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If I didn't know anything about computers and had money to burn, I would go for the Apple. They are always well presented and the 'cool' people in the movies are always using them. I would want to be cool too.
You don't need to buy a current Mac to experience OSX. It really hasn't changed all the much in almost 10 years.
Just a couple months ago, you advised me not to get a $150 older Mac to try out the Mac OS, because it was to outdated(it was like 5 years old). http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176552
No it had a PowerPC processor. A G4 no less. Nothing will run on it. That's why I said that. If you just wanna mess with OSX that would be fine but I would hate for you to blow 150 bucks just to play with an OS.
this is tpu...where pc elitists spend thousands of dollars every year to upgrade their rig to play console ports at 200fps.. if you aren't using windows then you are a lamer who has bought into the apple fad!!111!! nevermind that microsoft has been changing its entire direction to match apple's massively profitable business model. and nevermind that the next generation of consoles is going to put an end to pc gaming as we know it. linux will be the last vestige for the pc gamer when only massive companies like EA,sony, and microsoft can afford to publish titles. gabe said linux is our get of jail free card so you better starting torrenting some distros
What on Earth are you talking about??? For starters, while there are a lot of users that spend thousands every year on hardware, those same users also pad the expenses by sellling rather modern hardware they are replacing to other users. Suddenly going from a GTX580 to a GTX680 only costs $1-200 for a pretty nice performance bump. On top of that, not everyone pays out the ass for top of the line systems to play console ports at 200fps. The most popular games (based on topics and observation) on TPU are The Witcher 2, Far Cry 3, Skyrim, Battlefield 3, and DayZ. Of those, most of them have PC versions that fully support modding and/or have DX11 support. A few are even PC exclusives (for the time being in some cases). Nextly, people like Windows (primarily 7) because it does everything well enough. It's a jack of all trades OS that is hugely common and allows for you to do whatever you want. Games? Go for it. Editting? Go for it. Graphic Design? Shine on you crazy diamond. OSX on the other hand, can do a few things very well, but has almost no support in other areas. The reason Games are so common for TPU users, is because if you buy a $3-400 GPU, why wouldn't you play a lot of games? It doesn't make sense to have that hardware if you're not going to use it. Microsoft has been trying to get into the Tablet market, but who the hell hasn't? You can buy tablets at Rite Aid for god sake... The next-gen of consoles killing PC gaming? Never happen. PC Gaming will never die, as long as it offers the freedom to customize that consoles absolutely do not. Also, software sales for PC games have been trending upwards for years, and for the past few years console software sales have trended down. All a new generation of consoles will do is get consumers to buy a new console and maybe a few games this year. The people who play consoles a lot will never be PC Gamers anyway, so it won't exactly hurt sales on the PC side of things. I'd rather spend a few hundred every couple years upgrading my PC and buying software for dirt cheap than pay full price for games and a single investment of a few hundred dollars. Especially when PC allows for upgrades, higher resolutions, and increased image quality thanks to things like MSAA and FXAA.
pc game sales have been trending upwards because there hasn't been a new high end consoles since 2006. the wii u just came out and you already see an explosion in console games sales! once the ps4 and xbox 720 come out gamers will shift their purchases toward consoles. it happens every time. you already see very few games developed solely for the pc and that trend will continue so long as microsoft continues to wall off its environment making it even harder for independent devs (the future of pc gaming) to develop and have their titles released at a low cost. valve knows this. they have already laid the groundwork for an easy way to get your new game out there (greenlight) and have been actively developing steam for linux and getting some of their older titles out there for linux. that is the future of pc gaming. look at all the bloat in the huge game houses like EA. they keep consolidated. THQ had to sell off its game houses. Everyone has been complaining about the major drop in quality of UBIsoft games. The ones that are surviving are the ones directly linked to the console creators. microsoft, sony, ninentdo all have several of their own game dev studios pumping out games that are raking in the big bucks. at the same time they have all rolled out their own content delivery platform to rival what steam has done for the PC. these are dark days but as gabe pointed out, we have a way out of it. a free and open platform is the future for pc gaming. adapt or die.
