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You're not too far from the Slaters warehouse in Uddingston. They open to the public one Sunday a month (first or last Sunday I think). It's worth a look if you haven't been before.

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We are getting a Tivo box, and 100meg, I told my dad to make sure the put the hub on modem only as I want to keep my router.

Quick question what is the ip for the super hub and username and password and how do I check if it is in modem mode only?

I believe my routers IP is 192.168.1.1

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SH is 192.168.100.1, the username and password will be on the SH.

Login and click the middle red square box for 'Super Hub Settings' then near the bottom of the page you can put it in modem mode, this is assuming it has the latests firmware already on it.

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Actually, mine's 192.168.0.1 :confused: However, as you said, all the settings will be the SH itself.

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Just checked the back of my SH and it indeed says 192.168.0.1 so it looks like they both work.

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My hub has 192.168.0.1 but that didn't work, but 192.168.100.1 did

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I do have happy news for a change ;)

I got discharged from the foot clinic to my local Podiatry team today :).
Just the diabetes, kidney disease,blindness and the growths I'm off for a biopsy next week for now and all is ok again ;)

Still one down and several more to go..

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That's great news about the Foot Clinic dilli. :tu: Does this mean you have a chance at getting a Guide Dog?

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They say I can re-apply for training in about six months when I've built up my feet / walking again :)

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That sounds good, I am sure you will get there this time. :)

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We had a special visitor at work today... Stephen Hawking :)

One of my workmates has known him for ages, as her mum is one of his carers. He went to a BBQ at her house last month, and expressed an interest in seeing where she worked (she joined us at the start of the year).

So, today he came along with my workmate's mum and another carer. He had a tour of the offices and lab, the MD gave a presentation on what we do, and he then asked some questions of the MD and let us take a couple of photos.

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Good news - you're always so positive - best of luck!

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Mrs Osem & Osem Jnr are on their way home after 12 days seeing family and friends in E. Europe. Their flight's due in about 10pm and I can't wait to get to the airport, pick them up and get the safely back home. Should be home before midnight if all goes well.

Having said that, it's been great being alone with my 'special' lad - so much simpler with only 2 variables in the family equation. Although he's been hard work at times it's been really nice spending so much time with him and learning even more about what makes him tick. We've been out and about, shared a few BBQs in the back garden and I've enjoyed indulging him with some of his favourite meals. Jeez I can't believe how much that lad can eat but I've always thought a good appetite is a sign of good health and on that basis he's a fit as a butcher's dog and without an ounce of spare flesh! :D

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One of science's true greats! Bet you'll never forget that. :tu:

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Moments to treasure eh Osem?

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Yes very much so!! :) He's an enigma and certainly has his quirks (very embarrassing at times) but it's been great. Last year the other two went away for a couple of weeks during term time after Jnr's GCSEs so I didn't get to spend all day with our youngest. That's what's made this time different and all the better really. We're all off to the Isle of Wight in a few weeks so he'll get his holiday then and we'll all chill out together.

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I remember standing next to him in Rumbelows in Cambridge 20 years ago and saw him a few times near the Mill Pond when i was drinking. :)

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More good news - Mrs Osem has just opened her pile of mail to find out that after a very hard year of studying and putting up with us 3 lads she's passed her massage therapy course with a merit grade!

:cleader: :cleader: :cleader: :cleader: :cleader:

Having seen how much anatomy, pathology and physiology she had to study I'm so proud of her! She's signed up for a reflexology course for next year so hopefully she'll be able to start her own business in the future and build a career. :)

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Excellent :-)

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Brilliant! Congratulations to Mrs O, a happy time all round for your family Osem.

My happy thought our youngest granddaughter is 15 today and our wee budgie still going strong at 13. Now I'm off to do a bit of retail down the local market. :D

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My baby girl took her first steps this morning and called me DaDa!

Must be getting old, was quite emotional :)

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Nice :)

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Won't be long before she's wanting an iphone... :)

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Thanks Tinks. 15 eh? Bet it only seems like yesterday... :) A 13 year old budgie must be close to a record surely!

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What a wonderful homecoming. You certainly have a lovely family Osem and I wish your wife every success in the future.
Ahhhh, being a parent sure puts things in perspective. If you think you were emotional this morning just wait, it gets better with every milestone a child achieves. :)

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Ain't that the truth! My boy is almost four and is an absolute whizz on the iPad, have to severely ration his usage of it.

Been through quite a few of the milestones with my boy, doesn't make me any less emotional though!

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Thats lovely.:)

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I know exactly what you mean. Our 'boy' is now 33 and he can still bring a tear to my eye when I see him achieving a new milestone.

