[07:27] <zxmpi> first bird of the day, a crow. bodes well for gloomy weather
[19:35] <daftykins> happy Friday eve to all! remember remember...
[19:36] <zxmpi> to switch on the electric blanket 10 mins before bed
[19:40] <daftykins> :D
[19:41] <daftykins> did y'hear about the moose that broke into the school classroom? kids all escaped safely, desks didn't get on so well - https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FDbcpW-XsAomlqz?format=jpg&name=small
[19:41] <daftykins> he looks like he's taking a bar-lean stance there
[20:12] <m0nkey_> Only in Canada
[21:06] <daftykins> live hangout with some of the electronics youtubers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCfNq7xnXcs
[21:24] <penguin42> nice
[21:35] <m0nkey_> Where's Fran or Mr Carlson? 
[21:36] <m0nkey_> And crazy Photonic dude
[21:36] <daftykins> well they just mentioned Fran, she's getting booted out again eh so is likely super busy dealing with the move
[21:37] <m0nkey_> Yeah, I heard. 
[21:38] <daftykins> her end credits are way too long :D
[21:40] <m0nkey_> Couple more weeks and I'll be on a plane to Blighty
[21:40] <daftykins> woot
[21:40] <m0nkey_> Finally got everything sorted
[21:40] <m0nkey_> Booked two 'rona tests, the day-2 LF and the pre-arrival PCR for the return to Canada
[21:41] <daftykins> lol this guy Julian that can't work his own gear
[21:41] <m0nkey_> And I also got the car rental sorted
[21:41] <daftykins> cor just arranging all that hassle is enough to put me off travels
[21:41] <m0nkey_> I just gotta remember to drive on the left :D 
[21:41] <daftykins> xD
[21:42] <daftykins> client's wife made a mistake one day down in Spain, had a prang with a Swiss guy who was very understanding apparently
[21:42] <m0nkey_> daftykins: I've not seen my parents and siblings for two years because of the pandemic. It's time I visit
[21:43] <m0nkey_> And I already have my next visit planned for 2022, I'll be coming over again in August.
[21:44] <m0nkey_> And my employer just gave everyone 6 weeks vacation, so I'll be looking to book a holiday down south next winter.
[21:44] <daftykins> i should drop in on my folks sometime, they have cute kittens and a pup i haven't seen in a bit
[21:44] <m0nkey_> Not only the extra vacation, we all got an out of band pay rise, so can't grumble.
[21:49] <daftykins> \o/
[21:50] <daftykins> lol "AvE is in Canada" 
[22:04] <m0nkey_> He is
[22:05] <m0nkey_> In the cold hell of Hoth
[22:15] <daftykins> i was just amused by Clive taking the comment literally