RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 19, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 19, 2015 The Cornish are much craftier cleverer - you have to pay to get out at the Saltash bridge (or should that be you have to pay to get into England?) G'night all. I've heard a rumour that if you're in Yorkshire, they pay YOU to get out.................. Cheers, Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 (edited) Suspected ruptured Achilles tendon = ouch! (or words to that effect) Edited June 20, 2015 by leopardml2341 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium southern42 Posted June 19, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 19, 2015 (edited) We arrived at the Welsh Highland in Caernarfon this morning only to find the trains aren't running on Fridays in June. Doh! Driver training tomorrow at West Shore. Had a taster round in Bethesda (Joys of Life Railway) during the week on a 5" gauge electric pulling one car with passenger (Ray). I thought it would be quite routine once I got the hang of the controller. Ha! I hadn't taken into account the hilly nature of the route, the bumpy ride (ground level as opposed to the raised track at West Shore), going over points, switching the warning signals on and off before/after the driveway crossing, the lights not coming on for the tunnel then selecting another switch thinking I'd got it wrong (no!) and going into reverse! Got it right in the end. Fun and games tomorrow, possibly, then. So, or ????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????? But goodnight for now. Nos da. Edited June 19, 2015 by southern42 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Busy, busy day. Goodnight. And suppose it will be sensible to get a left hand drive model (bike). Maybe. That's the back pedal brake equipped unit, which dumps the inexperienced straight into the nearest watercourse when there is a little frost on the cobbles. The lack of toe clips, and floatable traditional footwear ensure that the wayward fietser resurfaces. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Today definitely didn't go to plan. No signal for catching up with ER where the course was and no early finish. To add insult to injury, I'd just walked through the front door when I was given a call out at 17:35. I've only just got back so I'm a bit grumpy and tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 19, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 19, 2015 I've heard a rumour that if you're in Yorkshire, they pay YOU to get out.................. Cheers, Mick I thought you had to pay to get out of Yorkshire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 19, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 19, 2015 Here i go again, crewe to carlisle with the logs Got a few shunts to do in the morning so may not get the first train home but hopefully home by 9am 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Somehow I've just managed to catch up with todays posts. Rick - An absolutely cracking photo. The only question is, when are you going to build a scale model of it? Richard - Obviously the hints about the cutter were too subtle. Shower and bed I think. Night all 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 19, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 19, 2015 Goodnight all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 19, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 19, 2015 I thought you had to pay to get out of Yorkshire? Not if you're from Lancashire................... Cheers, Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Evenin' all. What happened to global warning? Just taken the dog for his late night walk and it's bloomin' cold. Late June too. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 The Cornish are much craftier cleverer - you have to pay to get out at the Saltash bridge (or should that be you have to pay to get into England?) G'night all. They are indeed clever. The Torpoint ferry tolls also apply when escaping. If I have time then that is my preferred route into Cornwall, but A 30 or possibly A390 Liskeard to Tavistock coming back. Ed 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two_sugars Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Not if you're from Lancashire................... Cheers, Mick Or The County of Durham . . . Anyways . . . .it's a Goodnight from me . . . .Sleep well everyone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Morning all, Very busy yesterday with lots of driving tasks, but all accomplished. Our delightful grandaughter has now been with us for a week, and just fits in without any problem, not bad for a teenager approaching seventeen! big jim, lovely shot of the disused viaduct at Tebay, captured the atmosphere of the Lune Gorge beautifully. Thank you - I hope you have a trouble free run into border country tonight! Dave(TG), thanks to you too for another fine set of images.As a matter of interest, I am from a clan of border reivers, having our own tartan, coat of arms and motto. For anyone who would like to learn more, I would recommend 'The Steel Bonnets', the story of the Anglo-Scottish border reivers, by George MacDonald Fraser (Author of the Flashman books!). It is an entertaining and informative read of a fairly unsavoury period in our history! Mike(SM), that was an unbelievable 'cyclist' story - putting your own life at risk is one thing, but to risk that of an innocent is unforgivable! Do you think the Cornish exit fee on the A38 could explain why the A30 is so busy? Andy(ram), hope you, and any of our other digital friends who are due to visit the GCR show, have a wonderful time. Photographs would be very welcome, and I'm sure Debs would forgive me as I'm simply unable to travel to the venue! Andy the leopard, you have my sympathy as that is indeed a nasty and painful injury. I hope you have family and friends around to help you as I believe the healing process can be lengthy. Hope the weekend produces the R&R that most of us need, Kind regards, Jock. G'night Owls! 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Evenin' all. What happened to global warning? Just taken the dog for his late night walk and it's bloomin' cold. Late June too. Ed Lovely here! Just right, mid eighties f. I consider that we’re lucky to still have “Seasons” with snow every year in Winter (confounded nuisance that it can be, of course). Best, Pete. