iL Dottore Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Blunt Scalpel of the Döctörs of Destructiön (possibly @iL Dottore) on lead guitar. Like all guitarists of that generation, Blunt Scalpel went through the obligatory "Indian Mysticism" phase.... 2 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post DaveF Posted March 3 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 3 Not much happened today. After coffee I went for a walk, stopping on the way to chat to a neighbour who wanted to know how I was getting on. He seemed surprised to see me out and about. I came home, had lunch, read, had a nap, made a phone call, had a cup of tea and did a Sudoku. Next will be something to eat - probably yet another cheese saandwich, apple and youghurt, then TV/DVD/YouTube/book/music until bedtime. It is very hard work recuperating. David 3 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iL Dottore Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 (edited) Of course, none of the success of bands like The Boat Strokers, Afterburner, Pink Polar Bears or Psychotic Bimblers would have been possible without Sam "the guitar's too toppy" Collie - legendary sound engineer and producer - the one that Alan Parsons acknowledges as being without parallel... Sam's family have inherited Sam's skills and Sam's great-grandson Ben the "can't you follow a *$£&* click track" collie will be mixing and producing the new Old and Still Nasty album Edited March 3 by iL Dottore Removed duplicate image 1 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Didn't go to Preston, but I did spend some time fixing a broken connection, some soldering and cleaning of metal bits on the M*d*l R**lw*y. Went to Aldi again.... 15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erichill16 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 34 minutes ago, iL Dottore said: Screaming Eagle of Afterburner (aka @Dave Hunt) on vocals. Afterburner were never known for their subtlety... “That feels like a well packed lunch box” 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 3 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 3 37 minutes ago, iL Dottore said: Screaming Eagle of Afterburner (aka @Dave Hunt) on vocals. Afterburner were never known for their subtlety... 3 minutes ago, Erichill16 said: “That feels like a well packed lunch box” And those sharp fingernails help him hit the high notes. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted March 3 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 3 56 minutes ago, iL Dottore said: Tomboy Harridan of the Pink Polar Bears (aka Polina Bear, cousin of @polybear) on drums This photo was taken seconds before the infamous episode when she head-butted (and broke the nose of) a BBC reporter who was trying to take some of her cake. I think @polybear would have approved. Only his nose?? She must've been in an unusually forgiving mood.... 51 minutes ago, iL Dottore said: Screaming Eagle of Afterburner (aka @Dave Hunt) on vocals. Afterburner were never known for their subtlety... Several socks...... 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coombe Barton Posted March 3 Popular Post Share Posted March 3 ... . I am actually throwing stuff away rather than moving it from place to place, which in itself is progress. ... https://johncolby.wordpress.com/2024/03/03/covid-enquiry-in-wales-summary-domestics-under-way/ 6 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 10 hours ago, TheQ said: I Suspect Americans are a lot more frightened of medical bills if they do pick up a nasty eating on shore than Brits . There are many types of 'cruisers' in the US. Many will have spent their budget on their package. Knowing there will be a big bill with gratuities, they elect not to spend anything ashore, knowing they will have more than enough to eat on board. They will likely be aware of (even if it doesn't impact behaviour while aboard) the impact to their waistline of cruising. The problem with cruisers not spending money is big issue. I remember reading an article on (I think Bruges) where the town was thronged with tight-fisted tourists during the day with no one there at night when the cruisers are back aboard. The local merchants and restauranteurs were not happy. This was pre-pandemic: CNN: Popular medieval Belgian town Bruges makes moves to restrict tourism Independent: Bruges cracks down on overtourism to avoid becoming ‘complete Disneyland’ Other cruise destinations had similar misgivings. 10 hours ago, TheQ said: Also I believe public transport other than flying is something not done and practically non existent outside big cities, even then often regarded as something for "the poor". Access to public transport is highly variable in the US. Even in larger cities, relatively few will have access to railed transit. Buses can be problematic. University of Washington: UW assessment finds fentanyl and methamphetamine smoke linger on public transit vehicles 5 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurker Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 I am always taken aback in North America at trains that only run into town in the morning rush and out of town in the evening with nothing much or at all in the opposite direction and between the rushes. This is alien to us in the UK where our trains tend to run all day. Sidcup has 4 trains an hour in each direction outside the rush and 7 an hour during the rush. Services in Vancouver and Seattle don’t have anything like the frequency or bi-directional facility. 3 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 7 hours ago, polybear said: The clowns I get, but what is the significance of the suggestive looking "fruit" instead of the mace? This is "mace" in it's native state: 4 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 5 hours ago, monkeysarefun said: On another subject, I'm halfway through watching the Barbie movie right now - more enjoyable - and politically relevant - than expected! How on earth did you miss out on that observation? The first two-thirds were brilliant. The last third less so. Trying to accomplish what Greta G. was trying to pull off was a heavy lift. 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 4 hours ago, polybear said: Throw in a large dose of brainwashing since Day One, being controlled by those in power (and intend to stay there - Russia/North Korea/Iran etc etc.) Those are not the only places guilty of 'brainwashing' people about their nation state's glorious past and culture. 