Test Equipment Anonymous (TEA) group therapy thread

• #40975 Reply
  Posted by bitseeker on 09 Oct, 2019 23:30
• Quote from: BravoV on 09 Oct, 2019 16:55

  Asking a favor here to TEA brotherhood, anyone can help me on purchasing the Rigol license , here -> https://www.eevblog.com/forum/buysellwanted/rigol-bnd-msods1000z-license-clearance-one-penny-at-tequipment-net/
  
  It seems like the web is acting up, nope, disguised as American won't help as it verify my CC details with my address as I'm not American.
  

  
  Were you able to get one? It appears that they are sold out now at the clearance price.
• #40976 Reply
  Posted by xrunner on 09 Oct, 2019 23:30
• Quote from: mnementh on 09 Oct, 2019 22:56

  It's orificial... Our last bit of business (dropping off the cable modem) in Houston is done.
  
  We are wheels up!!!
  

  
  

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• #40977 Reply
  Posted by mnementh on 09 Oct, 2019 23:35
• Aiee chingau!!!
  
  I forgot the Igloo cooler full of all that yummy bacon... 
  
  mnem
  No. Not gonna let The Suck suck me back in...
• #40978 Reply
  Posted by VK5RC on 10 Oct, 2019 00:51
• Wheels down mate! They work much better on that side of the car😂
  Don't ask me how I know
• #40979 Reply
  Posted by Sam Spastic on 10 Oct, 2019 04:27
• Quote from: don.r on 09 Oct, 2019 01:15

  Quote from: Brumby on 09 Oct, 2019 01:08

  Quote from: URI on 08 Oct, 2019 22:01

  TE rescue time again!
  Anyone?      
  https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-very-large-lot-vintage-electronic-lab-testing-Tektronix-Hewlett-Packard/174057289993?hash=item28869f7909:g:dngAAOSwKENdVLjC
  
  Disclaimer: I don't have any connection to the seller.
  

  
  Ouch!  My back went out just looking at that gear!!
  

  
  I had to check the location to see if Mr. Carlson was having a clearout.
  

  
  It is only a 5 hour drive.  I have an empty van.
• #40980 Reply
  Posted by mnementh on 10 Oct, 2019 04:57
• Quote from: beanflying on 09 Oct, 2019 23:04

  Quote from: mnementh on 09 Oct, 2019 22:56

  It's orificial... Our last bit of business (dropping off the cable modem) in Houston is done.
  
  We are wheels up!!!
  
  mnem
  Happiness is fucking Texas in the rear view mirror...

  I trust that Bacon has Maple Syrup for a dipping sauce to aid border crossing

  
  Alas, no... it is all alone in a cold, dark refrigerator...
  
  Well, not entirely alone, I suppose... it does have about $20 worth of my favorite beef sausage snack sticks and Genoa salami to keep it company, all in a brand-new Igloo lunchbox I bought just to bring it.
  
  If that is the price of escaping this toxic waste dump of a city, then I think I’m getting out cheap.
  
  @Neomys Sapiens - 
  
  @Everybody - Thanks for all the good wishes. We’re making our first pit stop a couple hours short of the border. Didn’t want to go to bed ever in Texas again, but as long as I wake up and we get out in the morning I’ll live with the disappointment.
  
  mnem
  ”If that’s the worst that happens to you in a day, it’s been a damn fine day.”
• #40981 Reply
  Posted by tautech on 10 Oct, 2019 05:03
• @memn
  Safe travels buddy.
  
  Are there any issues carrying food across the border over there ?
• #40982 Reply
  Posted by mansaxel on 10 Oct, 2019 05:07
• Quote from: mnementh on 09 Oct, 2019 22:56

  It's orificial... Our last bit of business (dropping off the cable modem) in Houston is done.
  
  We are wheels up!!!
  
  mnem
  Happiness is fucking Texas in the rear view mirror...
  

  
  Lycklig resa! (happy trip wishes)
  
• #40983 Reply
  Posted by URI on 10 Oct, 2019 06:27
• Quote from: mnementh on 09 Oct, 2019 22:56

  It's orificial... Our last bit of business (dropping off the cable modem) in Houston is done.
  