There is not and explosion of console sales--software or hardware--surrounding the Wii U. It's already being threatened as a flop because the console is selling so poorly, and there are no real games for it. Check out the top software sales for this past week (globally). There's only 2 Wii U games in the entire top 50. One of which is packaged with the console. So I don't buy for a second that consoles are driving sales through the roof in recent months. The reason is probably because the Wii U is kind of a poorly marketted underpowered "next-gen" console. Look at the hardware sales. It hasn't even passed the PS Vita in sales numbers, a system that is widely considered a failure. Just look up sales numbers for the Wii U, it's not pretty. How is Windows walled off for Indie Dev's? As far as I can see there is a huge Indie Dev presence on Windows, and it's part of the reason why PC Gaming is thriving. I think you're misreading Valves intentions. Valve more than anything loves creating markets. When they started Steam digital distribution was not a feasible thing, and they now are the biggest and most valuable digital distribution platform on the internet. I've seen interviews where Gabe Newell cites analysts telling him in meetings that expanding Steam to Russia and China was suicide because there was "no market" due to piracy, and explaining that they have continually turned a profit in these territories. Linux is no different, there's a whole host of gamers that use Linux, or want to use Linux, but simply can't because nobody supports it. This could really force Microsoft to abandon dragging Windows and by extention the PC into a tablet-centric universe. They are publically traded companies. They are held accountable to the stock holders, which means their hands are tied for the most part. If CoD sells $1B every year, they would be crazy not to keep making them. Ubisoft has always been a publisher drowning in crap, but they are actually one of the companies turning it around--Watch Dogs looks great, Far Cry 3 was awesome, the new Rayman looks awesome, and even AC3 wasn't too bad. THQ went under because they were making interesting but mediocre games and spending an arm and a leg to do it. I loved their Warhammer games, and SR3 was amazing, but outside of that they had almost nothing of quality--but still paid insanely to produce games. That is entirely not true. For Nintendo only 1st Party games sell. Mario anything will sell a crapload, but Sony and Microsoft aren't the only people making money. Activision is making a ton of money off Call of Duty, EA made decent money on Mass Effect and BF3, 2K Games is always doing fine and Borderlands 2 was a huge success, Zenimax had a lot of success with Skyrim and associated DLC--and keep in mind, these are just Publishers. The studios and publishers that are going under for the most part had underlying problems. Usually paying way too much to make games that just aren't that good. On top of that, the digital distribution on consoles is garbage. PSN is a pile of crap, I'll admit that. Xbox Live is okay, but when you're paying monthly just to use the service you're essentially overpaying for every aspect of the service. If Steam charged monthly nobody would use it--okay, maybe they would, but nobody compares when it comes to Steam Sales. When exactly did he point that out? Everything I've read has him pretty optimistic about the future of the PC as a platform, to the extent of him expanding PC presence to the living room with small cost-effective HTPC's. Free and Open is ideal, but that's what PC Gamers are all about. Steam is DRM, I'll admit that, but it also offers more tools and better functionality than any other platform out there. Things like Steam Workshop and Steam Green Light are leading to amazing things in the world of PC Gaming, what does Xbox Live or PSN have by comparison?
when the ps4 and xbox 720 are released pc gaming will be dead in the water. sales will be so low that the inevitable will happen. the big bloated companies will have to abandon the very expensive task of developing games for both the consoles and the pc. it's all over dude. the future of pc gaming is in linux where the open environment will produce some of the most talented young indie developers along with some of the most exciting action games of all time. the big companies can only keep turning out the same old crap year after year while the indie developers are creating fresh games with new ideas.
PC gaming will never be dead. Games like Company of Heroes can never do well in consoles. RPG games are better on PC. Indies titles are definitely going to be PC and it looks like this is one area that will bloom. I'm playing Chivalry and it's a great game despite some annoying bugs. I'm certainly seeing more indie games than ever before. The quality has also improved. I don't think the problem with PC gaming is that it's dying, it's just that it's not growing as quickly as consoles and therefore seems like a shrinking marketshare. Economically, on the supply side the curve will go up. If prices goes up then supply will go up. This is what is happening on the console market right now. There is a shift in the equilibrium to the right because of higher demand and higher prices. If you ever wonder and kept complaining about why developers shifted their resources to making console games first. They will go where it will most benefit them and it's all about $$. The other factor in the reduction of market share for PC is that console is considered inferior goods. Since 2008, it is a better economic choice for most people. Inferior goods have an inverse effect compared to market trend. People with no jobs, less money, that has a ton of free time on their hands will want a $300 console to entertain them instead of a $1000 computer. I was out of the job for a few months along with a few friends and this was a no brainer decision. We were not broke, it's just wise not to waste money when you're in between jobs in a tough economy.
Man, you sound worst than those Apocalypse predictors or profets. Get a grip. PC gaming wont disappear and desktops wont disappear. :shadedshu
since microsoft continues to close off its environment to match apple's incredible business strategy pc gaming will cease to exist in its current form. what is ironic is that a lot of people hate apple because they are a walled garden. now that microsoft is moving rapidly in that direction will those same haters jump to linux where gabe and the entire valve/steam enterprise is putting their chips?
You really think Gabe is putting all his chips in Linux because they decided to open that market?! Yeah um sure. Steam will have a Windows 8 app soon.
no. stop trolling. valve has been very vocal about its support for linux. gabe called it a get out of jail free card. and, they said there will be more development for games for linux than for mac. the tide is turning and not even the trolls can stop it
Dude your running on wishful thinking more than anything. Linux over taking MS market share in the next 10 years? Not a chance and Gabe likes to make money. Remember when he said he hated the PS3 then 6 months later Steam debuted on it? Yeah welcome to reality.
Except that in recent years companies have started expanding their support for PC Versions after realizing they can make good money as long as the game is properly supported. Between 2009 and 2011 there wasn't a single AAA Game that came out that wasn't clearly a port, now there are plenty of games with things like High Resolution textures, multiple thread support, proper graphics settings, and mod support. Sleeping Dogs, Borderlands 2, Skyrim, Far Cry 3, DmC, and quite a few other games are infinitely more enjoyable on PC. PC already has some of the best and most talented Indie Developers in the industry. With games like Minecraft, Super Meat Boy, The Binding Of Isaac, Jamestown, The Legend of Grimrock, Natural Selection 2--the list goes on and on. Sure a lot of these games have appeared on consoles, but most of them started on the PC, and really shine there. You're taking his words out of context. He said that when Windows 8 was ready to release and Microsoft had their own "App Store" built into it, he feared it meant Microsoft would lock other companies out of distributing apps through Windows. If that were the case Steam would pretty much cease to exist, and would be forced to move to a different OS or develop their own. None of that ended up happening so as far as we know Steam is secure on Windows. As for more development for games on Linux than Mac, that's because Mac-users generally aren't gamers. There are plenty of tech-loving individuals that want to use Linux but are stuck with Windows because Linux has literally no support for games. On top of that, to make Steambox cost-effective they need to cut out anything that adds to cost--like an operating system from a third party. It will also allow them to work with a more streamlined PC Operating System, a customized version of Linux dedicated to running games is a lot more ideal than a bloated general purpose operating system like Windows. I remember people said PC Gaming was dead when the Xbox 360 launched, and after 7-8 years the revenue has continued to go up.
because apparently it is ok to spend $2000 on a gaming rig but not ok to spend the same amount of money on a mac pro.
