Early Risers.

[grandadbob]

39 minutes ago, 81C said:

 

 

GDB why don't you pave the garden that way you can use it all year round without walk mud through the house it's Ideal for BBQ's best thing we ever done with the added 

bonus of no grass to cut.

 

That has been given consideration already Bob along with artificial grass. Jury is still out on that.

[Happy Hippo]

56 minutes ago, Dave Hunt said:

 

Isn't that a learner driver of a thing that delivers the mail in Germany?

Ah Well, there's also:

 

Hertz van Rental & Truck van Hire both of whom are Dutch weight lifters.

 

The Obergrumpenfuhrer is currently in LLandiddlyoh, so I am trying to finish off various domestic constructions tasks prior to her return.

 

A skirting board to be re affixed and a door between the kitchen and the dining room to be rehung.

 

If they are no completed by the time she returns to the Hippodrome, then I may end up being hung as well.

 

I had some stuff delivered from Micromark in the US yesterday.  I have no qualms about paying the VAT on such, but I do find it a tad irritating that the Post Office handling charge is more than the tax!

 

I shall leave you with this thought.

 

Yet another political party has arisen:  The Sh*t Party.

 

Apparently it's a new political movement.

[BSW01]

Good morning everyone 

 

Once again the sun is shining but there is quite a heavy mist, it should be a nice day when it finally clears. Today is faux Friday so I’m off to the Trafford Centre today instead of tomorrow, as tomorrow will be a busy day, what with all the festivities etc.

 

Back later 

[Barry O]

A genteel stroll up the hill allowed me to pay for a one week car park ticket. This used to be a discount scheme but now you pay more for flexible parking...ie you don't have to pay very day before 9:30 am. 

 

Dave, yesterday was flying day for the boys in blue and their NATO mates.  Lots of high/medium altitude "Noise"..

 

Sunny with sh1tehawks here.

Baz

Edited April 18, 2019 by Barry O
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[tigerburnie]

Is Steve Phillips still playing at the Grosvenor in Robin Hood Bay? 

[PhilJ W]

Morning all from Estuary-Land. While the sun is shining I will continue to clear out the garden shed which itself is only fit for firewood. So much rubbish has accumulated that I am considering hiring a skip but I will try to recover as much as I can.

4 hours ago, TheQ said:

 

 

The afore mentioned coppers didn't continue down to our house with their enquires, though our neighbour who came round later, reports they stopped the vicar on the way to the church to ask who he was...

 

 

 

 

NFN?

2 hours ago, 81C said:

GDB why don't you pave the garden that way you can use it all year round without walk mud through the house it's Ideal for BBQ's best thing we ever done with the added 

bonus of no grass to cut Her has even got rid of the big planters I made some years back less is more as they say.

                                                                                                                                                        enjoy your day must get on Rai L'trac  

Don't forget concrete is very hard, with GDB's tendencies it might not be a good idea.

[TheQ]

FoR GDB perhaps this would be better..

https://www.amazon.co.uk/LittleTom-interlocking-Playmat-childrens-decoration/dp/B073P9DMWH/ref=sr_1_5?hvadid=80745417225499&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&hvqmt=b&keywords=childrens+rubber+flooring&qid=1555583294&s=gateway&sr=8-5

 

 

[NGT6 1315]

Cheers, lads‘n‘lasses. One more shift to go, followed by an off-work day tomorrow. Spring has finally taken hold, too, so a barbecue with the family is scheduled.

 

Might check in again later, so, see ya... 

[jamie92208]

Evening all or whatever it is for you, from a land down under. We eventually got to Sydney after the plane we should have been on ingested a seagull on landing.  A plane and gate swap ensued then at Sydney they needed a man with a gizmo to come and reset the airbridge before we could get off. For once Quantas' assistance regime worked a treat. Checking into our hotel they upgraded us and this is the view for the next 3 nights.

 

We went out for a meal on circular quay to ight and a nice Pale Ale was consumed. Beth chose the seat with the night view of the bridge. I had to make do with 3 tall blondes in my sightline. It's a hard life.

 

One from 2 days ago at Roma St station showing the locos of the Spirit of Queensland.

 

Finally for Ozzy ex pat the view you would have had from Goodwill bridge if it had existed.

 

 

Edited April 18, 2019 by jamie92208

[grandadbob]

1 hour ago, PhilJ W said:

Don't forget concrete is very hard, with GDB's tendencies it might not be a good idea.

 

1 hour ago, TheQ said:

FoR GDB perhaps this would be better..

https://www.amazon.co.uk/LittleTom-interlocking-Playmat-childrens-decoration/dp/B073P9DMWH/ref=sr_1_5?hvadid=80745417225499&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&hvqmt=b&keywords=childrens+rubber+flooring&qid=1555583294&s=gateway&sr=8-5

 

 

 

Great minds almost think alike. I was thinking of one of these:

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Ladies-Mr-Blobby-Inflatable-Adult-Fancy-Dress-Costume/401743462914?hash=item5d89c6c202:g:cooAAOSwT4ZbCU77

[Ian Abel]

BIN Morning, realizing it's actually POETF day for many of you.

No such luck here, whilst the UK contingent will bask in a 4 day weekend, it's just another "regular" couple of weeks here in the US. No holidays over this weekend for us.

 

I have been informed that since the Mrs decided to spring clean the porch, we'll be BBQing Easter dinner and eating al fresco. Since it's a screened in porch with a decent roof, "weather permitting" isn't required!

