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Wonder how the average Russian citizen think about these murderers and rapists allowed back into society? What about the families of the people who were effected by these criminal's actions?

In regards to Ringo, he found the food too spicy overall.

No problem for me as I don't like curry. In fact, India is one place I'll happily avoid for the rest of my life. Ringo also left Bangor early as the food didn't agree with him.

I wonder when Xi visits Putin to discuss potential supply of lethal weapons how their conversions will go? Or did that already happen? Sorry, I just had surgery so doing some catch up. Xi definitely has the upper hand since Putin is desperate.

That Mig fighter just ran into the Reaper Drone. Why didn't it try flipping the wing with its wingtip like they did to the V-1 buzz bombs in WWII? Or use their guns, cannons or a missiles?

Hang in there Paul. I don't know what to say except that this has got to be awful.

Anyone have arthroscopic hip surgery (left side or clutch hip)? Just wondering how long it took before you could drive stick again and not have an issue with the clutch? My surgery is Friday, but the weather outside isn't allowing me to drive before my procedure at the moment. Hoping to get in a few more miles before they hook me up to the most expensive machine in the hospital - it cost over 3/4 of million pounds. It's the one that tells the other half I'm still alive.

Paul, Sorry for the news. Your situation is totally messed up on multiple levels. I thought I felt bad getting hip surgery in 9 days. I can't drive 55+ for at least 6 weeks. In my case the Celebrex drug is starting to lose it's effectiveness. Of course my situation is nothing compared to yours, but I'll be rooting for you during my rehab and PT. It's vital we keep all Lotus drivers on the road.

What are the circuit boards for?

Well wouldn't you know it! My odometer is hieroglyphics again. It appears that the warmer temperatures outside coincided with the issue. In the cold during Jan and Feb 2023 it was fine. However, the issue returned when the temps went above 40 degrees.

The wood grain veneer was the only part of the 91 SE my wife liked. Me, not so much. Filip can you send a picture of your stripped down and sanded veneer? Also, it would be nice to see the brushed results. I would like to send it my brother. He wanted the carbon fiber look, but I think your solution is best all around.

My old 91 SE was not very pretty. My brother's 90 SE is just awful. But the cost re-veneer is ridiculous in the states.

Thanks Peter. I actually ordered a new digital speedometer from Lativa. It appears to be an almost exact replacement. However, my speedometer started working shortly after my new part arrived.

Hey David...good to hear that Jennifer is regaining her appetite and gaining some much needed muscle mass. You did right by spoiling her to the maximum. I wouldn't cross out the Tour de France just yet. Thank you for the update and we will all stay tuned for the Jennifer channel.

It's the same in USA. They've done it to shampoo as well. Just needed shampoo for oily hair. Apparently that doesn't exist anymore.

We'll take stable and adjusting to her new surroundings any day! Keep bringing the dogs as it's the best therapy of all.

Bibs, Inspire has remote monitoring as well through the Inspire application. My recent CPAP has this as well. Remote monitoring is a great tool. I have no choice to use it because otherwise I'd be sleeping in the basement or hotel.

C8RKH, Wow! Fascinating aka Mr. Spock. What a great superpower to possess. My superpower is inflexibility. I am Captain Inflexible. Yep, not the greatest superpower I admit. Do you fall asleep easily while driving (i.e. Narcolepsy or Sleep Apnea might be an issue)? Have you had a sleep study performed? It's typically done over 2 nights. One night without any sleep aides and other with a CPAP. Yes, it's a pain in arse because you're hooked up to about 12 wires (head, chest, legs). My sleep apnea was so bad in my younger days that I would fall asleep while driving. The apnea was the cause in this situation. If you want to find out more then I suggest contacting a neurologist for testing. Otherwise, you are Captain Power Sleeper. I think we both need costumes for our incredible superpowers.

Since Tony chimed in with his public service announcement which is uncomfortably good information to distribute...Here's mine. Ok, Listen up people with moderate to severe Sleep Apnea. I have been chained to CPAP machines for the past 17 years. It started with my excessively loud freight train snoring. I tried surgeries for my deviated septum and a UPP procedure(flap of skin at the back of the throat) and no luck. My sleep apnea was discovered by a sleep study which identified that I stopped breathing over 100x a night. This is classified as severe sleep apnea. The neurologist stated I hadn't mustered a good night's sleep in 35 years. About 6 weeks ago I had the Inspire device surgically implanted (2 to 3 hour procedure). 2 weeks ago this device was activated and set on Level 2. I'm now on level 5 because that's where I can feel the pulse at the back of the tongue. The generator (similar to a pacemaker) is implanted in your chest above the muscle. Wired leads attach to the body's rib cage which detects when the person has stopped breathing. Another set of electrodes wires travels up the neck and connects to the back of the tongue. This wired lead's job is to send the electric pulse which kicks the tongue out of the airway to allow normal breathing. You only need the Inspire remote which job it is to turn it on/off, pause and adjust the power level. Just as the commercials show - No Mask, No hose - Just Sleep. CPAP machine are no longer needed allowing the freedom to sleep anywhere on your bed in any position. CPAPs only allow for restricted movement while asleep. Additionally, the battery in the generator portion in the chest area is good for 10 years. At first the device was considered experimental by my insurance at the time (Cigna). I saw some ad about 18 months later stated Cigna had approved the device. I found the doctor the next day and got all the necessary tests and records to him. It did require a sedated inspection of the throat/airway/mouth to affirm that the device would work as anticipated. Sometimes they find issues that can be corrected during surgery. In my case, the UPP was discovered and technically a UPPP should have been performed. Although this could have been corrected, the doctor thought is was unnecessary based upon the number of procedure he's performed and observed post surgery. Otherwise, the device could make up the difference. There are many ads on TV that advertise the Inspire device which are quite entertaining. But what it means overall is freedom. No more dragging the CPAP on airplanes, getting stopped by the TSA and making sure it's not a bomb. However, I do need to show my Inspire ID card while in the TSA line. I was returning from Bonaire and the security guy did a pat down check on me instead of going through the X-ray detector. Mobility is an awesome thing after being followed by CPAP machines. It's like your handcuffed to the CPAP except with your head instead of hands. I truly belief the device works better than the CPAP. The CPAP mask sometimes slides off or only has partial flow because of mask shifting. CPAPs are cumbersome and bulky. They're ugly, too. Inspire is the best divorce from a CPAP ever! The only drawback is a slight recovery time (1 week and temporary restricted movements) from the surgical procedure and the cost. CPAPs are coming down in price some are $600 US, but my units ran from $1000 US to $2000. The approximate cost for my surgery was about $80k US. I don't how the NHS deals with medical devices like pacemakers and how much cost out of pocket. So that could be an issue. Note that the Inspire device is very similar to a pacemaker. There are certain restrictions for MRI imaging which might require you get a CT scan instead. Pacemakers have similar protocols when it comes to Magnetic imaging. If you got this far...congratulations! I realize this is not the most entertaining read. But like Tony said, "If I can help just one person, I've done my job". Thank you very much and I hope I passed the audition.

