Popular Post iL Dottore Posted March 17, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2016 .....but I did get this out of the deal.IMG_0751.jpg so it wasn't a complete waste. I avoided lunch entirely....... Going clockwise from the egg: yes (but preferably scrambled), yes, yes, NO! What is so appealing about having baked beans (and usually bad, tinned, baked beans to boot) for breakfast? Replace the baked beans with something like Cornish Potato Cakes, a Potato Farl or Tattie Scones for the carbs and you'd have a meal fit for a king (and no wonder W Somerset Maugham [amongst others] opined that "To eat well in England you should have breakfast three times a day"). It's not that I am against baked beans, per se, but the stuff you get in tins is but an unwholesome imitation of the real thing: Boston Baked Beans (Navy beans, salt pork, salt, molasses, cane sugar, ground mustard, water; all baked for 5 to 6 hours. No wonder most find it easy to open a tin). And to add insult to injury, if you will, I have read that Heinz Baked Beans aficionados regard the "new" style of Heinz BB as nowhere near as good as the "original" Heinz BB recipe (Branston beans are considered - by some - as superior. I wouldn't know) ....“the wheels of Justice do grind exceedingly slow...”. I thought that this was a quotation - can I find the source? I cannot.If anyone knows please let me know (I did think it was Charles Dickens but it is probably much older.).. Cheers, Pete. Pete the actual phrase is "Wheels of justice grind slow but grind fine" from Sun Tzu. It's been attributed to numerous sources and in various permutations, from the Ancient Greeks to Charles A Beard. All of which are variations on "The mills of the gods grind slowly, but they grind small". Presumably this aphorism means that no matter how minor, your sins will catch up with you and you will pay the price. Now that my thumb is better, Mrs iD has speedily and whole-heartedly relinquished her place in the kitchen, where - since last week - she has been chafing (no pun intended) under my tutelage. Believe me, fellow ERs, there IS an upper limit to how much Swiss Cheese one can willingly and voluntarily consume in one day... I may not be an obligate carnivore, but I come damn close... Red cooked pork belly and Venison Haggis on the menu this weekend! Have a good one... iD 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted March 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2016 I get enough Sunshine cutting the grass - another Vit D user on Doctor’s orders. Best, Pete. The "wear less clothes" was the locum GP but the endocrinologist said I was in need of more than that provided by sunlight alone. He was happy with my diet so the capsules were prescribed. It was interesting because something else was being investigated and the low vitamin D levels were observed. The specialist suspected I had been low in vitamin D for some time. I can't say I feel any different for having these supplements but it is nice to be nearly "normal" I suppose. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted March 17, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) Evenin' all, Best regards to any that ail Another superb Moorland day today.....Is wanted a share of the scenery so the constitutional became a circuit through Wincle, Buxton, Goyt valley & Wildboarclough in the car...... ....Shuttlinsloe, the highest point of Cheshire close at hand.... ....close to 3 Shires head, the meeting point of Derbyshire, Staffordshire & Cheshire. At this point we are approximately 3 x the height of Blackpool Tower above sea level.... ....the descent into the Goyt valley is down one of the inclines of the former Cromford & High Peak Railway....a gunpowder factory was drowned under one of the reservoirs in this valley....Fernilee I think. The excellent Foxline titles on The Cromford & High Peak Railway tell the story of this fascinating route.... Enjoy what you do Dave Edited March 17, 2016 by Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted March 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2016 Jock re teaching. I agree with the sentiments. I went late into teaching, ending in FE, where I noticed that each year we had more students who struggled to add up and spell yet alone write sentences. The FE sector were promised 'equality' with school teachers but it never happened and more and more cuts were made. We are told that education is the key yet 'second chance adults' have no chance of learning other skills and I heard today that a local college has made a number of redundancies (have not confirmed that) but the real problem that made me glad to go was the increasing 'stats and regimentation' leaving far less time for preparation and educating. Yes, there are some bad disinterested teachers, but, most I fear are struggling under the incessant restrictions being placed upon them to make them 'conform'. As an aside I was told at one time that I was too old to go into teaching at 50 plus because "we will not get enough years out of you to justify the expense of training you". The reality is that in one way or another I managed over 20 years ... more than many of the youthful entry! Polly we have met and our condolences go with you and your family. In our case we are coming up to an 'awkward birthday' - my FiL died on my wife's birthday so celebration is always twinged with sadness. Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 17, 2016 POETTD........... Trainspotting Day. Every now and then, the local papers oop North have an offer with Northern Rail that for the exchange of two tokens and £10 gets a day ranger for all Northern Rail services. By combining this with a similar offer from Cross Country Trains who have a "friends and family" [*] day rover for £10, I'm off out with a mate to sample Blackburn/Leeds/Derby/Nottingham/Burton/Tamworth/possibly Brum/ HST back to Leeds and then home. Hopefully taking lots of pics along the way. Realtime trains will be essential reference material tomorrow. [*] A good friend is a driver for Cross Country. Despite a busy driving day today, I've managed the first cut of the jungle back garden - it now resembles a well used school playing field. As Mrs NB is away and I'm home alone until Saturday, the kitchen and conservatory have temporarily been converted into a baseboard workshop whilst I carry out some woodworking additions to my new layout. Hopefully, by Saturday teatime, the sawdust will have gone from the kitchen and only the conservatory will be in use as a layout scenic workshop. Off to find out what's she's left me in the fridge. Back later. Cheers, Mick 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 ' Evening all. Just popped in to let you know Mum passed away in her sleep last night. So many mixed