The TPU UK Clubhouse

[Space Lynx]

@CallandorWoT - I should point out - that probably wasn't homeless folk you saw in Scotland, it was more than likely the locals.

No you can tell the difference, also one of them told me he lived in a tent on the outskirts of the city. I just started up a casual convo with him and asked him if he lived there his whole life, he said yep. I was only 21 years old at this time, and just curious about the world. So I asked him how he ended up like this, and he said his wife left him and took everything and so he just gave up on life. Depressing as fuck.

Taught me a good lesson, make sure you keep finances separate before going into a marriage, whild doing half in half on all bills. My current fiance has actually agreed to this with me as well, as its best for both of us.

 

[AusWolf]

Speaking of London...

A friend of mine texted me that she's coming to visit me for a weekend. She's already got her flight tickets booked to and from London Stansted. I don't know what she was thinking as I live in the bloody Midlands!

Now we're in the middle of arranging a weekend stay in London. I utterly and totally hate big cities, but even this seems better than driving 6 hours on a Friday then another 6 the following Sunday.

 

[Space Lynx]

Speaking of London...

A friend of mine texted me that she's coming to visit me for a weekend. She's already got her flight tickets booked to and from London Stansted. I don't know what she was thinking as I live in the bloody Midlands!

Now we're in the middle of arranging a weekend stay in London. I utterly and totally hate big cities, but even this seems better than driving 6 hours on a Friday then another 6 the following Sunday.

Make the most of it, go to a show, I hear Grease the musical is a pretty good one. It might be done playing now though.

I think Life of Pi is currently the best rated London play, and Lion King close second. Lots of options. One of our mutual friends is actually a singer, I don't know her very well yet, but were babysitting her dog while she was off in London singing.

 

[the54thvoid]

Observe how that brave man has launched himself to the ground to stop that glass smashing upon the King's highway.

Legend.

 

[AusWolf]

Make the most of it, go to a show, I hear Grease the musical is a pretty good one. It might be done playing now though.

I think Life of Pi is currently the best rated London play, and Lion King close second. Lots of options. One of our mutual friends is actually a singer, I don't know her very well yet, but were babysitting her dog while she was off in London singing.

Might do.

I just didn't want to spend money on weekend trips right before Christmas. Either this, or 2 tanks of petrol and a weekend spent on driving. Only because she didn't bother talking to me before she bought her tickets. And people wonder why I hate surprises.

 

[Tatty_Two]

No you can tell the difference, also one of them told me he lived in a tent on the outskirts of the city. I just started up a casual convo with him and asked him if he lived there his whole life, he said yep. I was only 21 years old at this time, and just curious about the world. So I asked him how he ended up like this, and he said his wife left him and took everything and so he just gave up on life. Depressing as fuck.

Taught me a good lesson, make sure you keep finances separate before going into a marriage, whild doing half in half on all bills. My current fiance has actually agreed to this with me as well, as its best for both of us.

If he has a tent then in Glasgow he would likely be considered as one of the wealthy.

 

[Space Lynx]

question for UK folk.

when I do move to UK (getting married to girl been dating since late 2018 ish)

do i just buy a new UK cable for my power supply, and plug it in? the psu itself doesn't need to be changed right? as long as i get a UK cable thats the same ratings as the USA one, minus the 120/240 part of course. since it will be 240 in uk.

the PSU itself says it can do both 120/240 i think i read. so i don't need a new PSU, just a new proper PSU cable?

 

[lexluthermiester]

question for UK folk.

when I do move to UK (getting married to girl been dating since late 2018 ish)

do i just buy a new UK cable for my power supply, and plug it in? the psu itself doesn't need to be changed right? as long as i get a UK cable thats the same ratings as the USA one, minus the 120/240 part of course. since it will be 240 in uk.

the PSU itself says it can do both 120/240 i think i read. so i don't need a new PSU, just a new proper PSU cable?

Yes. However, there is a 120/240 switch on the back of most PSU that you'll need to toggle to the 240v position. After that, all you'll need is a proper power cable.

 

[AusWolf]

question for UK folk.

when I do move to UK (getting married to girl been dating since late 2018 ish)

do i just buy a new UK cable for my power supply, and plug it in? the psu itself doesn't need to be changed right? as long as i get a UK cable thats the same ratings as the USA one, minus the 120/240 part of course. since it will be 240 in uk.

the PSU itself says it can do both 120/240 i think i read. so i don't need a new PSU, just a new proper PSU cable?

Depends on the PSU. If it can really do 240 V, then yes, a new cable should be enough. Sometimes PSUs have separate versions for the US and EU markets, but I think it's less common nowadays.

 

[dorsetknob]

A friend of mine texted me that she's coming to visit me for a weekend. She's already got her flight tickets booked to and from London Stansted. I don't know what she was thinking as I live in the bloody Midlands!

