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  1. Captain Kernow

    Raining in Bristol, Red Leader....over..

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    2. Kris

      Kris

      Confused in Cornwall.

      (Now am I talking about the weather?).

    3. coachmann

      coachmann

      Just beginning to clear up in NWales @ 16.00hrs capitan...

    4. Phil Copleston

      Phil Copleston

      Sunny evening now - here, way out West!

  2. Captain Kernow

    The Captain's travelling again today, site visits in the Avonmouth area...

    1. Rugd1022

      Rugd1022

      Let's hope you didn't leave your camera at home CK... ;O)

    2. The Stationmaster

      The Stationmaster

      Good to hear that's he gone to worship at the temple of high performance layout planning ... tehehe

    3. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Yes Nidge, I didn't forget the camera.... ;-)

  3. Captain Kernow

    Curry night in South Devon in September - http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/60051-curry-night-in-south-devon/

  4. Captain Kernow

    Wandering around freight sidings in the rain makes you appreciate the benefits of a nice, dry office...

    1. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      depends who's in the office I suppose ...... sometimes I'd love to get the hell out ;)

    2. Phil Copleston

      Phil Copleston

      Yes CK, I used to feel that way when on very wet archaeological digs (especially in winter). But now I sit at a computer terminal most days, stare out at the never-ending deluge, and kinda wish I was out there surveying prehistoric sites on the Southwest's moors. Ho hum, never satisfied!

    3. flyingsignalman

      flyingsignalman

      There are days when I would love to be out in the rain rather than in a nice dry signalling centre...............

  5. Captain Kernow

    'Turner & Hooch' - still a good laugh after all these years!

    1. billbedford

      billbedford

      I hadn't realised JMW made his own........... It would explain his sunsets.

    2. Phil Copleston

      Phil Copleston

      It all went to the dogs years ago... (post-ironic comment, he he)

  6. Captain Kernow

    Found some good bargains in a couple of second-hand bookshops in Hay-on-Wye the other day...

    1. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      I love the Hay festival when it rains. It's almost like Glastonbury, but with books.

    2. Phil Copleston

      Phil Copleston

      Brilliant observation, Horsetan! And hopefully without the mud too. So... watcha buy, CK?

  7. Captain Kernow

    Exeter, Mid-Summer's Day, and still the rain falls.... :-(

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    2. Coombe Barton

      Coombe Barton

      Summer started today at 0:09 BST at the Solstice. Please bring your brolly.

       

      BTW It isn't Midsummer - that's 24th. It is the longest day.

    3. Jim49

      Jim49

      Neilston, middle of summer...and the heating's on. Should I apply for a Summer Heating Allowance?

    4. Jim49

      Jim49

      Neilston, middle of summer...and the heating's on. Should I apply for a Summer Heating Allowance?

  8. Captain Kernow

    The break in the weather has revealed the surprising fact that it's nearly Mid-Summer!

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    2. Phil Copleston

      Phil Copleston

      Yeah, yeah, very drôle. And in Alaska they only have 4th July and Winter... Touché!

    3. trisonic

      trisonic

      According to Wiki the UK actually has 6 seasons (with a gap for the first two weeks of May) so you guys win!

    4. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Oh good, I'm looking forward to Winter :-)

  9. Captain Kernow

    Does anyone else think that £3.99 is a bit steep for a pretty ordinary-sized greetings card?

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    2. devonseasider

      devonseasider

      Assorted greetings cards 3 for £1 (4 for £1 on a good day!) on the local market stalls in sunny(?) East Devon.

    3. pitbull1845

      pitbull1845

      moonpig.com its the way to go..

    4. cornish trains jez

      cornish trains jez

      Cards seem to be getting more and more expensive even though they still say the same things.

  10. Captain Kernow

    Having spent quite a long time managing to accidentally knock small bits off my Hornby 4MT, I've managed to change the bogie wheels for some Ultrascales and the improvement in appearance is definitely worth the effort.

    1. coachmann

      coachmann

      Do show...

    2. Ramrig

      Ramrig

      Photo evidence please?

    3. Jim49

      Jim49

      Pictures please, especially if it 75009

  11. Captain Kernow

    Well, the new lavatory finally seems to flush properly now without spewing water all over the floor, after a marathon effort to fix it by the builder boss and his chap!

  12. Captain Kernow

    Absolutely fed up with the inability of my builders construction and plumbing teams to work together! I mean, it's only a downstairs lavatory. Virtually everything that can go wrong, has gone wrong! Aaargh!!

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    2. bcnPete

      bcnPete

      As an Architect, you get to deal with this sort of shi*e everyday...I sympathise with you Cap'n...