up feelings at the moment so I'll just leave you with a few pics from our outings to Kew Gardens (where she always loved to go) in thanksgiving for her life and love. IMG_0888 Palm House.JPG IMG_0889 Glory of the Snow.jpg IMG_7695 Lake.JPG ' Night all, nos da and God bless. Sorry to hear that News Polly, all the best, and our thoughts are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted March 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) Until the early 1990s comparing Aditi's FE contract with my teacher's contract showed that FE lecturers had a better deal. More pay, longer holidays and clearly defined working conditions. These disappeared about the time Matthew was born in 1992. Aditi refused to sign the new contract until Matthew was 4 and a bit and started school. This meant she didn't get a pay rise for those years. The new contract which was sign or be sacked when she did sign was very different to the old style school contract. When she went to Newham the contract was tougher but she got paid more. Edited March 17, 2016 by Tony_S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted March 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2016 Until the early 1990s comparing Aditi's FE contract with my teacher's contract showed that FE lecturers had a better deal. More pay, longer holidays and clearly defined working conditions. These disappeared about the time Matthew was born in 1992. Aditi refused to sign the new contract until Matthew was 4 and a bit and started school. This meant she didn't get a pay rise for those years. The new contract which was sign or be sacked when she did sign was very different to the old style school contract. When she went to Newham the contract was tougher but she got paid more. Tony, How things have changed .. FE still had to teach at night and this was the time when the then 'second chance adults' or those who had to leave school to get a job to support a 'home' family succeeded in working 'up the ladder'. Since then of course engineering, when a lot of the part-time lecturers with experience were employed has faltered, ... where has it gone? (Incidentally a better paid job circa 1910 than doctors at the time). You may have gathered that it was after the early 1990's that I entered but in spite of what was going on thoroughly enjoyed the experience. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Evening all. I have been lurking for a little while reading all of the education based posts. Sadly, as a current teacher, I see at first hand the problems with the current education system. The fact is all schools are at the mercy of political agendas, changes and meddling. Right now we are getting to grips with a brand new curriculum and an alien assessment structure which currently does not even have a clear acceptable standard. Schools have to put up with league tables, value added / average points score grades, evaluation of impact records. Any of which could trigger an Ofsted inspection if they drop. No wonder staff are feeling the pressure. Last night's meeting was all about the new writing assessments. In the infant class alone the top infants have to meet approximately fifteen different areas of achievement to be given the expected standard. These are recorded in a tick grid. If any items are not achieved then the children do not get the standard, and they have to tick each area on several occasions. These areas focus purely on grammar, punctuation, spelling and handwriting - but nowhere does it mention correct structure for a story, poem, set of instructions etc. In effect a child could now reach the standard by writing a collection of sentences that collectively make no sense, yet have correct punctuation, spelling and handwriting. No wonder so many teachers are leaving the profession. Last night I was sat with a teacher, who has been in the job 5 years compared to my 16, and she was trying to talk her final year student out of going into teaching. When you consider all of this - you can understand why the sight of a young, attractive student can brighten the day a little! Anyway - rant over! I hope the day finds you all well. Great to hear that things are going a little better for Jock. Great to see more pictures from our friend in the Staffordshire Moorlands. Today I have had more police stuff with another visit from the DC in charge of the case to arrange for some final signatures on my statement, whilst the witness support people have been in touch. I have asked for a pre trial visit so I can see the court and its workings. Have to go and collect Sarah from her mum's shortly so I will wish you all a pleasant evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 17, 2016 I've put this in the driving standards thread, but for those of you that don't frequent it, this was part of my day today. https://youtu.be/-YHlrp9BHJQ In the words of Andrew C - "Hoofw*nking arsebiscuit" of a truck driver. My learner did very well........ Cheers, Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted March 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2016 Tony, How things have changed .. FE still had to teach at night and this was the time when the then 'second chance adults' or those who had to leave school to get a job to support a 'home' family succeeded in working 'up the ladder'. Since then of course engineering, when a lot of the part-time lecturers with experience were employed has faltered, ... where has it gone? (Incidentally a better paid job circa 1910 than doctors at the time). You may have gathered that it was after the early 1990's that I entered but in spite of what was going on thoroughly enjoyed the experience. What I am really worried about now is the huge cutback in FE. When I was a secondary school teacher there were always students who were going to need the FE sector to make good what had gone wrong in school. My son Matthew really benefitted from a sixth form college but they are now threatened. If you don't succeed in school now things are quite difficult. Aditi did 41 years in FE and HE so saw many initiatives and schemes. She had to re-invent herself many times but survived. Interestingly when she started the age question was that perhaps she was too young to work in a FE college. She was only just 21. My dear wife was one of those clever people who got bumped up a year at secondary school. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted March 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2016 I've put this in the driving standards thread, but for those of you that don't frequent it, this was part of my day today. https://youtu.be/-YHlrp9BHJQ In the words of Andrew C - "Hoofw*nking arsebiscuit" of a truck driver. My learner did very well........ Cheers, Mick Possibly a good job there was no audio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 17, 2016 Possibly a good job there was no audio? or rear facing cam to see my handsignals......... 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted March 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2016 [quote name="AndrewC" post="2240403" timestamp="1458206172" There is now a blonde amazon that appears on a regular basis. Does she have a CNC mill and a collie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted March 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) ... No wonder so many teachers are leaving the profession. Last night I was sat with a teacher, who has been in the job 5 years compared to my 16, and she was trying to talk her final year student out of going into teaching..Matthew went to Vietnam a few years ago to teach English in an orphanage. It is a sad reflection on how his Mum and I view teaching now that we hoped he wouldn't come back fired up wanting to follow us into the teaching profession. Fortunately he didn't, as he recognised he doesn't have the whatever it is to be a teacher, or at least with children. He does want an academic career in HE though and does seem to have whatever it takes to succeed in that environment. Tony Edited March 17, 2016 by Tony_S 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted March 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2016 Does she have a CNC mill and a collie? I should imagine Andrew would be very happy if that were so. Unfortunately... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 17, 2016 Thanks for the reminder. It is Thursday, which is the day I have designated as take vitamin D day (20000 iu) as it would appear the sun isn't enough for my body. Broadsheets cover you better than tabloids when your curled up on that park bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted March 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) So far a great evening drinking beer in the Rake at an Irish beer fest without a single drop of Guiness. Some superb stouts, Irish Weisse beer that is actually red plus many other beers. Had a chat with the bar man who laid on a superb Hungarian beer tap take over on Tuesday that brought on many fellow country persons and apparently they all sang the Hungarian national anthem at 8 pm after we had gone and all barrels drunk that evening. He's trying to arrange another such do at one of Londons smallest no crap on tap bars. The very same venue we met Andrew C in quite a few years (many beer years) ago whilst talking Digitrax. Never been the same since!! Anyway we are back on Southern feeling quite happy so haven't a clue if we we on time or not, probably not as things go but at least the disabled toilet isn't at the moment. Edited March 17, 2016 by roundhouse 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted March 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2016 The very same venue we met Andrew C in quite a few years ago whilst talking Digtrax. Never been the same since!! . I spent a very pleasant afternoon drinking with Andrew in New Cross after (during?) a model railway exhibition. I an very pleased to say I haven't been the same since either! I found your and Andrew's Untapped app pages. Matthew was seriously impressed. Mine is relatively sad. The only social media site where my child is my "friend" is about beer. Am I a bad parent? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad McCann Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Polly. Deeply sorry about your Mam. As long as you remember all the good times she'll always remain alive in your mind and the minds of those who loved and continued to love her. Jock; glad the day went well and I hope things keep going as best they can. Your inbuilt Ayrshire stunbornness serves you well, my friend. And thanks for supporting the G&SWRA from a grateful member. Dave; thanks for the lovely High Peak images. Mike; thanks for keeping the wheels of government in my wee country turning. A lot of observation on education here and I'm with Tony; don't place much faith in what you read and at least read beyond the sensationalist headlines. You might find that the actual article tells a different story to what the headline implies. For a century, education was the driver of social mobility but it appears that this is no longer any kind of desired objective for those who lord over us. I fear this is reflected in what they system is becoming. Minor grump of the day involves my insurance claim for a large patch of fallen rendering on my gable end being rejected. Physically, quite a busy day; I did the full four mile river and park walk with Abi today. Whilst not conducted at full 'mainline' speed, the pace was steady with a long uphill gradient on the return. No shortage of steam whatsoever. I also had a tentative first drive today. Wrist is still tender so I don't think I'll be driving any great distance for a few more days which I guess rules out going back to work next week. Purpose of the journey was to get my discharge and prescriptions paperwork down to the surgery for my GP and to get the sick line squared up. Had another short walk after this along the old Brunthill to Parkside section of the old Waverley. Quick trip to Aldi on the way back to pick up some essentials. The day felt like it was catching up with me on the way back to the car carrying the back so no more exertion for the day. Suspect tomorrow will need to be a bit more low key! Made a nice stir-fry with prawns for dinner. Gey wabbit now so an hour at the bench then Steam World Archive 13 (North East) and a couple of mugs of rooibos to finish the day. Hopefully a good, undisturbed kip tonight! Here endeth the doggerel! :-) Dave. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 My GP did suggest wearing less clothes. Where's the "ARRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!" button when you need it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Yes, you’re right. As he died in 496BC I can’t believe he cribbed it from anyone else... Best, Pete. Loads of similar on Wikiquote - https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Justice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted March 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2016 Where's the "ARRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!" button when you need itI think AndrewC had already pressed it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad McCann Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 You've not seen me at breakfast time... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I think AndrewC had already pressed it! Mankini? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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