So they are not really worth arguing with. It's a workstation, compare it to workstations. Apples and oranges.
It is just that the average PC has much more usefulness to the average person. To me it is an inferior product because all I can really do with it is web surfing and play maybe a few games. The fact is I could buy two PCs for the price of 1 mac, and sure the mac is probably built a bit better, but if I need to fix the mac, it could take the better part of a day (if I'm lucky and don't break something), whereas I can be in and out of any other laptop in an hour. I can't even find myself recommending macs to people who only surf the web, because I am afraid that they might try and do something they know a PC can do, that a mac can't, and be disappointed.
Because it is not of use to you does not make it a bad product. And they are not less useful than a PC for the avarage person, unless they are a hardcore games, but then they would probably default to Windows anyway. It's fine if you don't like them, but they are usually decent and the premium is not as big as people make it out to be when you compare them to equals. Are they for your facebooking grandma? No, not really, but neither is any computer for more than $400-500. So the real issue you have is that they don't do low end things?
well we are talking about this new mac pro, not the macbook pro. this new mac pro is pretty sweet and part for part only costs about $400 more than a PC if you built it yourself. now obviously OSX costs a little bit more than Windows 8, the build quality of the mac pro is very good and the first year of support that comes with the purchase is considered the best in the industry. those three things alone make a big difference to someone considering this or a pc.
How is the build quality better? I keep hearing this but from what I understand it uses most types of OEM parts of intel?


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Hey All,
Was wondering if anyone got smf 2.0 (beta 3.1 public) working with postgres. I got it installed and the forums working, but when including the ssi.php file, it just throws:
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And I can't see anything logged to the error_log either.
I've tried setting it up in both its own schema, and in the public schema, both work for the forums, but the ssi continually errors out.
Wonder if anyone's ever successfully set it up, and how they did it.
anyone use 2.0 with postgres?
I've been doing quite a bit of testing on PostgreSQL, but SSI is one of the things I haven't gotten to yet. Can you check your forum error log? There should be more information there.
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tibial s curve by gsdluvr123 on 16 July 2012 - 01:42 |
I read an old post on here about a GSD who was kicking his rear legs outward when he walked or ran. My 61/2 old boy does the same. I thought he was cow hocked but the xrays showed the tibial curve with the right being worse than the left. I am waiting for the radiologist to give his expertise. But the vet said they will not straighten out. I am very upset and don't want my boy to live a life of pain. Anyone have any info on this? Thanks |
by SitasMom on 16 July 2012 - 14:51 |
is this an ongoing issue that you've just noticed or something new? is your dog in pain or just have an odd gait? what do you do with your dog? |
by gsdluvr123 on 16 July 2012 - 19:10 |
Hi SistasMom~ When I got him at 91/2 weeks, he was a little cow hocked. But many I have seen were like this and were fine. He is 68lbs at 61/2 months and is very lean and lanky. Not his prettiest phase. As far as pain, I don't think it bothers him. I can tell his rear right foot twists a bit more if we walk too far, so I have shortened our walks. He has a great appetite and seems normal otherwise. I would like to do more OB, but when heeling, the turns seem to be hard for him. He is slow and uncoordinated. Maybe he's still too young? |
by SitasMom on 16 July 2012 - 22:28 |
keep your lessons short and fun and as long as it doesn't bother him continue. could you post a link to the thread you referred to? thanks, kim |


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..don't judge a man till you've walked a mile in his shoes..
I agree with that Kerry but the wings we're talking about don't go up very high (the ones you show in your pictures are already pretty high!) and the idea is to tighten up this part of the boat and take a bit of pressure off the lower planks, as I see it. I only did this to one floor under the engine on Pipsqueak as this area showed signs of weakness and the Folkboat wasn't designed to carry an engine. In hindsight, I probably should have strengthened each floor around the engine instead of just the damaged one. In the case of the Twister, it seems a bit weak around the ring frames supporting the mast so I'll probably extend about four floors there. I guess the trick in an old boat is to look at what time and use has already done to it and see what can be done to avoid that damage happening in the future. These boats are already so well built that they've survived many years and usually many years of neglect but that doesn't mean improvements can't be made. For example, the standard Folkboat has no bridgedeck and a non-draining cockpit. At sea, if it takes a big greenie over the side, it's going to swamp the boat. If it then takes another, there's a good chance of losing boat and life. The Folkboat also has no structural member spanning the midship section other than the cabin roof so it's an area of weakness. Installation of a bridgedeck gives you the capacity to install a self-draining cockpit (you'll want that when you sail yours back to Godzone) and significantly strengthens the hull.
Also, as you say, it's better to take the floor right out if it needs repair but eben so, if you're planning to build it up a bit, it's tricky doing this as the angles are so complicated. Putting it back in to build up the laminations if this is necessary just makes it all a bit easier. Rick
Last edited by RFNK; 07-06-2009 at 08:46 PM.
Those floor pics are from various stages and things look a little different now that they are screwed in and the frames are comin' along, oh the frames. They are gettin the treatment. Pics soon.
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Mate. This is a very interesting point and one I wasn't sure I would bring up for fear of bastardizing design, but I have a bridgedeck and selfbailing cockpit from another boat and am considering using it for that very reason. I will show you soon. I wasn't referring to tjockiss floors earlier. I was just waffling. Later.
