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Back from the Forces tri 20 - 20 at Lord's; four patients in 12 hours! Southwark Bridge tomorrow! Bill

90 donations! I thought that I had another 3 years to achieve the remaining 10 donations to my ton. But apparently, so long as I can achieve 2 donation per annum, I can carry on beyond the age of 70. Bill

I will be 90 on Wednesday. Bill

Walked straight into it, didn't I. Bill

I have a recurring problem. I cycle home, unlock the garage and park the bike. Then I can't find the house keys, obviously lost on the way home. Panic! So I get the bike out of the garage, lean it against the bins and turn round to pull down the overhanging door; and there are the keys in the lock. Another busy day tomorrow. Vote in the by election then off to a duty at Lord's. So bath and bed. Keep well all. Bill PS - Just checked out the 14 candidates and I know two of them personally. B

whilst fiddling? B

Saturday afternoon I would be sent round to the corner shop with an empty quart bottle and a florin and return with a bottle of cider. I was aged about 10. Then Sunday lunch, my parents would have pint glasses , I had a half pint and my kid sister a tumbler. The cider was shared out proportionally. Didn't do anyone any harm. OK, my sister and I are shortarses, but that's due to our Welsh heritage. Bill

Ian, this all sounds like something out of Thomas Hardy. Nice to have you back. I should really be posting more often; but yesterday was typical of my life at the moment. Having laboured 7 hours for Mike and filled up the petrol tank for the weekend, I could either go home to wash and change and be late for a church meeting, or go straight to church and be early. I chose the latter! Back much later! Keep well all, especially Andrew P. Bill.

The term "old banger" applies to more than just cars. Bill

Ist das ein Fleury-Foto? Ich habe einen Stapel Est-Lokomotiven für einen Freund gescannt. Bill

Central London is a desert. There are a few shops in the suburbs, for example Kent Garden Railways is near St Mary Cray station. Bill

There are a number of small shows that are not run by a formal model railway club. Indeed, I have put on one of these in the past. There is an element of "what you see is what you get" and the administration will be less than perfect. However, these shows usually have stated objectives, so Gellert gives a proportion of his surplus to a named charity and Harry funds his community theatre. Then the relevant insurance and food hygiene certificates are available for inspection. Then exhibitors are actually paid their agreed expenses. There is a feeling at their shows that the organiser is not out to maximise his own profit come what may. This all means that I am disinclined to attend a show presented by either "DD Productions" of by an Unknown MRS, either as an exhibitor or as a punter. I wonder whether Dibben, as a trader, has taken out third party insurance. So I am also dubious about attending any show at which he is trading. Should I take the risk, however small, that I may incur an injury not covered by insurance? Bill

Must be my post #5. Bill

Morning awl, Yesterday was spent concreting at Mike's. We got about half way through the job so will continue tomorrow. Until I have to leave for a concert at the RFH. Friday will be spent in a hot bath. Keep well all. Bill

I suffer from a pigeon / dove that sits on my chimney stack, sticks its head down a chimney and intones "K - Kooo Koo" ad infinitum. Can anyone send a brace of red kites to SE12? Please!! Bill

And I take my BP before my morning caffeine. Puts about 10 on the reading. And take 2 or 3 readings - your stress levels may go down. Bill

Anglicans! Bill

Nothing from GDB today. Hope this is over celebration of the Welsh victory, rather than a trauma issue. I loved the last Welsh try - just the sort of try that I used to score, loitering with intent. Keep well all, especially Andrew P. So you have a follow up appointment? Bill

Ebsworth Street? B

Evening awl & sundry, Does anyone know how to block an individual post? I'm referring to #173904. It may be painted blue, but you can't fool me. Survived Deanery Synod. I've been elected to Diocesan Synod for yet another triennial. Then listed to the test match whilst stripping some twin & earth cable. These are for the busbars for the "last great project". Keep well all, Bill Edit - #173928 as well, now I'm seeing double!

Debs, Nice to have you back. Awl the rest of us, behave!! Bill

Gellert, Well done. But take your own first aid kit, you may find the bandages in the church kit are just a teeny weeny bit out of date. Also a luggage label with the church's post code attached to the kit - just in case you have an emergency and need to ring 999. Bill

Gellert, It might not be a bad idea to advise people that a Food Hygiene Certificate and an Insurance Certificate will be available for inspection. And that you have no links with a certain Dakota Dibben (briefly of this parish). Sorry, I won't be with you - setting up an exhibition in Birmingham. Bill

John, how about taking a Segway to the Arundel Exhibition, and if you happen to knock over a layout, we will find out whether there is insurance cover. Bill