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OTG!

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To try and view the photos taken on my cameras I needed to get an adapter to take the full size USB down to USB-C. The MS tablet also needs a USB-C input. I've not bothered before as I simply swap out the micro-SD card that it uses as as memory expansion. My old phone charger and OTG port was micro-USB.  It worked perfectly. I was able to view any photos and save any to the phone.  Since getting a Samsung S24FE and its USB-C I am jiggered. So I bought one of these. It works perfectly on the MS Tablet. But does it work in the Samsung? Does it buggery. Although it fits the phone doesn't register it's there.  In the old Motorola it detected it automatically,  the OTG being plugged and and gave options. In the Samsung that doesn't happen. Googling seems no help.  Instructions either in forums or AI don't match any of the menus available in the S24FE. What to do?

Bausch & Lamb Ray-Ban Wayfarer II

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I was given these sunglasses quite a few years ago by a friend.  They were really badly scratched and so she was going to throw them away. Sadly, the original lenses actually had the name etched into the corner but when I had them reglazed with non OEM Ray-Ban lenses they must have thrown them away.  I had them reglazed extra dark as I was wearing them in Florida, mostly.  They were perfect for the very bright sunshine! Since then, I have barely worn them and they have been in a drawer. Recentyl, I dud them out and they are very dark indeed. I started casting about on the internet to see if anyone can put genuine Ray-Ban lenses i n them. A couple of places in the UK replied to say that they can do it. So now I am waiting for a quote for the job from them both. These glasses are top quality.  The arms need tightening as well! It eould be nice to have them almost restored to original.

Mug!

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A mug instead of a cup!

Woofy!!

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Woofy has finally been rehomed. Due to illness I have missed going to the rescue for a few weeks. Claire and went in last Thursday to see him as he was going to be leaving for what we hope and pray is his forever home. He went yesterday, Monday 9th June.  He is a very large bull lurcher. He loves a cuddle.

Alzheimer's Challenge- May 2025

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The challenge was for me and Reggie to walk 75 miles in May. It shouldn't have been that arduous even with a 14.5 year old dog. Instead it was me that fell ill and was unable to walk very far. After 18 miles in the first five days I was too tired or too ill to go out. Added to that multiple hospital appointments didn't help either. With almost three weeks of inactivity I was 20 miles short on 31st May. I carried on into June, gradually wracking up the miles. On the 7th I was about 400 yards short... on the 8th, 2.49 miles at Campers & Coffee saw me across the line.

Super Oldham!

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After three post season games Oldham have been promoted back to the EFL after three years stuck in the 5th tier. I was able to get a ticket for the Wembley Stadium.  What a day.  I'd been ill with a UTI for nearly three weeks and so it was touch and go whether I could actually go. I'd finished a second round of antibiotics on the Thursday before. Had 6 hours in hospital on Friday!! But who could miss the first Wembley visit for 30 plus years! Not me. We took the motorhome to a Caravan Club site at Denham on Saturday for two nights. It's one stop from Denham to Wembley Stadium Station.  I cabbed it both ways though. The walk was about 30 minutes.  But after the weeks leading up I didn't want to risk it. The railway was pretty efficient and £6.50 return. Once at the station it was follow signs to the Yellow Zone. I'd printed my ticket as I have little faith in the phone or the Internet working when needed! Bags checked. I have my Adidas man bag, and off th...

Arnotts TimTam!!!

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Thank you Australia.