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See how one of your floors is made of timber grown to shape, so to speak? I had one of those (at least) and it's the one that cracked - right along the ray/grain! Yours has cracked too, in much the same way. That floor you've repaired - I don't think I'd have done it like that. I'd have curved out the base and laminated strips on top to form the wings as I think this is a strong, flexible design. Rick
If you want to use the boat to race in once a week for a few months each season, then the whole `one design' concept is important. If you want a safe craft in which to go to sea, then make improvements that don't spoil the design. To me, a self-draining cockpit with bridgedeck is a no-brainer. I won't put lifelines etc. on the boat as they'll spoil the look and I think jack straps are a better, safer arrangement anyway. Folkboats weren't designed with proper ventilation forward or aft either so I've installed dorade boxes forward and mushroom vents aft as, in our climate, these are essential for the longevity of the boat. I also didn't need a hanging locker for oilskins - modern materials are better and dry quickly - so I removed it and put in a little sink, bench and drawers. My boat will last a long time because it'll be used a lot. If it wasn't safe and comfortable, it'd be used less. Design shouldn't be ignored and the integrity of good design should be maintained. But if you move away from the designed purpose of a boat you often have to make some changes to the design - I think it's possible to change elements of a design while maintaining integrity. Others disagree with that, of course. Bad luck. RickI wasn't sure I would bring up for fear of bastardizing design
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Hi, Kerry and Rick
Hey, Rick, thanks for the tips on laminating in floors; hadn't thought about the ends wanting to spring up. Re getting the proper curvature on the original floors, I thought I'd use something flexible, e.g., small-dia. copper tubing or one of those drafting flex curves to get the shape. Point taken also on thinner laminations.
None of my floors land on frames, so there's not a problem with that, but I think that the planking is fastened to them. I'll know in the next few days.
Interesting thoughts also on bridge deck and self-draining cockpit. Why do you suppose the boat was designed without those, considering the kind of waters it was meant to sail? Also, wouldn't the back bulkhead supply some 'thwartships rigidity?
Kerry, very nice work on your floors; wish that I was as far along.
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So your floors sit between the frames but are not attached to them? Obviously in that case the planks would have to be fastened to them or they'd serve no purpose at all other than the ballast hanging on them and clamping the planking to the keel, of course.
The boat was designed for racing in areas with plenty of strong, cold wind so I guess they wanted the crew protected within a low, spacious cockpit. I doubt that it was imagined even then that the boat would be taken into areas with large waves without modification. Ocean passages were not in the original design brief. Our coast here in eastern Australia is not cold so protection from the wind is not so important but we do have large waves breaking over shallow bars etc. so the risk of being swamped is a reality here. This is why I installed a self-draining cockpit. As far as the strengthening of the midships area goes, well, the only real bulkhead that's there otherwise is the one behind the cockpit. I just don't think that's quite enough, especially once the boat ages. My boat is 50 years old. Rick
(you'll want that when you sail yours back to Godzone)
You going to do this Kerry? You need crew?
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You'll get to know each other really well!! RickYou going to do this Kerry? You need crew?
Interesting, well presented, thoughts and ideas mate. Having a vessel that can withstand ocean passage and the perils they present, is to me, a million times more valuable than something that is built within specs which allow it to race other people around marks,(as fun as it is). However, maintaining the overall appearance,the appearance that caught my eye when I first saw her, and the design that goes into her fundemental seaworthiness as a folkboat, is something I consider worthy of preservation. Having said all that, I certainly will be adding some structural members athwartships, plus a watertight cabin, and a cockpit that water falls out of, because when the time comes when it truly counts, when every last bit of energy is spent and you are utilizing every last bit of backup , safety, heavy weather resources at your fingertips, the water is black and cold and those foaming crests way above and around you, threatening to pluck the drogue from your boat like someone removing a nosehair,and every journey from that stomach churning bottom of each trough as you are moving up to the top of the next one so fast it makes one wonder how you don't take air each time, when all this is goin on around you for so long it feels like you are trippin on some good ****, it is you and you alone, not the weight marshall on the race commitee or the guy that is measuring your rudder to make sure it's within the tolerances required,not the guy who fires the start gun or any of the young to middle aged good looking gals that have gathered for the day either in or out of boats, yes indeed, it is just you and your clenched ring aboard that rollercoaster and you alone that gives a damn about keepin her afloat. So, hell yeah, I reckon it is me who should put her together the way I see fit.
Wheeeewww, man. I cannot wait to go sailing.
And aah, I see we both think along the same lines.
Last edited by floatingkiwi; 07-07-2009 at 01:00 PM.
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Some 6000 miles in a Folkboat is no small feat!
1947 Nordic Folkboat "Nina"
Better stop sniffing that glue Kerouac! Rick
Wasn't there a Jack Kerouac? I believe so. I read a book of his. Aaah, "on the road" or some bloody thing. A literary masterpiece. Quite popular through several generations of weird people.
I do not sniff glue. I remember guys at school doin it and I couldn't understand why and what they would do when their bike got a puncture.
I must say though, when I am hungry, epoxy will cabosil looks good and white lead, even better.
Last edited by floatingkiwi; 07-08-2009 at 07:52 PM.
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Well, a bunch of fasteners are being replaced, so as I am already extracting some, I gave them the bending test as Rick has suggested.
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Seven bends.Then I tested some brand new copper nails and they broke after 5 bends.
The result shows that old used fasteners, actually get better with age.LOL.
..don't judge a man till you've walked a mile in his shoes..
