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  1. AndyB

    I've now christened my new baseboard framework with the back of my head (whilst retrieving an item dropped on the floor). 🤪

    I know how a champagne bottle feels when a ship is launched! 

  2. AndyB

    BZ Your Majesty. And thank you. 

  3. AndyB

    As a bit of a Spurs fan can I wish AFC Marine all the very best for today's match.

    :clapping_mini:

  4. AndyB

    Was I the only one to think: "Hmmm, 10 pm pub closing time. That's past my bedtime. Zzzz"

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    2. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Ha ha! My thoughts exactly!

       

      But we're not the target audience, are we?

       

    3. Hroth

      Hroth

      What a sensible time!

      The last train/bus will still be running...

       

      I think...

       

    4. DonB

      DonB

      I grew up on licenced premises and our closing time was always 10pm  And open 11am to 2pm , not all day opening!

  5. AndyB

    Just given swmbo a haircut. I should have taken all the mirrors away first! Out of interest would scenic scatter glue work on human hair? 

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    2. BoD

      BoD

      Static grass might be the solution.  

    3. AndyB

      AndyB

      Would I have to drive a nail into swmbo to get an earth? Somehow I'd always envisaged it'd be a stake. :biggrin_mini2:

    4. Hroth

      Hroth

      A crocodile clip on the earth wire to the tongue, or an earlobe or... whatever, should do the trick!  The problem with a nail is it would be difficult to ensure it stayed in!

  6. AndyB

    Funny how many drivers use fog lights when the rest of us can see the moon shining brightly some 1/4 million miles away.

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    2. highpeakman

      highpeakman

      In many modern cars being stationary with brakes on means the engine turns off. If you take your foot off the brakes then the engine starts again - using more fuel?

    3. highpeakman

      highpeakman

      Worse are the ones who only turn on lights when it is pitch black. Apparently not necessary in fog and heavy rain?

    4. Hroth

      Hroth

      I've running lights AND the headlights turn on automatically when it gets gloomy. Yet plonkers still can't see me and pull out of side roads right in front of me...

       

      Luckily, I haven't hit any of the bas@@rds yet!

  7. AndyB

    Forgot to put the sprouts on to boil. Oops. They'll be tougher tomorrow than need have been.

  8. AndyB

    Beware of Earworms!

    1. Hroth

      Hroth

      I've some olive oil if you want to clear that out.....

    2. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Nah, try this:

  9. AndyB

    It's definitely sandals and socks weather. Any warmer and I may need to knot a hankie and fashion some headgear!

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    2. rembrow

      rembrow

      So just sandles, socks and a knotted hankie headpiece. All the essentials covered are they?

    3. 5050

      5050

      Don't forget the braces and fairisle tank top.

       

      My brain hurts!

    4. AndyB

      AndyB

      In fact it was that hot I had to take the tank top off. The socks were, obviously white.

  10. AndyB

    I started with a large layout that worked fine. Then I moved to a smaller layout that sort of worked. Then a smaller layout that didn't work. What's next - a diorama that won't work that needn't. Or even better, a display cabinet with some RTR. :(

    1. AndyB

      AndyB

      Having a "Hello Muddah Hello Faddah" moment!

  11. AndyB

    RIP Corporal Jones.

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    2. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Wouldn't be the first time someone's died on stage.

    3. Tim Hall

      Tim Hall

      That was in 2012!

    4. Mallard60022

      Mallard60022

      Hackers....beware.

  12. AndyB

    Night Jock. Rest easy.

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    2. Physicsman

      Physicsman

      We will always remember you for your delightful manner and contributions. Very sad.

    3. andyram

      andyram

      A true inspiration.

    4. NHY 581

      NHY 581

      Oh dear me. Goodnight. God bless Jock.

  13. AndyB

    Ok, who let the wiring gremlins out to play. Come on, own up!

  14. AndyB

    Titfield Thunderbolt: 22:00 BBC4. 'nuff said.

