Fact, Opinion, Question, Joke?

March 30, 2006

My world has been turned upside down.....

moote has stoped prefacing his posts and after a quick scan it seems he did so nearly 2 weeks ago.

Have I missed something on another thread?

Cheers

Dave

3.1k · March 30, 2006

My world has been turned upside down.....

moote has stoped prefacing his posts and after a quick scan it seems he did so nearly 2 weeks ago.

Have I missed something on another thread?

Cheers

Dave

How will we ever know how to reply to a "Moote Comment?"

March 30, 2006

How will we ever know how to reply to a "Moote Comment?"

Fact:

We didnt anyway, so nothing new

2.5k · March 30, 2006

I was informed that it was getting on peoples goats; so you know me, never one to annoy, so I drop the prefix

1.1k · March 30, 2006

eeee - you just can't win can you?

Edited to add: You need to amend you signature lines then...

Edited March 30, 2006 by The Golem

March 30, 2006

I was informed that it was getting on peoples goats; so you know me, never one to annoy, so I drop the prefix

Ahhhh...go on bring back the "Prefix".....it suited ya!

Go on, go on, go on!

Cheers

Dave

2.5k · March 30, 2006

I was informed that it was getting on peoples goats; so you know me, never one to annoy, so I drop the prefix

Ahhhh...go on bring back the "Prefix".....it suited ya!

Go on, go on, go on!

Cheers

Dave

Vote

Should Moote bring back the Prefix?

3.3k · March 30, 2006

Opinion: I don't care mate, hehe

2.2k · March 30, 2006

Vote yes to bringing it back

Twas Funny

March 30, 2006

Vote yes to bringing it back

Twas Funny

Votes NO. It was getting on my nerves, but I saw that as my problem not a problem with the posts.

1.6k · March 30, 2006

I was informed that it was getting on peoples goats; so you know me, never one to annoy, so I drop the prefix

Ahhhh...go on bring back the "Prefix".....it suited ya!

Go on, go on, go on!

Cheers

Dave

Vote

Should Moote bring back the Prefix?

No and get rid of the Sig line too!!!!

1.8k · March 30, 2006

NO!

1.8k · March 30, 2006

I rather liked it, actually!

Others seem not to have done though, so I vote no.

2.5k · March 30, 2006

I rather liked it, actually!

Others seem not to have done though, so I vote no.

I better tow the Party Line

3.8k · March 31, 2006

I was wondering how long it would be before someone pointed this out. Personally I didn't care for it in the first place, so I wasn't bothered when it stopped. Although it does make your sig line a bit pointless now.

1.3k · March 31, 2006

LIE

Bring it back, it was a really good idea and I liked it lots. Looked very professional and helped keep the forums a cheerful and cosy place. :grin:

J

March 31, 2006

Joke:

I always thought pre-fixing a joke with the word 'joke' kinda took the humour out of it!

2.5k · March 31, 2006

Joke:

I always thought pre-fixing a joke with the word 'joke' kinda took the humour out of it!

No it gave Value Added Humour, as you got two jokes for the price of one :grin:

March 31, 2006

Joke:

I always thought pre-fixing a joke with the word 'joke' kinda took the humour out of it!

No it gave Value Added Humour, as you got two jokes for the price of one

Oh, is that what it does? I never ealised it before

1.9k · March 31, 2006

Vote I liked it! Bring it back :grin:

2.5k · March 31, 2006

Vote I liked it! Bring it back

Well it did keep me out of trouble; maybe see how it goes :grin:

March 31, 2006

Better without it IMHO

1.1k · March 31, 2006

I prefer it without.

Sensible use of smilies should make people realise the difference between serious/opinion/joke

I like the public service anouncement signature (says nick plugging in his half charged mobile phone to top it up for the weekend)

March 31, 2006

Firstly, regarding the signature, whilst I agree with what Moote is saying about Lithium batteries, I think it might be stiring things slightly. Making such announcements in your sig line makes it harder for people to respond with their opinions.

