tigerburnie Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I thought "Grockles" were a West Country phenomena, I thought Norfolk just got invaded by people from Leicester...…………………………………... 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post roundhouse Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) 10 months off work as of this Friday and so far not regretting it one bit. A busy day yesterday apart from the tree felling the garden railway had its first train on it for around five years. Only 1/3 of the line as plenty more work to get all the track joints conducting again but its a start. Amazingly the Shay ran fine despite suffering from split gears in the past with some gears glued back together with wire strengthening. Today helping a friend get his layout ready for its first show this Saturday. Back home new 100w soldering iron arrived ready to continue sorting out the garden railway. Now its beer o'clock and back on Southern headless pints. Then to meet other half in favourite local pub. Edited April 24, 2019 by roundhouse 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 24, 2019 Walk to Whitby completed. Slot machines defeated (for once). Excellent grilled fish (and chips) eaten in the Magpie for a 3 o'clock lunch. Plaice, cod and haddock (no skate available) Baz 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 24, 2019 59 minutes ago, tigerburnie said: I thought "Grockles" were a West Country phenomena, I thought Norfolk just got invaded by people from Leicester...…………………………………... We go up to Norfolk occasionally too. Q mentioned white lines. When we visit our friends we seem to go down lanes with grass down the middle . When leaving at night I tend to ignore the sat nav and head for the roads with white lines. 3 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post tetsudofan Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted April 24, 2019 Afternoon from a rather miserable south east corner. Had a drive over to Wittersham today, as the crow flies its not that far away but roads being what they are in Kent and Sussex that's not possible. Choice of heading to Ashford and then turning left or, as I did today, drive along the coast to Rye and turn right. Both ways take about an hour but with all the hassle on the M20 around Ashford, the route along the coast is more enjoyable. There were two reasons for today's visit. First was to complete the specification for a Japanese-style Tea House based on the following drawing: which will be situated on the top of the mountain situated in the middle of the garden for which I've been preparing the hardcore base: Idea is that there will be a bench across the back of the teahouse from which one will be able to sit and view certain items moving around the garden which brings me onto the second reason for todays visit - my friend also has certain items moving around his garden and his garden is bigger than mine! It rained a bit whilst driving over and rained again on the way home but the sun was shining whilst we were discussing the teahouse and watching certain items moving around the garden...... Another enjoyable day. Keith 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 hour ago, TheQ said: Worse were the grockles driving down the narrow local roads with a bit of their car over the white lines.. 1 hour ago, tigerburnie said: I thought "Grockles" were a West Country phenomena, I thought Norfolk just got invaded by people from Leicester...…………………………………... Try the Isle of Wight; they have Grockles, Caulkheads and Overners! 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 24, 2019 11 minutes ago, JohnDMJ said: Try the Isle of Wight; they have Grockles, Caulkheads and Overners! 1 hour ago, tigerburnie said: I thought "Grockles" were a West Country phenomena, I thought Norfolk just got invaded by people from Leicester...…………………………………... I've spent as many years living in the west country, as I have in Scotland. I tend to use words from anywhere I've lived. Although I know few words of the Gaidhlig, my brother is fluent. I'm told when I was little I could converse with the Greek children in Cyprus. Though I know none now. Tha' be right bor If you go back a bit, one of my grandmothers is from the Ventnor area. Norfolk gets invaded by people from anywhere, on the way back from the dentists, when I left the main road for a single track road with grass occasionally down the middle and sand overlaying the bumpy tarmac from the back of the dunes. There was a scout leader with his troop... He was Wearing a kilt... We do get a lot of Scots holidaying on the broads, particularly after the start of the Scots school holidays but before the start of the English school holidays. Actually most invaders of Norfolk, are not surprisingly from london, we get hoards coming up every Friday night to their holiday homes.. