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gabe3105



Member Since: 25 May 2015
Location: Grimsby
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agentmulder wrote:
Lots of things.

Main occupation at the mo' would be TDCi Defender restoration researcher, but otherwise I'm an engineer that spent a bit of time in animatronics control systems (Walking With Dinosaurs, How to Train Your Dragon, Sochi Mascots etc.)

Wee bit of film/advertiding in motion control camera.

Last job I was 'technology consultant', working with a power co. advising how they can make the most out a fleet of Tesla Powerwalls.

Currently unemployed, but building a website that outlines my latest project (using machine learning/AI to map canine expressions to human faces)


Would be interested to hear your thoughts on the Tesla Powerwall - any good?

I work in Finance
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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
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mk1collector wrote:
Still don't think you have a Dc Whistle


Come to Mont Ventoux on Thurs and find out... Thumbs Up Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
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agentmulder



Member Since: 16 Apr 2016
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gabe3105 wrote:

Would be interested to hear your thoughts on the Tesla Powerwall - any good?


I should have written 'their fleet of lipo batteries'... They just happen to be using the Powerwall - I don't blame them, with all the hype they certainly capture people's imagination.

We looked more at the control systems of a fleet of batteries in aggregate (google 'virtual power plant', energy arbitrage and so on), so each unit was pretty much just a kW and kWh spec on a spreadsheet. Never actually seen one!

That being said, they do look nice, although much of your experience of using one will be more aligned with your experiences with the required inverter/charge controller.

If you've already invested in solar, a battery is a reasonable addition for the obvious reasons but without knowing much of your situation my general advice would be that if a company is marketing them heavily in your direction it's because they will have found a way to make/save money by you having one (to allay infrastructure demands for instance). Try to figure out how far you can push them to swing the deal in your favour Thumbs Up Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants...
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languedoc



Member Since: 13 May 2016
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 283
Scotland 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alaska White
Grenadier wrote:
mk1collector wrote:
Still don't think you have a Dc Whistle


Come to Mont Ventoux on Thurs and find out... Thumbs Up


There is a filthy DC in his gallery!
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Lateralus



Member Since: 05 Jan 2016
Location: Ohio
Posts: 185
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I am a machinist. Most of the time a run a cnc lathe but I also do simple cnc mill work, surface grind, od grind and weld. I make components for auto and defense industries as well as gages etc. Also repair parts for plastic extruding components.
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pjb



Member Since: 08 Apr 2009
Location: Sunny Oxford
Posts: 1244
Obviously missed it the first time round

Accountant aka (bean counter) at Plumbing & Heating company do a lot of new build instals for new housing developments - the compay not me - I just count the beans & make sure we have enough to pay everybody at the end of the month.

Very boring compared to most on here but at least i get to drive my defender every day Thumbs Up 2020 P300 HSE
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languedoc



Member Since: 13 May 2016
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 283
Scotland 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alaska White
I always wanted to be a helicopter pilot instead of being in property. Too late now sadly
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mk1collector



Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
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languedoc wrote:
Grenadier wrote:
mk1collector wrote:
Still don't think you have a Dc Whistle


Come to Mont Ventoux on Thurs and find out... Thumbs Up


There is a filthy DC in his gallery!


Fair enough, it's about time we had a build thread Mr. Green Rolling with laughter Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html
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Riverboy



Member Since: 16 May 2016
Location: French sector, Earth
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I've seen it. It's big and shiny. Whistle
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xpertoftheseas



Member Since: 05 Jan 2016
Location: Salisbury, Wilts
Posts: 164
United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
Manage the technical and nautical operations of a fleet of cruise ships (16 to be exact).

Marine Engineer, Electrical Engineer and Naval Architect. Driving a desk with the occasional expedition to a dry dock and routine ship visits (15 times per year). Used to sail on board for 13 years then got married and was told I needed a desk job. Bow down My 10th Land Rover, but my first Defender.
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noworries4x4



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Tower Crane Erector, Appointed Person Lifting Operations. If everything is under control you are not going fast enough.

Every Day 16 MY Discovery 4 Commercial Workshop and Escort Vehicle
Weekends 07MY L322 TDV8 Vogue SE
Series 1 80" 3ltr 6cyl with overdrive
No Worries 4X4
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Doc P



Member Since: 03 Apr 2016
Location: Midlands
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Senior doctor in intensive care medicine and anaesthesia.
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Ramsay



Member Since: 30 Sep 2015
Location: Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway
Posts: 627
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Supplier Quality Manager in an Aerospace company.
Main responsibility is ensuring that the suppliers are approved for the parts they manufacture and that they understand and employ the requirements we have for them. Across a range of areas, machined parts, injection mouldings, hoses, and conduit.
Takes me around the UK and some of Europe by Eurobox not Defender. It does show me that of the new rental cars I have tried none are as fun on interesting to drive as the Land-Rover. 1995 Defender 110 CSW
1971 SIIA Lightweight
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durham



Member Since: 02 Jun 2014
Location: Essex
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Left school in mid 70's and started an engineering apprenticeship as fitter/turner, but in year 2 got made redundant. Got another place, now as fitter/sheet metal and made it through. Kept on as development engineer, but one year in as skilled and it looked rocky for this company (gone soon after), so looked around for a career with a more certain future.

A couple of years ago I retired after 31 years in the Police, mainly CID, having been with a few forces and landing up at a Home Office Dept.

Now back to engineering..........Defender ownership! Regularly travelling back and forth to South of France, crammed into a Defender, as I joined up when cops needed to be big!
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GSLRO



Member Since: 13 May 2012
Location: Tyne and Wear
Posts: 499
United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Chawton White
Oh goodness where do I start ... ... with the present as the past is in the past.
Currently an Employment Support Advisor in an NHS IAPT (Improved Access to Psychological Therapies) supporting people with mild to moderate mental health problems into work, volunteering, training or education. Also supporting people on long term sick back to the work place or finding alternative employment. Busy job but with experience relatively easy and Monday to Friday 9-5. Been doing this for almost 4 years now. (Fab job just don't tell my manager Whistle )
Previously managed a vocational rehab service in a local psychiatric hospital and community service. Current job half the pay of previous but not even a 10th of the hassle of managing staff or budgets.
Also volunteer for two charities as a trustee one a mental health organisation the other a welfare rights / debt management service.
How do I keep my defender on the road I run all the Relaxed and Scenic Tours as a partner in All Terrain Tours; I also keep the website up to date and all the social media stuff. And hopefully one day my escape plan from the public sector rhetoric and red tape.
Also in the last 10 years graduated from Uni with a first class honours in health and social care and a masters in public health. Not bad for a lad leaving school with a handful of CSE's and O'levels quite a few years ago actually it does seem like a long time ago. Adventure isn't paved!
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