KNP Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 14 minutes ago, Ponthir28 said: Seems to me quite a well dressed trainspotter. Old school! 2 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted August 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2021 Cleverly posed to obscure the lack of internal motion of the Collett- but as you say the model was ahead of its time in 1982! 1 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 57 minutes ago, Limpley Stoker said: Cleverly posed to obscure the lack of internal motion of the Collett- but as you say the model was ahead of its time in 1982! He has his uses…. 2 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, KNP said: He has his uses…. If you don't mind I prefer to be addressed as Mr Jones, Major (Rtd). There's a bit to much familiarity these days, espically with the younger generation. Not even the Memsahib calls me Jimmy its either James darling or Mr Cuddles. Edited August 20, 2021 by Winslow Boy 5 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted August 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 20, 2021 36 minutes ago, Winslow Boy said: If you don't mind I prefer to be addressed as Mr Jones ...and please, please don't confuse me with that crass comedian fellow. Because, well that's just not... er... funny. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted August 21, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) Looking from the platform footbridge... Edited March 30 by KNP 34 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted August 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2021 42 minutes ago, KNP said: Looking from the platform footbridge... Stunning view, interesting composition, that would work well as a book cover. The wrap around of the hardback edition. 5 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted August 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2021 On 18/08/2021 at 11:43, Bogie said: Well, la-di-da! Gunner Graham. 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted August 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2021 On 20/08/2021 at 08:21, Ponthir28 said: Seems to me quite a well dressed trainspotter. Standards, Ponty Bach, standards. 1 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Gedward Posted August 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2021 20 1 1 3 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted August 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2021 15 minutes ago, Gedward said: You missed a bit at the end of the subtitle: "...very slowly." 1 1 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 Funny you should mention a book as my daughter has been badgering me for ages to do one, mainly for the family, and she keeps mentioning it every time she looks at the layout. I now have nearly 4000 pictures I have taken over the last few years since I got the TZ100, most have been posted on here by the way….frightening in a way, so I expect choosing some would be a problem as most I like…. Never thought of it when I took that last picture the other day but Gedward is right it suits a cover. You never know but for now back to my PO grain wagons and transfers…. 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted August 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) If your daughter is anything like mine, she knows best. I always use her as a sounding board, as she doesn't pull her punches. And quite often sees things from a different point of view. With so many producing self publish books, it's a lot easier nowadays. My advice would be to get someone else to pick the images for the book, like your daughter for instance. As we're too close to be objective. Edited August 21, 2021 by Gedward Editing copy and typos 3 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted August 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2021 You could ask people in here to nominate some favourite photos, or maybe run a few (several!) polls? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 29 minutes ago, Graham T said: You could ask people in here to nominate some favourite photos, or maybe run a few (several!) polls? Oh, no! It would end in tears (or Blows) . the arguments would last for years ! Far better the suggestion of a LM fan club outsider 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted August 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2021 I expect you're right. I'll get my coat 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Gedward Posted August 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2021 13 9 10 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Gedward said: just ordered one from Amazon 6 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2021 "Includes photos of missing shed door" is inspired, but why not make it a "Special Edition Includes Photos Of Missing Shed Door" thus making it twice as valuable? 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 20 minutes ago, Gedward said: Superb. I’ve just ordered one to! 1 1 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed1234 Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) Making books for the family is quite easy these days with the various online tools available, and while the results maybe aren't quite Taschen standards, they're pretty good. While living abroad we have made calendars and books each year of our children for my parents and in-laws, which always go down very well and take little more effort than a couple of evenings sorting photos and uploading. It helps all our photos are uploaded to Dropbox in a single folder for that year, so sorting is straightforward. I imagine making a book for publication is a different matter, especially a hard back glossy one. Though I understand Amazon has a self-publication option these days - the explosion in recent years of children's books I had never heard of is often down to talented authors and illustrators pushing something out on Amazon and it becoming curiously popular. My children were obsessed for a time with a series called Little Blue Digger which, it turned out, was an Amazon self-publication. I assume Amazon take a healthy cut. Edited August 21, 2021 by ed1234 early morning writing makes no sense... 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nick C Posted August 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2021 3 hours ago, ed1234 said: Making books for the family is quite easy these days with the various online tools available, and while the results maybe aren't quite Taschen standards, they're pretty good. While living abroad we have made calendars and books each year of our children for my parents and in-laws, which always go down very well and take little more effort than a couple of evenings sorting photos and uploading. It helps all our photos are uploaded to Dropbox in a single folder for that year, so sorting is straightforward. I imagine making a book for publication is a different matter, especially a hard back glossy one. Though I understand Amazon has a self-publication option these days - the explosion in recent years of children's books I had never heard of is often down to talented authors and illustrators pushing something out on Amazon and it becoming curiously popular. My children were obsessed for a time with a series called Little Blue Digger which, it turned out, was an Amazon self-publication. I assume Amazon take a healthy cut. The Martian by Andy Weir was originally self published. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted August 21, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) One side done. Learnt many years ago to be patient and do one side at a time, let them dry (normally overnight) as they can ‘disappear’ on the reverse when you are not looking!!!! Not sure how relevant to LM but I was brought 2 of them for my birthday so they will be seen, perhaps on an excursion from the north!! Edited August 21, 2021 by KNP 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted August 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2021 8 hours ago, Gedward said: Will order from WH Smith & Sons kiosk on Newton Abbot station next week, I did try at Exeter Central but they didn't speak GWR there 1 1 6 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted August 22, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) Normal day at LM...... No train but plenty of people waiting for one to arrive Perhaps, it's just around the bend? Edited March 30 by KNP 43 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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