    1. cromptonnut

      cromptonnut

      freeview recorder set...

    2. Bangor Lad

      Bangor Lad

      Evening sorted!

  15. AndyB

    Ahh, the delights of being brought up on both metric and imperial. Just measured a piece of wood and it was 1m 4" long. Doh!

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    2. Kylestrome

      Kylestrome

      I just measured a piece of wood and it was as thick as two short planks.

    3. AndyB

      AndyB

      <....Short planks? Long planks? I thought it was Planks Constant....I'll get me coat...

    4. vitalspark

      vitalspark

      I don't think we will ever embrace it fully and glad of that.

      Litres per mile?!..wtf is that about.

      Work with measuring tape every day and yes I also get results like 2m 5" etc. so what..we're British. Don't get me started on harmonised European wiring colours.

       

  16. AndyB

    Ahh, the delights of being brought up on both metric and imperial. Just measured a piece of wood and it was 1m 4" long. Doh!

  17. AndyB

    Arrhh, the simple pleasure of watching a track magnet operate a PECO coupling. :)

  18. AndyB

    Really sad to hear of the fire destroying Ballater station; a great loss of a historic building.

    1. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      I went there a couple of years ago. Will be surprised if the local Council shells out to build a replica. More likely they'll redevelop the site.

    2. AndyB

      AndyB

      You may be right. But it is arguably THE central attraction of a tourist-centric town.

  19. AndyB

    Enjoying the new Portillo series. But which station is featured in the opening title sequence?

    1. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      St Pancras?

    2. AndyB

      AndyB

      Think I better start a thread, CK. The station is in 3rd rail territory and looks like a French chateau!

  20. AndyB

    N gauge magazine dropped through the door. Looks a goodun!

  21. AndyB

    Wondering what a map of Britain would look like if we notionally "pinned" our layouts to where they are set.

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    2. BoD

      BoD

      Ignoring my less serious comments above it would be interesting to see the balance between real v might have been v imaginary locations modelled.

    3. AndyB

      AndyB

      Googling "How to pin stuff to a map?" threw up: ZeeMaps

    4. 28XX

      28XX

      Redditch would be obliterated. (sorry).

  22. AndyB

    So, my 10 y/o daughter is writing an "app". What the hell is an app? My phone doesn't even have a camera, but I CAN use it to talk to people. The only way I can stay ahead of her would be to move back from DCC to analogue. Analogue, dad? Wassthat? LOL

    1. Metr0Land

      Metr0Land

      Is she writing it for her little friend Ann Droid?

    2. AndyB

      AndyB

      I think the only answer to that is...."Erm,..." Bring back bakelite phones!

       

  23. AndyB

    It's National Flying Ant Day!

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    2. yorkie_pudd

      yorkie_pudd

      He left Dec all alone then ha ha

    3. NGT6 1315

      NGT6 1315

      Do ants typically have antics?

    4. AndyB

      AndyB

      They were treated with vin-arghhh-great! Worked a treat.

  24. AndyB

    I believe I said I'd stop drinking when beer reached 90p a pint. Cheers to a sustainable business, GF! :)

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    2. Tim V

      Tim V

      I remember swearing I'd give up driving when petrol went over that magic 50p a gallon. as for when beer went over 50p a pint....

    3. DonB

      DonB

      I remember the gov't instructing the brewers to produce an "economy" beer at 10d (old pennies!) a pint.

    4. AndyB

      AndyB

      I don't think thee Chinese govt will be instructing Kader to produce an "economy" loco, DonB!

  25. AndyB

    In my youth carburetors flooded. Nowadays its the parcel shelf and boot! #endlessrainseepingindamnedsofttopgrrrrr!

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    2. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Leaky sunroofs...

    3. brianthesnail96

      brianthesnail96

      I fear you may only have yourself to blame for that one!

      I think it's the aftermarket sunroof that is rsponsible for the Marina in the Marina.

    4. Worsdell forever

      Worsdell forever

      Sunfoofs are rare now thanks to aircon.

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