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played Espgaluda2 first time in Ages this morning and didn`t really enjoy it :eh:
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It's one of those that takes a while to get back in to. Even then kakusei zesshiwotsit mode is a bit random.
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:palm: :(
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Totes is there as well. Reminds me of the blackadder dictionary episode.
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Cool write up about a retro arcade at the top of a mountain in Kobe. :)

http://www.technobuffalo.com/2014/11/16 ... nostalgia/
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I honestly thought Franco made up Amazeballs.

I like that the oxforddictionary club don't appreciate the misplaced balls.
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EMS Package

Fri, 18.09.2015 16:47 h Hong Kong The shipment has arrived at the parcel center of origin
Fri, 18.09.2015 21:37 h Hong Kong The shipment will be transported to the destination country and, from there, handed over to the delivery organization. (Homepage / online shipment tracking: )
Sun, 20.09.2015 08:41 h Importzentrum, Germany Shipment has been handed over to DHL Express for import
Sun, 20.09.2015 09:12 h Importzentrum, Germany Shipment is in customs

no further scans till today. :problem:

german efficiency my ****
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Jan wrote:EMS Package

Fri, 18.09.2015 16:47 h Hong Kong The shipment has arrived at the parcel center of origin
Fri, 18.09.2015 21:37 h Hong Kong The shipment will be transported to the destination country and, from there, handed over to the delivery organization. (Homepage / online shipment tracking: )
Sun, 20.09.2015 08:41 h Importzentrum, Germany Shipment has been handed over to DHL Express for import
Sun, 20.09.2015 09:12 h Importzentrum, Germany Shipment is in customs

no further scans till today. :problem:

german efficiency my ****
That's why I stopped using EMS. There is no benefit in a fast delivery when the parcel has to wait ages in customs.
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Jan wrote:EMS Package

Fri, 18.09.2015 16:47 h Hong Kong The shipment has arrived at the parcel center of origin
Fri, 18.09.2015 21:37 h Hong Kong The shipment will be transported to the destination country and, from there, handed over to the delivery organization. (Homepage / online shipment tracking: )
Sun, 20.09.2015 08:41 h Importzentrum, Germany Shipment has been handed over to DHL Express for import
Sun, 20.09.2015 09:12 h Importzentrum, Germany Shipment is in customs

no further scans till today. :problem:

german efficiency my ****
Software hack makes it seem more efficient than it really is.
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Got hit by customs recently on a shipment from Vietnam via UPS £9 import tax £11 handling fee :mad:

Items were invoiced to $28 I guess they are just too wise to that **** these days,
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Rossyra wrote:
Jan wrote:EMS Package

Fri, 18.09.2015 16:47 h Hong Kong The shipment has arrived at the parcel center of origin
Fri, 18.09.2015 21:37 h Hong Kong The shipment will be transported to the destination country and, from there, handed over to the delivery organization. (Homepage / online shipment tracking: )
Sun, 20.09.2015 08:41 h Importzentrum, Germany Shipment has been handed over to DHL Express for import
Sun, 20.09.2015 09:12 h Importzentrum, Germany Shipment is in customs

no further scans till today. :problem:

german efficiency my ****
Software hack makes it seem more efficient than it really is.
:lol:
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Pete wrote:Got hit by customs recently on a shipment from Vietnam via UPS £9 import tax £11 handling fee :mad:

Items were invoiced to $28 I guess they are just too wise to that **** these days,
I had to pay VAT on a $25 record the other week, plus £8 for Royal Fail's trouble. :problem:
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I don't mind the tax its the fee which gets me I know somebody who had £2 import £11 fee :problem:
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my package was declared with correct value, also included was an invoice and a copy of my PayPal payment proof, i also asked the shipped to write down the Taric Tax Number of the item to help them, still they needed 5 days to proceed it and only after i complained to DHL Express. :palm:
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Broken Mouse = difficulty Level Ultra

single click is now double click and double click has no longer a function :lol: :lol:
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Can anyone tell me which connector I need to go into this?

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Looks like JST XH series.

I have some of these if needed. Happy to stick a couple of wires on one for you if needed. :)