NottsRam

We now have a watchable telly.
Two days ago, we had a lightning strike just across the road. The first thing we noticed was that the TV (two months old) had switched itself on (massive microwave burst, I presume, fooling the set that the controller had been pressed). Well, when I say 'switched itself on', the Virgin Media 'no channels found' message was waltzing across the screen. A quick zap of the 'Netflix' button revealed that the set itself 'seemed' to be ok, so I ran the Virgin Media diagnostics. Sure enough, after cycling through the tests, it diagnosed a connectivity fault and suggested that an engineer callout was appropriate. So I booked one for the first available slot, which was the next day (yesterday).
Virgin Media dude waltzed in with his bag of tricks, and the first thing that he diagnosed was that the Tivo box and the Virgin Media cables weren't fried - which was a surprise because we've had two boxes die in the last couple of years. However, the comms link to the telly wasn't working. A quick change of HDMI cables and swapping through the ports  brought no progress, so he popped out to his van and brought another telly in. 
That worked fine.
Then it became apparent that my TV would no longer switch off - in fact, the handset no longer communicated with it at all. Diagnosis - all HDMI ports were irreparably dead and that there had been some serious damage internally. I thanked the Virgin Media dude for his help and unplugged the TV. 
Next - reporting the problem. Couldn't log on to any meaningful 'chat' facility on the Toshiba website - just getting an AI bot which went through the usual 'have you switched it off and on again?' spiel and eventually spewing out their phone number, which was permanently engaged.
So, I logged on to the Argos (where I bought the set) website. Same AI bot nonsense, but I did find a well-hidden message that suggested that I take the goods back to the shop. So I did (TV, controller, power supply etc), together with guarantee documentation, proof of purchase and everything I could think of that might prove useful, short of the original packaging.
First thing that was said... "Do you have a Toshiba reference number for the problem?" I explained that their website was great for downloading manuals, but bugger-all use for reporting an issue. So the Argos assistant jotted down the Toshiba help-desk phone number. I immediately played the 'Disability' card, for which I'm not proud, but I am almost completely deaf and steer clear of telephones for anything other than text messages.
The Argos staff couldn't have been more helpful. Within 5 minutes, an engineer had my TV plugged in - and immediately unplugged again. The 'bzzzt' sound it was making did not fill him with confidence that there was anything that could be done. I suggested that I purchase the same make and model and that they reimburse me for the original once it had been verified that it was a write-off, or that the original was repaired by Toshiba and subsequently returned to me - but they wouldn't hear of it.
Very long story mercifully shortened - watched Netflix on the laptop last night so the Memsahib could watch 'her stories' (the bloody awful 'Manifest' series); new telly was delivered to me at 8:30 this morning, and I had it up and running half an hour later.
Come on, Derbyshire.

To take your minds off the impending doom, enjoy possibly the most Australian youtube video on the youtubes.
 

I thought not but wasnt sure.

Whoah! 
Let’s remember he was our best batsman before his injury.
Whether he should be keeping is a different matter.
 

Useless forest git!

Obviously, our season tickets are sensibly priced but not everyone can afford them.
I'm sure there are also some die-hard fans who can't afford on or can't make it to every game because of family/caring commitments etc.
Also, thinking of the future.......how many of us remember our first game at the BBG or at Pride Park.........and how many first games were with a season ticket?
Making it a closed shop with an all-or-nothing season ticket decision could be a poor long-term business decision. 
This isn't a pop at you at all @Gerry Daly as this next comment isn't a reply to yours..........I'm off on a grumpy tangent.......but can we all try to avoid all the "I'm a better fan than you" stuff this season. I've got a season ticket and go to a fair few away games but it doesn't make me any better whatsoever than some poor sod with little money, young kids and ill parents who goes to a solitary Papa John's game.

We have something broadly in common. He has resigned from 69 companies (possibly a life times work) and I am resigned to never having a 69 again in my remaining life time.

Nowt to do with trust and all to do with being a fan.

No spinner other than Joe Root for second test!  Gone with Josh Tongue for Moeen.  

Yes, apparently does trapeze to various podiums around the stadium so everyone gets a close up!  She was a gymnast previously i believe.  

Our 2023 gigs, hopefully, we have a couple of support acts for some big bands to announce (just waiting for confirmation)
https://www.manmademoon.co.uk/
 
 

Losing that game is one of those things, you could say the declaration did it but you could say it was them having us batting when the weather was most favourable for that brief period.
Either way, this brand of cricket will produce wins and losses, with less draws. We'll win games we have no right to, and lose some games we should have won through things like this or batting collapses. Much more exciting regardless.

I agree but it won't go down well on here. I am more concerned with the wicketkeeper situation than the declaration. Three relatively easy missed dismissals but people will focus on the declaration. 

I agree but it won't go down well on here. I am more concerned with the wicketkeeper situation than the declaration. Three relatively easy missed dismissals but people will focus on the declaration. 

They've edged it, but I do think we made mistakes outside of the normal scope for a test match. hard to be gutted given it was a great match up, but I do feel it could easily be England celebrating now.
Ah well, I'd take 4 more tests like that in any case. It was a cracker.

To be honest they should've declared their second innings, lead of 200 odd to really get the juices flowing.
To be fair, I get why they thought they might have a bowl at the openers for half an hour on day 1 but there's no substitute for runs on the scoreboard. It's not what I (with my picked last at everything in PE pedigree of sporting success) would've done. 
No play before 13.10 anyway, and if this match ends up a draw I'll laugh until the next test.

This whole 'Bazball' thing means that they are willing to lose in the pursuit of winning. They'd much rather do that than just going for a draw.

But they will be wrong as the cricket experts on here have said so 😉

Had my first introduction to Fauda series one last night, very promising start 👍

You have whetted my appetite as Gomorrah is my all time favorite series bar none.  

https://est1884.com/
Found this site which is a great reference guide for all the kits.

I am very sorry for your loss, my condolences to you.

I sadly lost an old friend a week or so ago, big Forest fan.  Now the funeral details have been sorted they have requested red and white or Forest shirts for the attire.  I own nothing red and white, this would be perfect and he would find it hilarious bless him.

I sadly lost an old friend a week or so ago, big Forest fan.  Now the funeral details have been sorted they have requested red and white or Forest shirts for the attire.  I own nothing red and white, this would be perfect and he would find it hilarious bless him.