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  1. I'm having a massive clear out! Lots of BR-era stock will be listed over the coming days (SR/WR bias). Please do have a look - I need rid!

    1. gwrrob

      gwrrob

      Feel free to mention this on ANTB Nick.😉

    2. St Enodoc

      St Enodoc

      And MCL if you wish.

       

      Already had a look but nothing I need - so far!

    3. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      Just saying, your stipulation on Paypal f&f contravenes classified rules .....

  2. 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!!

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    2. The Stationmaster

      The Stationmaster

      I had it three weeks ago and it was really like a bad/very bad cold although I was tired at times and lost my appetite to some extent, plus few occasional headaches.  Senses of smell and taste were unaffected.. If it goes like that the worst should be over in no more than a week or so and hopefully you won't get the continuous nausea which hit me as everything else improved.

    3. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      There's a saying, 'life's a bitch and then you die'.

       

      Craap timing for you, Nick, I really do sympathise. I could always drop that 'small amount of reading material' round on your doorstep in a day or so?

       

    4. St. Simon

      St. Simon

      Sorry to hear the Nick, will miss seeing you at Taunton, hope it doesn't affect you that much and your are back on top form soon!

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

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    2. Kris

      Kris

      Sellotape across the door at head height (adult or child you choose). 

    3. Mikkel

      Mikkel

      Did you succeed? :)

    4. 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:

  4. Always nice dealing with Mr Mosby. :drink_mini: Top gent. 

    1. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      I can confirm that, Caller.

       

    2. mozzer models

      mozzer models

      was it me Or Miss LMS

       

    3. RedgateModels
  5. Yesterday, I bought some guttering and down pipe parts from ModelU, which look rather nice. This was the cheapest order placed this weekend! I think the modelling mojo has returned. :) 

    1. bgman

      bgman

      I will leave my foot where it is then......keep going old chap !

    2. Alister_G

      Alister_G

      Hmmm, so did I. They do look very good.

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

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    2. 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.

    3. Ouroborus

      Ouroborus

      Cheers guys.  The local priest came to bless our place of work yesterday.  That brought some mixed emotions.  Given the circumstances, some felt it more like we were being read the last rites and got very upset.  But we carry on and with God's blessings, we'll come out the other side.  Each week that goes by is one week closer to getting on top of it.

    4. Mallard60022

      Mallard60022

      I heard the phrase something like "There is and end to this..." this morning. I believe it is the title of a book about very tough events to be dealt with and the author was talking on Radio 2 to Kate Botley and Jason Mohammed at about 8 this morning. She was lovely and calm and measured. Quite inspirational. Stay safe you all.

      Phil

  7. 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!? 

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    2. 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! 

       

       

    3. truffy

      truffy

      By day 3, the reality of home schooling is becoming apparent. Eldest daughter lying on the floor, youngest running around the street trying to hit her friends with pool noodles! :o

    4. Hroth

      Hroth

      As suspected then!

       

      BTW friend is now self-isolating as one of the children has reported in with a temperature.

  8. Has spent a very productive afternoon repairing several older Hornby models from his childhood. Many which hadn't turned a wheel for 15 plus years are now working far more satisfactorily.  

  9. Is off work with a chest infection. Bloody colds!

  10. Tommy used to work on the docks, union's been on strike  He's down on his luck, it's tough, so tough

    1. Barry Ten

      Barry Ten

      but I ain't seen anything like him in any amusement hall

    2. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Then he should get on his bicycle and go off and find employment elsewhere.

    3. NHY 581

      NHY 581

      You got to hold on to what you got Brinkers

  11. Droppers fitted to the track on Whitchurch today. Nice to actually build a layout, rather than just think about it!

    1. Re6/6

      Re6/6

      Is this something new Nick?

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

    1. AY Mod

      AY Mod

      The dog ate my marking sir!

    2. Brinkly

      Brinkly

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

  13. Has been busy this week finishing off a load of wagons. Do have a look on my thread. :-)

  14. I did a little more work on the CCTs this afternoon. 4 running vans now. 

  15. I did some modelling today and throughly enjoyed working in P4 again. I haven't undertaken any serious P4 modelling for several years. 

  16. When did SR CCT vans loose their roof ventilators? 

    Currently building a batch (some SR built and some BR) and wanted to have a bit of variation! Cheers.

     

  17. Is thankfully returning home on a proper train: Intercity 125, the train I remember in swallow livery as a child. The first class seating is how first class should be, comfortable. The new thing I travelled up on this morning isn't in the same league!

    1. Tim V

      Tim V

      Travelled in one of those new trains, the floor flexed when people walked by!

  18. 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!

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    2. Re6/6

      Re6/6

      Take one's own inflatable cushion

    3. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Which ever way you look at it, they are abominations.

    4. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Are you on the way back, yet? (preferably by 159 from Waterloo?).

  19. Oh my God, where has 9 years gone!?

    1. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Never even heard of that which you have linked to.

  20. Oh my God, where has 9 years gone!?

    1. Mallard60022

      Mallard60022

      Frightening is it not?

  21. 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.

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    2. Mike G

      Mike G

      The Churchward 45xx is available from Phoenix paints. Or at least it's showing in stock on the website.

    3. Mike G
    4. Brinkly

      Brinkly

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

  22. Spent today helping John & Rod with their Balcombe project. Truly amazing to watch a train in the distance.

    1. bgman

      bgman

      It is certainly an excellent project which I will be watching with great interest too.

    2. Tim V

      Tim V

      It looks better up close!

  23. I am very annoyed with myself. The Bachmann Toad brake van, which I've invested a good 8 hours worth of modelling time in, hit the floor this afternoon during painting due to a f***ing wasp flying down my shirt front. I got stung in the process and have a smashed Toad. The wasp was killed!! Very cross.

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    2. Pinehill

      Pinehill

      Yes plagued by wasps this year & even had hornets in the porch! Kept away from the railway room though.

    3. Re6/6

      Re6/6

      Commiserations Nick.

      Glad that you don't have Anaphylaxis

    4. Mad McCann

      Mad McCann

      Insectocutors; cheaper and with less complication than a SAM battery.

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

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    2. Brinkly

      Brinkly

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

    3. Brinkly
    4. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Yes, it must be party, party, party all the time at Brinkly Towers!

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

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