Simon Hackett
@simonhackett.bsky.social
I am into: Energy Storage, EV's, Broadband, Aircraft. “What if it's a big hoax and we create a better world for nothing?” ( source: https://bit.ly/3y0CarK )
Two things wrong with this page about EV's...
First, there is an extra word in the article title about standardised range testing for cars (...'fixed that for you').
Second - are we still saying 'self-charging hybrids' about 100% ICE cars? That is as silly as saying 'self-licking ice-cream'.
First, there is an extra word in the article title about standardised range testing for cars (...'fixed that for you').
Second - are we still saying 'self-charging hybrids' about 100% ICE cars? That is as silly as saying 'self-licking ice-cream'.
August 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Two things wrong with this page about EV's...
First, there is an extra word in the article title about standardised range testing for cars (...'fixed that for you').
Second - are we still saying 'self-charging hybrids' about 100% ICE cars? That is as silly as saying 'self-licking ice-cream'.
First, there is an extra word in the article title about standardised range testing for cars (...'fixed that for you').
Second - are we still saying 'self-charging hybrids' about 100% ICE cars? That is as silly as saying 'self-licking ice-cream'.
The end of AOL's dialup service at the end of September 2025 is, in a symbolic respect, the end of an era.
At another level, its amazing - quite amazing - that it has lasted this long :)
At another level, its amazing - quite amazing - that it has lasted this long :)
August 11, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The end of AOL's dialup service at the end of September 2025 is, in a symbolic respect, the end of an era.
At another level, its amazing - quite amazing - that it has lasted this long :)
At another level, its amazing - quite amazing - that it has lasted this long :)
This location has now been ‘fixed’….
Signage changed, and painted message on the ground in each charging spot as well. Win.
Still some ICEing happening but at least it’s possible to charge now :)
Signage changed, and painted message on the ground in each charging spot as well. Win.
Still some ICEing happening but at least it’s possible to charge now :)
August 2, 2025 at 1:48 AM
This location has now been ‘fixed’….
Signage changed, and painted message on the ground in each charging spot as well. Win.
Still some ICEing happening but at least it’s possible to charge now :)
Signage changed, and painted message on the ground in each charging spot as well. Win.
Still some ICEing happening but at least it’s possible to charge now :)
My latest mountain wave soaring flight near The Vale. What a superb place to fly a glider... 800 feet per minute climb rate!
On this flight I wound up at 15,500 ft.
The beeping noise is *good* - an 'audio-vario' (faster beeps means faster climb)
On this flight I wound up at 15,500 ft.
The beeping noise is *good* - an 'audio-vario' (faster beeps means faster climb)
July 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
My latest mountain wave soaring flight near The Vale. What a superb place to fly a glider... 800 feet per minute climb rate!
On this flight I wound up at 15,500 ft.
The beeping noise is *good* - an 'audio-vario' (faster beeps means faster climb)
On this flight I wound up at 15,500 ft.
The beeping noise is *good* - an 'audio-vario' (faster beeps means faster climb)
Nigella meets Bieber
June 30, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Nigella meets Bieber
Norwood carpark has now got superchargers - yay. But the car park operator has signposted the spots as ‘EV Preferred’ - literally ok-ing the spots being ICEed.
What a super dumb idea. That’s expensive infrastructure to lock out of its intended use. Sigh.
Also the spots are really thin. Sigh.
What a super dumb idea. That’s expensive infrastructure to lock out of its intended use. Sigh.
Also the spots are really thin. Sigh.
June 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Norwood carpark has now got superchargers - yay. But the car park operator has signposted the spots as ‘EV Preferred’ - literally ok-ing the spots being ICEed.
What a super dumb idea. That’s expensive infrastructure to lock out of its intended use. Sigh.
Also the spots are really thin. Sigh.
What a super dumb idea. That’s expensive infrastructure to lock out of its intended use. Sigh.
Also the spots are really thin. Sigh.
I've had a fantastic 3 hour flight today in my glider, in Tasmanian mountain wave, up to 18,000 feet (that is the local airspace limit - the lift would have continued up to at least 25000!).
What an amazing way to spend an afternoon... floating on rising air, way up above the clouds :)
What an amazing way to spend an afternoon... floating on rising air, way up above the clouds :)
May 8, 2025 at 8:17 AM
I've had a fantastic 3 hour flight today in my glider, in Tasmanian mountain wave, up to 18,000 feet (that is the local airspace limit - the lift would have continued up to at least 25000!).
What an amazing way to spend an afternoon... floating on rising air, way up above the clouds :)
What an amazing way to spend an afternoon... floating on rising air, way up above the clouds :)
I made a complaint about a failed @CommBank transaction.
Netbank says my case can be viewed online. I clicked and - well - check the screen shot below.
(Complaints system is down)
I would file a complaint about the complaints system but- I cant :)
Oh the irony... it burns!
Netbank says my case can be viewed online. I clicked and - well - check the screen shot below.
(Complaints system is down)
I would file a complaint about the complaints system but- I cant :)
Oh the irony... it burns!
May 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I made a complaint about a failed @CommBank transaction.
Netbank says my case can be viewed online. I clicked and - well - check the screen shot below.
(Complaints system is down)
I would file a complaint about the complaints system but- I cant :)
Oh the irony... it burns!
Netbank says my case can be viewed online. I clicked and - well - check the screen shot below.
(Complaints system is down)
I would file a complaint about the complaints system but- I cant :)
Oh the irony... it burns!
I have really vexed feelings about this aircraft. When its in maintenance its painful. When its flying - it is glorious.
Well, today.. glorious :)
Well, today.. glorious :)
April 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I have really vexed feelings about this aircraft. When its in maintenance its painful. When its flying - it is glorious.
Well, today.. glorious :)
Well, today.. glorious :)
For every safety sign, there is always a story…
April 9, 2025 at 4:13 AM
For every safety sign, there is always a story…
Took this photo in Melbourne today on a brief visit.
Couldn't ignore the juxtaposition of brands here. I do wonder if this was some deliberate ambush marketing :)
Couldn't ignore the juxtaposition of brands here. I do wonder if this was some deliberate ambush marketing :)
March 31, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Took this photo in Melbourne today on a brief visit.
Couldn't ignore the juxtaposition of brands here. I do wonder if this was some deliberate ambush marketing :)
Couldn't ignore the juxtaposition of brands here. I do wonder if this was some deliberate ambush marketing :)
PJ Harvey performing at WOMADelaide last night. Great first evening for this wonderful festival. Our family foundation continues to be the major sponsor of the event :)
March 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM
PJ Harvey performing at WOMADelaide last night. Great first evening for this wonderful festival. Our family foundation continues to be the major sponsor of the event :)
Nice shot taken as I departed from our runway in Tasmania recently :)
We could use some rain.
We could use some rain.
March 3, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Nice shot taken as I departed from our runway in Tasmania recently :)
We could use some rain.
We could use some rain.
Getting ready to fly on a hot morning in Adelaide.
This bird is failing to display a valid ASIC while airside.
(Sorry, pilot joke)
This bird is failing to display a valid ASIC while airside.
(Sorry, pilot joke)
January 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Getting ready to fly on a hot morning in Adelaide.
This bird is failing to display a valid ASIC while airside.
(Sorry, pilot joke)
This bird is failing to display a valid ASIC while airside.
(Sorry, pilot joke)