Tim Dubya

Not suitable for vegetarians then.

Here Come the warm Jets - Brian Eno

Thank you for asking Sir, Well, not much at all in the way of train sets really, in fact the nearest I've got anywhere near anything like one is the purchase of a book by some chap called Castens about an old midland locomotive and some crazy Vicars. Other than that, I've been creating a money pit in the form of building a brand new (and up to date) computer. I must apologise to all the chaps for jumping off on massive tangents and disappearing occasionally, although some whinging going on over on the EM-Gate thread coincided with me having the odd browse the other day. I couldn't leave without comment. TTFN

I know, I'm sure I mentioned it to mem sec about using PayPal (and the South Western Circle too). It would instantly generate more members, certainly amongst the 'impulse buy' brigade (of which I count myself). The trade function of the society takes PayPal, it's crazy membership doesn't too. Commit yourself Cheers

As far as I'm concerned I got my money back the day I joined EMGS. Cheap... code 75 bullhead plywood sleepers copperclad + point blade filing jig v- filing jig common crossing assembly jig etc etc Don't see what the problem is with parting with £20 to cut out all that hassle of building pointwork and plain track. "How you can benefit by joining the EMGS On joining the Society a member receives: The current newsletter and, whilst stocks last, all the back issues for the year. A CD with the Society Manual sheets (400+ pages) plus a set of colour coded wiring diagrams. Society Manual sheets also available on-line along with current and backdate Newsletters. A set of track and turnout drawings which form the basis of construction (EM or P4) The current price list and order form for goods available through the Trade Officer. On-line ordering from the EMGS Stores for your EM and P4 modelling requirements. Full access to the EMGS website. Discounts to Society shows. Yearly AGM and Members day where you can meet the Board and other members. There is also a modelling competition at the event. During your membership you will get: Entrance to the expoEM events at reduced cost. A mailing four times a year containing a Newsletter as well as updates and additions to the Society Manual. These include technical data, and hints and tips needed for construction and conversion. These are provided as loose-leaf manual sheets. Why not joint one of our many Area Groups and meet and work with friendly like-minded modellers.?" Stop crying and join!

I think ours might stay this year, I guess the next couple of weeks will be the decider. They've normally made their decision by now here but I think the extraordinary summer we've had has kept them around longer (and we feed them - 0.5kg a day of sunflower hearts). Love a Goldie

Lost count at 18 Goldies in the garden this morning, from the three broods over the summer. The odd Coal Tit is making an appearance too. As always, no photos (yet )

Strange Days - The Doors

Them's bnggers getting of the box, let alone undressing.

"Scratchy End" as it's destined to be a branch line terminus

I've had worse from a pussy

...and an illustration of how work and I got on when I got here.

Oh, back to work this morning after two weeks off (holiday). This is the best image I could find to sum up my thoughts as I was attempting a good enough reason to get up.

Are you thinking of Farthing & Short, purveyors of the finest quality white goods and all things electric (all 3 of them) ? No idea if they are still there in Midsomer Norton, I moved to Bath just before the actual supply of electricity reached there.