About the post prefixing, as NickPick has said, if you're careful how you say things bearing in mind that readers don't have the benefit of knowing the tone in which you said it, you shouldn't have any problems. Smilies help with this to an extent.

3.9k · March 31, 2006

Firstly, regarding the signature, whilst I agree with what Moote is saying about Lithium batteries, I think it might be stiring things slightly. Making such announcements in your sig line makes it harder for people to respond with their opinions.

This signature item confuses me because I think it's referring to Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries. "Lithium" (on its own) batteries are disposable batteries with a much greater capacity than, say, alkalines, but they can't be recharged.

The kicker is that because Lithium-Ion rechargeables have an inherent voltage over 3V, they are not generally usable as plug-in replacements for NiCd, NiMH, or other rechargeables. They tend to show up as specialised shapes, for example for mobile phones or laptops. A few years ago a phone would typically have a NiCd/NiMH battery as standard with the option to spend £££ ($$$, €€€) on a Lithium-Ion replacement.

Generally, the best available rechargeables for AA/AAA-size applications, are NiMH, with up to 2500MaH capacity in AA and 1100MaH in AAA. These also have a memory effect, but it's less dramatic than with NiCD.

Another good source of batteries to run a GPSr, is to find alkalines which have been discarded from a digital camera. Generally they are good for a few hours of caching. Carry a spare set and you're both green and cheap!

March 31, 2006

Ahh yes, all good points, I presumed Moote was meaning Li-Ion rechargeable batteries. I don't think i've seen any Li-Ion batteries in the AA etc format, as you say, mostly in bespoke shapes and sizes.

2.5k · March 31, 2006

Firstly, regarding the signature, whilst I agree with what Moote is saying about Lithium batteries, I think it might be stiring things slightly. Making such announcements in your sig line makes it harder for people to respond with their opinions.

I was just pointing out a common misconception that people make about Lithium technology rechargeable batteries; most know that NiCads have the chemical Memory effect, NiMH have the same effect but to a lesser extent. Incidentally you can actually recondition NiCads in a freeze, but I will not go into that here.

This signature item confuses me because I think it's referring to Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries. "Lithium" (on its own) batteries are disposable batteries with a much greater capacity than, say, alkalines, but they can't be recharged.

The kicker is that because Lithium-Ion rechargeables have an inherent voltage over 3V, they are not generally usable as plug-in replacements for NiCd, NiMH, or other rechargeables. They tend to show up as specialised shapes, for example for mobile phones or laptops. A few years ago a phone would typically have a NiCd/NiMH battery as standard with the option to spend £££ ($$$, €€€) on a Lithium-Ion replacement.

I was actually referring to Lithium rechargeable battery technology as a whole as it is not just Lithium Ion, there are various Lithium Polymer batteries which are not Lithium Ion, but are rechargeable. The general rule on Lithium rechargeable batteries is to charge as frequent as possible and DO NOT fully / deep discharge.

Theses batteries are often found in PDAs, Palms, Laptops, Mobile Phones and Bluetooth GPSrs so it is a handy tip for quite a lot of cachers

Edited March 31, 2006 by Moote.

1.1k · March 31, 2006

Edited March 31, 2006 by The Golem

2.5k · March 31, 2006

Oh no, if that is what Mrs G's tea looks like, I hope she will not be making brews at the coming Lake District event

March 31, 2006

All I can see is a red x instead of a picture

1.1k · March 31, 2006

Oh no, if that is what Mrs G's tea looks like, I hope she will not be making brews at the coming Lake District event

Thanks for the plug!

March 31, 2006

This signature item confuses me because I think it's referring to Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries. "Lithium" (on its own) batteries are disposable batteries with a much greater capacity than, say, alkalines, but they can't be recharged.

The kicker is that because Lithium-Ion rechargeables have an inherent voltage over 3V, they are not generally usable as plug-in replacements for NiCd, NiMH, or other rechargeables. They tend to show up as specialised shapes, for example for mobile phones or laptops. A few years ago a phone would typically have a NiCd/NiMH battery as standard with the option to spend £££ ($$$, €€€) on a Lithium-Ion replacement.

