Oldddudders

We may think that now, but we have had a fair explanation from various sources in this thread to show why it wasn't. The need to change supplier early on, and extended time to come to market, will not have helped the commissioning shop to get its money back, still less make a quick buck. A 3-car might be what we think we want, but how many of us would go past the £200 point? And the quick disposal of the early-liveried versions also indicates that 2-cars in the right colours were a shrewd original decision.

Unfortunately so. I do not know what form of the disease took the poor lady, nor whether it was primary or secondary, but one photo I have seen suggested to me that she had had chemo-therapy. And let's not forget that survival rates continue to improve as science gets to grips. A number of RMwebbers can testify to that.

New York City - Miroslav Vitous

Not necessarily. He may have sold his mother-in-law into slavery to finance the puchase. Many would like to.

Fly Me To The Moon - Joe Harnell

Life In The Modern World - Crusaders

In case you're Mission in Action?

Indeed.

dear old Nagasaki

Summer in the City - Quincy Jones

On Golden Pond - Dave Grusin

I've wandered about most of the periphery of the shopping parts of Torquay, and only found games and radio-control emporia. Paignton Model Shop is only a bus-ride away and does a reasonable job.

The loco certainly bears a more than adequate resemblance to that used at Morden South Express Dairy. The signalman at St Helier, the controlling signalbox, assured me it would not pull the skin off the proverbial rice-pudding, which does seem apposite for a dairy!

Evenin' all Happy Birthday to Andy. Great to see Gordon asserting common sense. As part of Sherry's rehab we took the bus down into Torquay and wandered around the shops a bit. Not much money spent, but I got a PAYG SIM for my phone, as the French contract has a lmited cover here. Then we wandered back to the harbour, found a cafe selling wine, and sat in the sun. Sherry received an email with a two-for-one dinner offer at Prezzo, Italian eatery, so that sorted dinner. Meal was excellent, we are home and chilling. Hope your week going well.

Yes, 4-4-0s have an inherent balance about them that is satisfying. Billinton's B2 and B4 for the LBSCR had it in spades - but Billinton had been Assistant to Samuel Johnson at Derby, so no surprise. I think Maunsell's Schools were Britain's most powerful 4-4-0s - but they were much more modern and do not compare to those Gilbert has identified.

And, were the model to be delayed again, or even cancelled, would you die in a ditch? I suggest not. We are luckier than ever before in the wide range of cracking RTR models announced on all sides. If some good intentions by their promoters get frustrated by circumstances, patience remains a virtue.

The Cincinnati Kid - Ray Charles

Oh - 4771! I thought 60800 was a rather long way off! This metric vs Imperial thing is a beggar!

Truth stranger than fiction! ERs has a Leopard who has changed his spots - or at least his avatar!

Morning all Recovering Sherry ticked a couple of boxes yesterday, taking the jamjar for a short drive - alone - and later accompanying me on a walk to the Buccaneer, where I had a couple pints of Tribute, while she surprised herself enjoying Diet Coke. I had already agreed to cook dinner. I had made less of a success cooking a simple lunch, managing to burn my hand, which was a bit silly, really. Today I need to get my passport renewal application finished and in the post, otherwise I shall have to wait longer before returning home, currently scheduled for the first week in May. Lightengine - recent events by others in my life suggest stress can bring on terrifying heart symptoms. I recall your lady had a nasty experience a while back and no doubt the two things are very much related. Hard to know how to help her relax. I hope everyone has a good week.

Time Is Slipping Away - Dexter Wansel

I Only Asked - Bernard Bresslaw

Totnes always strikes me as being a bit 'alternative' and home to arty-crafty and similar outlooks.

Love Is The Sweetest Thing - George Shearing

Sadly rather more prosaic. Sherry currently has a nice bathroom, created in 2006 when the flats were converted, but it has a shower over the bath. Since she hopes to have a hip replacement this year, she will be unable to step into the bath for many weeks post-op. A walk-in shower is required instead.