Covert operations as opposed to special military operations. Amazing the differences between the two and at how the West and Russia apply them. As this situation drags on Putin will stay heavily guarded and avoid public speaking. He's not free to go anywhere without enormous security in tow. The isolation will have an impact on his mental health. I wonder what his physicians are prescribing to him? I know I wouldn't sleep well being responsible for sending so many to a certain death. Plus knowing most of your country hates you and would like to see removed or dead. Guess KGB training from the early days must help out?

All good points mentioned previously. Here are the basic scenarios: 1. Putin expires (i.e. assignation, cancer or some kind of termination). 2. A coup in which he likely be jailed or just refer back to number 1. 3. Ukraine wins by any method available. The war is nearly a year old and it's nothing to celebrate except for the brave people of Ukraine. Unfortunately, there is a chance a tactical nuke might be deployed which will start WW III. Millions will suffer because one man desires for power and control. 4. Russia wins - by far the worst case option as he will keep going until he claims back all lands (and more) from days of old. I'm pretty sure our intelligence is attempting to find the sources of weapons originating from outside Russia. If it's by sea, a submarine torpedo can take it out. By air, surface to air missiles or fighters with sidewinders can easily down a cargo plane. By ground, Tomahawk missile from nearby ships. By train - any combination of resources listed above. Of course, Iran and North Korea are the most likely candidates for supplying Putin's extra weapons. I wish it were as easy as destroying these arms before they get to Russia, but how do you do it without starting battles/wars with these countries. Oh yeah, we'll call it special military operations!

Marc, Thank you for posting your Vestibular information about your Aussie. First of all, it must have been alarming to see these side effects with your dog. I agree with your suspected diagnosis of Vestibular seizure due to the length of time it took for your dog to recover. Whereas an epileptic seizure recovery time is typically within minutes to hours (not days or longer). Glad she returned to normal over time. Did you take her to the vet after seeing the symptoms?

Watch her to see if she experiences any further seizures. If this repeats itself, there's a possibility of epilepsy. Some of these epileptic attacks are mild and only last a minute or so and the dog recovers relatively quickly. Others are called Grand Mal Seizures which are sometimes overwhelming to see and recovery times are much longer. Epileptic attacks if they persist can be managed by prescription medications for canines. The fact that your Lab recovered quickly suggests a very mild seizure. It may or may not return. I would contact your breeder to inform them of the situation. In 22 years of breeding Aussies, I have witnessed a few dogs with epileptic seizures. I would certainly want to know if an owner's animal experienced a seizure and monitor the situation. Breeding is about breeding traits you wish to keep and identifying traits which you want to discard. Our breeding program is based on generations of dogs which are given thorough medical exams (i.e. eyes, hips elbows using OFA or Penn Hip testing) and DNA testing. Currently, we have an owner who is a geneticist attempting to isolate the gene sequencing for cataracts. Our hope is to eliminate cataracts in all Aussies and possibly other herding breeds. Goldens and Labs are prone to hip dysplasia while Aussies are prone to cataracts. Epilepsy is found in many breeds and there's no cure or genetic test for identification as far as I'm aware. Hopefully, our geneticist may get around to in her upcoming years of studies and research. Please note that I'm a breeder and not a licensed vet tech or medical profession (I do spend a lot of time around them especially when it comes to breeding). Hope this helps a little.

Alan, Very sorry to hear about your girl. How do you know it was stroke as opposed to a seizure? I know this is hard to experience when your dog is in distress. Please let us know how she's doing.

Michael and Paul, So good of both of you to share your stories even if they are emotionally tough on all the Lotus drivers to hear. You two are truly special representatives of what's it like to have the privilege and the honor to drive/own/track your vehicles. And I know others would say it's "just a car". However, All of us know - It's not just a car, it's a Lotus. That means we are much more passionate because we bond with our cars. I'm a Hall of Fame dog breeder, scuba diver, and former pro musician - But nothing brings me as much joy as the Lotus (well the dogs do, too). I've met so many interesting people because of the car and as a result driven other exotics that I would have never been able to drive. And this is why it's so difficult to part with a car that make you feel so good and connected. Let's face it...Lotus is part of our DNA.