Air New Zealand flies to L.A.
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They do. And as of a couple of years ago, they fly direct to SFO.
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So it's not a problem. All I need is time, money(lots of that!), and an invitation.
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Sounds to me like you've already got the invitation!! Rick
Ok, here it is. I am not planning anything right now, and when I do something, it is usually on short notice.I am aware that a voyage like this would take a little more time to plan than I am used to and if it does materialize, it will be more because it is meant to be, than because of any planning on my part.
You asking me if I need crew could be part of what is meant to be, and if that is the case then I have no choice but to say that I would be honoured to have you aboard.Someone who has known me for all they have read in this forum and is willing to entrust his life in my company on my boat, is ...damn it...I am deeply touched.Anyway, let's see what the future holds. Time knows. I don't.
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Fair enough. Build on!
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She just don't wobble around any where near as much now, with the new frames fastened in right down to the keel. She is starting to look and feel like a boat again. Pics soon.
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Just want to chime in with my opinion of bridge decks. Hate 'em. What do you need them for? Build a good strong companionway bulkhead & when you go offshore lock the washboards in place. I just hate climbing in, out & over a design feature that is simply in the way most of the time.
This is only my opinion.
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The bridgedeck in our Folkboat strengthens the hull, allows the security of a self-draining cockpit and provides a nice place to sit out of the wind and spray. I love my bridgedeck and wouldn't have a sea-going boat without one. We can still be friends though!!! RickJust want to chime in with my opinion of bridge decks. Hate 'em.
I agree with you both. As with all boat design, there is compromise.Pros and cons. I dismantled a bearboat recently,(it is where I got my frames), with a bridgedeck. Although it was a pain in the ass to get in and out, I believe it was a small price to pay to have the features Rick describes.I remember thinking, I want this thing, but I also want to add places to store things I might want whilst outside the cabin,in such a way that they have a permanent safe dry place to stay but can be reached easily from the cockpit.Binoculars, GPS, handheld radio,safety and fist aid stuff, some tools, grab bag,smokes and a cold beer.
I am thinking of closable cubbyholes designed to hold items from moving about, on the underside of the cabintop,either side of the companionway and opening toward it.
It also makes a great serving area between cook and consumer and there is good storage underneath aswell.
The one I got has a traveller built onto it. I am not sure about leaving that there but I am not at that stage yet.
..don't judge a man till you've walked a mile in his shoes..
To self drain your cockpit floor needs to be above the waterline & sloping fore or aft. You sit on the deck, inside the coamings. You can box in your coamings to sit on for a better view & a place to keep the sunscreen. The beer goes in a "milk crate" hanging on the lifelines, but I guess you won't have those. (BTW, I don't think Yachting N.Z. will let you leave here without them, regardless of where the boat was built. What about U.S.Coastguard? Will they?) Is there not room in a Folkboat for this arrangement? The traveler on Candyfloss was on the back of the cockpit. I loved it being so close to the helmsman & out of the way.
Last edited by Candyfloss; 07-13-2009 at 04:55 PM.
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Here's a picture looking out from the cabin into the cockpit while we was a-building.
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The mainsheet post (original) or traveller (most new Folkboats have this) sits in or across the cockpit. A traveller behind the cockpit would be very convenient but wouldn't suit a Folkboat, unfortunately. Rick
A traveller across the middle of a cockpit is a heck of a compromise to have to make Rick. The back of the cockpit, in the companionway, or on the cabintop are all preferable to me. Sorry Kerry, if we are hijacking your thread I will desist this design discussion immediately & take up cudgels elsewhere.
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People should feel free to disclose their opinions, facts, likes, dislikes etc where and when they want.
As long as we don't resort to the pointless act of argueing, please, feel free to say whatever you want.
Besides, I enjoy the company.
..don't judge a man till you've walked a mile in his shoes..
But I actually agree with Candyfloss. I prefer the mainsheet post in the cockpit to having the cockpit cut in half by the traveller but I can understand why they have this for racing. Nevertheless, the post in the cockpit is still a pain - a traveller behind the cockpit would be much better ...... BUT the Folkboat boom doesn't suit that arrangement. Fastening the mainsheet to the very end of the boom would pull the end of the boom down and spoil the sail shape, rather than pulling it down further towards the middle, as designed. Boats derived from the Folkboat, e.g., Stella, have the mainsheet traveller behind the cockpit. I'm not sure what difference there is between a Stella boom and a Folkboat boom. I do know that with my aluminium rig I can get the sail very flat when I need to on a wind and when running I use a preventer arrangement to keep the boom down. A traveller would be more convenient for this but the preventer setup works well.
Have a look at these photos of boats on SF Bay in 2008. You'll notice that the cockpit is pretty cluttered but you'll also see how really you couldn't put a traveller behind the cockpit or above the companionway without significantly altering the rig:
Last edited by RFNK; 07-14-2009 at 10:46 AM.
How about the traveller on the bridgedeck Rick? Did we cover that already?
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No, that would interfere with access to the companionway. I do think the best arrangement for cruising, rather than racing, is the original design - a mainsheet post in about the centre of the cockpit. RickHow about the traveller on the bridgedeck Rick? Did we cover that already?
A traveller on the floor of the cockpit? You could then move the mainsheet out of the center of the cockpit when at anchor, which is most of the time.
That looks like serious fun racing Rick. Thanks for that. Why do they keep saying they ain't pretty? Is there anywhere I can see a drawing of her lines & layout?
Last edited by Candyfloss; 07-15-2009 at 11:59 PM.
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..don't judge a man till you've walked a mile in his shoes..