He is due to be a Father himself early next year and seeing the joy shining out of his face when he and his partner broke the news to us had me crying whereas my tough husband, by pure coincidence, got a speck of dust in his eye which made him tear up when he gave the expectant couple a congratulatory hug. :D

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It is my last late shift at work today then i am off to Chester tomorrow, then fly out to Orlando Florida for 2 weeks, i feel like a kid at Christmas as this is the biggest and most expensive holiday i have ever had and probably the hottest! :)

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Have a good time :) :tu:

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Thanks that is my plan. :)

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l hope you have a nice time on your holiday SnoopZ.

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Have a great time SnoopZ, we will look forward to hearing about all you got up to when you get back. :D

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That was really nice. Good feeling for you ;)

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If anyone wants a gift of a cheerleader i will add them to the list! ;)

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Now there's a sight you don't see very often. I can't make up my mind whether they are embracing their feminine id or are a last minute scratch team. Anyhow, they made me smile so I'll have them all please. :)

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Off to Cornwall this weekend - And boy am I looking forward to it.....

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l hope you and your family have a wonderful time dilli.:)

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Have a great time Dilli. I haven't been to Cornwall for years. Stay off the scrumpy. ;)

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Off to Alton Towers for a couple of days on Wednesday. Hoping the weather improves for Thursday & Friday. The chance of a quieter couple of days at the park might well be worth the rain though. Loads of rides on Air please :D

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It's Natalies birthday - I got her a nice new keyboard / stand / bag and EARPHONES https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2014/03/9.gif https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2013/01/17.gif

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l hope you have a very nice time Angua and lets hope the weather stays dry for you.:Sun:

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Ain't it good when you come out of an incredibly tough time and see the other side.

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That's quite a multifunctional device

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Hope you have a nice time together for her birthday ;)

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The Tax man sent me a nice windfall today..I should be able to reduce my slight overdraft and upgrade my puter..

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Can I have some too?
I'm sure I'm owed something somewhere :D

I'm off for some smell of the.. and roar of the...
Speedway :D

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Having a great time in Cornwall.. Just left lands end :-)

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Yes we went Lands End in May and thoroughly enjoyed it dill and glad to hear your family and your goodself are having a lovely time in Cornwall.

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Glad you are having a good time Dilli, weather has been quite good today, hope it stays that way for the rest of your holidays!:)

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Off to go to work in the soon-dark with a not-too-good torch to find my way around.
However:knowing that I can get on with what I have to do without interrruption is quite a nice thought :D

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Good luck Caff

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How mysterious is that? (Ward sister?) :D:confused:

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cat burglar?:D I'm in the market for a large plasma ;)

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What blood type?;)

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Thanks nashville :)

Outragious suggestion Tinky :D
I'm just testing that newly installed programs work sweetly whilst no one is using them - hence the creeping around in the dark except when the sensors pick me up in the rooms and parts of the corridors. It feels very creepy.

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Good answer ;)

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:cleader: Daughter has got 3 A*, 5 As, 1 B and a Btec Pass in IT. https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2014/03/7.gif Very proud of her and well deserved for all her hard work.

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Thats great news and many congratulations to her.:tu:

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Fantastic news Angua, well done to your Daughter :D

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Congrats angua, my nephew got his in today 12 A* thrilled for him after all the hard work he has put in over the years

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So very pleased for her :cleader:

And next? :)

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12? 12? That's above and beyond.

Well done that young man :tu:

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Good news I like to hear when students do well

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Good need indeed :-)

Me, I've been bikini spotting on the beach much of the day.

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.....all in all its been a great holiday.we just left Stonehenge as it was on the way home.

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Glad to hear that you had a great time.

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Naughty naughty dilli.:naughty::nono::naughty::)

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So glad you enjoyed your stay Dilli, weather wasn't too brilliant, I've been keeping my eyes skint for you in and around St Austell. :)

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You should've home down the beech in your bikini, he'd have found you then :D

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We've already had one beached whale washed up recently lol! :D

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What - you spotted me??? :D

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Found out yesterday I will be going to Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Min City) for a week in November, for work.

Exciting! - never been there before.

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Not that you need much help but these might help you Hugh.


http://wikitravel.org/en/Vietnam

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/vietnam

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Enjoy!

I've seen some very interesting eateries in Vietnam. Cages filled with fruitbat in the back, cat, dog and mouse on the menu. We stuck to chicken, beef and prawn IIRC. :D

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and most likely enjoyed cat and dog then lol

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Staying here for a week http://www.derbyshireluxurybreaks.co..._House%20.html (photo's don't do it justice)

My wife's parents 70th year & a week in this sumptuous 6 bed to help them celebrate. The only downside is that I couldn't book the week off of work so I have to commute for 4 half days

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l hope you all have a lovely time there as it does look a lovely place to stay.:)

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Amazing house Al, looks really lovely and peaceful in a beautiful setting. Hope you all have a brilliant time. :)

PS Who's doing the cooking? Don't forget to feed the cat lol!

