RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted October 2, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2022 For those wishing to sample some of the finest modelling in South Wales, I would recommend a visit to this month's EM Gauge 70's update: Scroll down for Hwyel Thomas's magnificent Morfa Bank Sidings: https://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/model_omwb196.html 5 2 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 9 hours ago, SM42 said: That would be telling Andy Sir, Sir, Sir Andy's eaten all the cake, Sir. 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted October 2, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2022 30 minutes ago, Winslow Boy said: Sir, Sir, Sir Andy's eaten all the cake, Sir. It's his tuck, and as long he was not scoffing it in front of a senior prefect, then he is perfectly entitled to do so, without hesitation, although eating it too quickly might result in repetition. Repetition in front of his Form Master would result in many lines being produced. All of which would be 1.0 mm thick and painted parallel to each other to a gap distance of 2.0 mm. Guest Senior would be reponsible for ensuring this was carried out during evening preparation. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Today we have awoken to a new water obstacle We are awaiting a crack team of Severn Trent ninjas to arrive. I dont think il be driving over that spot for now. Andy 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted October 2, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2022 38 minutes ago, SM42 said: Today we have awoken to a new water obstacle We are awaiting a crack team of Severn Trent ninjas to arrive. I dont think il be driving over that spot for now. Andy An access point like that is the location of our water meter. I would be wondering which side of the meter the leak was from! 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 14 minutes ago, Tony_S said: An access point like that is the location of our water meter. I would be wondering which side of the meter the leak was from! We're not metered and it appears to be a shared stop cock with our neighbours. Andy 2 4 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontaylor484 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Happy Hippo said: For those wishing to sample some of the finest modelling in South Wales, I would recommend a visit to this month's EM Gauge 70's update: Scroll down for Hwyel Thomas's magnificent Morfa Bank Sidings: https://www.emgauge70s.co.uk/model_omwb196.html Thanks for sharing @Happy Hippo Some wonderful modelling throughout, 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted October 2, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 2, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Happy Hippo said: Guest Senior would be reponsible for ensuring this was carried out during evening preparation. Sorry not available as I was usually in what was known as PS or Punishment School myself. Jamie Edited October 2, 2022 by jamie92208 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 2, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 2, 2022 6 hours ago, jamie92208 said: The river I need to cross isn't quite as wide. You could always build a big catapult. Jamie Be careful what you wish for:- 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontaylor484 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 1 hour ago, PhilJ W said: Be careful what you wish for:- I seem to recall that film was an inspiration for Whacky Races cartoon. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 3 hours ago, simontaylor484 said: I seem to recall that film was an inspiration for Whacky Races cartoon. Note the way the Great Leslie walks through the whole thing without getting a single spot on his white suit... 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Leak update. A man came and decided it needed repairing. Something blindingly obvious from the live WhatsApp video they had this morning. They are now waiting for all the other utilities to tell them if they have anything buried nearby and if they need a road closure before they can start a repair. They have no idea when this will be. Meanwhile it is not down to them that I have decided not to use my drive due to the risk of falling through unsupported tarmac The tarmac has been physically bulged upwards by the leak and there is quite a lot of sand washout. Hopefully a passing pedestrian does suffer such a fate I did ask how long they wait when a water main goes and there is a fountain in the road and whether they have heard of cat scanning, which is what they will probably have to do anyway when the other utilities say don't know where their stuff is either Andy Who seems to have a constant urge to go to the toilet. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, SM42 said: I have decided not to use my drive due to the risk of falling through unsupported tarmac … Hopefully a passing pedestrian does suffer such a fate That is evil! 