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  1. Captain Kernow

    Excellent news! - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-62070035

     

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      I must say as a very vocal local critic of this, I am delighted that it has been scrapped. It gives our local highstreet and shops a chance, which Aldi going in there, removing a huge amount of carparking space and footfall from Coop (the only supermarket I shop in) would not benefit the town at all. Fantastic news and shows that if local residents band together, stuff like this can be stopped. 

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  2. Captain Kernow

    I've just about had it with aerosol cans of Railmatch and Precision paints gumming up, despite my having cleaned them after previous use and stored them carefully in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. They still gum up.

     

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      Do they airbrush nicely, John? I've been using enamels for weathering and Ammo By Mig Acrylics for some work. It is always good to see what other modellers are using. 

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  3. Captain Kernow

    I've just about had it with aerosol cans of Railmatch and Precision paints gumming up, despite my having cleaned them after previous use and stored them carefully in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. They still gum up.

     

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      Oh that is good to know - I have a can of Game's Workshop Primer which has done the same thing, despite being cleaned and stored upside down after use. 

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  4. Brinkly

    Tested positive for Covid on Monday... managed to avoid it for the past two years and then fall the week before the Taunton do. Typical!!

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      Yeah, exactly. It could be a lot worse. 🙂

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  5. Brinkly

    Today will be spent mostly avoiding doing things... :lol: How much mischief can I achieve in a 6 hour working day?

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      I spent most of the day involving various children in 'pranks' on various members of staff... chairs were moved, a vacuum cleaner hidden and ontop of that, I did manage to teach 5 high-quality lessons... :lol:

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  6. Brinkly

    Today will be spent mostly avoiding doing things... :lol: How much mischief can I achieve in a 6 hour working day?

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      I could... I also could hide various members of the admin teams chairs across the school... :D 

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  7. Captain Kernow

    I think I may defrost a scone.

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      Free feel to send one over with an Owl to Brinkly towers! :D

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  8. Ollie P Learning OO gauge

    Hello! New to this site and to YouTube! I’m a beginner in terms of modelling but have around 10 locos and some respectable stock. Excited to join this community :) find my channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1mBB0U8ATptKYXNxoSbH3g

    constructive criticism is very welcome and if you’re not interested that’s fine! Any support is appreciated! Stay safe during the virus people and have a good day. Ollie

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      Hi Ollie, welcome to the forum. 

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  9. Captain Kernow

    I think I may defrost a scone.

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      I'll have one if you are offering. 

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  10. Brinkly

    Amazing number of people clapping here! Thank you to all NHS workers and volunteers: it makes one proud to be British. 

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      Ourobus - the NHS staff are simply amazing and the crap you put up with simply isn't fair. I really can't thank you all enough. Stay safe and keep well. Kind regards.

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  11. Brinkly

    17 children remain this afternoon out of 29 in my class and this has been replicated across our two-form entry school. Most are off following the government advice. So, when do the mass closures start!? 

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      We have had no official word from Ofsted! Some rumours, but nothing firm!

       

      I've been told this morning should I be in as I'm asthmatic! lol 

       

      Re work, yeah the amount I've been sending home has steadily increased of late! At least I don't have to mark it though! Light at the end of the tunnel! 

       

       

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  12. Brinkly

    17 children remain this afternoon out of 29 in my class and this has been replicated across our two-form entry school. Most are off following the government advice. So, when do the mass closures start!? 

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      CK- that is already in the pipe line re essential worker children and has been for a while.

       

      My concern now is schools will act a step a breeding ground as we have 20-30 children in a small space, playground mingling and dinners in the hall. Not to mention 400 children using 16 loos. 

       

      We have 3 teachers, 6 TAs and a member of the office team off due to illness and now are struggling to ensure we follow legal requirements for chasing pupil absenteeism as we don't have the physical staff to make phone calls and check the answer machine. 

       

      And on on top of that, we might get a call form Ofsted and are still being expected to deliver the same level of education that we would do during peace time! 

       

      Something has to give!

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  13. Tom F

    I was literally on this road last night on my way home!
    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/07/30/intense-downpours-cause-flash-flooding-parts-uk-met-office-issues/

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      Not good Tom! Glad you made it home safely. 

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  14. Captain Kernow

    I am happy to say that I have now completed that most loathsome of jobs, cleaning and lubricating the coffee machine.

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      A most involved job by the sound of it.

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  15. Brinkly

    Don't tell sir, but I'm not in class today! 

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      The dog has eaten my subject leader action plan! :D

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  16. Brinkly

    Is travelling on one of the new GWR Hitachi trains to London. The first class seat isn't as nice as the model fitted in the HSTs. Shudder to think what standard class is like!

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      I haven't sat in the standard class seat, I will before departing though! Not impressed with the arm rests either!

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  17. Brinkly

    If anyone has a Malcolm Mitchell 45xx 4mm kit or a 55xx 4mm kit, please can you send me a PM. Ideally, un-built. I would also consider the Churchward Models 45xx kit too. I'm happy to pay sensible prices.

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      Thanks Mike, I have seen the link to the Churchward kit.

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  18. Brinkly

    If anyone has a Malcolm Mitchell 45xx 4mm kit or a 55xx 4mm kit, please can you send me a PM. Ideally, un-built. I would also consider the Churchward Models 45xx kit too. I'm happy to pay sensible prices.

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      I've wanted them for ages! I didn't realise David was retiring, otherwise I would have bought them last year. Anyway, hey ho.

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  19. Brinkly

    To IKEA, To IKEA to buy a chest of drawers, Home again, home again, jiggety-jig.

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      Tim: LOL

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  20. Brinkly

    To IKEA, To IKEA to buy a chest of drawers, Home again, home again, jiggety-jig.

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      CK: Re first comment no, but did consider it! Re second post, no, and yes!

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  21. Re6/6

    Get your shirt

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      A hair shirt?

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  22. Captain Kernow

    Trousers.

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      Shorts

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  23. Brinkly

    Is giving his SECR H Class a good run. I had forgotten how pretty the Edwardian livery was.

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      I do like a nice Edwardian livery Master Kernow!

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  24. St. Simon

    Just finished my interview, lets wait and see

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      Good luck chap. Everything works out for a reason.

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  25. Brinkly

    Is giving his SECR H Class a good run. I had forgotten how pretty the Edwardian livery was.

    1. Brinkly

      Brinkly

      Yes, I'm rather hoping my birthday hints have worked!

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