RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted April 2, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 2, 2023 7 hours ago, St Enodoc said: 9 hours ago, 2ManySpams said: Best wishes from Spam Towers to CK And from upside-down land. And also from here. Here temporarily being a very rural part of Devon near to Hay Tor 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted April 2, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 2, 2023 ....and from nextdoorland. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 2, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 2, 2023 Morning all, With just 21 days to the great day, a couple of reminders for our visitors. Entry. SWAG Members Day remains a FREE to enter event. BUT...There are running costs associated with the day..... A donation made via the various receptacles located around the hall will help to ensure we can repeat this in 2024. Please drop in whatever you can afford. WE DO NOT SEEK TO MAKE PROFIT. ONLY TO COVER OUR RUNNING COSTS. Card payments......... All our traders will be able to take card payments on the day as will the bring and buy. Catering. Purchases from our Crack Catering Team for teas, coffees, CAKE etc will be CASH only. Rob. 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted April 2, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 2, 2023 Did someone mention cakes...again... ...oh yes you did... ... the catering department does rely on the kind donations of cakes to be able offer / coerce / arm twist / continually up sell on the day, cakes of all types and sizes and even dare I say it with vegetables in (good for the five a day) will be gratefully received. Thank you all in advance. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Godfrey Glyn Posted April 2, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) Spring is almost here and that can only mean one thing – the SWAG Day at Taunton is about to take place. We all know what a very special, nay unique, model railway event this is. Some come because of the chance to meet RMWeb friends and enjoy face to face conversations and banter, some for the high-quality models, layouts and displays, some for the demonstrations and brilliant inspirational ideas and some for the specialist retailers. Many come for the Pasties and Cake but let’s be honest, most come for the amazing Bring and Buy sale. It’s a wonderful opportunity to shift some of those items that have been in your ‘To do’ drawers for too long but could very well be just the thing another enthusiast would give their right arm to take home – well maybe not their right arm but you know what I mean! The sales will also help a good cause and 10% will go to the charity that is chosen each year. So please have a good look through your modelling stores and bookshelves and look out those items (no tat please) that you would like to contribute to this worthwhile upcycling event. Attached is a form that we hope covers all the necessary details that you can download and print off and bring with your items for sale on the 23rd. Please do make use of this thread to advertise any special items you would like to promote and that will be available for purchase at SWAG this year. We will be able to accept card payments on the day, but cash is always welcome, gold bars even more so! Happy sorting and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to PM me. All the best Godfrey SWAG2023Form-Final.docx Edited April 2, 2023 by Godfrey Glyn 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 2, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) So as Godfrey suggests, please check your Cupboards of Crustiness, Shelves of Despair, Boxes of Gloom and Pockets of Eternal Fluff for those nuggets and gems that you would be happy to pass on. Remember. A percentage of each sale will form part of the overall donation made to charity by the event. I thank you. Rob. Edited April 2, 2023 by NHY 581 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndc120 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Hi All, We’re getting closer and closer to SWAG now, prep work on the locos and stock is beginning to happen. If you don’t know we operate Shwt via phone and tablets for complete hands free control. If you’re interested and want to have a play on the layout/take some of the operating duties off us!!! You’re more than welcome. please ensure you download withrottle for iPhone/ipad (the lite free version) engine driver for android devices Look forward to seeing you all there Shwt 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 4, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 4, 2023 You lost me at phone and tablets...... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted April 4, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 4, 2023 2 hours ago, NHY 581 said: You lost me at phone and tablets...... I assume Sheep Towers is using this sort of tech?: Or perhaps this?: 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, 2ManySpams said: I assume Sheep Towers is using this sort of tech?: I thought he went to the nearest hilltop and shouted Baaah to speak to his neighbours. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Premium Mike_Walker Posted April 4, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 4, 2023 43 minutes ago, 2ManySpams said: I assume Sheep Towers is using this sort of tech?: Or perhaps this?: No, two tin cans and a piece of string! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob R Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 5 hours ago, NHY 581 said: You lost me at phone and tablets...... I am still taking the tablets nurse - honest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted April 4, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 4, 2023 7 hours ago, Gilbert said: Would that be a quewe? 1 1 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium figworthy Posted April 4, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 4, 2023 Whilst on the subject of telephones (sheep for the use of), has anyone else noticed that SWAG day coincides with the day that the government has decided to test the emergency notification system to mobile phones. https://www.gov.uk/alerts That could cause rather more of a disturbance than a fleet of DCC sound fitted Deltics turned up to 11. Adrian 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted April 4, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 4, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, figworthy said: Whilst on the subject of telephones (sheep for the use of), has anyone else noticed that SWAG day coincides with the day that the government has decided to test the emergency notification system to mobile phones. https://www.gov.uk/alerts That could cause rather more of a disturbance than a fleet of DCC sound fitted Deltics turned up to 11. Adrian Could get interesting if anybody is using their phone to control their trains. Like everything else related to IT that the government touches, it will inevitably take a couple of years to get this to work the way they expect. I think I'll leave my phone at home that day, or switch the ruddy thing off.... Edited April 4, 2023 by Dunsignalling 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted April 5, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 5, 2023 21 hours ago, Mike_Walker said: No, two tin cans and a piece of string! 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted April 5, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 5, 2023 Ladies, Gentlemen and those of other preferred designations. On Monday I was advised of the unexpected passing of a friend’s best friend. A chap whom I had met a couple of times. My friend, whose best friend the deceased had been, has asked that I accompany her when he is laid to rest. You can guess the date. It is, therefore, with due sadness and respect that I shall not be able to join this year’s SWAG-fest. There will be a spare pasty up for grabs. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Hi, I should be coming down with @Graham_Muz for the weekend and helping in the kitchen :) Look forward to it as always! Simon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham_Muz Posted April 5, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2023 12 minutes ago, St. Simon said: Hi, I should be coming down with @Graham_Muz for the weekend and helping in the kitchen :) Look forward to it as always! Simon Thanks in advance to @St. Simon for allowing his arm to be twisted to become the sink monkey... :) 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 5, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2023 3 hours ago, St. Simon said: Hi, I should be coming down with @Graham_Muz for the weekend and helping in the kitchen :) Look forward to it as always! Simon Many thanks, Simon. Your assistance is most gratefully received. Rob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr2 Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 On 04/04/2023 at 21:22, figworthy said: Whilst on the subject of telephones (sheep for the use of), has anyone else noticed that SWAG day coincides with the day that the government has decided to test the emergency notification system to mobile phones. https://www.gov.uk/alerts "Your mobile phone or tablet may: make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent" Wonder how many heart attacks that might trigger....?! 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 11 hours ago, keefr2 said: "Your mobile phone or tablet may: make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent" Wonder how many heart attacks that might trigger....?! Given the age profile of SWAG members should we have an ambulance on speed dial, has this been included in the risk assessment? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted April 6, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 6, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, mullie said: Given the age profile of SWAG members should we have an ambulance on speed dial, has this been included in the risk assessment? I've decided to leave mine in the car until after the "stick your head between your knees and kiss your ar5e goodbye" trial is over. There's bound to be at least one operative phone in the hall so we should all get the message....😇 EDIT: Just seen the news it will happen at 3pm. Edited April 6, 2023 by Dunsignalling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob R Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Dunsignalling said: EDIT: Just seen the news it will happen at 3pm. Alarm call for more tea and cake before we pack up🍰☕ 5 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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