RMweb Gold teaky Posted June 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 21, 2018 Sherry and I did indeed stand on Babbacombe Cliffs and watched the sun rise @ 5.01 this morning. It was a bit chilly. Perhaps it would have been warmer with your clothes on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted June 21, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 21, 2018 Sit down now as this is serious. Last evening I wresteld with two previously wired up, Cobalt Classics and fitted them under the board things, poked the bit of rod up the point tie bar hole, ensured correct positioning, pressed home (stuck) and then attached temporary switches. Power applied. One worked, (yea) the other didn't, (boo). The one that didn't work was my fault as I had inserted one of the two wires required for DCC, into an incorrect aperture; that took me 10 minutes to discover! All this malarky involved crawling around under the layout, however I had prepared the environment for this and, despite some difficulty akin to being a contortionist in a freak show, I actually found it quite theraputic. These modern design motors that have the clip style wire holes and can be stuck in position, are just wonderful. Now, the best bit is that on the naughty point, I had wired up for the frog switch to operate............................and it did. Once the motors had been screwed ( ) up for security (really strong double sided sticky pad is used on first attachment and left in place if all is OK), the operating rods on the surface were cut back with a mini-disc/drill. All very simple and common work, but a big step for a Duck, especially one with a gammy leg. After that I began work on the 'east end' fiddle yard entry/exit solenoid ops system. More of that today. P Excellent news Phil. Yes, I find that the spring-loaded connectors and the foam pads are excellent. Regarding the screws, don't tighten them right up or you'll squeeze the foam pad and the motor will move out of alignment. Guess how I know this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) Does it have a garden railway or railway room? If not then it is an empty shell, cold, without soul and not worth a dot. A. Englishheritage. It doesn't have either of those Ducky, however if you or anyone else have a few hours to spare it is most certainly worth a visit. It was the last English "castle" to be built for the owner of Home & Colonial Stores, Julius Drewe, and designed by one of my most favourite architects, Sir Edwin Lutyens. There are spectacular views and walks to be had and being a stones throw from my house I feel very privileged to be close to such a building. The village of Drewsteignton has a lovely pub, The Drewe Arms which was managed by a lady called Mabel Madge who decided to retire at the age of just 99 !!! After a mountain biking session around the area it was always worth a visit to refresh myself with some excellent beer or cider. G Edited June 21, 2018 by bgman 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted June 21, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 21, 2018 It doesn't have either of those Ducky, however if you or anyone else have a few hours to spare it is most certainly worth a visit. It was the last English "castle" to be built for the owner of Home & Colonial Stores, Julius Drewe, and designed by one of my most favourite architects, Sir Edwin Lutyens. There are spectacular views and walks to be had and being a stones throw from my house I feel very privileged to be close to such a building. The village of Drewsteignton has a lovely pub, The Drewe Arms which was managed by a lady called Mabel Madge who decided to retire at the age of just 99 !!! After a mountain biking session around the area it was always worth a visit to refresh myself with some excellent beer or cider. G So far nobody's mentioned the Captain's probably-intentional spelling mistake. For those of us in these parts it's quite funny. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drongo#Insult 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted June 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 21, 2018 Perhaps it would have been warmer with your clothes on? If only we'd thought of that! It doesn't have either of those Ducky, however if you or anyone else have a few hours to spare it is most certainly worth a visit. It was the last English "castle" to be built for the owner of Home & Colonial Stores, Julius Drewe, and designed by one of my most favourite architects, Sir Edwin Lutyens. There are spectacular views and walks to be had and being a stones throw from my house I feel very privileged to be close to such a building. The village of Drewsteignton has a lovely pub, The Drewe Arms which was managed by a lady called Mabel Madge who decided to retire at the age of just 99 !!! After a mountain biking session around the area it was always worth a visit to refresh myself with some excellent beer or cider. I so agree. Deb and I visited something over 30 years ago - Drogo having been recommended by one of my ticket collectors at Dartford! Sherry and I visited about a decade ago, in our illicit couple days. I produced my member's card, and Sherry produced hers. The people on the gate were a bit nonplussed after suggesting she was my wife - I said I'd only borrowed her for the weekend! And Lutyens is top man for me, too. We were so pleased in 2015 to hold our wedding reception in a Lutyens pub - The Drum at Cockington. As for the Drewe Arms, ISTR Mabel sat in the corner of the pub, and we punters would pay her and then go into the tap room to draw our own beer! So far nobody's mentioned the Captain's probably-intentional spelling mistake. For those of us in these parts it's quite funny. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drongo#Insult I first heard the word from a horsey acquaintance of Deb's, referring to the dobbins of limited talent at a local show. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted June 21, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 21, 2018 I now live in Fingringhoe always appears in lists of silly names............ The army use to send me there to shoot my rifle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted June 21, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 21, 2018 Sherry and I did indeed stand on Babbacombe Cliffs and watched the sun rise @ 5.01 this morning. It was a bit chilly. In full Druid undress?....If so thank goodness is was that early when all decent people are a sleep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 21, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 21, 2018 I did not flap out at dawn but I did witness the actual not really getting totally dark night last night and probably will look again this evening. Almost in the bliddy North Pole here you know. A.D. Munsen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 21, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 21, 2018 This morning I activated a special gismo and linked up 5 new surface mounted solenoid point motors but only used 4 swithches; oh er misses! This afters I may well link up just one more just for fun. P 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) I did not get up this morning until well after sun rise and then went to Tesco after breakfast and also having established that the mistake that I thought I had made last night in the shed wasn't a mistake at all and all the work that I thought I would have to re-do, won't have to be re-done. This afternoon I have cut the grass and have no further thoughts of returning to Drongo for the forseeable future. While we were there, by the way, there was mention of a 'viewing tower'. Being aware of the potential for spectacular views in that area, I was rather looking forward to ascending the 'viewing tower' and doing some viewing whilst up there. To my mild disappointment, this was not some granite edifice attached to the side of the building, but rather an unspectacular assembly of scaffolding poles, which you were only permitted to ascend if you conformed to certain height and other criteria, and also wore a high-vis jacket and a hard hat. Bit too much like work used to be. At the top, you would have been treated to a guided lecture or talk on the works going on inside the plastic sheeting that covers half the castle. Oh, and when we were there, the 'viewing tower' was closed for lunch. Edited June 21, 2018 by Captain Kernow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ian Posted June 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 21, 2018 Oh, and when we were there, the 'viewing tower' was closed for lunch. I wonder what viewing towers eat for lunch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benbow Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 I did not get up this morning until well after sun rise and then went to Tesco after breakfast and also having established that the mistake that I thought I had made last night in the shed wasn't a mistake at all and all the work that I thought I would have to re-do, won't have to be re-done. This afternoon I have cut the grass and have no further thoughts of returning to Drongo for the forseeable future. While we were there, by the way, there was mention of a 'viewing tower'. Being aware of the potential for spectacular views in that area, I was rather looking forward to ascending the 'viewing tower' and doing some viewing whilst up there. To my mild disappointment, this was not some granite edifice attached to the side of the building, but rather an unspectacular assembly of scaffolding poles, which you were only permitted to ascend if you conformed to certain height and other criteria, and also wore a high-vis jacket and a hard hat. Bit too much like work used to be. At the top, you would have been treated to a guided lecture or talk on the works going on inside the plastic sheeting that covers half the castle. Oh, and when we were there, the 'viewing tower' was closed for lunch. Sounds like you had a great day out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 The army use to send me there to shoot my rifle. G'Day Folks One has to say, Did you hit it ?????????? manna Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 21, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 21, 2018 This afters I did bu##er all as I was knackered. P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2018 I spent yesterday afternoon in a 3 hour meeting of no importance or interest, instead of listening to the football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted June 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2018 I spent yesterday afternoon in a 3 hour meeting of no importance or interest, instead of listening to the football. Sounds like a bargain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2018 Shed's done. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2018 To Andy P, Thanks for your video on painting backscenes - it really took the scariness away and made it look so simple. Stu 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 22, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 22, 2018 Sounds like a bargain. Except that he missed the Argentine lot getting thrashed. (I have a long, long memory.........) P 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2018 Except that he missed the Argentine lot getting thrashed. (I have a long, long memory.........) P I saw that one, I was in the garage modelling and had the phone tuned to the BBC. Loved it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I saw that one, I was in the garage modelling and had the phone tuned to the BBC. Loved it. G'Day Folks Nude ????? manna Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2018 G'Day Folks Nude ????? manna Surprisingly, no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted June 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2018 Except that he missed the Argentine lot getting thrashed. (I have a long, long memory.........) P Didn’t Private Eye, back then, have a spoof Sun front page with the headline “Kill an Argie and win a Metro!”? Allegedly when the Sun editor saw it he said “F.....g brilliant! Why didn’t we think of that?” 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welchester Posted June 22, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 22, 2018 Didn’t Private Eye, back then, have a spoof Sun front page with the headline “Kill an Argie and win a Metro!”? Allegedly when the Sun editor saw it he said “F.....g brilliant! Why didn’t we think of that?” Yes, it was about the time of the sinking of the General Belgrano, when the Sun ran its infamous 'Gotcha' headline. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2018 Yes, it was about the time of the sinking of the General Belgrano, when the Sun ran its infamous 'Gotcha' headline. Which, this one? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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