Here it is, the bridgedeck I was considering fitting to the old girl.
Would that traveller be any more in the way than if it was in the sole of the cockpit. Would it, would it? eh? eh?
..don't judge a man till you've walked a mile in his shoes..
I've sailed on boats with the traveller there. Better than cutting the cockpit in half.
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Frames, floors look good Kerry. The traveller on the bridgedeck wouldn't work. Not only would it block the companionway but it would position the mainsheet on the wrong part of the boom. You should wander down to the club with all the Folkboats in SF Bay and take some measurements etc. Having the rig just right is very important on a Folkboat. Rick
Yeah, I know all the specs and stuff Rick.I have a full set of folkboat plans. Real ones.In Danish and Metric.Say, does anybody speak Danish?
This is how I see it. Because the mainsheet purchase arrangement would be higher up and shorter in length, it would give one more control over the position of the boom without having to tighten it too much.
What is your arguement,(without arguing of course),against what I just proposed, Rick?
Keep in mind it would only be several inches forward of where it would normally be in the cockpit.
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Last edited by floatingkiwi; 07-17-2009 at 01:41 AM.
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Yes, it's the mainsheet post. A fitting goes on top for the mainsheet block. I'll take a picture of ours next time I go out and post it for you. Rickwhat is the post thing in the cockpit,
These are the plans? Give me a couple of days, guys. I need to get my head around this latest lot of information. How much more fun are we allowed?
Last edited by Candyfloss; 07-17-2009 at 07:46 AM.
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Where the hell did you get those plans? I'm really envious!! I'd really love to get a good set of Folkboat plans or drawings - to frame! Rick
Framing? That's what I do. When I have to make money.
Danish? Does anyone speak Danish?
Why doesn't this boat have a kicker (boom vang)?
Last edited by Candyfloss; 07-17-2009 at 07:23 AM.
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It really is quite difficult to build an ugly wooden boat.
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Awhile back, I talked with a good friend in Sweden ♥ and asked her to find us a charity we could sponsor from that side of the pond. Alexander is always so generous and has allowed us to use his name in fundraisers we've picked as a site…I really wanted to concentrate our focus this time on something from his homeland.
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601001 - Primo Energy Star Industrial Hot & Cold Bottom Loading Water Dispenser & Coffee Maker - Black
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Primo Energy Star Industrial Hot & Cold Bottom Loading Water Dispenser & Coffee Maker - Black
The Primo Energy Star Industrial Hot & Cold Bottom Loading Water Dispenser & Coffee Maker (601001) is the perfect addition to office kitchens. Its single spout allow you to dispense icy-cold or piping hot water with the touch of a button and can accommodate three (3) or five (5) gallon water bottles. The 2.5 compressor based cooling system keeps the water perfectly chilled and the hot water is great to use for teas and other hot beverages whenever you want without the hassle of using the microwave. The coffee maker has a 10 cup capacity and is conveniently placed on top of the water cooler, which saves you counter space.
The convenient bottom loading design saves you the trouble of heavy lifting and guards against spills. Stability brackets keep the unit from tipping over and the child safety switch guards against unsupervised use. With a UL certification this water cooler is energy efficient, and the energy saver on/off switch keeps the unit from wasting energy when not in use. Other features include an LED nightlight, and indicator lights for on, cooling, heating and replace bottle. Have your bottled water readily available in your home with this easy to use and efficient water cooler.
Single Spout:
Dispense either icy-cold or piping hot water at the touch of a buttonBottom Loading:
Guard against spilling and avoid heavy lifting with the easy bottom loading designEnergy Efficient:
To cut utility costs, this unit features an energy saver on/off switch to that energy will not be wasted when the cooler is not in use
- Model: 601001
- Brand: Primo
- Single spout
- Stainless steel cold tanks
- Energy saving switch
- LED nightlight
- Leak guard
- Silver plated spout
- Warranty: 2 years
- Primo Energy Star Industrial Hot & Cold Bottom Loading Water Dispenser & Coffee Maker
- 2.5 compressor cooling system
- Compatible with 3 and 5 gallon bottles
- Child safety latch
- Stainless steel drip tray
- Input voltage: 120 V/60 Hz
- Weight: 50.3 lbs
- Dimensions: 54.7" H x 14.2" W x 12.2" D
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Does this adapter work with Alpine car stereos?
Alpine car stereos are some of the most widely used 30 pin connector car stereos. Does anyone know if this connector works with the alpine 30 pin connector? Can you control the iphone from the stereo like you can with the 30 pin?
- Asked by Andrei P from Cypress
- Oct 28, 2012
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I ended up picking up one of these yesterday. And am happy to confirm that they do in fact work with the Alpine stereo 30 pin connector. I am able to play/payse and fast forward and rewind through the stereo.
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- Oct 30, 2012
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I have a JVC 30 pin. Bought lightning adapter for iphone5, but cannot get GPS video to view on it. Got audio though. I was told I need an digital to analog adapter that as far as I know is not available yet
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- Nov 14, 2012
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I have the first generation of the pioneer app radio installed in my car. Will this adapter work in order to charge my phone and play music?
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Acapulco Vacations
Your Acapulco vacation
Acapulco is enormously popular, both with international visitors and the thousands of weekend tourists who come from Mexico City for the beaches and unbeatable nightlife.
What brought early tourists to this broad sweep of beach and bay - a delightful, sunny climate and a great array of sports and dining options.
A must-see is offered at La Quebrada (kay-brah-dah) north of the city. Cliff divers plunge 39 m (130 feet) into a tiny sea pool of churning water, and are rewarded by tips and applause by the appreciative crowds.
