(07 May 2015, 5:13 pm)MrFozz wrote Yeah, was asking that and asking if it was decent in general...

I am looking 450 quid...500 quid tops

(07 May 2015, 5:24 pm)MurdnunoC wrote If you're looking to spend between 400-500 quid then I'd probably go for something new rather than refurbished.  

If gaming is your thing, and I presume Railworks will be heavy graphics-wise, you may want to go for an entry-level gaming PC (or use the entry-level spec as a benchmark if comparing refurbished PCs). 

Here are a few from PC World
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/desktop-pc-monitors/desktop-pcs/gaming-pcs/706_7026_70026_xx_xx/1_20/price-asc/xx-criteria.html

Also look at local companies like Computer Orbit who specialise in custom-built PC's. Customers sometimes trade-in when upgrading so occasionally you can pick up a deal on refurbished stock.

(07 May 2015, 5:39 pm)Michael wrote Build your own, i did, it only cost be £500, i got all the decent stuff with that price... better than pre-built stuff at that price.

All the pieces have to work together, i got my friend to help me with mine.

(07 May 2015, 7:03 pm)Malarkey wrote I wonder if I went around the shop brought a Scratch Card right now, then rubbed it on Kat Moons Boobs, would I also become a Millionaire.

(07 May 2015, 7:38 pm)aureolin wrote She's worse than what you see in the Galleries her man 

(07 May 2015, 6:24 pm)MrFozz wrote I can't stop thinking about my drug test earlier...

does anyone here have experience of drug test and drugs in general...

As I said earlier I tested positive for Methadone, despite never taking it ever before...

Can Methadone be mistaken for opiates in general as I also tested positive for Opiates(in my case Co-Codamol), but what was unusual I give a negative result for Buprenorphine which I have been taking since the end of March...

I am quite upset about it, because I got lectured like a naughty schoolboy knowing I am telling the truth and I had told the nurse I would mostly probably be positive for codeine..

So does anyone here know if a positive test for opiates would show as a positive for Methadone, which of that is the case they need to change there drug test.

I am not quite sure what I can do, but if I keep testing positive then I may decide to refuse to be tested in future as the test would not be reliable and I am not prepared to be lectured by anybody the dangers of drugs I don't take...I was told to stay well clear of Methadone at all costs by my mate who is former Heroin user and Methadone did not do much for him...

Any advice please

Thanks

(07 May 2015, 8:52 pm)Andreos1 wrote Methadone is an opiate.

Maybe the test was flawed or the combination of other drugs, knacked up the results.

It could be anything, but if you haven't taken it, there has to be a reason for it showing as positive.
Can you demand a re-test?

Hope you get sorted.

(07 May 2015, 8:52 pm)Andreos1 wrote Methadone is an opiate.

Maybe the test was flawed or the combination of other drugs, knacked up the results.

It could be anything, but if you haven't taken it, there has to be a reason for it showing as positive.
Can you demand a re-test?

Hope you get sorted.

(08 May 2015, 10:45 pm)MrFozz wrote Out of interest I love playing railworks...is there any bus simulations out there for p.c.???

(08 May 2015, 10:45 pm)MrFozz wrote Out of interest I love playing railworks...is there any bus simulations out there for p.c.???

(11 May 2015, 1:22 pm)aureolin wrote Bus company ditches topless "ride me" adverts http://t.co/ymoSBsgO5V http://t.co/A65t9xsCH3

(11 May 2015, 1:40 pm)Malarkey wrote Elsewhere I have secured yet another Job working in Bar/Hospitality, this time working events over the summer at Durham Cricket Ground, on top of doing similar for the Rugby World Cup and other events in the Newcastle area.

(11 May 2015, 2:52 pm)Jimmi wrote I am considering taking a break from the photography side of the hobby following some of the things that has happened to me in the last few days.

In the last few days I have had randoms coming up to me asking too much as to why I am taking photos, also had randoms come up to me to take the mick out of me and for my hobby then of course I have been labeled as a vigilante and being threatened with legal action.

Went to Darlington to take some photos this afternoon and I just didn't enjoy it as besides the fact it's Darlington Town Centre once again I have had people taking the mick so this mixed with what has happened in the last few days has just totally put me off photography right now.

I hope that even though I have made this post I will be able to bring myself to go out and get some more photos sometime this week although if not I may resume next Monday for photos around Darlington to catch some of the service changes effective from Sunday. Not sure whether to do Sunday as there won't be that much to get photos of that I know of other than the 11 becoming the 2 and 14 becoming the 3.

I will still be viewing my Flickr and as ever I will still be here on NEB.

(11 May 2015, 3:05 pm)Malarkey wrote The Vigilante comment was aimed at all of us as "Bus Spotters", not just you Jimmi and would personally not take any offence to it as that Woman is clearly clueless when it come to Photography and the Laws that go with it, and as for the Legal Action that was aimed directly at me as it was my Photo she was in, not to worry as I said in the PM I sent you, the issue is now being dealt with.

Perhaps taking a little break isnt such a bad idea, having a bit chill out and focusing on other things might be just what you need, and perhaps avoiding Darlington Town Centre if you dont feel comfortable with taking photos there, plenty of other spots you can go to in your local area though from what I have from looking at your photostream.

(11 May 2015, 2:52 pm)Jimmi wrote I am considering taking a break from the photography side of the hobby following some of the things that has happened to me in the last few days.

In the last few days I have had randoms coming up to me asking too much as to why I am taking photos, also had randoms come up to me to take the mick out of me and for my hobby then of course I have been labeled as a vigilante and being threatened with legal action.

Went to Darlington to take some photos this afternoon and I just didn't enjoy it as besides the fact it's Darlington Town Centre once again I have had people taking the mick so this mixed with what has happened in the last few days has just totally put me off photography right now.

I hope that even though I have made this post I will be able to bring myself to go out and get some more photos sometime this week although if not I may resume next Monday for photos around Darlington to catch some of the service changes effective from Sunday. Not sure whether to do Sunday as there won't be that much to get photos of that I know of other than the 11 becoming the 2 and 14 becoming the 3.

I will still be viewing my Flickr and as ever I will still be here on NEB.

(11 May 2015, 3:39 pm)Tom wrote I'm the same Jimmi, I haven't had any motivation at all to take photographs. It's pointless doing something you don't enjoy! When the time is right I will probably start taking photos against.

But I still love riding buses, that's mainly what I've been doing recently. 

(11 May 2015, 3:52 pm)Jimmi wrote Yeah I do like just riding buses, my outing on Saturday was a good one as I didn't take much in the way of photos so it seemed like the purpose of the trip was to ride buses rather than a photo taking day.

Hopefully will be able to do more variety and ride buses without having to track down certain buses and services so once the new Red Kite's and the 22/24 is launched as Sapphire I will be free to do more different routes and buses.

(11 May 2015, 3:56 pm)Tom wrote Yeah you can fit more in too rather than planning your day around buses, and often get the more scenic routes which I like!

For example the 74 from Hexham to Newcastle or 44 from Morpeth to Newcastle which I've done recently! 

(11 May 2015, 4:04 pm)Jimmi wrote May head upto Consett on Wednesday for the free pizza... I mean Red Kite launch. Hopefully I will get something on the 15/15A that can do more than 15mph this time

Don't think I'll be able to do Friday's launch in Newcastle though.

Once all the new stuff is in service and I've got photos I will be able to ride any route without being heavily focused on photo taking.