Tom J Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Just over 7 weeks till York show. Time to stop washing, no haircut, no shaving, no plucking monobrow, nose and ear hair. My pair of light beige cords and yellow polo neck had their annual wash the week before Christmas, so even though I wear them daily they'll do. Clarks Polyveldts have found their way to the front of the wardrobe - not difficult as I only possess two pairs of shoes, the others being slippers. My haversack is prepared, and I have already made some egg and tuna sandwiches to take round with me. Can't guarantee it but I have a piece of clingfilm, but not bothered if I can't find it, the filling can't go far. Thanks for the tip abut haggling, maybe some traders will accept a pound note just to get rid of me. Apologies if I have just described anyone who's a member of this forum!!! Leave my monobrow alone! Only bit that applies mind you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Run these wagons at a 1960s WR diesel hydraulic modellers convention??? And thats from a lover of said machines! Phil That has give me so many evil ideas. Seems as I live in the area who's engines I'd cut up in such away, I may find myself slightly lynched!!! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 That has give me so many evil ideas. Seems as I live in the area who's engines I'd cut up in such away, I may find myself slightly lynched!!! Let us know how you get on 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Let us know how you get on Next show is in November so a while yet! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard i Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 If i am opperating a layout just have your kid lean over and wave their hand at speed over less than robust scenery and laugh with that" what can i do kids will be kids" chuckle giving me that look of " Because i love my kids you must do so too" especially if they end up damaging a fence or tree before quickly leaving saying "dont worry he can quickly fix it- he is a modeller." By that stage i have not only decided you must be lynched but also how to do it to ensure i am not caught. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Bartlett Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Walk into the exhibitors section. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointstaken Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 It helps if you have a diorama with curtains down to the floor. You strangle the little bl##der and hide the body underneath. At closing time you walk away and leave the body there. A simple solution. Dennis 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 22, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2015 It helps if you have a diorama with curtains down to the floor. You strangle the little bl##der and hide the body underneath. At closing time you walk away and leave the body there. A simple solution. Dennis And if you do the above on the first day of a 3-day show, nobody would notice the smell............... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard i Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 It helps if you have a diorama with curtains down to the floor. You strangle the little bl##der and hide the body underneath. At closing time you walk away and leave the body there. A simple solution. Dennis Can we let the father off scott free, after all you can not blame the son entirely for the sins of the father? He would need to be hidden under a large O gauge layout until the close. This is why i am always on friendly terms with people who opperate the senior scale. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Reichert Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 "Yes they are all rather nice models. I don't really understand railways that much, but I had the whole lot custom made after I got my HSBC bonus". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 23, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 23, 2015 "Yes they are all rather nice models. I don't really understand railways that much, but I had the whole lot custom made after I got my HSBC bonus". You forgot to add "Paid into my Swiss account." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted June 5, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 5, 2015 The four corner squares will be 'single decker bus on bridge', 'double decker bus on bridge', 'coach on bridge' and 'charabanc on bridge'. Reckon now this one is out http://Bachmann.co.uk/details.php?id=360 you will need a few more squares! Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 5, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 5, 2015 Reckon now this one is out http://Bachmann.co.uk/details.php?id=360 you will need a few more squares! Phil I've already got one on pre-order. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Wagen Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Let's bring this thread into 2016 and back on track.Set up a table next to the toilets and request money to use them (obviously in addition to the entrence fee).I have seen it at a rather large exhibition in Belgium and I wasn't too happy to pay 50 cent per visit in addition to 15€ for admission. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted July 9, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 9, 2016 Let's bring this thread into 2016 and back on track. Set up a table next to the toilets and request money to use them (obviously in addition to the entrence fee). I have seen it at a rather large exhibition in Belgium and I wasn't too happy to pay 50 cent per visit in addition to 15€ for admission. That's what you call taking the p**s 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted July 9, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 9, 2016 It is common practice for a charge to be levied for public toilets on the continent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted July 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 9, 2016 (edited) It is common practice for a charge to be levied for public toilets on the continent. Or in...continent Edited July 9, 2016 by Colin_McLeod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welly Posted July 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10, 2016 It is common practice for a charge to be levied for public toilets on the continent. Yep - for example the bogs at Hamburg Hbf charges 1 euro!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 It is common practice for a charge to be levied for public toilets on the continent. And a lot of British railway stations have pay turn-styles these days . . . . 20p being the usual charge just for a pee. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman56 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 And a lot of British railway stations have pay turn-styles these days . . . . 20p being the usual charge just for a pee. G. So the old phrase 'spend a penny' is obsolete, then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomJ Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 The correct term on the continent is to 'Euro-nate' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted July 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10, 2016 The correct term on the continent is to 'Euro-nate' So THAT'S why you're leaving! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 So the old phrase 'spend a penny' is obsolete, then? Yep, along with the old saying "here I sit broken hearted, paid a penny and only f**ted". Especially as the charge is now to get into the 'wash rooms' (even to just wash your hands and comb your hair) rather than the cubicle. G 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) Let's bring this thread into 2016 and back on track. Set up a table next to the toilets and request money to use them (obviously in addition to the entrence fee). I have seen it at a rather large exhibition in Belgium and I wasn't too happy to pay 50 cent per visit in addition to 15€ for admission. When ChrisH and I discovered this was the case at a show in Belgium (Blankenburg), we decided to find a white and blue enamelled bucket to go under the layout. Our wives vetoed the idea. Edited July 10, 2016 by Judge Dread 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytrains Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Charge an exit fee!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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