Outdoor activities include deepsea fishing, golf on five golf courses, and tennis courts abound. And of course perfecting your tan, along with the other bronzed bodies on the beach. They may be sleeping... because they are recovering from, or preparing for, the town's incredible nightlife.
Things start to warm up around 11 p.m. and peak when the fireworks go off over the bay around 2 a.m. But most clubs stay open til breakfast time. So you may find yourself asleep on the beach too!
Acapulco is also a great destination if you enjoy a little retail therapy on your vacation. There's a colourful central market perfect for bargaining for t-shirts and souvenirs, and elsewhere there are sparkling malls and the famous department store Sanborn's.
Getting around is super-easy. Hundreds of VW Beetle (the "old" kind) taxis scuttle up and down the Costera, or main boulevard. Rates are posted in hotel lobbies as most don't have meters.
Best time to take a vacation to Acapulco
Best Time to Go
Like many areas in Central America, Acapulco has two seasons: wet and dry. The dry season (between November and May) is the best time to visit, as the weather then is dry, warm, and sunny for water sports, with balmy nights for bar hopping and dancing. If you are looking for something a little daring, mid-February is the time for the Acapulco Carnival. During this wet season, while the temperatures are similar, the rains make it more humid. On a brighter note, the beaches are less crowded, and you may find it easier to get good rates, although many local businesses just close.
Insider tips for Acapulco travel
Acapulco Botanical Garden Esther Pliego de Salinas
This recent addition to the local botanical gardens displays masses of tropical plants and flowers halfway up the mountain.
Barraya de Coyuca
At the Pie de la Cuesta, the point where the lagoon and bay meet is the Barra de Coyuca, magical at sunset.
Palma Sola Archeological Zone
Rock carvings date thousands of years old, with few visitors and a steep climb to well-marked carvings.
La Casa de la Cultura
A small archaeological museum, art gallery, and gift shop, featuring handmade baskets, hammocks, and shawls.
While this club caters to the wealthier travellers, many locals consider it the best club in town because of the exclusivity; a table here means the royal treatment.
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Sunbathing, golf and spa at well-equipped resort on Revolcadero Beach The Fairmont Pierre Marques resort offers romantic Mexican villas, bungalows and low-rise buildings amidst lush tropical gardens on the Fairmont Princess resort complex in the Diamante area... More
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Get it all at Revolcadero Beach resort with business, leisure amenitiesRecognized as one of the top 500 hotels in the world and top 25 resorts in Latin America by Travel & Leisure (highlights), The Fairmont Acapulco Princess is located over the Pacific Coast on the... More
Family-friendly Acapulco hotel on Condesa Beach with Wi-Fi, kids' clubFiesta Americana Villas Acapulco sits beachfront in the heart of Acapulco's Condesa district where guests find direct access to the popular Acapulco beach. Fiesta Americana Villas Acapulco is close to a... More
Oceanic hotel in Las Cruces, New MexicoThe Hotel Encanto, created by one of Mexico's most recognized architects, is an exclusive property situated on a small hill overlooking the bay of Acapulco, with incredible ocean views from practically every corner of the... More
Find comfortable rooms in eye-catching hotel on the beach in AcapulcoThe Calinda Beach Acapulco hotel sits in the heart of Acapulco's golden zone, along the bay's golden-sand beach and is within walking distance of many great dining, shopping and nightlife options.... More
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Spacious rooms and suites overlooking Acapulco Bay on Icacos Beach The Grand Hotel Acapulco sits on Playa Icacos overlooking Acapulco Bay and offers easy access to its golden shores. Located near the eastern end of Acapulco proper, the Grand Hotel Acapulco is a close ride... More
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Explore Acapulco from simple, affordable beach hotel on Playa IcacosLocated on the golden sands of Acapulco Bay near Playa Icacos, the El Cano Acapulco hotel is just a short walk from the convention center, the golf course and CiCi Waterpark. The hotel also is a short... More
Beachfront beauty in Acapulco, New MexicoDesigned by Mexican artist Claudia Fernandez, the Boca Chica Hotel sports beautiful architecture, making this venue an enchanting option for guests looking for a romantic stay while in Acapulco. Guests have access to Private Ocean,... More
Flights to Acapulco
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Los Angeles | Acapulco | Fri, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 14 | $331 |
Chicago | Acapulco | Wed, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 19 | $408 |
New York | Acapulco | Sun, Feb 16 - Sat, Mar 1 | $489 |
Newark | Acapulco | Mon, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 21 | $736 |
San Francisco | Acapulco | Sun, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 9 | $401 |
Miami | Acapulco | Wed, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 17 | $480 |
Boston | Acapulco | Sat, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 23 | $940 |
Detroit | Acapulco | Mon, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 21 | $721 |
Houston | Acapulco | Tue, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 22 | $509 |
Minneapolis | Acapulco | Fri, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 24 | $682 |
Mexico City | Acapulco | Sat, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 24 | $175 |
Atlanta | Acapulco | Tue, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 11 | $455 |
Acapulco highlights
Known as a cruise ship destination, Acapulco is a welcoming place for any and all visitors. Nightclubs remain open until the last patron leaves (which is often after dawn), and the town itself is a portrait of beauty, blending old history and incredible nature, with more modern attractions.
Don't forget to make time to watch the awe-inspiring La Quebrada cliff divers leap into the ocean far below them. Then climb the hill to the Chapel of Peace and enjoy the view of the entire city from above.
El Fuerte del San Diego
The large fort and small (but air conditioned) museum are a must see, giving tourists insight into the history of Acapulco with wonderful exhibits.