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How happy am I sat here on the Isle of Wight, on the balcony of our apartment sipping wine in the moonlight
overlooking a lovely creek. Stress? what's stress? Lol

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May I recommend you go to the sea view wildlife centre, It is fantastic and you get to pet wallabies :-)


http://www.seaviewwildlife.com/

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Oh sounds lovely, have a great time Osem!

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Sounds interesting but not sure we need a pet wallaby lol

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Thanks Tinky :) great time being had :)

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hopefully going to visit the steam railway festival today. our youngest should love that. :)

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Just feeling....awesome :D

Had my ADHD medication upped temporarily and one of the side effects is feeling really good. The stuff I'm on is methylphenidate which is a stimulant similar to amphetamines but is given in a controlled dose.

It's hard to describe but I'm not high or 'wired', I don't feel crazy, dangerous or out of control, just confident. Not to the point of Stupidz where I feel I could take on Mike Tyson or anything, just....good :)

If anyone has seen the Bradley Cooper film 'Limitless' then they'll have an idea. It's only short-term release so I have about another hour of this but.......wow :D

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Cheers Tinky.

We're all having a go at the cooking although yesterday it was Sunday lunch @ the local pub & today its BBQ day although its a tad windy & cool (no rain yet tho which is good)

Not seen the cat, the owners live just down the road so it's probably there!

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I had a great time at Alton Towers with my sister and a friend forr my birthdayy! : D but my mum and her friend went on the baby rides! :P I persuaded her to go on one upsidedown ride though...but that's cos we ourselves hadn't realised it goes up-sidde-down, LOL.

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Glad you enjoyed it. Never been there. Think I am passed all that. ;)

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Haha :P
Oh and forrgot to mention I got an A in my gujarati GVSE...did it early! :P

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Have you ever been to Thorpe Park, Nashville?

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Good luck with the Super Hub.

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Youngest's plane touched down in Turkey on time.

Wearing the Tee that he was I doubted that he'd be allowed across the border. (It was sexual but not racist). He was warned (at home) not to XYZ.

So did he touch down - who knows?

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Sis-in-law coming down tomorrow for a two week stay. :hyper:

Spotted this in the local park recently

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Very pretty, hope you enjoy your sister in laws visit to

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I rediscovered Dylon.
A set of bathroom towels etc, that were not so pristine white any more, are now a vibrant deep green.

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We had "a bit of a do" (ie a family party) at my parent's home today so I got dressed-up a little. I put these brown trousers on that I haven't worn for a while..... and found a fiver the back pocket :D

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Just has this months VM mobile bill, which they have stuffed up again. But this time they say I'm in credit.

Suppose i should phone and tell them..

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Everything is hunky dorey so far Daddy, and weather has been kind.

On a budget? Dylon what a boon for drab tired nylon underwear, gives them a new lease of life.

Happy thought, off to Newquay tomorrow for a spot of retail/fun. :D

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Yup. Well, the towels are looking good. Underwear... now that's a thought :D
Have fun Tinky :D Enjoy everything.

My happy thought it is that it didn't rain on me or even cloud me over in Wales yesterday and that youngest's friend visited and has been through the mincer for every terrain possible.
He's off to Af in February. He's doing well and living Life. And will be agreat servant to his country.

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Busy day deweeding/demossing the brick paved driveway, now enjoying a couple of large (Menorcan) Gin and Tonics, followed by a barbie in the lovely September sunshine - life is good..

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Happy Thoughts for me is my son has been here from London since last Tuesday & it is nice to have him for a while. He goes home this Tuesday. It is nice for us all.

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We just 'borrow' 'em for a while, don't we? :)
I'm not missing my youngest at all - I walk back into the bathroom, etc, and it still looks the same :D That'll change early Tuesday :rolleyes: :D

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I must say this son is very tidy, He is the oldest. They younger one you have to pick up after him when he comes. Never get two the same .

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Had my lawn re-turfed today. It looks amazing. No more moss!!! Front lawn due tomorrow. Money well spent.

Also: Had the first Mussels of the season today, washed down with a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Life is good :)

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Not wanting to be selfsish, so will go out of my way to make sure people only have happy thoughts while reading my posts. You know who you are ;).

Cheers

Grim

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My week started off bad but oddly it ended ok :)

I even manged to fix my vacuum cleaner which was a bonus.

I'm even considering doing Natalie breakfast in bed.