband since a week last Monday and there is no signs of a resolution. I believe BT has done something stupid at the exchange as I know loads of people in the village that have issues since last Mon. ranging from complete blackout, like myself, to very intermittent