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Caledonian

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  1. Could we get Colonel Stephens to build HS2?

    1. Caledonian

      Caledonian

      That could be interesting... it might actually happen

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  2. I'm ashamed to admit I'd never heard of Maghull before seeing Portillo there tonight.

  3. You know it’s “you” when after 12 months of splitting/separating from your wife none of your mutual friends have invited you out or asked how you are :-(

    1. Caledonian

      Caledonian

      In exactly the same position. Can't offer any magic cures; if I had I would bottle it and make my fortune, but at least take comfort from knowing its not you

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  4. Good news! I finally can confirm it was the dogs bone that was creating the bad smell outside the back door. Bad news, she's brought it into the living room...

    1. Caledonian

      Caledonian

      You need a bigger dog. Mine doesn't gnaw on bones. He easts them leaving no mess. 10-15 minutes usually does it

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  5. Feeling chuffed after stripping down the motor of a Mainline J72, cleaning if, figuring out where all but one of the little bits should go when reassembling and then finding the whole thing runs as smoothly as modern models.

    1. Caledonian

      Caledonian

      Its probably got a pretty good claim to it and the body-shell can still hold its ow, but now I've cleaned it thoroughly [look Ma, no soldering] it not only runs well but doesn't smell of burning motor.

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  6. Feeling chuffed after stripping down the motor of a Mainline J72, cleaning if, figuring out where all but one of the little bits should go when reassembling and then finding the whole thing runs as smoothly as modern models.

    1. Caledonian

      Caledonian

      Oh yes indeedee. Pawing about amidst the dog hair on the carpet was fun.

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  7. Dockside layout, to build or not to build that is the question

  8. Has just watched Blackadder season 4, a truly historic tv moment the final scenes of the season finale!

    1. Caledonian

      Caledonian

      I remember the original screening was actually on 11 November and I remember wondering how on earth they were going to manage to handle it, and was tremendously moved by what was absolutely the right way to end

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  9. Gave the dog some left over Korma with her dinner. This smells like a mistake...

    1. Caledonian

      Caledonian

      My bull mastiff lives the stuff - and Chilli

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  10. Decision decision decision!, DEMU or trip on Sleeper train to Inverness Friday Night.

  11. I saw a white dog turd for the first time in about 30 years on my way into work this morning... do I win a prize?

    1. Caledonian

      Caledonian

      My mastiff drops them all the time, but then again he doesn't gnaw on bones - he east them

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  12. I finally managed to fix my L&Y Pug so that it runs reliably, smoothly and nearly silently. I just wish I knew how I did it.

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