2024 Rendezvous - Page 46

morninggents · 5 Nov 2024, 11:48 (Ref:4234231)

At the only scan I've had they asked me what radio station I listened to so I had radio 2 also .... but by choice. The only other stations I could think of 'off the cuff' were radio 4 (I thought I may not be able to concentrate on the chat) or radio 1 (which was an absolute no no).

Mike Harte · 5 Nov 2024, 14:33 (Ref:4234256)

This is most peculiar, as I've had a number of MRI scans done in 3 different hospitals, 2 NHS and 1 at a private hospital via the NHS, and apart from being given ear protectors against the noise, I've never been offered any music.

In fact, the last scan was done on a brand new scanner that was in a truck, and which was on loan or trial from the manufacturer. Unfortunately the scanner was barely being used except for dire emergencies as this was in April 2020 at the peak of the first Covid wave, and the hospital had stopped all elective and non-urgent scans.

morninggents · 5 Nov 2024, 15:10 (Ref:4234259)

Perhaps it's a new thing, Mike. Mine was only a couple of years ago.

delta · 6 Nov 2024, 16:50 (Ref:4234443)

Looks like we renew our race licence on line now . More headaches .?

**Peter Mallett** · 6 Nov 2024, 17:00 (Ref:4234445)

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Originally Posted by delta

Looks like we renew our race licence on line now . More headaches .?

Worked OK for me last year.

delta · 6 Nov 2024, 19:29 (Ref:4234476)

Yes but your a clever cloggs ?

delta · 6 Nov 2024, 19:41 (Ref:4234480)

Well I got through sorting password . What happens now ?

356sc · 6 Nov 2024, 20:03 (Ref:4234483)

Now you need to work out how to add your medical checks (assuming you are renewing your international license). - it’s in your profile section/medical documentation part.

Once that’s done and reviewed by someone to confirm validity you should be able to submit your license renewal…

I think!

delta · 6 Nov 2024, 22:15 (Ref:4234495)

Thanks Will. Had my medical couple of weeks ago. Tomorrow job first thing . Hope Mum and Dad are well . Guess they are camped up in the USA now .?

grantp · 7 Nov 2024, 11:41 (Ref:4234527)

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Originally Posted by ChrisA

You're lucky, being able to choose. I've had a couple of scans and the only music playing was Radio 2. No way of turning it off either.

Just about acceptable, depending on the time of day, up until this year.

Nowadays it seems more like a form of torture, especially when they have "stand-in" presenters who should be on a different channel.

Unfortunately when we are out and about in the car Management insists on Radio 2, though she does not much care for it either.

I'm not sure why. I think it's for the traffic reports and they never, ever seem to be relevant to where we are. The car's satnav or just viewing the map on screen would be a better option.

ChrisA · 7 Nov 2024, 11:48 (Ref:4234529)

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Originally Posted by grantp

Just about acceptable, depending on the time of day, up until this year.

Nowadays it seems more like a form of torture, especially when they have "stand-in" presenters who should be on a different channel.

Unfortunately when we are out and about in the car Management insists on Radio 2, though she does not much care for it either.

I'm not sure why. I think it's for the traffic reports and they never, ever seem to be relevant to where we are. The car's satnav or just viewing the map on screen would be a better option.

Tend to agree with you Grant, the presenters they have now are not a patch on previous years. For me it's just background noise.

Tel 911S · 7 Nov 2024, 15:28 (Ref:4234548)

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Originally Posted by ChrisA

Tend to agree with you Grant, the presenters they have now are not a patch on previous years. For me it's just background noise.

You are right there . Try GREATEST HITS radio , it is a lot more listenable to . Trouble is it does seem to have different frequencies in different areas , so might take a bit of finding .

**Peter Mallett** · 7 Nov 2024, 15:40 (Ref:4234550)

GH Radio on DAB Plus also changes regions so occaisionally it overlaps as you cross an area.

rbs · 7 Nov 2024, 17:48 (Ref:4234567)

GH seems to play the same tracks from the major groups dailey, I had to swap to Planet Rock.

**Peter Mallett** · 7 Nov 2024, 17:55 (Ref:4234569)

There's always boom radio but that goes back a bit far for my taste. Can't stand Presley in any way shape or form.

delta · 7 Nov 2024, 18:01 (Ref:4234570)

Boom radio has been a breath of fresh air. Its on all the time now except for Saturday morning when good old Tony Blackburn is on at 6 am.Radio 2.

Mike Harte · 7 Nov 2024, 18:34 (Ref:4234573)

I've gone to Jazz FM which is DAB+ and online/mobile. It broadcasts a huge range of music - not just jazz - with old classics including Motown, although some of the more modern stuff is definitely not to my taste. Overall, it's OK in the background.

**Peter Mallett** · 7 Nov 2024, 18:48 (Ref:4234574)

Oh well. https://youtu.be/yGR3DV4mqBA?si=qr4JjrnonApmgC6Q

gary396 · 7 Nov 2024, 18:52 (Ref:4234575)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Oh well. https://youtu.be/yGR3DV4mqBA?si=qr4JjrnonApmgC6Q

Great stuff. Went to see an ELO tribute band a couple of nights ago. They were excellent. I'd forgotten just how many hits ELO had, great back catalogue.

ChrisA · 7 Nov 2024, 19:02 (Ref:4234577)

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Originally Posted by gary396

Great stuff. Went to see an ELO tribute band a couple of nights ago. They were excellent. I'd forgotten just how many hits ELO had, great back catalogue.

Try to get to see ELO if you can. They announced their farewell tour recently. The band are finishing for good in 2025, no more recording/ gigs.

gary396 · 7 Nov 2024, 19:07 (Ref:4234578)

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Originally Posted by ChrisA

Try to get to see ELO if you can. They announced their farewell tour recently. The band are finishing for good in 2025, no more recording/ gigs.

I didn't realise that until the tribute band mentioned it. Would be good to see the real thing one last time.

John Elwin · 7 Nov 2024, 19:25 (Ref:4234581)

Watched a Rolling Stones concert on TV here last night & very good it was too. Of course I have no idea how long ago it was recorded! Madison Square Gardens in New York.

Meanwhile, for radio it is FranceBleu for me on the very rare occasions I actually bother.

ChrisA · 7 Nov 2024, 19:26 (Ref:4234582)

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Originally Posted by gary396

I didn't realise that until the tribute band mentioned it. Would be good to see the real thing one last time.

Saw them a few years ago, absolutely brilliant, expensive but well worth it. Check listings for gigs, music press etc.

morninggents · 8 Nov 2024, 10:54 (Ref:4234623)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Oh well. https://youtu.be/yGR3DV4mqBA?si=qr4JjrnonApmgC6Q

Fantastic video and performance by ELO. Great piano and keyboard work by Richard Tandy (RIP).
There's another vid of ELO on YouTube with Cherene Allen on violin. Worth a look.
Can't share your views on Elvis, I'm afraid ... well certainly the pre-1960 Elvis.

ChrisA · 8 Nov 2024, 11:58 (Ref:4234625)

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Originally Posted by morninggents

Fantastic video and performance by ELO. Great piano and keyboard work by Richard Tandy (RIP).
There's another vid of ELO on YouTube with Cherene Allen on violin. Worth a look.
Can't share your views on Elvis, I'm afraid ... well certainly the pre-1960 Elvis.

Keep an eye on SkyMix channel on TV, they occasionally show a concert from ELO,from about ten years ago. Worth watching.

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