 

The only reportable event yesterday was a drive back to the hotel with the "top down".

Finally,  brings back yoof-ful memories. Unlikely I'll ever actually own another convertible as the Mrs isn't a fan

 

8 but overcast and some mist/drizzle driving in expecting 15 and rain later.

 

Take care.

[roundhouse]

Got this message on my ipad but obviously not banned as I am posting from my phone.

 

Might need to clear the cache etc but that will mess up other content so will not be browsing RMweb on my ipad unless it clears by itself.

 

Been to Galashiels for a pint and now heading back to Waverley for another.

[TheQ]

The mystery of the police activity yesterday has been solved .

Yesterday a tourist had a heart attack and crashed his car by the church. 

The police at the time did not know the cause and were doing house to house to find witnesses.

 

It effin clown time again lots of them everywhere,  traffic jams on the way home as they all head to the coast for the forecast good weather.. 

[Tony_S]

Afternoon all.

I didn’t sleep well last night so made up for it this morning. I then finished stuffing the fibreglass into garage roof space. I will box it in on another day. 

Recently ChrisF mentioned something about liking tunes he mentioned. Paul Simon’s “America” is such a song. I got the  iPad to play it while reading RMWeb. Next suggestion from iTunes was Americana by Neil Young and Crazy Horse. Currently track is Tom Dula (aka Tom Dooley). Not sure if ChrisF has an opinion of Grunge Rock versions of classic American Tunes. 

 

Nothing too energetic planned for tomorrow.

Tony 

[Barry O]

7 hours ago, tigerburnie said:

Is Steve Phillips still playing at the Grosvenor in Robin Hood Bay? 

He is and is on again soon

Baz

[Barry O]

Had a walk on the beach, a bit of sun catching in the garden, a pint then some eyelid inspection.

 

After a busy 3 months my body is slowly recharging

TTFN

Baz

[PhilJ W]

Afternoon from Estuary-Land. Committee meeting tonight (SEERS) hopefully will not be too late. Definitely have to hire a skip, unless someone wants 25 year old paint.

[Kingzance]

1 hour ago, Barry O said:

After a busy 3 months my body is slowly recharging

TTFN

Baz

After three days of sanding, scraping and oiling, three sides of the gates to daughter and SiL's estate are done. For those with a memory, HM Slade Prison had smaller doors! As Baz obscurely suggests, I am not as young as I was even last year so I thought I might take a day orf tomorrow. Sadly, I am so well insured that SWMBO has decreed I will continue on that task so I can relax on Saturday (until she dreams up another scheme).
Due to a small equipment failure, I was forced to buy a "multi-tool" today to ease the sanding process. I have to say that it seems - after Day 1 - to be the "puppy's privates", even if it swallowed up a significant amount of my state pension!

[NGT6 1315]

Right, sofa time it is at last. Maybe I should have a pint while I’m at it! 

[Tony_S]

Some of the Essex recycling centres accept paint in tins. Not sure about Pitsea. 

2 hours ago, PhilJ W said:

Afternoon from Estuary-Land. Committee meeting tonight (SEERS) hopefully will not be too late. Definitely have to hire a skip, unless someone wants 25 year old paint.

 

[Dave Hunt]

First tranche of the horde family arrived, watered, fed and the smaller ones in bed. I'm sneaking some time in the study to recuperate somewhat but SWMBO has just poked her head round the door to tell me to go and be nice. Before the deluge, though, I got i a few hours of workshop time making a revolving thing that arranges flanged wheel prime movers to point in the other direction as the first bit of my la**ut of a Midland MPD. I know that most people start with the baseboards but since I have to wait awhile for the wood I have to start somewhere else.

 

Baz, Robin Hood's Bay was always a coasting in point in my time so I'm not surprised you can hear some aviation happening. Remember the old saying though - Jet noise, the sound of freedom (what we used to tell disaffected occupants of West Germany in the old days when they complained about low flying).

 

Till later......

 

Dave

[Kingzance]

15 minutes ago, Dave Hunt said:

Before the deluge, though, I got i a few hours of workshop time making a revolving thing that arranges flanged wheel prime movers to point in the other direction as the first bit of my la**ut of a Midland MPD. I know that most people start with the baseboards but since I have to wait awhile for the wood I have to start somewhere else.

 

Inserting a working turntable as you build your baseboards is immensely easier than retro-fitting one!

[PhilJ W]

Evening all from Estuary-Land. Tonights meeting wasn't, when I arrived at the house where the meeting was to take place it was in darkness and no one answered the door. So I checked the paperwork, it was the right address and the right time but the date of the meeting was the 25th! At least next week I won't have any difficulty finding the address and will have a pretty good idea of how long it will take to get there.

1 hour ago, Tony_S said:

Some of the Essex recycling centres accept paint in tins. Not sure about Pitsea. 

 

Its no longer paint exactly, more like empty tins with a solid coating on the inside.

[Kingzance]

8 minutes ago, PhilJ W said:

Evening all from Estuary-Land. Tonights meeting wasn't, when I arrived at the house where the meeting was to take place it was in darkness and no one answered the door. So I checked the paperwork, it was the right address and the right time but the date of the meeting was the 25th! At least next week I won't have any difficulty finding the address and will have a pretty good idea of how long it will take to get there.

Its no longer paint exactly, more like empty tins with a solid coating on the inside.

And I have to admit that both SWMBO and I have individually and collectively failed to read ALL the details on invitations too. 

[Barry O]

Goodnight all!

Baz