Generally, the best available rechargeables for AA/AAA-size applications, are NiMH, with up to 2500MaH capacity in AA and 1100MaH in AAA. These also have a memory effect, but it's less dramatic than with NiCD.

Another good source of batteries to run a GPSr, is to find alkalines which have been discarded from a digital camera. Generally they are good for a few hours of caching. Carry a spare set and you're both green and cheap!

you should add this to your tag line

2.5k · March 31, 2006

This signature item confuses me because I think it's referring to Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries. "Lithium" (on its own) batteries are disposable batteries with a much greater capacity than, say, alkalines, but they can't be recharged.

The kicker is that because Lithium-Ion rechargeables have an inherent voltage over 3V, they are not generally usable as plug-in replacements for NiCd, NiMH, or other rechargeables. They tend to show up as specialised shapes, for example for mobile phones or laptops. A few years ago a phone would typically have a NiCd/NiMH battery as standard with the option to spend £££ ($$$, €€€) on a Lithium-Ion replacement.

Generally, the best available rechargeables for AA/AAA-size applications, are NiMH, with up to 2500MaH capacity in AA and 1100MaH in AAA. These also have a memory effect, but it's less dramatic than with NiCD.

Another good source of batteries to run a GPSr, is to find alkalines which have been discarded from a digital camera. Generally they are good for a few hours of caching. Carry a spare set and you're both green and cheap!

you should add this to your tag line

Could always suggest recharging disposable batteries, yes it is possible but don't try it unless you have the correct charger

3.9k · March 31, 2006

Theses batteries are often found in PDAs, Palms, Laptops, Mobile Phones and Bluetooth GPSrs so it is a handy tip for quite a lot of cachers

OK I get your point now, I was being led astray by comparsions with NiCd which aren't usually an option for those devices, but if people think they have to discharge their Li-xx recharageables fully because of that, the info is indeed potentially useful.

March 31, 2006

If you put a high voltage such as 12volt car battery into an Nicad it will give them a renewed life.

You just touch the nicad with the 12 v for an instant. it will flash and away you go. ( P.S. It don't always work.)

Its like a lightning bolt that is put into the Frankinstein monster.

As for the origin of this thread. Yes bring it back.

Because I don't know what it is, so if it is brought back I will know what it was.

March 31, 2006

Could always suggest recharging disposable batteries, yes it is possible but don't try it unless you have the correct charger

OPINION

My point exactly, is moote joking, giving his opinion or stating a fact ??

:lol: :lol

As for the origin of this thread. Yes bring it back.

Because I don't know what it is, so if it is brought back I will know what it was.

FACT

we are soooo far OT it's not worth explaining :lol:

Cheers

Dave

April 1, 2006

This signature item confuses me because I think it's referring to Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries. "Lithium" (on its own) batteries are disposable batteries with a much greater capacity than, say, alkalines, but they can't be recharged.

The kicker is that because Lithium-Ion rechargeables have an inherent voltage over 3V, they are not generally usable as plug-in replacements for NiCd, NiMH, or other rechargeables. They tend to show up as specialised shapes, for example for mobile phones or laptops. A few years ago a phone would typically have a NiCd/NiMH battery as standard with the option to spend £££ ($$$, €€€) on a Lithium-Ion replacement.

Generally, the best available rechargeables for AA/AAA-size applications, are NiMH, with up to 2500MaH capacity in AA and 1100MaH in AAA. These also have a memory effect, but it's less dramatic than with NiCD.

Another good source of batteries to run a GPSr, is to find alkalines which have been discarded from a digital camera. Generally they are good for a few hours of caching. Carry a spare set and you're both green and cheap!

you should add this to your tag line

Could always suggest recharging disposable batteries, yes it is possible but don't try it unless you have the correct charger

My charger does just that, picked it up cheap at a QVC outlet.

2.5k · April 1, 2006

Could always suggest recharging disposable batteries, yes it is possible but don't try it unless you have the correct charger

OPINION

My point exactly, is moote joking, giving his opinion or stating a fact ??

:lol

Dave,

It is a Fact honest no April fool joke here

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