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  1. surfsup

    Further to the last post, just found a few of them on Ebay. What was a good evening now turned into frustation!

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    2. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Would this be one of them? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MURPHY-MODELS-Bachmann-00-CLASS-181-IR-ORANGE-MM183-TRAIN-LOCOMOTIVE-BOXED-/321598918069

    3. surfsup

      surfsup

      That's one of them. Along with the rest of the IE models on there and Longmoor 08 - I know that one well as I bought it for him during my time in Modelzone. Hoping for an unpdate later, one of the give aways for us is the large selling off of an irish collection fairly local while lacking somewhat in descriptions.

       

    4. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Seller appears to be either Bulgarian or Romanian. May already have previous for this. Wonder if the police will act too late?

  2. surfsup

    Why is choosing the right career path these day's feel so frustratingly difficult?

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    2. surfsup

      surfsup

      That's the problem. One I was really enjoying and looking forward to didn't go much further than finishing half way through my training, but is still something I'd like to go back to in the future, another is a railway based job, which would allow me a few other options and the third is within the Navy, which could mean I can travel the world for free and get paid to do what I want to do. It's just as you say Kylestrome, making the right or wrong choice now can map out my futu...

    3. Catkins

      Catkins

      I would say that with the Navy, you do one career, and then when you reach a more mature age, you can get retraining and start another career - and no-one thinks it odd.

      Which ever way you choose to go, good luck.

    4. surfsup

      surfsup

      Cheers Catkins, that is one of the larger benefits to the job and one that I am weighing up. I'm certainly thinking about it.

  3. surfsup

    What a Covfefe...

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    2. Huw Griffiths

      Huw Griffiths

      I don't know what you're talking about.

       

      I wonder if Mr. Trump has some idea … .

    3. BoD

      BoD

      It's a Covhop for iron.

    4. micked

      micked

      A big summer party at Lady Godiva's place?

  4. surfsup

    Booo. Just found out that my local and decent Pub has unfortunately closed down. So it's now the Fullers, Fullers or Doomedbar that's largely around here now.

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    2. Richard E

      Richard E

      Fullers - no ta! Doom Bar, not bad but can get better. Seems to be a trend though, lots of pubs closing now.

    3. RedgateModels

      RedgateModels

      pub dwellers are a dying breed, kids socialise on their games consoles, drink-drive and smoking laws encourage the older drinker to buy cheap from Tescos and stay at home too. Most pubs that stay afloat change to eateries and are empty come 9:30 ....

    4. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Oh the agony of choice....

  5. surfsup

    New DT Swiss Forks purchased for the MTB. 2 days later, jubilation turned to anger after finding the bike vandilised outside work. Why do people have to ruin things for others?

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    2. surfsup

      surfsup

      I came across it this afternoon after a long shift in work - Saddle and post stolen, wheels undone but left, broken fork had been played around with, and a free scratch where it had been yanked against the rail Thank god for the D Lock though!

    3. Mallard60022

      Mallard60022

      Re Dutch Master's coimments. Have a word with the Firm about the encouragement of sustainable transport and their Policy towards it. Then see if there can be some secure bike shed founmd somewhere on site. You may be surprised by their reaction..........

    4. surfsup

      surfsup

      Thanks for the suggestions - I Would love to but unfortunately I'm working in a restaurant in a shopping centre. I did have a convo with the security manager of the premises next door but their cameras face the wrong way to the bike rack. All rather frustrating, and the shopping centre can't do much either. Ho Hum. Time to have a chat with the insurers.

  6. surfsup

    Has strong suspicion that as a Ebay seller is being conned by the purchaser.

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    2. JZ

      JZ

      That is why every sale I do is sent signed for.

    3. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Same here. Or I deliver it personally to the buyer if nearby.

    4. Mad McCann

      Mad McCann

      I find CollectPlus more reliable than Royal Mail these days.

  7. surfsup

    That was different. Went out into the country to work on the Bristols. Came back via A&E with 3 stitches and a unhappy MTB Bike!

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    2. Jon Fitness

      Jon Fitness

      always good to work on some bristols ..fnaar

    3. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Was it a pair of Bristols?

    4. surfsup

      surfsup

      It was most certainly going to be a pair of Bristols! A marshall bodied effort and ECW. Cheers Class 66 though. 3.5 Stitches to stay in for a week, so much for the start of a new Gym Pass!

  8. surfsup

    Today is Yesterday, Everyday in Metroland.

    1. bcnPete

      bcnPete

      OMD - English Electric

    2. Jon020

      Jon020

      :-)

    3. class"66"

      class"66"

      Lol...

  9. surfsup

    So on the day that more horsemeat has been found in Tesco products, Tesco purchases many Giraffes.

    1. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      See also "Things that make you:)"

    2. Swifty11

      Swifty11

      Word is Tesco elephant bugers coming to your local store soon!

    3. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Elephant what?

  10. surfsup

    Hates it when recruitment departments turn you down for jobs or careers, then follow it up with an auto generated 'positions now available' email.

    1. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Would these be the same positions you've been turned down for?