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 4 hours ago, jjb1970 said: Lunch at an excellent Vietnamese restaurant, Hue style hot noodle soup, delicious. There are Phở places everywhere here. Yes, delicious. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted March 3 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 3 25 minutes ago, Ozexpatriate said: The problem with cruisers not spending money is big issue. I remember reading an article on (I think Bruges) where the town was thronged with tight-fisted tourists during the day with no one there at night when the cruisers are back aboard. The local merchants and restauranteurs were not happy. Another reason why Venice is less than happy with the Cruise Ships - it's not just the damage that was being done (though I understand that they're no longer allowed in, having to moor elsewhere now) but the fact that the Passengers overrun the City yet spend next to buggerall whilst there. 12 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 (edited) 2 hours ago, iL Dottore said: Tom Torpedo of the Boat Strokers I think if he has to be in uniform, he'd prefer the RAF. Edited March 3 by Ozexpatriate 1 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 (edited) 55 minutes ago, The Lurker said: I am always taken aback in North America at trains that only run into town in the morning rush and out of town in the evening with nothing much or at all in the opposite direction and between the rushes. There is a transit 'option' called Westside Express in the Portland westside metro. It is a (the world's ugliest) diesel railcar and trailers. It leases track rights from a freight carrying railroad (Portland and Western Railroad / Willamette and Pacific Railroad) and while its diagrams are symmetrical (back and forth), it only runs on weekday mornings and evenings - freight services run at other times of the day. Unless you live/work immediately next to the termini it is utterly pointless. Edited March 3 by Ozexpatriate 13 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Had the television on in the background while here this morning. Golf in Florida is rain delayed, and live tennis doesn't begin for some hours yet. Plenty of college basketball available but I'm not interested in that. Last night's Mexican Open tennis (which I watched already is on.) Today sees no valley snow - just light, cold rain. Time to do something else I think. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted March 3 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 3 Seems like a @PupCam Pupperz kinda project - bung in an Arduino, sound, DIY DCC..... 11 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post PupCam Posted March 3 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 3 Evening All Well, after what seems like months a short chug was chugged this morning on the Beeza over to Old Warden. As I intend to take it with me as my "local transport" when I'm next on tour with that band I thought I'd better give it a test run 🤣. Although it's a lightweight machine, I'll leave it to the Roadies to load and unload it from the truck. I will help of course - I'll carry the drip tray. All jokes aside, as I've been rather out of both energy and stamina for a couple of weeks I've been struggling to start the meagre little 250 * so this morning I enlisted the assistance of "staff" for the starting procedure. It seemed to work. After lunch a trip to Ampthill Park with Junior Puppers and the Junior Junior Puppers (is that another group?) for a walk and to let them use up some of their excess energy (wish they could just give it to me!). I have to say the park is very good with some very nice walks and great views over some of Bedfordshire's extinct brick fields and is probably best remembered as the location of the Golden Hare buried treasure in the early '80s book Masquerade. You may recall the position of the shadow of the cross of Catherin'e Cross on the Spring equinox marked the spot to start digging. On our return a bit more Pergola timber preparation was undertaken. I'm almost ready to put the first half of the second side up. That will be a good milestone. So, all-in-all quite a busy day for a worn out Puppers. TTFN * In my defence I'll add that it is sans de-compressor and since the last re-build it does have plenty of compression and the kick start gearing does make positioning the piston in precisely the correct point in the cycle (immediately after TDC on the compression stroke) rather tricky. Well that's my excuse and you'll have to take it or leave it. 8 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 3 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 3 1 hour ago, Ozexpatriate said: CNN: Popular medieval Belgian town Bruges makes moves to restrict tourism Independent: Bruges cracks down on overtourism to avoid becoming ‘complete Disneyland’ I have visited Bruges several times in the past. Usually I use the local restaurants and shop locally* so there's no problems with underspending. *The chocolate shops are a must. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PupCam Posted March 3 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3 15 minutes ago, polybear said: Seems like a @PupCam Pupperz kinda project - bung in an Arduino, sound, DIY DCC..... With or without the cat? 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted March 3 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 3 2 minutes ago, PupCam said: With or without the cat? Definitely with - can't make it too easy.... 4 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted March 3 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3 8 minutes ago, PhilJ W said: I have visited Bruges several times in the past. Usually I use the local restaurants and shop locally* so there's no problems with underspending. *The chocolate shops are a must. When we last went it was early September (2018) and we arrived at about 8pm after driving all day from Karlsruhe. It was raining. We had no problem finding somewhere to eat. The next day we wandered about, it wasn’t crowded. Beer and chocolate may have been purchased. 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Right, off for my evening constitutional. Must remember to take a torch with me as last time I stood in a puddle that I didn't spot. Very rarely do I see another soul on my ramblings... 11 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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