London Stansted Airport is in the Bloody Midlands Just like luton Airport

 

[AusWolf]

London Stansted Airport is in the Bloody Midlands Just like luton Airport

Well, sort of, but I live on the other side of the Midlands, about a 3-hour drive from there. Birmingham Airport is about 45 minutes, East Midlands Airport about 30 minutes away from me. She could have easily bought tickets to either of the two if she'd bothered to ask me beforehand.

 

[kurosagi01]

How is everyone doing? I've been busy with settling in the house and freezing my bum off.

 

[Fourstaff]

How is everyone doing? I've been busy with settling in the house and freezing my bum off.

Will be visiting my old stomping grounds in London across Christmas. Not entirely convinced if Rishi will still be the prime minister by then.

 

[kurosagi01]

Will be visiting my old stomping grounds in London across Christmas. Not entirely convinced if Rishi will still be the prime minister by then.

Tbh if nothing gets sorted by 2024 you can expect the Conservative are probably going to lose in the next General Election.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Will be visiting my old stomping grounds in London across Christmas. Not entirely convinced if Rishi will still be the prime minister by then.

If you do plan on visiting. Better come with a stab proof vest.

 

[AusWolf]

How is everyone doing? I've been busy with settling in the house and freezing my bum off.

Get that heating sorted. Winter is coming.

I'm doing OK. Trying to balance work, watching the Nascar finals, organising our weekend trip to London and trying to figure out if my new 6750 XT is choked by bad airflow in my Corsair 280X or if it's just plain hot by design.

 

[FreedomEclipse]

Poking around some fishing shops looking for bits and peices...

£850

Im trying so hard to think who would buy something like this. If youre over 70 and you require an electric barrow to haul that much fishing gear. I dont think your back is going to handle even lifting the thing off the ground so you could wheel it a long let alone having enough money in your pension fund to get one.

If you have a spinal injury or medical condition that affects your spine - you shouldnt be lifting heavy shit.

Or are you that one in a million person who fishes a lake up on the mountains of Everest? In which case, you need a Sherpa, sleigh and some huskies, not a £850 electric wheelbarrow.

and the worst worst part? Its £850 and you cant even ride the thing in the Yorkshire Dales like an adrenalin junkie.

::EDIT::

for example....

what £600 can get you...

it might need a bit of work but it will kill you a lot faster than your electric wheelbarra and you could daily the thing.

 

[Space Lynx]

Does anyone know if I can bring my playstation 5 with me to UK when I move there? I haven't decided if I am keeping my PS5 or not yet, I haven't even opened it. However, if I buy the right UK power cord for it, will it be as simple as plug and play in UK? Or would I be better selling it and just buying a UK version? Are the games backwards compatible with USA and UK versions?

 

[AusWolf]

Does anyone know if I can bring my playstation 5 with me to UK when I move there? I haven't decided if I am keeping my PS5 or not yet, I haven't even opened it. However, if I buy the right UK power cord for it, will it be as simple as plug and play in UK? Or would I be better selling it and just buying a UK version? Are the games backwards compatible with USA and UK versions?

What kind of power supply does it come with? If it has an external brick with a cloverleaf connector like a laptop, then it should say on the unit if it works with 230 V. Then a new cable will do the trick.

As for games, good question. I would guess you can use your account like you would anywhere else.

 

[kurosagi01]

Get that heating sorted. Winter is coming.

I'm doing OK. Trying to balance work, watching the Nascar finals, organising our weekend trip to London and trying to figure out if my new 6750 XT is choked by bad airflow in my Corsair 280X or if it's just plain hot by design.

Not when gas has doubled i'm avoiding using the heater as much as possible lol.

 

[Space Lynx]

Not when gas has doubled i'm avoiding using the heater as much as possible lol.

I bought an electric blanket. it barelys uses any electricity at all, and keeps my toasty warm. just buy two, one for your living area and one for the bed, and you golden.

also just wear more clothes around the house in general is a good rule of thumb


@AusWolf the ps5 reviewer on this site of the power supply gave me an answer, it is yes.

 

[kurosagi01]

I bought an electric blanket. it barelys uses any electricity at all, and keeps my toasty warm. just buy two, one for your living area and one for the bed, and you golden.

also just wear more clothes around the house in general is a good rule of thumb


@AusWolf the ps5 reviewer on this site of the power supply gave me an answer, it is yes.

Haven't got around to getting some yet haha, I'm alright with the cold its my partner really lol.
I do need some thicker socks though or triple up on socks.

 

[Space Lynx]

Haven't got around to getting some yet haha, I'm alright with the cold its my partner really lol.
I do need some thicker socks though or triple up on socks.

I also have problem with cold feet. I think it has to do with blood circulation more than the temperature for me though. I guess I need to go running more or do jumping jacks more, I don't know.

 

[AusWolf]

I also have problem with cold feet. I think it has to do with blood circulation more than the temperature for me though. I guess I need to go running more or do jumping jacks more, I don't know.

I've had cold feet and hands all my life, but never thought too much about it. People keep telling me after a handshake, and I'm like "yeah, so?"

 

[Fourstaff]

If you do plan on visiting. Better come with a stab proof vest.

Still have that from my last visit