A fun water park for kids and families, where you can even swim with the dolphins. Get a local grocery store to stamp a receipt for your purchase for a discount on admission.
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Magico Mundo Marino
A collection of exotic indoor and outdoor marine exhibits, this little aquarium can be fun for the entire family.
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Complete with idyllic lagoon, miniature islands, and tropical flora and fauna, this is a charming and unhurried place.
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This quiet beach away from the main Acapulco Bay is a great place for lying back in the sun, eating the local specialties and doing nothing else.
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Usually just known as "the Costera," this is the main tourist street in Acapulco, where the night life happens.


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redbird87 wrote:I don't know the answer to the original question, but I am concerned with the utility of the GAU-22. Lockheed claims: "It is designed for increased effectiveness against ground targets compared to the 20 mm M61 Vulcan cannon carried by other USAF fighters." While no doubt the round is more deadly, with only 180 carried by the F-35A, how many bursts can the pilot even get at 3300 rounds per second? If the round capacity were so limited, it seems saving the money and simply going with the proven 20mm Vulcan would have been prudent. Particularly since everything short of the heaviest main battle tanks turn to swiss cheese when hit from a Vulcan from above.
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redbird87 wrote: only 180 carried by the F-35A
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count_to_10 wrote:I think the gun is meant for targets of opportunity when other ordinance are used up, rather than deliberately setting out to engage ground targets with it.
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redbird87 wrote:with only 180 carried by the F-35A, how many bursts can the pilot even get
redbird87 wrote:180 rounds internal, with a rate of fire of 3300 rounds per minute, is a pretty limited amount of firepower. Perhaps the gun has a 30 round burst mode, so you'd get 6 such bursts.
redbird87 wrote:I'm curious how many 20mm rounds would have fit into the F-35 size cannon drum
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Well, with 80% of the diameter, each one would have 64% of the cross-section area, the inverse of which is 1.5625, so probably somewhere around 56.25% more bullets in the same space: 281. But Vulcans fire faster so they'd use that up faster than an Equalizer would use up the same number of bullets.
count_to_10 wrote:I think the gun is meant for targets of opportunity when other ordinance are used up, rather than deliberately setting out to engage ground targets with it.If you know it's there and what you can do with it, why not plan on using it and get a bit more out of each flight?
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archeman wrote:Do any of these weapons offer a slower fire rate?I would imagine that 8-10 rps would be fine for ground attack.
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Two women died and five other people were taken to hospital after a London house fire in the early hours today.
Emergency crews were called to a property in Purrett Road, Plumstead, shortly before 1am, and 35 firemen fought the blaze for two hours before it was brought under control.
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Keston oil trader Bernard Langley jailed for four years over multimillion kickback plot
11:56am Monday 30th April 2012 in Bromley By David Mills
AN OIL trading fraudster from Keston who lived a "lavish lifestyle" of classic cars and jewellery has been jailed for four years following his role in a multimillion dollar kickback scheme.
Bernard Langley, 55, was sentenced on Friday after pleading guilty to engage in wire fraud in connection with a plot to overcharge a Houston refinery for shipping oil from Venezuela.
A co-defendant and fellow oil trader Clyde Meltzer, 65, of Houston and Livingston, New Jersey, also admitted the same charge and was jailed for five years.
Through a third man, Jonathan Barnes, they arranged for their companies to transport oil on tankers from Venezuela to Houston.
Barnes was an employee at LyondellBassell Industries, of which Houston Refinery is a subsidiary.
Houston Refinery imports most of its crude oil from Venezuela, with shipping a significant expense.
In exchange for Barnes agreeing to use their companies, Langley and Meltzer paid Barnes a third of the profits they received.
As a result, Barnes' incentive was to authorise Lyondell, which was unaware of the conspiracy, to pay approximately $82m (£52m) above market rates for the shipping in exchange for kickbacks from the individuals receiving the payments.
Langley and Meltzer controlled two of the bank accounts receiving the payments and used Swiss bank accounts to pay Barnes approximately $20m (£12m) in kickbacks.
Handing down the sentence, US District Judge Sim Lake described their actions as "flat out fraud" and said much of the money taken by the defendants had occurred after Lyondell's US subsidiaries filed for bankruptcy protection.
Judge Lake said: "So at a time when many employees lost years of deferred compensation, benefits and even their jobs, creditors and credit relationships of the company were harmed, and the remaining employees worked tirelessly to save the company, Meltzer, Langley, and Barnes used this money to live lavish lifestyles, adding insult to the substantial injury they caused."
He also noted the defendants bought fancy cars and Meltzer purchased more than $1 million in jewellery as a result of their "pure and simple fraud".
It has been reported in the US media that one of these vehicles included a 1957 Cadillac once owned by Frank Sinatra.
Langley and Meltzer were also ordered to serve a three-year-term of supervised release upon release from prison and to pay $57m (£36m) restitution.
Barnes, 56, of Bellaire, Texas, was sentenced in January to seven years in prison on fraud and international money laundering charges resulting from his involvement.
He had pleaded guilty to the charges.
Langley and Meltzer were arrested at the Galleria in Houston after a recorded meeting with Barnes.
They had previously agreed to orders forfeiting numerous assets obtained with proceeds of the kickback scheme, including luxury and classic cars, jewellery, funds at bank accounts in Switzerland and Monaco, real estate in Texas and Florida and investments in a Houston sports bar.
Combined with assets recovered from Barnes, assets valued at approximately $25 million have been forfeited to the United States.
A fourth co-defendant, Venezuelan citzen Alireza Etessami, is scheduled for trial on June 11.