edcayton

Prettiest F1 car of all time was the shark-nose Ferrari. ISTR that Chris Rea had a replica built.

Ed

Very nice Livery.

http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/18723617/sauber-releases-first-pictures-2017-car-c36

Looks like a pack of Rothman's to me.

Ed

Superquick terrace of four.

Ed

Good morning all.

I am disappointed to see yet another group of (I assume) responsible adults discussing how to drive quickly over speed bumps. Why not SLOW DOWN? It could be your child/grandchild that runs into the road.

I do wonder if a great deal of money could be saved by just leaving the roads unmended rather than building bumps. It would seem that St Evenage is ahead of the field on this.

Best wishes

Ed

Just back from t'vets. We have a large dressing on the sore foot, a waterproof sock to put over it in case we want to go out (no walks) and, you guessed, the Cone of Shame to stop him eating the first two. An Alsatian Cone is as big as a bucket so we are having difficulty moving about, especially squeezing past me on the computer to get to/from the kitchen.

Ed

Morning all.

Up early as I've got to take Alfie to the vet again. He has trodden on something and cut his paw. Won't let anyone near it so they'll have to put him under. Another arm and leg! They couldn't do him yesterday because he had eaten just before (my) lunch. So he has been starved since midnight, but TBH he doesn't seem too bothered. I guess he is in pain.

Laters

Ed

Good morning all.

We don't get many cruise liners in St Evenage.

Best wishes

Ed

Was there any advantage in widening a car? Sounds like extra tooling costs for a fairly limited market.

Issigonis famously widened the Minor at a very late stage. You could see the join up to the end in 1970/1.

I understand that one of the many reasons for the Marina's failure was lack of width in the rear seat. Couldn't get licensed as a 4 passenger taxi, whilst the Cortina could.

Ed

Henley?

Ed

Morning all.

Just heard on t'wireless that seagulls are a protected species due to population concerns. Really?

Best wishes

Ed

Hello all.

Don't eat veg. Lots of salt. Not very well.

Ed

Intestacy rules OK.

Ed

 Then the 12th was cancelled, because of the crisis, 

Crisis? What crisis?

Ed

Gaudeamus Igatur?

Ed

Morning all.

Andy-just to add to the confusion, as somebody who had to retire from teaching early on (mental) health grounds I would say that going off sick is the start of a slippery slope. You must leave the job to get your health back. It doesn't look as though the Head is going anywhere. I assume (yes I know) you have tried to have a frank talk with him/her about the situation? Maybe they can see you are having difficulties and that's why they want you to teach a different class. Would that give you more non-contact time?

If the job is the one I think it is then the closing date is Feb 1st. Apply!

Best wishes

Ed

. I would have been a most unsuitable parent I think.

So would most of us. They #### you up, your Mum and Dad.

Ed

Dick, I bow to your superior knowledge and experience, but I can't imagine many teachers are employed without the Head's approval?

Ed

On the other hand, away from strange fantasies, Ross Brawn has set out some ideas (from BBC)

 

"Formula 1's new racing boss Ross Brawn says he wants to develop a purer, simpler sport in which more teams and drivers can win.

The ex-Mercedes team boss, who has been appointed managing director of racing by F1's new owner, was critical of some rule changes of recent years.

Brawn said he wanted to "narrow the gap between the top and bottom" of the field and give F1 a broader appeal.

"I have ideas we should study and perhaps use in 2018 or 19," he said.

Brawn pointed to the example of football's Premier League, where Leicester City were able to transform themselves from relegation candidates to champions in the space of 12 months and on a limited budget."

 

I've watched a lot of US televised racing, and the coverage is variable, but nothing like the scenario above. Broadcasters seem to have an understanding that both the general and the enthusiast audience has a place.

Sky's excellent coverage is better, but I don't see why they can't continue to provide the same service.

Liberty can't have it both ways. They say they want a bigger TV audience. I don't know about other countries, but in the UK a lot (most?) of us won't pay to watch an event that is a two-hour long advert. I note with amusement that they have a link with Murdoch's empire as of course do Sky.

Ed

Morning all

  a [an?] HMRS meeting 

 

Chris, I think it would depend on whether you say "aitch" as I do or "haitch" as the current generation seem to. Good luck with the car-any idea of a timescale yet?

Andy, if I were you I would apply for the other job. Keep your options open, you can negotiate hours/salary if and when they offer it to you and still be under no obligation to take it. However, applying for a job is bl99dy hard work, and it's difficult to make a positive application when you are in the situation you're in at present. Ask me how I know!

Judge, we who follow one "funny" hobby (railway modellers) need to be careful about critiscising (sp?) those who follow others (eg Morris dancing). I have a friend who does both and believe me Morris dancing keeps you more fit and healthy!

Have a good day all

Ed

Morning all.

Chris, is your Polo at a VW approved body shop? There may be warranty issues if not. Have they found the miscreant yet?

Ed

Evenin' all. No snakes?  Crocodiles ate the snakes.

Ed

And?

 

I'm sorry but simply living in a place for generations does not give you the right to veto anything you don't like. 

 

I think it gives you a lot more right than simply wanting to travel, be it by train, car or aeroplane.

Ed

If I was driving in the UK I wouldn't like to miss an Olympic Breakfast at a Little Chef.

Ed

Morning all,

 

When I saw someone with the word 'barista' across the back of their uniform in one of these over=priced tea bars on Swansea High Street station last year I wondered if it was some new Welsh word I hadn't come across meaning waiter or cleaner however apparently it's foreign - so all is explained (not).

 

Many clouds flitting across the sky at present but their latest idea seems to be to cover all of it - which is exactly as the Exeter seaweed has foretold, so maybe it will rain later.  Plumber has just arrived to perform gymnastics and replace a part on the water softener, definitely not a job for my arthritic knee (or did those bits of bone floating around in there come about when the Good Doctor demolished a brick gate pillar onto my leg I wonder?).

 

Have a good day one & all

Yes indeed, plumbing is fairly easy, it's the gaining access that is difficult.

Good morning all

Ed (with a tricky dicky tummy)