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  1. Well, that's it. Last day at Southern Water, and a shame to leave the team behind. Got two weeks off and then start swinging spanners for SWR, can't wait!

  2. Well, the railway career has been somewhat short lived, after 6 months at SWR it's back to my old job. Going to deeply miss the work and the people, however I'll be clamouring to go back when I can!

    1. Bearwood West Yard

      Bearwood West Yard

      Hope all is okay mate. Difficult times at the minute, hoping to get onto the depot scene myself in about five years time

    2. SWT442

      SWT442

      Cheers for kind words. All is okay(ish), just a bit gutting to have to give up something you've wanted to do for a long time. Nothing sinister behind it fortunately and left on good terms, it all boiled down to money which was just too good where I currently work, something which is sorely needed when trying to get on the property ladder! When you can, go for it. You'll thoroughly enjoy it!

  3. ######, that's me had for speeding!

    1. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      And what were you clocked at?

    2. Trainshed Terry

      Trainshed Terry

      Was a flash or blue light on wheels

    3. SWT442

      SWT442

      Copper with a gun had me at 35 in a 30. Damn!

  4. A Doctor eats an apple, thus creating a paradox.

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    2. NGT6 1315

      NGT6 1315

      Then there'll be no baby doctors, I suppose.

    3. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      I get it. Very clever.

    4. Mikkel

      Mikkel

      Of course, pears would be another matter altogether. Can't compare, really.

  5. A mug of Twinings hot chocolate with a couple of marshmallows floating in it. Pure bliss on a cold evening like this!

  6. According to my insurance company, I was involved in an 'incident' and a claim has been made. Amazing considering I never drove it the week the claim was made.

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    2. Brit70053

      Brit70053

      Hope your number hasn't been cloned to a similar motor

    3. chris p bacon

      chris p bacon

      You'll never catch me mister...

    4. SWT442

      SWT442

      Yep,JeffP has is right! Claim sent in error, Ageas confirmed that it's all wrong and has been removed from my record. What a pain!

  7. All layouts arrived and got set up this evening ready for tomorrows exhibition. I can sleep soundly tonight!

  8. Almond Milk? Just because you got White stuff from nuts, doesn't mean it's milk.

    1. Debs.

      Debs.

      Tried-it; horrid.

    2. SWT442

      SWT442

      I don't doubt that!

    3. SWT442

      SWT442

      I don't understand why...

  9. An IEP to Eastleigh tonight?

  10. Asked the girl I worked with if she'd fancy going on a date. I got 5 excuses but not a no, so I'm cautiously optimistic.

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    2. Satan's Goldfish

      Satan's Goldfish

      Those excuses? I reckon you're in there ;-)

    3. Jon Fitness

      Jon Fitness

      maybe she's a secret railway modeller and is to embarrased to say....

    4. SWT442

      SWT442

      Ah well, maybe there'll be a bit more success next time. I look forward to the mockery I'll get when back at work Wednesday!

  11. Being on-call is alright. I mean, until you actually get called out, then it's not so good.

    1. RandyWales

      RandyWales

      No it's not, it's not...not never!

    2. DonB

      DonB

      Been there!

    3. The Stationmaster

      The Stationmaster

      Having had the better of 30 years on call all I can say is that it had its good times and its bad times (and its occasionally hilarious times).

  12. C'mon Dapol, where's my Class 68?

  13. Car manufacturers baffle me. I own a Citroen with a Peugeot engine, while the guy at the auto shop owns a Peugeot with a Citroen engine...

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    2. SWT442

      SWT442

      To add to all this, my Chrysler has a Mercedes engine. It's never easy!

    3. surfsup

      surfsup

      And some new Toyotas have BMW made engines too! But I'm happy with my VAG engine in our VW!

    4. Satan's Goldfish

      Satan's Goldfish

      Suppose technically the engine in my current car is very well 'shared', American GM engine put in a Holden (Australian) car, then shipped to the UK and rebadged as a Vauxhall.

  14. Damn One Stop, ID'd me for a Lottery ticket. I'm 21!

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    2. BlackRat

      BlackRat

      Make the most of it, it wont last! You will be knocking off years in the not to distant future! lol ;)

    3. halfwit

      halfwit

      I got ID'd couple of years back buying cider. I was 40... :-)

    4. SWT442

      SWT442

      I suppose that is a compliment!

  15. Didn't get the job at Freightliner. Best get my appliaction to DRS in now!

  16. Didn't get the job at Freightliner. Best get my appliaction to DRS in now!

  17. Do people seriously not know how to use roundabouts anymore?! Second (minor this time) accident on one in 4 weeks. Silly old pr!ck straight lined his lane, wanders into mine and side swipes the front of my car, then has the absolute cheek to blame me saying I drove into his lane! My bloods still boiling about it now!

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    2. waggy

      waggy

      I find Mini Roundabouts are worse, people don't see them and don't know how to use them if they do.

    3. Western Dave

      Western Dave

      A 30 Cal would sort out most of these idiots

    4. DCB

      DCB

      People should remember to give way to traffic ALREADY ON a mini roundabout I never did Mini roundabouts when I took my driving test and until son and heir learned I thought they were give way to traffic on your right like their full size cousins

  18. Enjoying the new Suede album.

    1. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      Was it made from a pair of your old shoes?

  19. Found out how low the air intake on the car is. Too low evidently...

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    2. gridwatcher

      gridwatcher

      Engine dead......? Citroens were notorious for low air intakes.

       

    3. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      An old Citroen with oleopneumatic suspension - height-adjustable. Raise the setting to "maximum" and on you go.

    4. SWT442

      SWT442

      I did have a fancy for a 4x4, probably should've gone with that fancy! Word from the garage is that it's bent at least two conrods, with four being bent a slim possibility.

       

      She will be rebuilt!

  20. Goodbye NHS, it's been an intresting 7 years. Somewhat nervous and excited to be stepping foot into the real world!

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    2. SWT442
    3. bigP
    4. Bill

      Bill

      If its the USA it's Fantasy Island gone real bad

  21. Goodbye sleeping pattern, call out beckons.

  22. Got a 4 hour job interview and assesment with SWR next Friday. Wasn't expecting that!

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    2. Ryde-on-time
    3. SWT442

      SWT442

      Cheers guys! Don't think I've sat such a long interview since my apptitude test before I got my apprenticeship!

    4. LMS_LNER_SR_GWR_fan2004
  23. Got a job interview with Freightliner next week. Fingers crossed!

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    2. bgman

      bgman

      Good luck and hope it works out for you :)

    3. C&WR

      C&WR

      Don't know you, but best wishes :)

    4. SWT442

      SWT442

      Thanks for the support guys!

  24. Got a job interview with Freightliner next week. Fingers crossed!

  25. Got me some parts to build a Wessex Electric!

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    2. cromptonnut

      cromptonnut

      Make one for me? I'll give you a fiver for doing it.

    3. SWT442

      SWT442

      I think you'll be waiting a while! Not done any converting before so it's going to be a challenge!

    4. NickL2008

      NickL2008

      00 gauge one? ive recently mopped up parts that have popped up on there recently too!

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