  We are wheels up!!!
  
  mnem
  Happiness is fucking Texas in the rear view mirror...
  

  
  Wish you the best for the journey and your arrival in canada!
• #40984 Reply
  Posted by BravoV on 10 Oct, 2019 06:32
• Quote from: bitseeker on 09 Oct, 2019 23:30

  Quote from: BravoV on 09 Oct, 2019 16:55

  Asking a favor here to TEA brotherhood, anyone can help me on purchasing the Rigol license , here -> https://www.eevblog.com/forum/buysellwanted/rigol-bnd-msods1000z-license-clearance-one-penny-at-tequipment-net/
  
  It seems like the web is acting up, nope, disguised as American won't help as it verify my CC details with my address as I'm not American.
  

  
  Were you able to get one? It appears that they are sold out now at the clearance price.
  

  
  Nope, too bad. 
• #40985 Reply
  Posted by Cubdriver on 10 Oct, 2019 06:52
• Quote from: mnementh on 09 Oct, 2019 22:56

  It's orificial... Our last bit of business (dropping off the cable modem) in Houston is done.
  
  We are wheels up!!!
  
  mnem
  Happiness is fucking Texas in the rear view mirror...
  

  
  Drive scarefully!
  
  Wishing you a safe journey.
  
  -Pat
• #40986 Reply
  Posted by BU508A on 10 Oct, 2019 08:48
• Quote from: mnementh on 09 Oct, 2019 22:56

  It's orificial... Our last bit of business (dropping off the cable modem) in Houston is done.
  
  We are wheels up!!!
  
  mnem
  Happiness is fucking Texas in the rear view mirror...
  

  
  
  
• #40987 Reply
  Posted by Specmaster on 10 Oct, 2019 09:16
• Quote from: mnementh on 10 Oct, 2019 04:57

  Quote from: beanflying on 09 Oct, 2019 23:04

  Quote from: mnementh on 09 Oct, 2019 22:56

  It's orificial... Our last bit of business (dropping off the cable modem) in Houston is done.
  
  We are wheels up!!!
  
  mnem
  Happiness is fucking Texas in the rear view mirror...

  I trust that Bacon has Maple Syrup for a dipping sauce to aid border crossing

  
  Alas, no... it is all alone in a cold, dark refrigerator...
  
  Well, not entirely alone, I suppose... it does have about $20 worth of my favorite beef sausage snack sticks and Genoa salami to keep it company, all in a brand-new Igloo lunchbox I bought just to bring it.
  
  If that is the price of escaping this toxic waste dump of a city, then I think I’m getting out cheap.
  
  @Neomys Sapiens - 
  
  @Everybody - Thanks for all the good wishes. We’re making our first pit stop a couple hours short of the border. Didn’t want to go to bed ever in Texas again, but as long as I wake up and we get out in the morning I’ll live with the disappointment.
  
  mnem
  ”If that’s the worst that happens to you in a day, it’s been a damn fine day.”
  

  Good luck and have a safe trip upto the big freeze. Looking forward to seeing you back on line all set up in your new home, free of the toxic atmosphere in Texas and the start of a better life for you and your family, take care buddy. 
• #40988 Reply
  Posted by med6753 on 10 Oct, 2019 14:15
• Quote from: Specmaster on 10 Oct, 2019 09:16

  Quote from: mnementh on 10 Oct, 2019 04:57

  Quote from: beanflying on 09 Oct, 2019 23:04

  Quote from: mnementh on 09 Oct, 2019 22:56

  It's orificial... Our last bit of business (dropping off the cable modem) in Houston is done.
  
  We are wheels up!!!
  
  mnem
  Happiness is fucking Texas in the rear view mirror...

  I trust that Bacon has Maple Syrup for a dipping sauce to aid border crossing

  
  Alas, no... it is all alone in a cold, dark refrigerator...
  
  Well, not entirely alone, I suppose... it does have about $20 worth of my favorite beef sausage snack sticks and Genoa salami to keep it company, all in a brand-new Igloo lunchbox I bought just to bring it.
  
  If that is the price of escaping this toxic waste dump of a city, then I think I’m getting out cheap.
  
