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is waiting for the new car battery to turn up. Wonder which courier has got the gig?

I have just read about the passing of one Great Modeller, Allan Downes. RIP Allan and thank you. My heartfelt condolences to your family.

Modern people don't say thanks.

3 measures gin, 1 measure vodka, 1/2 measure Lillet Blanc vermouth. Pour the gin, vodka and Lillet blanc into a cocktail shaker half-filled with cracked ice. Shake well, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a large, thin slice of lemon peel, and serve.

Back from a trip to Snowdonia, taking in Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach, and finally had a go on the Fairbourne miniature railway, about 40 years after first glimpsing it on a childhood holiday. Still have a few more Great Little Trains to do, though.

Never 'eard of 'em, Guv, an' it wasn't me, neither.

Today is sunny, yesterday was sunny, tomorrow looks to be sunny, the outlook for the next two weeks is sunny.

Does anyone on here speak Double Dutch?

That's about as erudite as a piece of bread pudding.

So, the boss of Amazon is the richest man in history... Doesn't bother me but could it be that his company tries it's best to avoid paying tax in every country in the world, no wonder our high street shops are closing and people put out of work.

Sea Trials around Falmouth today

Why do some people choose to have bonfires on hot, summer evenings, when decent folk need to have their windows open?

noted that Rail Minister Jo Johnson(!) travelled to Cornwall by air for a meeting about rail links. The question about this was persistently dodged. There's a surprise.

I passed my driving test over 40 years ago, but just did the online practice theory test - Passed even though I did no revision!!!

is off to the Festival of the Unexceptional at Stowe House. Do come along and have a giggle as I attempt to bring the Concours competition into disrepute!! :-D

Trains beyond Exeter St.Davids have been terminated this afternoon and Teignmouth town centre closed due to an unexploded bomb found near the pier ! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-44784001

Fingers well and truly crossed for the Thailand rescue

Oh Lor' will the horror never end?

Well, here I am in Poland again with ears attuned to the BBC for wildlife programme(?): something about three lions !

Some lovely, cooling rain is now falling on South Devon.

Some lovely, cooling rain is now falling on South Devon.

Finally unboxed the portable air-conditioning unit I bought in 2006.

is watching the South Korean goals against Germany on continuous loop....

is remembering the great Tony Hancock who died 50 years ago today. Is it that long ago?

Sat in the back garden watching the Great Yarmouth air show. By gad that Lancaster is an impressive beast. Now a Spitfire has just flown right over my house