Gordon Pimblott

A busy dad who's into gadgets. All views are my own.

[Gordon Pimblott @gpimblott]

@PayPalUK I have a duplicate transaction on my card that don't relate to shop transactions or activity listed. I can't find any way to contact you other than scripted questions that don't match it it won't let me submit....:(. Help

[Gordon Pimblott @gpimblott]

Upgraded my Zappi firmware last night and it stopped charging my car :( Software updates don't always got to plan (tell me about it). Respect to @myenergiuk who have immediately put out a statement/apology and possible work arounds. It's how companies respond that's important

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Never really been a tweeter....but have followed the crowd and moved to mastodon ;) Seems like much more my cup of tea -> https://t.co/FLhVoEXFL1

Of course I had to host my own server...@teablott made me do it ;)

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First mince pie... Xmas is here

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Walked into the kitchen while the news was on .."council opening community warm pubs" wife quashed my excitement ..."warm hubs".... Most disappointing #misheard #EnergyCrisis

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@simoneverest Go on, turn to the dark side... You know you want to...

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Just received my first Christmas email.....#christmas... I'll just leave that thought with you

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@simoneverest Retro-rockin awesome

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More Spectrum fixes today - ZX Spectrum +2 (Video fix & Recap) https://t.co/Q8c24ff3x0 via @bitwrangleruk

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@matt_s_shaw @Bitwrangleruk No, they are too expensive for my eBay tastes

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Last weekends project a ZX Spectrum +2 fix and refurb https://t.co/tIpELKqQTs via @bitwrangleruk

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@IanAmes On the mend. Much better than earlier in the week. Thanks

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@IanAmes If it's any consolation I'm still testing positive too :(

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@IanAmes Me too, tested positive this morning :(

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First fixes on my latest retro computer.

BBC micro #1 (Power supply recapping) https://t.co/rq7O7yVgcz via @bitwrangleruk

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@matt_s_shaw On display in my office. Close at hand for when I want to user them :)

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Afternoon fixing #atari2600 Darth Vader edition. Composite mod and a new RIOT chip. Quick clean and as good as new. #atarijunglehunt for a quick bit of testing. #retrocomputers #retrogaming @ Wells, Somerset https://t.co/i6HnTfcoy8

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@rjrees Beverly hills co then Goonies maybe Beetlejuice

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How I recycled old laptop screens as retro console displays https://t.co/IB4uLjfkd4 via @bitwrangleruk

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I now remember why I hate computers :( Trying to migrate to a new @ASUSTOR NAS.... I have 4 computers involved and 3 of them in bits to try and sort it out... User friendly 'simple' UI's are great .... when they work - advanced options please #computerhell #passthewine