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  1. goonchild

    Mordaunt-Short MS100

    Does anyone have any experience of Mordaunt-Short MS100s, and, if so, any thoughts on their competence?
  2. goonchild

    Outdoor projector - help

    Hello, everyone I'm thinking of doing some occasional (once-in-blue-moon) film projection outdoors in the warmer months and would like to so so without breaking my tiny little piggie bank. (Before you ask about budget, take whatever amount you think is cheap and halve it!) I'm putting myself at...
  3. goonchild

    Turntable whisperers in the Cape hinterland?

    Does anyone know or know of a skillful and reliable turntable whisperer in the Winelands or Overberg region? Any solid leads would be greatly appreciated.
  4. goonchild

    Master Deals

    Does anyone have any experience of buying from Master Deals (masterdeals.co.za), based in Bronkhorstspruit? Is it a reliable/trustworthy retailer? Thank you.
  5. goonchild

    Repairs to and restoration and cleaning of Persian carpets

    I'm looking for a reputable, top-notch repairer/restorer and cleaner of Persian carpets in the greater Dbn and neighbouring areas. I'd be grateful for any recommendations  you may have. Thank you.
  6. goonchild

    Where's Harry?

    What has become of Harold Day, Dbn's little Roksan Man? Please tell.
  7. goonchild

    Is it time...?

    Given the number of topics about which this forum is not, has the time come to close 'Open Talk' altogether? Alternatively, could we please have guidelines stipulating how cricket is appropriate but economics is not?
  8. goonchild

    Who wants to be a Chief Economist?

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B98_eo6Vu7LoNkkxcFBRVHNrSTQ/view?pref=2&pli=1. Knowledge of numbers optional.
  9. goonchild

    Terry Pratchett shuffles off

    Another entertainer bows out: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/terry-pratchett-dead-beloved-fantasy-author-who-wrote-the-discworld-series-and-renowned-alzheimers-campaigner-dies-aged-66-10104157.html
  10. goonchild

    Some people's children...

    http://news.sky.com/story/1439307/cops-rescue-dog-shot-and-tied-to-rail-tracks
  11. goonchild

    Lived long, no longer prospering

    Mr Spock beamed up for the last time: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/leonard-nimoy-dead-star-trek-actor-dies-after-suffering-lung-disease-10076199.html.
  12. goonchild

    A matter of life and death

    Bad news in the making, as the reaper sharpens its scythe: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/bruce-dickinson-iron-maiden-front-man-is-battling-cancer-10056482.html http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/19/opinion/oliver-sacks-on-learning-he-has-terminal-cancer.html?_r=0 I'm particularly sad...
  13. goonchild

    It's science, Jim, but not as we know it

    Let's kick off this thread on willful stupidity/ignorance with a glimpse into the future of science education: http://tribune.com.pk/story/839624/saudi-cleric-claims-earth-is-stationary-does-not-revolve-around-sun/. Please feel free to add examples of evidenceless mumbo-jumbo or egregious...
  14. goonchild

    PS Audio Sprout - thoughts?

    Now that the PS Audio Sprout is actual-factual solid reality I must ask whether anyone out there in avforumland has had direct experience of one. If you have, please could you share your thoughts and opinions. Thank you beaucoup. Interestingly, PS Audio lists its SA dealer as PL Computer...
  15. goonchild

    Another ripple in the Zuma cesspool

    An interesting development in Chez Surv?. The sainted doctor's work of snuffing out freedom of expression and independent journalism continues apace: http://mg.co.za/article/2015-01-15-max-du-preez-no-longer-respects-independent-media-groups-leadership.
  16. goonchild

    Joe Cocker no more

    http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30582761 Just seen the same thread under General Discussion. Go there.
  17. goonchild

    Really, truly sorry

    Given the covert apologies and demands for apologies that some forumistas have averred will be flying about soon, I thought it appropriate to provide - by proxy, to be sure - my favourite model apology by a master apologiser to inspire those who will become involved in the flaming...
  18. goonchild

    Bret Maverick plays his last hand

    James Garner finally folds: http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/jul/20/james-garner.
  19. goonchild

    New Opeth album out in August 2014

    Has Opeth gone soft or, horror of horrors, slightly radio-friendly for its new album, Pale Communion, scheduled for release next month? Whatever the case, less 'death' + more melody = nice enough new song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHq9yMXw3iA.
  20. goonchild

    Sad news: Rik Mayall

    Rik is too soon pining for the feeyords. He wasn't everyone's cup of tea. And now he's cold. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/rik-mayall-dead-comedian-and-actor-dies-aged-56-9515603.html.
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