    3. BoD

      BoD

      Oh dear, what can the matter be……………

    4. Jamie

      Jamie

      job for the long nines, I'd say

  13. Captain Kernow

    The weather in South Devon is also not too good, but not bad enough to prevent some airbrushing in the shed...

    1. 46444

      46444

      Heavy precipitation one understands.

    2. 69843

      69843

      So are you going for a fine mist?

    3. Mike G

      Mike G

      Too cold and damp for airbrushing up here, you can almost feeling the 'blooming' effect coming on!

  14. Captain Kernow

    Off to find a Mark 1 Cortina...

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    2. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Well, Exeter does sell Mark 1 Cortinas! If they make the cut translucent, then they could sink the whole car, Andy!

    3. Timara

      Timara

      Dagenham Dustbins....yuck!

    4. Andy C

      Andy C

      Right this smacks of the half horse I put in the cut on Gauxholme Viaduct, except of course without the rust.

  15. Captain Kernow

    I know they say that moths are supposed to fly out of misers' wallets, but I've just found a live one in an unspeakably sacred place! I mean, is nothing sacred?!

  16. Captain Kernow

    Just watched my friend and neighbour on the BBC live feed running with the Olympic Torch through the streets of Devonport, everyone's having a right good time down there!

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    2. Re6/6

      Re6/6

      I'm off shortly over the river to see it.

    3. BlackRat

      BlackRat

      So far its been excellent with a suprising (?) Huge turnout! Hope it bodes well............

    4. gwrrob

      gwrrob

      Theres some cheating going on here.They drove from Torcross to Stoke Fleming ! Nice view of Start Bay though.

  17. Captain Kernow

    Super letter received back from Railway Children today - http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/48913-rmweb-taunton-members-day-2012-full-line-up-now-announced/page__st__450__gopid__693213&do=findComment&comment=693213

    1. BlackRat

      BlackRat

      Excellent! :)

  18. Captain Kernow

    I have finally converted a Dapol Class 22 to P4 using the Captain's 'Acme Patented Heath Robinson Method', but it works, it works!!

  19. Captain Kernow

    Well pleased that we have raised over £100 to donate to 'The Railway Children' from the catering at the Taunton Members Day!

    1. The Stationmaster

      The Stationmaster

      Excellent news Cap'n.

    2. Debs.

      Debs.

      Well done all!

  20. Captain Kernow

    FAO all attending the Taunton Members Day on Sunday 29th April - please check the thread regarding change of retailer attendance. Thanks.

  21. Captain Kernow

    Algernon Cuthbertson wishes to say that it was him that hacked into the account of the Bodmin Rum Exchange and diverted the rum supplies of the Royal Padstow Lancers to an undisclosed location in Ebeneezer...

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    2. Tony_S

      Tony_S

      Bet they aren't based on Canvey Island though!

    3. Chris Nevard

      Chris Nevard

      Not an undercover attack from the bandits at Beer?

    4. Re6/6

      Re6/6

      We don't talk about them in our house!

  22. Captain Kernow

    I have a loco that only refuses to work in Melksham...

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    2. Chris Nevard

      Chris Nevard

      A SDJR loco deep in GWR territory?

    3. devondynosoar118

      devondynosoar118

      Lol Kev, brick thru ur window later?

    4. Jan

      Jan

      It's been influenced by dodgy devizes

       

  23. Captain Kernow

    Olympic Champions who don't do sports, and now tennis elbow afflicting me, who doesn't play tennis.... GRRR!

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    2. Worsdell forever

      Worsdell forever

      Don't say that, he might drop it and really crack it... (Doh!)

    3. Debs.

      Debs.

      I`ve got "housemaid`s knee".....so how does that work!

    4. coachmann

      coachmann

      Housemaids knww...It's kneeling down praying for a new man... ;0)

  24. Captain Kernow

    Just ordered a whitemetal kit for a friend (Brighton H2 Atlantic) - £150.95!!...phew! (and that doesn't include wheels, gears and motor, either!!)...

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    2. Michael Delamar

      Michael Delamar

      then painting and lining it

    3. Tim Hale

      Tim Hale

      DJH are now very happy.

    4. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Time was, though, when that kit would have been circa £70 or so, and not that long ago either, so what's made the price increase so much?

  25. Captain Kernow

    Hmm, Testors Dullcote seems to have worked a treat on another Scalescenes slate roof test piece - I think I'll use this on the actual model now!

    1. gwrrob

      gwrrob

      Does it come in an aerosol CK ?

    2. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Yes, either in aerosol or in a small glass jar.

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