Thread: Trivia and other useless but interesting items

Originally Posted by Ferret

Well there was an alien like figure in the museum. Large head, bald, big black eyes, pale grey skin and about 1 meter metre high.

How tall is Ron?

1.8 metres, still with hair.

Originally Posted by Ferret

Visited the place last week.

We lived in one of those houses near the station.

Pic taken in 1971 with my new car:

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Originally Posted by Hogarthde

The knowledge I have of Ron, he will not be happy with meter

He may be happy with one of these:

AVO Meter Model 8 MK6 Good Condition Tested 100% working | eBay

Simpson Electric 260-8PRT Analog Multimeter,1000V,10A,20M Ohms | Google Shopping

Damn things are becoming like Series 1 Land Rovers!

I have one of each that I can sell if my pension stops!

Originally Posted by Old Farang

He may be happy with one of these:

AVO Meter Model 8 MK6 Good Condition Tested 100% working | eBay

Simpson Electric 260-8PRT Analog Multimeter,1000V,10A,20M Ohms | Google Shopping

Damn things are becoming like Series 1 Land Rovers!

I have one of each that I can sell if my pension stops!

Guess the ones in the ads have had their oil drained.

Originally Posted by Tins

I think the inference was Ron would prefer "metre" in the context.... as would I.

But, you knew that.

Yes, two different words, two different meanings.

BBC yarn about a leg is NOT Trival!

"The severed leg of a surfer who was attacked by a shark has washed up on an Australian beach, with doctors now racing to see if it can be reattached.Kai McKenzie, 23, was surfing near Port Macquarie in New South Wales (NSW) on Tuesday, when a 3m (9.8ft) great white shark bit him.
He managed to catch a wave into shore, where an off-duty policy officer used a makeshift tourniquet to stem his bleeding, according to authorities.
His leg washed up a short time later and was put on ice by locals before being taken to hospital, where a medical team is now assessing surgery options.
Mr McKenzie - who is an amateur pro-surfer - remains in a serious but stable condition, according to emergency services, who have thanked the off-duty officer for his rapid response to the incident.
“He used the lead off his dog as a tourniquet... and essentially saved his life until the paramedics got there,” said NSW Ambulance's Kirran Mowbray.
She described Mr McKenzie as “calm” and “able to talk” following the attack. “He’s just a really brave and courageous young man,” she added.
Mr McKenzie was rushed to a local hospital shortly after the incident, before being flown to the John Hunter Hospital - which is a major trauma centre - in Newcastle some 200km (124 miles) away. His severed leg also made the long journey.
The keen surfer had only recently returned to the water after suffering a significant neck injury which forced him to take time off from the sport, according to local media reports.
A GoFundMe page to help Mr McKenzie's family with his medical and rehabilitation costs has been created, attracting over A$75,000 ($49,000; £38,000) as of Wednesday.
While Australia has more shark attacks than any other country except the US, fatal attacks remain relatively rare."


Triva is I am far more likely to die crossing the road than in all the thousands of hours I enjoy in salty water


PS. Hope the cool doctors and crew can reattach Mr Kai McKenzie's leg post shark bite! That is cool as was the dog lead used by a cool dog walking police man who possibly helped save Kai McKenzie's life.

Some roller cam followers! Apart from the actual gas compressor head, I am damned if I can figure out how this thing develops its power.

In this case the "gas" is not the usual American word for petrol, the engine actually runs on some form of gaseous fuel, such as LPG. The "gas" referred to is the feed stock being compressed. It appears to have 4 cylinders, albeit they are all horizontal and have a common connecting rod. Maybe only 2 pistons but double acting? There is some reference on Wikipedia about "gas" engines, but not about this one.

Try 'Worthington Snow Gas Engine' in google and you will find some good links and some longer videos. Fascinating!

History of Snow Steam Pump Works - Gas Engine Magazine

600 Horsepower Snow Gas Engine

Coolspring Spotlight: 1917 600hp Snow - Gas Engine Magazine