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What's this? What's this?Window AC units generally require dedicated 240v outlets, but some work of standard plugs.
Or short term resale value, now that you know.
FWIW, I knew a number of people that slept within a few hundred feet of a working nucleer reaktor, and they aren’t very umm….i think the word of art now is “changed”. Much.
You could live in Japan, the use 50hz & 60hz.David Newton wrote: ↑Tue Jun 23, 2026 6:20 pmWhat's this? What's this?Window AC units generally require dedicated 240v outlets, but some work of standard plugs.
Standard plugs ARE 240 volts, or technically more like 230 these days.
Oh yeah. That's it. You live in a place with weird electrical standards.
Robes? Interesting. Even as a Court Registrar I wasn't robed, and of course I am not a barrister nor a magistrate or judge.Davion Highlander wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2026 11:12 pm I hate visiting the older hospitals and court buildings at the moment in full suit. Let alone when I have to wear my robes in court. The heat seems to just seep into those old buildings.
In court in Scotland all solicitors and advocates (and judges) have to wear black robes. I sort of like them I have to admit, but in this heat... no thank you.JBG wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2026 5:15 amRobes? Interesting. Even as a Court Registrar I wasn't robed, and of course I am not a barrister nor a magistrate or judge.Davion Highlander wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2026 11:12 pm I hate visiting the older hospitals and court buildings at the moment in full suit. Let alone when I have to wear my robes in court. The heat seems to just seep into those old buildings.
Jonathan
Might be better than a suit if you can wear something more comfortable underneath - the old graduation gown dodge.Davion Highlander wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2026 9:59 amIn court in Scotland all solicitors and advocates (and judges) have to wear black robes. I sort of like them I have to admit, but in this heat... no thank you.JBG wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2026 5:15 amRobes? Interesting. Even as a Court Registrar I wasn't robed, and of course I am not a barrister nor a magistrate or judge.Davion Highlander wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2026 11:12 pm I hate visiting the older hospitals and court buildings at the moment in full suit. Let alone when I have to wear my robes in court. The heat seems to just seep into those old buildings.
Jonathan
I don't have to wear them when I do mental health tribunals which is my main area these days.
Johnnie Lyle wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2026 7:14 pmMight be better than a suit if you can wear something more comfortable underneath - the old graduation gown dodge.Davion Highlander wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2026 9:59 amIn court in Scotland all solicitors and advocates (and judges) have to wear black robes. I sort of like them I have to admit, but in this heat... no thank you.
I don't have to wear them when I do mental health tribunals which is my main area these days.
Same if you can get a lighter weight more breathable material.
Commission summer weight suits and robes. Go for the lightest, most breathable fabric you can find that doesn’t look unprofessionally cheap. Won’t help today, but will be useful later in the year.Davion Highlander wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2026 9:23 pmJohnnie Lyle wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2026 7:14 pmMight be better than a suit if you can wear something more comfortable underneath - the old graduation gown dodge.Davion Highlander wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2026 9:59 am
In court in Scotland all solicitors and advocates (and judges) have to wear black robes. I sort of like them I have to admit, but in this heat... no thank you.
I don't have to wear them when I do mental health tribunals which is my main area these days.
Same if you can get a lighter weight more breathable material.
And there is the problem - that I have to wear a traditional suit under the robes!
That would work for the suits, although not the robes. Those are very traditional. Doubt there are light weight versions but can look at least! Plus my robes were a graduation present from my parents so wouldn't want to ditch them...Johnnie Lyle wrote: ↑Sat Jun 27, 2026 5:17 amCommission summer weight suits and robes. Go for the lightest, most breathable fabric you can find that doesn’t look unprofessionally cheap. Won’t help today, but will be useful later in the year.Davion Highlander wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2026 9:23 pmJohnnie Lyle wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2026 7:14 pm
Might be better than a suit if you can wear something more comfortable underneath - the old graduation gown dodge.
Same if you can get a lighter weight more breathable material.
And there is the problem - that I have to wear a traditional suit under the robes!
Now there’s a rule that says that you have to wear the robes, but is there a rule that says that you can’t wear a Pith helmet as well?Davion Highlander wrote: ↑Sat Jun 27, 2026 9:36 amThat would work for the suits, although not the robes. Those are very traditional. Doubt there are light weight versions but can look at least! Plus my robes were a graduation present from my parents so wouldn't want to ditch them...Johnnie Lyle wrote: ↑Sat Jun 27, 2026 5:17 amCommission summer weight suits and robes. Go for the lightest, most breathable fabric you can find that doesn’t look unprofessionally cheap. Won’t help today, but will be useful later in the year.Davion Highlander wrote: ↑Fri Jun 26, 2026 9:23 pm
And there is the problem - that I have to wear a traditional suit under the robes!
JUST IN: France just hit 43.8°C (110.8°F). It’s the country's hottest day ever recorded.
For context: That's hotter than Florida's record high of 42.7°C (109°F).