  @Neomys Sapiens - 
  
  @Everybody - Thanks for all the good wishes. We’re making our first pit stop a couple hours short of the border. Didn’t want to go to bed ever in Texas again, but as long as I wake up and we get out in the morning I’ll live with the disappointment.
  
  mnem
  ”If that’s the worst that happens to you in a day, it’s been a damn fine day.”
  

  Good luck and have a safe trip upto the big freeze. Looking forward to seeing you back on line all set up in your new home, free of the toxic atmosphere in Texas and the start of a better life for you and your family, take care buddy. 
  

  
  And he also has to learn to say "eh" at the end of every sentence...eh. 
  
  Edit...
  
  
• #40989 Reply
  Posted by 0culus on 10 Oct, 2019 14:45
• And most importantly: If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy!
  
   
• #40990 Reply
  Posted by AVGresponding on 10 Oct, 2019 16:57
• Safe journey mnementh!
• #40991 Reply
  Posted by URI on 10 Oct, 2019 18:43
• Back to TEA..   
  Yesterday my Agilent 3499A arrived and it's the first HPAK TE since all the damaged HP 8110A and parts that arrived well packed and undamaged*! 
  After a quick test I can't find any flaws, the display is bright and it works. GPIB control isn't tested yet though.
  Here it is, it's already stacked:
  
  
  If I'd need 3488As or 3499As to house all the plugin cards I have I'd need two more units -but then one slot would remain unpopulated...     
  
  *-Despite being shipped through the ebay global shipping program and delivered by herpes.

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• #40992 Reply
  Posted by mnementh on 10 Oct, 2019 18:47
• Stopped in Hope, Arkansas (about 90 min short of Little Rock) for a stretch and some Subway.
  
  So far, no casualties. 
  
  mnem
  *dwiving-dwagon*
• #40993 Reply
  Posted by med6753 on 10 Oct, 2019 18:58
• Quote from: mnementh on 10 Oct, 2019 18:47

  Stopped in Hope, Arkansas (about 90 min short of Little Rock) for a stretch and some Subway.
  
  So far, no casualties. 
  
  mnem
  *dwiving-dwagon*
  

  
  And at least you are out of Texas. 
• #40994 Reply
  Posted by nixiefreqq on 10 Oct, 2019 19:08
• Quote from: mnementh on 10 Oct, 2019 18:47

  Stopped in Hope, Arkansas (about 90 min short of Little Rock) for a stretch and some Subway.
  
  So far, no casualties. 
  
  mnem
  *dwiving-dwagon*
  

  
  holy crap!  you were serious!
  
  don't let your homing instincts land you in western PA.
  
  ya' hoser.
• #40995 Reply
  Posted by BU508A on 10 Oct, 2019 19:09
• Quote from: med6753 on 10 Oct, 2019 18:58

  Quote from: mnementh on 10 Oct, 2019 18:47

  Stopped in Hope, Arkansas (about 90 min short of Little Rock) for a stretch and some Subway.
  
  So far, no casualties. 
  
  mnem
  *dwiving-dwagon*
  

  
  And at least you are out of Texas. 
  

  
  If he's following the Interstate 30 and after Little Rock the Interstate 40 then he can greet Elvis in Memphis.    
• #40996 Reply
  Posted by bd139 on 10 Oct, 2019 19:55
• Completely non TE related 3d print from today. Print was 0.2mm so it's a bit rough and I didn't have time to smooth it but it was on a "same day turnaround" promise
  
  
  
  First time I've touched a paint brush in about 25 years so you're seeing the good side 
  
  Obligatory RPN calculator in background. Also I bought a Corsair K63 keyboard.
  
  Back to TE now the kids have had their fun 
• #40997 Reply
  Posted by tautech on 10 Oct, 2019 20:19
• Pink unicorn TE, how appropriate ! 
• #40998 Reply
  Posted by med6753 on 10 Oct, 2019 20:48
• Where's the multi-colored rainbow out it's arse? 
• #40999 Reply
  Posted by bd139 on 10 Oct, 2019 21:02
• Hahaha added to the print list. I'm sure someone has done one