    2. surfsup

      surfsup

      Disappointingly Yes. Time to move on, pull my chin up again, go back out there and aim to gain more experience and look to other options and consider it in the future.

    3. yorkie_pudd

      yorkie_pudd

      left and right hand, one says you didn't get it and other asks if still interested, know this feeling very well at moment. hope your sorted soon :)

  11. surfsup

    Nevermind PC Moon being out tonight, PC Storm has turned up instead! Sheet, Ball and Fork lightning and the onset of some very heavy rain too. Not had a storm like this in Hampshire for a while!

    1. TomE

      TomE

      Watching from Farnborough, must be 3-4 separate storms from Basingstoke across towards London. Amazing!

       

    2. petethemole

      petethemole

      I could see the lightning from north Southampton late last night but all we got was heavy rain.

    3. GWR88

      GWR88

      Could see the horizon lighting up from east

      Southampton. Absolutely crazy!!!

  12. surfsup

    From Colas to GB, Those 60s do look good! https://www.flickr.com/photos/sparrowhawk7/30028625817/in/dateposted-public/

    1. rob D2

      rob D2

      Nice !

    2. beast66606

      beast66606

      Prefer LoadHaul but that'll do nicely.

  13. surfsup

    Well done Exeter Chiefs! Onwards to Twickenham we go!

    1. bgman

      bgman

      Chiefs Chiefs Chiefs !

    2. rob D2

      rob D2

      Good game

  14. surfsup

    New Mountain Bike Forks bought for the Cube. That'll keep me, and my bank very busy until payday at the end of the week. Ouch!

    1. newbryford

      newbryford

      Good forks mean confidence. I have Rock Shox Reba world cup on my old Trek 8500 and they're ace.

    2. surfsup

      surfsup

      Indeed! I'm replacing my Rockshox with some nice and new DT Swiss - I've had 2 good years out of them but the thread inside has finally given up and an upgrade was due. And given the prices of Fox's with the equivalent product from DT Swiss, your paying for the brand now.

  15. surfsup

    Not the end to the day i wanted, Can Anyone in Hampshire keep an eye out for models for sale by the usual means, a friend of mine has been burgled and his models have been targeted :(

    1. surfsup

      surfsup

      His fleet is mostly made up of Irish rolling stock - Murphy Models / Bachmann and Lima, with some additional ltd Modelzone models.

    2. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      You need a list of what's been stolen. Then let AndyY know about it.

  16. surfsup

    Interview day. Better get this one, then it's off for a new start in Torpoint / Raleigh and delightful Gosport / Sultan!

    1. darren01

      darren01

      Good luck!

    2. skipepsi

      skipepsi

      What are you aiming for?

  17. surfsup

    That was an ending to Bluestone 42. Sadly all too true though and not just a comedy- the realities of war.

    1. 10800

      10800

      Should have put a spoiler alert on that!

    2. surfsup

      surfsup

      Sorry 10800! But it's not as much as the spoiler put out by the BBC this week :)

  18. surfsup

    Is getting rather fed up with this particular Jouef Mk3 as it has developed a frustrating habit of braking itself!

    1. Boris

      Boris

      They aren't called automatic air breaks for nothing!

    2. hornbyandbf3fan

      hornbyandbf3fan

      It's elf and safe tea

  19. surfsup

    Well, thats one Special Constable exam done and a good few celebratory beers afterwards completed. I think it is now time for er...bed!

    1. BlackRat

      BlackRat

      Good luck and well done. If you ever need anything give me a shout via pm! :)

    2. 69843

      69843

      So that makes you a C.O.P.?

  20. surfsup

    48:13

    1. Jack00

      Jack00

      Leicester's finest.

  21. surfsup

    Fantastic Gig by the Manic Street Preachers in Sotton tonight. The Holy Bible plus bit of Generation Terrorists, Everything Must Go, Send Away the Tigers, Postcards and Futurology. What a night, Fantastic band!

    1. Barry Ten

      Barry Ten

      I stood next to James Dean Bradfield in a shop once.

  22. surfsup

    Watching Kevin (McClouds) Supersize Salvage has got me thinking, both of what could be saved and reused from old Railway Stock and how i could use some in my place!

    1. DonB

      DonB

      there's many a fine chicken coop evolved ........

  23. surfsup

    Gutted to hear that they'll be no more of the wise words from Lieutenant Colonel Phillip Smith, or Where's Simon, Or the Parde. What's the First Rule, Dont Scrap Bluestone 42 BBC!

    1. admiles

      admiles

      Tis the BBC way. Scrap or ruin the last few half-decent programs they have...

  24. surfsup

    Farewell to my colleagues in BTP Scotland. A Sad day when a force is split up for Political gains.

    1. Mad McCann

      Mad McCann

      Be taken over by G4S in E&W soon enough mind. Main reason I got out 3 yrs ago with just enough to pay the mortgage off.

  25. surfsup

    Another fine day with 33103 at the Bluebell. 2 weekends in a row, someones making a habit of this! :)

    1. Jon020

      Jon020

      ... yes, I didn't have time to get a run behind it, but did get a few shots at SP. Very nice it sounded too... banger-blue-bell !!!!

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