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I went to visit my mum on Saturday and she had a YouTube video paused on her computer - something about a sniper taking a 600m shot. When I asked her about it she was telling me how interesting it was, this female sniper doing a 600m shot against the Taliban in Afghanistan recently. However, the woman on the screen and her male spotter looked like models, their olive drab clothes were WW2, their pistols looked like Glock butts with weird circular end on the slide, and the rifle had iron sights! Pure AI slop. God knows what it was telling her.

Funny thing - I reckon it's AI generated.

Were there any windows on display? They seem to be the major cause of death for senior figures in Russia.

So did I!

I haven't put much on the other thread but I have been getting up there most weekends. General stuff around the engine - put in some extra brackets for the radiator, fixed a small oil leak (hopefully), put some doublers on the oil cooler top mounts, loctited and torqued the holding bolts. Also adjusted the noseleg suspension last weekend. I've ordered some silicone sheet which should be here soon, so next job is to make boots for the noseleg steering rods and the throttle rods which pierce the firewall. Also looking at brake line and pitot/static system. Think I've missed the painting season for this year as the weather cools down, but having said that this weekend was beautiful.

Isn't that what the prince in Cinderella had... My mistake, it was her shoes.

You're not making the mistake of thinking you're going to get the last word in a "discussion" with a woman, are you Peter?

I never take a HTV card. Firmly of the belief that everyone who is eligible to vote should take their responsibility to engage in democracy seriously and number all boxes. It's not a big ask, once every 3 years.

Thanks for the info @kgwilson. Yes we're leaning towards the MG5 62 Essence. It's $14k more than the Urban, but can tow 750kg and a more solid feel on the road, not to mention a bit higher which is better as we age. If we get that we can sell the Santa Fe. If we got the Urban we'd have to keep the Santa Fe for towing (no rubbish pick up here). Interested in V2L. Could you share any advice on how to set that up? Does it go through the solar inverter or is there separate equipment linked to the board?

Maybe "Bargearse"

Petticoat junction? Have no idea what that refers to

"Real Australians" are a mythical beast invented by absolute fuckwits who spew their ignorance and racism on sites like this.

If you believe that, I've got a lovely bridge for sale.

Well, we're taking the jump. My wife and I test drove 3 EVs today - MG 4, MG 4 Urban and MG 5. Kate had already put down a deposit on the MG 4, but after driving all 3 we're tossing up between the Urban and the MG 5. In all 3 cars the acceleration is brilliant. Handling is great. We found the Urban and MG 5 more comfortable because we're both tall (and possibly a bit wider than we should be). Over the weekend we'll decide which way to go and switch the deposit on Monday.