(17 Aug 2016, 7:13 am)MrFozz wrote Bloody hell is Windows XP still going

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I know! Computers at my school ran Windows XP and I left six years ago now, mind my school was littered with outdated technology, computers in my last year actually came from Nissan. Just about every video we watched was recorded off the tele, so you'd usually have something educational then it cut to adverts, quite funny hearing something scientific and then all of a sudden it just says "the banana" [emoji23]

Believe the Arriva next stop announcement equipment is also Windows XP.

(17 Aug 2016, 7:32 am)Jimmi wrote I know! Computers at my school ran Windows XP and I left six years ago now, mind my school was littered with outdated technology, computers in my last year actually came from Nissan. Just about every video we watched was recorded off the tele, so you'd usually have something educational then it cut to adverts, quite funny hearing something scientific and then all of a sudden it just says [b]"the banana"[/url] [emoji23]

Believe the Arriva next stop announcement equipment is also Windows XP.

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(17 Aug 2016, 7:08 am)GuyParkRoyal wrote I was on 6061 last night and that is another one with no nsa just a windows xp screen showing on the top deck.

(17 Aug 2016, 7:13 am)MrFozz wrote Bloody hell is Windows XP still going

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(17 Aug 2016, 7:23 am)GuyParkRoyal wrote It did surprise me to see XP as it was announced a few years ago that the system would no longer be supported.

(17 Aug 2016, 7:32 am)Jimmi wrote Believe the Arriva next stop announcement equipment is also Windows XP.

The Next Stop Announcements on vehicles new between 2010 and 2014 run off a HANCIS Next Stop Announcement system - this is powered by Windows XP, and behind the scenes it is just like a normal computer. That is why the vehicles which have had Next Stop Announcements the longest incur the most faults - you wouldn't run a PC for six years, for around 15 hours a day!

In line with Windows XP being discounted (2014), a new system (HTC) was introduced. This is powered by Linux. In Go North East's fleet, all of the vehicles with the new LED screen, as well as the two AD122 Solos, are powered by this system. It's a lot more robust.

Got a ride on 3864 not been on since its Chester days

Really happy with my GCSE results C and above in everything apart from RE which i got a D in (which i didn't care much about)

(25 Aug 2016, 10:45 am)S813 FVK wrote Really happy with my GCSE results C and above in everything apart from RE which i got a D in (which i didn't care much about)

Well done!

What's next? A-Levels, apprenticeship?

(25 Aug 2016, 10:45 am)S813 FVK wrote Really happy with my GCSE results C and above in everything apart from RE which i got a D in (which i didn't care much about)

Very good well done! I'm so glad we finish early on Tuesday now so I didn't have to take RE like previous years have too, I'm guessing you didn't choose it as most schools it's forced upon you so I wouldn't be bothered about it either.

Been a good day today...

Went down to Manchester with Mrs F and the bambino a good 3-2 win for Darlo today..

Happy Days [GRINNING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

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(25 Aug 2016, 11:55 am)Dan wrote Well done!

What's next? A-Levels, apprenticeship?

(25 Aug 2016, 3:26 pm)Tom wrote Very good well done! I'm so glad we finish early on Tuesday now so I didn't have to take RE like previous years have too, I'm guessing you didn't choose it as most schools it's forced upon you so I wouldn't be bothered about it either.

Thanks both, I've just come back from Scarborough hence the late reply.

I have chosen to continue with my Business and History with the inclusion of Sociology. Looking forward to the more relaxed environment and up to 9 free hours every week!

(30 Aug 2016, 4:56 pm)S813 FVK wrote Thanks both, I've just come back from Scarborough hence the late reply.

I have chosen to continue with my Business and History with the inclusion of Sociology. Looking forward to the more relaxed environment and up to 9 free hours every week!

You say that now... then after a few months, you realise that those nine hours become work hours!

(31 Aug 2016, 6:16 am)Dan wrote You say that now... then after a few months, you realise that those nine hours become work hours!

Yup

Pretty pleased at how my last two drawings have turned out...

Enjoying a long weekend, spending my first day off up in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Currently sat in a Wetherspoons in Glasgow with a hot dog, chips and a nice refreshing drink. Spot on!

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(02 Sep 2016, 11:58 am)Dan wrote Enjoying a long weekend, spending my first day off up in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Currently sat in a Wetherspoons in Glasgow with a hot dog, chips and a nice refreshing drink. Spot on!

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Counting House?

(02 Sep 2016, 12:18 pm)Adrian wrote Counting House?

The Camperdown Place - pretty much next door to Glasgow Queen Street station.

Looking back over this little gem.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/adammalarkey/15129088445

Meeting old friends and making new ones...

Seen Seany Baby in Park Lane and finally met Adrian

Was good making your acquaintance matey [GRINNING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

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(06 Sep 2016, 4:39 pm)MrFozz wrote Meeting old friends and making new ones...

Seen Seany Baby in Park Lane and finally met Adrian

Was good making your acquaintance matey [GRINNING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

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Erm please... don't call me that [FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY]

Was lovely to catch up with you nonetheless.

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(06 Sep 2016, 6:00 pm)northern156 wrote Erm please... don't call me that [FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY]

Was lovely to catch up with you nonetheless.

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Ok Sean-Meister or simply Sean-Ster for short [FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY]

Always good catching up with you my friend [THUMBS UP SIGN]

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Being back in the North East for a year  (at least) . My placement in Bristol at Hewlett Packard Enterprise has come to an end. I will work for them part time for 12 hours per week whilst I complete my final year at university. It has been great to catchup with friends over the past few days and nights. Looking forward to catching up with the Prince Bishops Streetlites and the various IndiGo Solos  .

Moved into halls at Aberdeen last weekend (3rd), and so that's made me pretty happy for the last week and a bit! 

In addition, the number 20 that runs from where I'm staying to the campus is operated by B10BLEs and B7RLEs There are a few too many Streetlites knocking around for my liking though...

(13 Sep 2016, 11:12 am)mb134 wrote Moved into halls at Aberdeen last weekend (3rd), and so that's made me pretty happy for the last week and a bit! 

In addition, the number 20 that runs from where I'm staying to the campus is operated by B10BLEs and B7RLEs There are a few too many Streetlites knocking around for my liking though...

I sometimes have to go to Aberdeen with work, I think it is a lovely place.

Had a canny day out today, rode the Darlington Moorsbus this afternoon with 1511 being allocated. Got some good photos along the route, here's one of 1511 at Ralph's Cross on Blakey Ridge on the M4 to Danby plus 1438 on Redcar's Moorsbus service M16 to Saltburn.
Arriva North East: 1511 / NK13FJY by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

Arriva North East: 1438 / NK10CEX by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

A couple of things the bloke sat behind me at the Gateshead game came out with yesterday......

"Paddy McLaughlin, you've got the cutting edge of a potato salad" and "I hope that lad isn't Christian because his crosses are sh*te"

The second one certainly made me chuckle.

I'm off to the Lothian Bus Open Day!

I've got the EMT set on 1S02!

Paddy Power's Fan Denial video. Absolute class [emoji23] [emoji23]

I watched an E400 being built on TV this morning.

(29 Sep 2016, 11:34 am)Cobalt271 wrote I watched an E400 being built on TV this morning.

What channel and programme?

(29 Sep 2016, 2:25 pm)NK53 TKT wrote What channel and programme?

It was Quest, the programme's called "How it's made" I regularly watch it on mornings off.