[21:02] <daftykins> penguin42: managed to spy a fibre connectorised block terminal (CBT) up close today on a client's wall, it's made by Corning!
[21:03] <penguin42> daftykins: Well, there's a surprise!
[21:03] <daftykins> this particular one was smaller, but they look an awful lot like: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326368699382
[21:06] <penguin42> Corning must be making a fortune from these roll outs; I saw a big roll of corning fibre just sitting on a side street a few eyars ago
[21:08] <daftykins> ah nice :D
[21:08] <daftykins> here we go, found the product page now: https://ecatalog.corning.com/optical-communications/US/en/Fiber-Optic-Hardware/Terminals/Ruggedized-Terminal/Evolv%C2%AE-Splitter-Terminal-with-Pushlok%C2%AE-Technology/p/evolv-hc-splitter-terminal-with-pushlok-technology
[21:10] <penguin42> nod
[21:11] <daftykins> i'd love to see the full route and what kit is involved between those CBTs and the exchange, i suppose they could go via existing MSANs
[21:12] <daftykins> hopefully when they make it to my place, or even for the next client installs, i'll be able to watch more of the process with the staff
[21:16] <zxmpi> and if they're close enough borrow a cup or two of internet :-)
[21:17] <daftykins> haha
[21:17] <daftykins> i saw my neighbour today who has the TV aerial now swinging in the breeze following the storms, she said it's been driving her mad
[21:22] <zxmpi> i suspect all the qualified folk are a smidge busy right now
[21:23] <daftykins> indeed! though this one just needs cutting down i think, so just needs bravery and ladder(s)
[21:24] <zxmpi> that's how rod hull died. just fixing a tv aerial 
[21:25] <zxmpi> gb shaw was up a ladder fixing a cable too.
[21:25] <daftykins> note to self: don't be afraid to subcontract
[21:26] <zxmpi> unfavourite people need to be hired first
[21:26] <daftykins> :D
[21:27] <penguin42> zxmpi: At least that's the story Emu gave
[21:27] <daftykins> xD
[21:27] <zxmpi> emu had the perfect alibi, was giving rod a hand
[21:27] <daftykins> * scene cuts to tropical destination, Emu... sunglasses adorned... sips an expensive cocktail with a little umbrella in it
[21:28] <zxmpi> plotting the next emu war