I had warned my 21 year old wife to wear less revealing clothing, if she did not want trouble on the street. She knew some judo, so nobody got too far, but they tried.
Joshua_G said:
Few decades ago, a world renown wine expert visited my country. He was interviewed for a newspaper. The reporter asked him about the best wine he ever tasted. The wine expert replied: "I was in my twenties, with limited means. I dined in a budget restaurant in Venice with a local 18 years old young lady. The wine was whatever they served in that budget restaurant. That was the best wine I ever had".
Nice. Another clear illustration that your perception is influenced by a LOT of factors that you normally discount. Just like audio 😉
Jan Didden
Fellini types in their twenties dine out with 38 year olds in la citta piu bella.
(it's when they turn 38 and above themselves that 18 year olds become attractive.
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(it's when they turn 38 and above themselves that 18 year olds become attractive.

jacco vermeulen said:Fellini types in their twenties dine out with 38 year olds in la citta piu bella.
... and John would still be that young when she got 38 ...
😀
8 1/2 ?
Amarcord, Maria Antonietta Beluzzi.
(The other one was Liz, a teach from Oz. Contiki Tours, we'll show you Europe. And more, 1980)
(The other one was Liz, a teach from Oz. Contiki Tours, we'll show you Europe. And more, 1980)
janneman said:
Nice. Another clear illustration that your perception is influenced by a LOT of factors that you normally discount. Just like audio 😉
Jan Didden
Yes, which is why care should be taken when evaluating components.
For the record, my first wife had a temper, and still does. She walked away from me, and I attempted to follow her from about 1 block away, but I was always afraid of physically accosting her, myself, as she claimed to have been taught judo by her father who had taught it to the FBI, for years. She is now 63, and they, now, call her GRANDMA, most of the time.
In the 1960's, electronic engineers in the USA were treated well and paid well. The Swiss franc at the time was 4:1, and bed and breakfast in England or Scotland cost 1 pound / night for student housing. The economic situation is rather different now.
Now, back to caps. Old measurements are just as reliable as NEW measurements. Keep that in mind, IF you want to learn about caps. Of course, a ceramic cap manufacturer would criticize mica caps, especially cheaply made ones. We are aware of this problem, ourselves.
Sorry John I am taking some of that unplanned vacation, I will not be able to answer tough questions till the weekend.
Thanks for replying, Scott. We have already ordered samples and they should come today, I hope.
john curl said:Of course, a ceramic cap manufacturer would criticize mica caps, especially cheaply made ones. We are aware of this problem, ourselves.
"Condemnation without Examination is Prejudice"
john curl said:Avoid cheap mica caps.
Is there a minimum price we should look for?
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