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerburnie Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 16 minutes ago, TheQ said: I've spent as many years living in the west country, as I have in Scotland. I tend to use words from anywhere I've lived. Although I know few words of the Gaidhlig, my brother is fluent. I'm told when I was little I could converse with the Greek children in Cyprus. Though I know none now. Tha' be right bor If you go back a bit, one of my grandmothers is from the Ventnor area. Norfolk gets invaded by people from anywhere, on the way back from the dentists, when I left the main road for a single track road with grass occasionally down the middle and sand overlaying the bumpy tarmac from the back of the dunes. There was a scout leader with his troop... He was Wearing a kilt... We do get a lot of Scots holidaying on the broads, particularly after the start of the Scots school holidays but before the start of the English school holidays. Actually most invaders of Norfolk, are not surprisingly from london, we get hoards coming up every Friday night to their holiday homes.. It was a bit tongue in cheek, I'm originally from Leicester and when we went on holiday, we were always a crowd, some decided to stay in the County, I still have two uncles living there. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 24, 2019 I am glad to report that I'm not writing this from a hospital bed although it was a close run thing. On the way out to lunch earlier I was proceeding lawfully at 40 mph along the A217 when a moronic elderly lady pulled halfway across the oncoming two lanes and stopped, I thought to wait for me and others, then immediately crawled across in front of me. It was quite pleasing to discover that both my reactions and my brakes are still bloody good so we avoided a serious smash. The Boss does not like or approve of swearing but she said "On this occasion I agree with every word. " Lunch was excellent, gammon steak, egg and chips for me, fish and chips for The Boss. Electrician came as promised and we now have a plan. Time for another beer I think. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Hunt Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 24, 2019 Had to take SWMBO's car to the VW main agent at Crewe today as the local garage can't make any sense of this warning light that keeps coming on. Even though according to the owner's manual it means something is awry with the catalytic converter, the agents have diagnosed that the problem is caused by something dodgy in the brake system triggering something that results in said light coming on (!!?). The wonder of modern cars. Hence it definitely needs fixing and will only cost in the region of 250 modelling tokens to put right. Bu**er. They'll have the part tomorrow but I'm blowed if I'm going all that way (about 20 miles each way) to collect it as it's my birthday and SWMBO and friend have offered to take the grandkids who are staying with us out for the day so that I can spend it in the workshop; and they say that true love is dead! Hence, when the call comes to say the car is ready I'll gently explain that they'll have to keep it until Friday. To add to the treats I'm also promised a steak dinner followed by chocolate mousse, all washed down with a Chianti Classico. I can feel my arteries hardening just thinking about it but what the heck, it comes but once a year. Have a good evening/morning/whatever it is where you are and thoughts for the less fortunate. Dave 2 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 hour ago, TheQ said: If you go back a bit, one of my grandmothers is from the Ventnor area. So that qualifies you for Caulkhead status! 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Dave Hunt said: Had to take SWMBO's car to the VW main agent at Crewe today as the local garage can't make any sense of this warning light that keeps coming on. Even though according to the owner's manual it means something is awry with the catalytic converter, the agents have diagnosed that the problem is caused by something dodgy in the brake system triggering something that results in said light coming on (!!?). The wonder of modern cars. If the light looks like a gearbox, it's often a case of build-up of gunk in the exhaust system. Last time I had this, my local agent just cleaned things out and it went away. I just hadn't used the car enough for 'normal aspiration'! 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbishop Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Guys, I've realised we haven't heard from Mike for a day or two. Do we know of a reason? Is he visiting Richard Montgomery? I'm visiting the Nescot and Romford shows on Saturday and Sunday respectively. Who might I meet? Bill 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) Yes Bill, he's on the good ship Patricia. I think he was joining the ship at Harwich. I will be at Nescot on Saturday along with Bob 81C and it wouldn't surprise me if ChrisF is there as well. Hope to see you there. Edited April 24, 2019 by grandadbob 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kingzance Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 24, 2019 34 minutes ago, JohnDMJ said: So that qualifies you for Caulkhead status! Not quite John, you need three generations to be classified (I didn't say certified) as a caulkhead. 