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted June 20, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 20, 2015 Not if you use one of the Severn Bridges , they cost you . The border always used to be marked by a long earthwork. I have always wondered who Offa's Dyke was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted June 20, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 20, 2015 Rick - An absolutely cracking photo. The only question is, when are you going to build a scale model of it? She's an old lady weak at the knees now and in need of a great deal of TLC and stone-masonry surgery. The top level which includes the well-known ballroom (beneath the square clock tower) is condemned off limits. Rain water penetrates to the second level. From the public point of view the tiling is in a poor state of repair in most areas, the facilities are anything but convenient and truly you'd feel more comfortable going over the road to Federation Square for that moment of relief. We're told some urgent work is imminent. It had better be. What a cracking project to model though - sadly in every sense of that word. I think I remember having seen it done but can't recall where now. Do I have to include a scale representation of me somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2015 What a day it was yesterday. We had a great time with the layout at the GCR then the train ride after the show closed with a special train for us exhibitors. Then it was quite a few beers in Loughborough. On the other hand it's exactly a year after my fathers funeral. Then whilst waiting at the bus stop to get back to Kegeorth be get a text with some really bad news. Our long time friend and show helper, his Lukeimia is back for a third time and it's the worst news it can be. It's not really sunk in yet but to say we are all gutted is an understatement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2015 Terrible news roundhouse, thoughts are with you Damp one this morning in carlisle, didnt manage to get the 1st train home so grabbing a coffee in maccy d's before i walk up to the station for the 07:03 direct to crewe May try and get in the shed later if i can to carry on with a bit more scenery etc but ill be sleeping most of the day probably 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 (edited) Morning all, Very busy yesterday with lots of driving tasks, but all accomplished. Our delightful grandaughter has now been with us for a week, and just fits in without any problem, not bad for a teenager approaching seventeen! big jim, lovely shot of the disused viaduct at Tebay, captured the atmosphere of the Lune Gorge beautifully. Thank you - I hope you have a trouble free run into border country tonight! Dave(TG), thanks to you too for another fine set of images.As a matter of interest, I am from a clan of border reivers, having our own tartan, coat of arms and motto. For anyone who would like to learn more, I would recommend 'The Steel Bonnets', the story of the Anglo-Scottish border reivers, by George MacDonald Fraser (Author of the Flashman books!). It is an entertaining and informative read of a fairly unsavoury period in our history! Mike(SM), that was an unbelievable 'cyclist' story - putting your own life at risk is one thing, but to risk that of an innocent is unforgivable! Do you think the Cornish exit fee on the A38 could explain why the A30 is so busy? Andy(ram), hope you, and any of our other digital friends who are due to visit the GCR show, have a wonderful time. Photographs would be very welcome, and I'm sure Debs would forgive me as I'm simply unable to travel to the venue! Andy the leopard, you have my sympathy as that is indeed a nasty and painful injury. I hope you have family and friends around to help you as I believe the healing process can be lengthy. Hope the weekend produces the R&R that most of us need, Kind regards, Jock. G'night Owls! ....I've ordered a copy of the book Jock...looking forward to having a read. Sorry to hear your news Roundhouse Rgds Dave Edited June 20, 2015 by Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Terrible news roundhouse. Thoughts with you all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted June 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2015 Morning all A hot weekend in prospect, and I start to wonder about water shortages in early course. Ian (roundhouse) that is horrid news. Let's hope some sort of corner can be turned. Other sufferers have my sympathy, too. The printer saga from a couple of days ago has not ended well. The back-up printer is alive, but refuses to talk to the PC. I've downloaded drivers etc and Windows told me the device was ready, but it's no go. So a new one is on order. It has WiFi and other mod-cons, including capacity for longer-lasting cartridges, say Canon. Regular readers (who said "Get a life!"?) will recall that cleaner Alison is having an ongoing affair with her French farmer neighbour. She can't stand beards - reassuring for Sherry! Last night she was aware of a tractor in an adjacent field about dusk, but on greeting her hero - who had that day delivered to her an almost new £2k rotovator he had come by - she found he had stubble. I mean, a farmer with stubble, whatever next? He was told his fortune, cluttered off back to the farm to shave - did wifey wonder why? - and returned for his reward....... Apparently there is more space in a tractor cab than you imagine. Hope your weekend goes well. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 ....I'm guessing that she was giving his hydraulics the once over. Dave 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted June 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2015 (edited) Cleaner Alison is having an ongoing affair with her French farmer neighbour. She can't stand beards - reassuring for Sherry! Last night she was aware of a tractor in an adjacent field about dusk, but on greeting her hero - who had that day delivered to her an almost new £2k rotovator he had come by - she found he had stubble. I mean, a farmer with stubble, whatever next? He was told his fortune, cluttered off back to the farm to shave - did wifey wonder why? - and returned for his reward....... Apparently there is more space in a tractor cab than you imagine.I recall asking you when you first coined the phrase "cleaner Alison" along the lines of whether there was a dirtier Alison around. Now it turns out it's her alter ego! Sometimes I know so much it scares me edit to say "morning all, have a nice weekend" Edited June 20, 2015 by colin penfold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted June 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2015 Morning all. Sunny and quite warm here. First task today is to take Aditi to the opticians. She will be having new lenses put into her old frames, which are almost non frames anyway. Tony 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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