The Lurker Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Even suburbia can sometimes scrub up well… The Glades, Lamorbey, earlier this morning: 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR traction instructor Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 (edited) Departing Poole, past Brownsea island and the Sandbanks chain ferry, for Jersey on the catamaran. Phew!!...somewhat warm on the island... BeRTIe Edited September 11, 2023 by BR traction instructor 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR traction instructor Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Making good use of the island bus services today to create a mix of scenic coastal walks and cold cider opportunities... BeRTIe 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR traction instructor Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) Walking Gorey pier to St Catherine's breakwater to join a 3hr rib trip to a reef off the French mainland generated a decent appetite for us earlier. Staying on the bus through to St Helier on the return, to find a decent Italian accidentally treated us to The Falcons and Red Arrows practising for tomorrow's airshow across the seafront... BeRTIe Edited September 13, 2023 by BR traction instructor 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR traction instructor Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Walking Bouley bay to Rozel bay to Fliquet bay/St Catherine's breakwater today was quite sufficient in the heat and saw us heading for the loungers beside the hotel pool for the afternoon... BeRTIe 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR traction instructor Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) Arriving back into Poole past The Haven hotel and chain ferry, heading straight for Brownsea island, the red squirrels and a cream tea. Our Condor Voyager catamaran heads back to the Channel islands... BeRTIe Edited September 15, 2023 by BR traction instructor 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR traction instructor Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) Following an afternoon with the red squirrels on Brownsea we have foxes in the garden at our B&B...luckily the Jersey red wine is an excellent accompaniment during the wait for them to come and socialise... BeRTIe Edited September 24, 2023 by BR traction instructor 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted September 15, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 15, 2023 One of this years foxes, this time next year he will have lost the black tail. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR traction instructor Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) Three nights in Cromer with outings to Brancaster, Walsingham, Blakeney and Sheringham are completing this holiday...the weather forecast says head towards home tomorrow... BeRTIe Edited September 18, 2023 by BR traction instructor 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR traction instructor Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 (edited) Scottish castles, distillery lunches and lard burning sums up today pretty well. An outing in lovely Autumnal sunshine to Caerlaverock castle nr Dumfries via Annan B roads started our day. A pleasant explore of the ruins and abandoned first attempt due to sinking into the Solway set us up for our favourite tearoom lunch in that of the tastefully appointed Annandale distillery. Arriving back in Silloth in warm afternoon sunshine meant car washing duties and a third consecutive 90 min cycling circuit of the Solway plain to help make my clothes fit better after the indulgences of our recent Jersey & Norfolk hol. BeRTIe Edited September 23, 2023 by BR traction instructor 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Premium OnTheBranchline Posted September 24, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 24, 2023 Looking at these pictures make me miss being in the UK (last there 6 years ago). 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR traction instructor Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) ...it is easy to be become mired in the seemingly endless cycle of world issues and problems of the here & now...getting out into the amazing scenery & history of these isles breaks that depressing reality for us and serves as a constant refresher of spirit. Sharing a few pictures hopefully also gives a lift to those reading this thread. BeRTIe Edited September 24, 2023 by BR traction instructor 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR traction instructor Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 (edited) A few hectic days starting with a Pendolino from Carlisle to Crewe last Wednesday, the SLW class 25 launch through the weekend and a couple of days with my parents in The Staffordshire Moorlands fortunately included time for a long country stroll into Leek for lunch and a pint yesterday. The Churnet Valley Railway is easily visible from the towpath of the Caldon canal towards Consall... BeRTIe Edited October 5, 2023 by BR traction instructor 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurker Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 On 24/09/2023 at 05:16, BR traction instructor said: ...it is easy to be become mired in the seemingly endless cycle of world issues and problems of the here & now...getting out into the amazing scenery & history of these isles breaks that depressing reality for us and serves as a constant refresher of spirit. Sharing a few pictures hopefully also gives a lift to those reading this thread. BeRTIe I sometimes think that the thread should be renamed "Days when I get jealous of BeRTIe's latest set of photos" 😜 They're often of parts of the country I don't know well or at all and they generally do make me want to be there; thanks for posting them 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR traction instructor Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 The intention is to show pride and interest in our islands but thankyou for the compliment. The Leopard in Nantwich has served up a nice pint of Slumbering Monk just now...cheers! BeRTIe 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 5, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2023 3 hours ago, BR traction instructor said: The intention is to show pride and interest in our islands but thankyou for the compliment. The Leopard in Nantwich has served up a nice pint of Slumbering Monk just now...cheers! BeRTIe I like the bar, it looks as if it comes from some old shop fittings repurposed. The Podimore Inn near the RNAS museum has a similar bar that was made from an old apothecary's shop fittings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR traction instructor Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 ...there are a number of Joules pubs with similar panel/brasswork...probably their signature. The brewery in Market Drayton has a visitor centre constructed almost exclusively from solid wood. BeRTIe 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 5, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2023 At least it doesn't end up in a skip. One place where I used to work had a mahogany panelled cashiers office. the powers that be decided to modernise so all the mahogany ended up in a skip. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurker Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 My previous employer moved headquarters from Luton to London in the late 90s. One employee rescued the very nice Persian rug that had been in reception from a skip. It was apparently rather high quality. A former chairman (allegedly) rescued the Lowry that the company owned. The company took or at least threatened legal action to recover it from him. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR traction instructor Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) A couple of hours with a former boating buddy to start today, followed by a stroll along The Shropshire Union canal from Nantwich to Audlem for lunch and a pint. The Shroppie Fly in Audlem serving Shropshire Gold and going well with the ham, egg & chips...Cheers! The elusive but scenically routed 73 bus from Audlem back to Nantwich was very nearly just that. Having been redirected to several different bus stops I eventually couldn't find one on the Whitchurch road out of the village and just waited in a wide road spot and stuck my hand out. Luckily the driver stopped and described the area as hail & ride...just stand in a safe spot... BeRTIe Edited October 6, 2023 by BR traction instructor 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurker Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) A slice of suburbia in the autumn sun Five Arches Bridge - Foot's Cray Meadows Flowers in Upper College Farm View across Foot's Cray Meadows towards All Saints Foot's Cray Edited October 6, 2023 by The Lurker 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 6, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2023 9 hours ago, The Lurker said: My previous employer moved headquarters from Luton to London in the late 90s. One employee rescued the very nice Persian rug that had been in reception from a skip. It was apparently rather high quality. A former chairman (allegedly) rescued the Lowry that the company owned. The company took or at least threatened legal action to recover it from him. I rescued a solid oak topped table from a skip at work. All that was wrong with it was where a vase of flowers had been placed on it there was a small water stain. I understand that water stains can be removed from wood using vinegar and white spirit. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 6, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2023 Apparently mayonnaise will remove water stains from oak. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR traction instructor Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) ...I've successfully used bleach to remove water marks from oak before now. BeRTIe Edited October 6, 2023 by BR traction instructor 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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