😉 Edited October 2, 2022 by pH 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 1 hour ago, SM42 said: Leak update. A man came and decided it needed repairing. Something blindingly obvious from the live WhatsApp video they had this morning. They are now waiting for all the other utilities to tell them if they have anything buried nearby and if they need a road closure before they can start a repair. They have no idea when this will be. Meanwhile it is not down to them that I have decided not to use my drive due to the risk of falling through unsupported tarmac The tarmac has been physically bulged upwards by the leak and there is quite a lot of sand washout. Hopefully a passing pedestrian does suffer such a fate I did ask how long they wait when a water main goes and there is a fountain in the road and whether they have heard of cat scanning, which is what they will probably have to do anyway when the other utilities say don't know where their stuff is either Andy Who seems to have a constant urge to go to the toilet. Andy if it's on public highway land report it, if you haven't already to the council. They will fence it off at least. Also let your ward councillor and insurance know as otherwise this will drag on. 4 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 It seems that the major leak on the A448 near Bromsgrove is not awaiting the other utilities to confirm what services they have in the road. Andy 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 On a totally non water related issue, the offcuts of the flooring that was finished off yesterday are quite heavy and cut to shape make ideal ballast weights for kit built vans Squirrel syndrome strikes again Andy 5 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted October 2, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2022 I have been offered some unknown agricultural machine found in a barn in North Wales. I have declined it purely on the grounds that I don't need any more crap stuck around the back of the garage for another 10 years or so. No squirrel syndrome here at present. 3 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 8 minutes ago, Happy Hippo said: I have been offered some unknown agricultural machine found in a barn in North Wales. I have declined it purely on the grounds that I don't need any more crap stuck around the back of the garage for another 10 years or so. No squirrel syndrome here at present. I'm intrigued that someone saw it and thought "I know someone who'll like that " I get the same with any old model railway tat ( anyone want some rusting Triang track, an Airfix autocoach in very distressed condition and a 14xx with no motor and 3mm holes missing their handrails?) On brighter news some more toys from Mrs SM42's nursery have been repaired. Still a few in the roundtuit pile though. Andy 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 22 minutes ago, SM42 said: I'm intrigued that someone saw it and thought "I know someone who'll like that " I get the same with any old model railway tat ( anyone want some rusting Triang track, an Airfix autocoach in very distressed condition and a 14xx with no motor and 3mm holes missing their handrails?) On brighter news some more toys from Mrs SM42's nursery have been repaired. Still a few in the roundtuit pile though. Andy Distraction theory in operation then I see. Nice one. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium J. S. Bach Posted October 2, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 2, 2022 1 hour ago, SM42 said: ...snip... I get the same with any old model railway tat ( anyone want some rusting Triang track ...snip... Andy I once got a large box of Tru-Scale HO roadbed; some even had switches installed including at least one crossover. $5.00 US for all of it; I have yet to dredge up what all is in there! 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Went for a spin to Lake Pend Oreille today. Can you spot the tracks? That smudge on the lake is a large gathering of waterfowl. Weather was great. It could be snowing in a few weeks 😀 We stopped at the floating restaurant at this marina. The restaurant is closed for the season from tomorrow. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 It is our canine guest's last day with us today and I am back to summing up the gumption to start painting again. Need to go shoppimg for masking tape first. Hoping to get the lounge finished today. Mrs SM42 has imposed a mid November deadline for the lower floors of SM42 Towers to be done by then, but the West wing isn't included in the plan. I'm still aiming for Christmas on that Andy 7 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 10 minutes ago, SM42 said: It is our canine guest's last day with us today and I am back to summing up the gumption to start painting again. Need to go shoppimg for masking tape first. Hoping to get the lounge finished today. Mrs SM42 has imposed a mid November deadline for the lower floors of SM42 Towers to be done by then, but the West wing isn't included in the plan. I'm still aiming for Christmas on that Andy I believe a suitable quote is - once more dear friends. Good luck. PS how's the duck pond this morning. 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Winslow Boy said: I believe a suitable quote is - once more dear friends. Good luck. PS how's the duck pond this morning. The duck pond is flowing nicely. It has some lovely barriers round it now courtesy of the council. They were less than complimentary about the water company. Andy Edited October 3, 2022 by SM42 11 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted October 3, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2022 I have been perusing another thread and have come up with the word of the day: Knobster. 3 1 2 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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