AndrewC Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Dear Mike, I have it on good authority that some have travelled across hemispheres, thru multiple timezones, and covered many 1000s of air miles to attend TVNAM... (No excuses... ;-) ) Happy Modelling, Aim to Improve, Prof Klyzlr A SWMBO scheduled event sadly trumps that. Once again Nick's timing means I can't make it. Beginning to think he does it on purpose. Same with the Freemo in Sept. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 7, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2016 Andrew - its all a big conspiracy Up before 5 am this morning. Glued the new warehouse in place and started covering a bit more baseboard. A busy couple of evenings ahead!! We have an occasional helper coming with PhatBob on Saturday who enjoys his American trains. Should be a good day. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phatbob Posted June 7, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2016 We have an occasional helper coming with PhatBob on Saturday who enjoys his American trains. Should be a good day. Yep, my chauffeur for the day will be one Mr Parker. How appropriate. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 7, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2016 Yep, my chauffeur for the day will be one Mr Parker. How appropriate. I bet his car isnt pink though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 A SWMBO scheduled event sadly trumps that. Once again Nick's timing means I can't make it. Beginning to think he does it on purpose. Same with the Freemo in Sept. Yes, Andrew - I have access to your diary!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Northpoint, on 07 Jun 2016 - 16:22, said:Yes, Andrew - I have access to your diary!! and my text messages as that is exactly what I said to Ian this morning. How is life at GCHQ these days? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 At present it's 50-50 for Saturday, work and family are getting in the way, got every thing crossed, if i'm there, i'm there!!! Ray 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Nick, has some new publicity ideas this year, by the size of the queue on the M6 it seems to be working, be aware there will be North and South bound diversions of the M6 via Armitage!!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2016 A late one last night working on the juice factory on Fort Myers. All bare baseboards now covered so things are looking good for the weekend. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Regrettably I shan't be there, SWMBO worries about the length of the drive. All enjoy yourselves and have a great time. please all take lots of photos and post them on here. Camera + charged batteries = lots of enjoyment for those who can't make it! Best Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 A late one last night working on the juice factory on Fort Myers. All bare baseboards now covered so things are looking good for the weekend. <Insert joke about squeezing out every last minute of build time before the show here> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 <Insert joke about squeezing out every last minute of build time before the show here> If it had been a dairy, we would say he was milking it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2016 Yep definitely squeezing every little bit of time available on the juice factory. Plan at moment is to program the turnout decoder tonight, install the pipework runs to the juice factory, another coat of paint to the concrete areas. Load what I can into the car tonight. Tomorrow morning add static grass. tomorrow night drill and bolt up end board with one of the other boards and load into car along with stock and DCC kit before heading North to our overnight stop enroute. Saturday morning once layout is set up,clean paint off rails and add turnouts to the JMRI track plan on the touchscreen. SO nothing like making use of all the time available!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 The biggest problem for me is you start with a plan "Just need to do X, Y and Z". Before you know it, you are saying "Oh, I could modify V and W. And look at U. That needs fixing back in place. T could do with a bit of paint". Instead of 3 jobs, you now have 26...I'm sure I'm not the only one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2016 There is a risk, of course: you didn't factor in any possible delay "opportunities" that'll manifest themselves in the coming 48hrs No , none whatsoever including delays trying to get home form work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 10, 2016 Last night Indecided to have the Richelle webcam on the garage PC whilst working on the layout. However I did get the scenic spots in place as far as I had planned. Still needs detailing etc but is just about there for loading tonight. Had to leave he boards unpacked so the paint could dry. It's a quick task to box them up don't delay us getting away tonight. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Well it's 60-40 in favour of going, (just got to get my head around 4.30 start!!) all depends on hospital run tonight! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted June 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 10, 2016 However I did get the scenic spots in place as far as I had planned. Still needs detailing etc but is just about there for loading tonight. Had to leave he boards unpacked so the paint could dry. It's a quick task to box them up don't delay us getting away tonight. And I thought I left things to the last minute Have fun, some of us have to play with the bigger trains 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Necessary arrangements made, all being well I'll see some of you there. I'll be the one with the huge backpack and pungent B.O. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) Good luck to all those who are exhibiting tomorrow and a safe journey. The line up of layouts is most impressive this year, looking forward to seeing lots of inspirational pics Mal ps - I do have the consolation of watching a very famous UK steam loco passing about 300 yards from my home tomorrow. Edited June 10, 2016 by Alcanman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted June 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 10, 2016 I will be there tomorrow hopefully finding the place at the first attempt this time! Having had a shower before setting off and with insufficient cash to make a backpack necessary I will probably only be noticeable due to asking questions and drinking lots of tea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Craig Watson Posted June 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 10, 2016 Enjoy the show guys, had hoped to make it down but will have to content myself like Paul above by playing with the real things! Maybe next year!! Craig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northpoint Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 I'm still juggling with the plan so there might be a few last minute changes despite having e-mailed the plan to all the participants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 10, 2016 I'm still juggling with the plan so there might be a few last minute changes despite having e-mailed the plan to all the participants. As long as we are inside! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I'm still juggling with the plan so there might be a few last minute changes despite having e-mailed the plan to all the participants. Nice to know some things never change from year to year Attendance touch'n'go for me unfortunately; what a day for my Bro-in-Law to call in a favour & need a hand with a job tomorow.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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