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kingzance Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 24, 2019 37 minutes ago, Dave Hunt said: Had to take SWMBO's car to the VW main agent at Crewe today as the local garage can't make any sense of this warning light that keeps coming on. Even though according to the owner's manual it means something is awry with the catalytic converter, the agents have diagnosed that the problem is caused by something dodgy in the brake system triggering something that results in said light coming on (!!?). I've heard of this on a friend's 2.0L diseasall Touran. Is it a way that VW manage to get their emissions down? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I've been an infrequent visitor of late and missed much of the Easter weekend. I moved into my home a little more than two years ago. It is on a street that is rather wide for a dead end street. When I purchased the property, it was abundantly clear that one day the street would connect through a parcel of land to a road on the other side. That 'one day' is now arriving. A developer has bought the parcel of land where the street dead ends and announced his plans at a community meeting last night. I could tell that some of my neighbours were taken aback by the idea the the street was designated a collector street (very unsurprising given its width) and has been part of a regional transportation plan for some time with the suitable easements in place. The planned development is not particularly terrifying, the parcel is less than 5 acres and these will be expensive homes, though of course a couple of years of construction activity to endure is less than desirable. The worst outcome is inevitably the traffic that will result with the road becoming a through road, and in particular, a useful diversion around the twice daily high school log jam on the main road outside my neighbourhood. It should bring some welcome improvements in the form of some helpful traffic signals. Time will tell. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 4 hours ago, tigerburnie said: I thought "Grockles" were a West Country phenomena, I thought Norfolk just got invaded by people from Leicester...…………………………………... In Teignmouth its the Brummies. You don't hear "moi luvver" any more it's just "yo from Dudleee" 1 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 24, 2019 Goodnight all! Some special thoughts to Debs, Elsie, John and Sandy. Baz 11 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Hunt Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 hour ago, lightengine said: In Teignmouth its the Brummies. You don't hear "moi luvver" any more it's just "yo from Dudleee" As I understand it, if you accused a Brummie of being from Dudley or vice versa, you could be in deep trouble. I once said to someone from Birmingham that they had a Black Country accent and it went down like a lead balloon. Have a peaceful night everyone. Dave 4 3 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerburnie Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 G'night all 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 3 hours ago, grandadbob said: Yes Bill, he's on the good ship Patricia. I think he was joining the ship at Harwich. I will be at Nescot on Saturday along with Bob 81C and it wouldn't surprise me if ChrisF is there as well. Hope to see you there. It wouldn't surprise me if Chrisf was there either ... Chris 1 1 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Further investigation with the binos reveals that it's not a pile driver. It's a jackhammer attached to a whopping great excavator that's chiseling away a rock outcrop on the other side of the bay. I may have drive over and have a good nosey 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BSW01 Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 24, 2019 Good evening everyone The pool was fairly quiet when I first got there, but it got busier later, but thankfully it didn’t impede my swimming and I managed about 100 lengths in total. By the time I’d got out the sun was shining and it had got warm. So a quick walk to the butchers to collect the pies and it was home for a well earned muggertea. After dinner I finally remembered to place an order at SEFinecast for a chassis and a few spare bits for and upcoming project I’ve got planned. The rest of the afternoon was spent relaxing until the arrival of the grandkids, which as great as it is to see them, really shatters the piece and quiet! Well the pies went down well, so well that they’ve all asked if they can have them again, which as far as I’m concerned isn’t a problem, they are the nicest pies I’ve had in a long time and I’ve had quite a few. It started to rain just before we sat down, whilst we were eating it started to get quite heavy, the. We got some thunder which was followed by a bit of lightning too! Thankfully it didn’t last long, but to be honest, there wasn’t enough really to do the garden any good. Goodnight all 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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