well filled baps The Sheep Chronicles : These are the adventures of a Sheep, the Works Forecat and Naughty George,

[NHY 581]

Quite..

[St Enodoc]

Quite..

A better version of that is "Nein, I'm German - but how did you know mein name is Walter?"

[Stubby47]

A better version of that is "Nein, I'm German - but how did you know mein name is Walter?"

Or "Yes I am a Pole, but my name is Heidi"

[St Enodoc]

Or "Yes I am a Pole, but my name is Heidi"

Hi-de-hi?

[Stubby47]

Hi-de-hi?

Noooo, that was Ruth.

[St Enodoc]

Noooo, that was Ruth.

Struth.

[Captain Kernow]

Wartburg.

[NHY 581]

Wartburg.

 

Bless you!

[Northroader]

Wartburg

Edited July 11, 2018 by Northroader

[Porcy Mane]

Ich bin ein wartburger.

Why has that man for a baby hamster on his forehead?

 

http://www.hamsterdance.org/hamsterdance/

Edited July 10, 2018 by Porcy Mane

[Oldddudders]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wrighty/35132620/in/album-777753/

[steve W]

Ah, now I understand!

I sometimes 'look in' on German language narrow gauge forums; when my mediocre language skills hits the buffers I turn to Gobgle translate for clarity, but have been amazed at how poor this (and similar) software is at stringing two meaningful sentences together in English - but this is no longer the case.

Having just looked back at the last handful of posts here, ostensibly and vaguely about West of England branchline modelling, I can see why the computer 'brain' is no match for it's human counterpart.

Keep up the good work chaps, I'm taking the advice of Olddudders quoted 'Spitfire' ad - but mine's a 'Proper Job'

 

Steve W

Edited July 10, 2018 by steve W

[NHY 581]

Ah, now I understand!

I sometimes 'look in' on German language narrow gauge forums; when my mediocre language skills hits the buffers I turn to Gobgle translate for clarity, but have been amazed at how poor this (and similar) software is at stringing two meaningful sentences together in English - but this is no longer the case.

Having just looked back at the last handful of posts here, ostensibly and vaguely about West of England branchline modelling, I can see why the computer 'brain' is no match for it's human counterpart.

Keep up the good work chaps, I'm taking the advice of Olddudders quoted 'Spitfire' ad - but mine's a 'Proper Job'

 

Steve W

Bonjour Steve......Ostensibly and vaguely.........well yes....ish...I accept we do wander off but there is the occasional bout of modelling, honest guvnor.

 

The issue I have is that I am actually doing a bit of modelling at present hence the haphazard updates from yours truly.

 

 

A summary of recent activity.

 

 

Bleat Wharf- track in scenic section laid and operating. Slight tweak required as I have made a horses arse of one section. Wiring and fiddly yard to follow but clearance tests are okay. Worked out how to operate the entry turnout so need to put it together. Operationally it seem fun. Just need to make sure it looks okay. First show is the Small Cardiff show in January 2019

 

Sheep Lane-Working fine and some operating carried out. Most recently over breakfast this morning. Next show at Swansea in October

 

Mutton- A few jobs to do ahead of its next show at Cardiff in October. Details mainly. Some nice Shirescenes barrows and seats which will also appear on Sheep and Bleat.

 

 

However, the small matter of the World cup matches to attend to.

 

 

So, at present Bleat is the priority..........but so is having a chuckle.......

 

 

Ps....I would avoid google translate........really.......English to Czech has produced some crackers...

[Oldddudders]

Ah, now I understand!

I sometimes 'look in' on German language narrow gauge forums; when my mediocre language skills hits the buffers I turn to Gobgle translate for clarity, but have been amazed at how poor this (and similar) software is at stringing two meaningful sentences together in English - but this is no longer the case.

Having just looked back at the last handful of posts here, ostensibly and vaguely about West of England branchline modelling, I can see why the computer 'brain' is no match for it's human counterpart.

Keep up the good work chaps, I'm taking the advice of Olddudders quoted 'Spitfire' ad - but mine's a 'Proper Job'

 

Steve W

 

I think forum etiquette allows us to be ourselves on another's thread - as long as it suits him/her. Rob is longer-suffering than some. I was asked to withdraw a remark on another thread recently - the OP only wants his photos and videos and suitable adulation on there. Another thread-owner periodically posts the terrifying words Topic Reset. 

 

As for the Spitfire ad, it was one of a series devised by/for Shepherd Neame back in the day. Most - e.g. Bottle of Britain, Victoria Cross, Downed all over Kent just like the Luftwaffe, etc etc, made it into full scale campaigns in London and environs. This one didnae, but hey - what a great poster!

[Oldddudders]

Struth.

There is a very fine 2mmFS layout called that - St Ruth. It is based upon Penzance, and I've always wondered whether the group were discussing a location and it was suggested - whereupon someone said strewth. 

[81C]

Wartburg.

 

I remember them as a kid when the engine over ran it sounded like a Parp.      

[NHY 581]

Bleat continues with it Molluscesque progress.

 

Here is the view from above.

 

Rob.

[St Enodoc]

I think forum etiquette allows us to be ourselves on another's thread - as long as it suits him/her. Rob is longer-suffering than some. I was asked to withdraw a remark on another thread recently - the OP only wants his photos and videos and suitable adulation on there. Another thread-owner periodically posts the terrifying words Topic Reset.

That's right Ian. If the original poster wants to retain control of content they should post a blog rather than a topic.

 

Anyway, we're all mates here - aren't we?????

Edited July 11, 2018 by St Enodoc

[Captain Kernow]

Bleat continues with it Molluscesque progress.

 

Here is the view from above.

 

Rob.

Mucho mucho likee likee!

[sb67]

Looking good Rob, I really like the way the track appears between the buildings.

Steve.

[The Stationmaster]

There is a very fine 2mmFS layout called that - St Ruth. It is based upon Penzance, and I've always wondered whether the group were discussing a location and it was suggested - whereupon someone said strewth. 

 

According to the layout owners it should indeed be pronounced as 'strewth'

[steve W]

With mentions of 'forum etiquette' I feel I may have caused some discord. If so, I humbly apologise as this was not intended.

I have followed this delightful thread for some time and been throroughly amused by the meanderings and equally inspired by Rob's modelling. For my part, I do model and thoroughly appreciate that Bleat Wharf, like Rome is not a one day job.

A few years ago I exhibited a layout at the old Shepherd Neame brewery, at the end of the day expenses were paid  in the form of a collection of their very fine products.  I also did one at the Thamesmead pumping station - fortunately they paid expenses in cash.

[NHY 581]

With mentions of 'forum etiquette' I feel I may have caused some discord. If so, I humbly apologise as this was not intended.

I have followed this delightful thread for some time and been throroughly amused by the meanderings and equally inspired by Rob's modelling. For my part, I do model and thoroughly appreciate that Bleat Wharf, like Rome is not a one day job.

A few years ago I exhibited a layout at the old Shepherd Neame brewery, at the end of the day expenses were paid  in the form of a collection of their very fine products.  I also did one at the Thamesmead pumping station - fortunately they paid expenses in cash.

No need to apologise, Steve. No discord here, only moleskin. All good. For the record, I will happily attend any exhibition where beer is offered as payment and I am both flattered and gratified that my rambling efforts offer some inspiration.

 

 

Rob

[bgman]

Nice Pannier 

[NHY 581]

Nice Pannier 

 

 

I hold the previous owner entirely responsible.

 

 

Rob.