trisonic Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) How absolutely lovely! Not for me. I feel the need to bask in 40C heat.......................Rick! I'm coming over, man! Severe Cabin Fever is the diagnosis. Otherwise the weather is freaking gorgeous, not a cloud in the sky - which is a deep, deep blue today... Best, Pete. Edited January 30, 2014 by trisonic 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted January 30, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2014 . I'll be celebrating by stripping off and running around in the snow. strange that as a student one of my Malaysian flatmates had his 21st birthday party when it snowed so his mates stripped him and chucked him into the snow - He thought it was fun(!!) I thought he was on something stronger than Tetleys Bitter.. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 It was, Tetley's Tea.... Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted January 30, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2014 When Matthew was in Calgary he lived in the International Student accommodation. When the first snow fell some of the students recently arrived from tropical climes were very excited, running around with handfuls of snow. They soon got used to it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted January 30, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2014 Gone daft again and am in the process of booking a trip on another ship - for a voyage up to Kirkenes. Mind you after a spot of delving on the 'net I'm hoping we don't get the same sort of 'small boat' experience which passengers got back in 2011 and if they offer an engine room tour I think I'll pass. http://www.hurtigruten.co.uk/Travel-planner/Ships/Hurtigrutens-Ships/MS-Nordlys/ And no doubt the Northern Lights will not be working by the time we get there - but you never know, and an interesting question then on camera settings perhaps? Passenger capacity - 622. Beds - 469. Could be a really exciting holiday! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Who? Was it William J Connolly? Gerry Rafferty?, Francis Rossi? They're about the most likely candidates to meet the criteria of old mate and TV? Stewart When I checked I was astonished to discover that it is more than three years since Gerry died. Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruffalo Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Passenger capacity - 622. Beds - 469. Could be a really exciting holiday! Even fewer lifeboats! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted January 30, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2014 Evening all. Where has this day gone?! Off to bed now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted January 30, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2014 Fried again, bloody inspector. The Inspector isn't impressed with the inspector either....usless language! He's away tomorrow so we have a week to recover before he comes back again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted January 30, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2014 Have they changed it then Rick = while it's not sionce 2005 every time I flew into Sydney we came in over land and in fact the 'racetrack' for descending aircraft to lose altitde into the landing approach came in over Manly (at least twice) and the posh 'burbs on the coastal side before going north of the CBD into final approach. Not sure. I've only ever seen water outside until the runway appears below. Wind direction determines the final approach path and "I've come in from both north (with Manly and the Northern Beaches 'burbs visible but not directly beneath) and south (after crossing the coast a long way out probably nearer to Wollongong). Dulwich Hill is one of my preferred train-watching spots and is quite close to the airport but I don't remember seeing anything overfly the CBD or inner suburbs. Now where were we? Ah yes. "Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen - this is your Gwiwer speaking. In a few moments time we shall be landing in Friday. Please ensure you have your seat backs upright, your tray table and footrests stowed and your seat belt firmly fastened. If you have been using your laptop now is the time to switch them off, let them return to their own seat and buckle up. We shall have you into Friday right on time and we anticipate a smooth landing though unexpected events can sometimes cause turbulence. Thank you for flying towards the weekend with us." 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted January 31, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2014 Passenger capacity - 622. Beds - 469. Could be a really exciting holiday! I does 'all stations' turns so no doubt has provision for short distance passengers - mind the trip we've booked on makes quite a lot of calls. Average temperature when we're going to be there is allegedly -2C but Mrs Stationmaster already has cold weather gear shopping in hand, I'm not sure if she's planning anything for the optional (expensive) excursions such as snowmobile or sledge rides (musher provided) Interesting to note looking at a map that the nearest large town to the turnround port of Kirkenes is Murmansk (optional excursion to look at the Russian border is available). Definitely a bit different from the Bristol Channel. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBradley Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Forecast amended to a max of 32C (instead of 33C) Wind 17SE iT's going to be unpleasantly hot, especially form 5:00 pm onward when the setting sun beams directly into my room.. It will start cooling from 7:00pm onwards but only down to a minimum of 21C (I know Gwiwer gets it much hotter) It's FRIDAY so Rejoice and be glad! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted January 31, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 31, 2014 32C (instead of 33C) (I know Gwiwer gets it much hotter) Yes - a lot hotter at times up to the mid 40s in the afternoon with overnights as "low" as 30C. But even 32C can feel uncomfortable. We normally have very dry air with our heat coming off the interior and with relative humidity as low as just 1 or 2%. If the air comes from the coastal regions the RH can be much higher making it feel humid. That's what Sydney and Brisbane get and that feel more like a very hot British summer day. Oppressive heat rather than bearable dry heat. Currently only 27C here but the RH is at 53% and it's quite sticky. The relative humidity of my shirt, having just walked out to the mailbox and back, is at almost 100% Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelintrev Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Morning all, Just checked the weather forecast , only 36c max today, (real feel will be around 40) RH 93%! ...a three shirt day! Other than that it's the last day of the month (and thats a 12th of the year over!!) and it's Friday .....only two working days till next week! Try to survive.... Trev 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted January 31, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 31, 2014 Morning all. TGIF! Sorry for not having stopped by as regularly for the past few days. Sometimes, I just don't find anything meaningful to say, especially at this kind of hour... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted January 31, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) Morning allSo LBA isn't the highest airport.. So if you takeoff going southish bring the undercarriage up and turn left the first natural item you run into is...the Urals... And it has an interesting runway with a bump in it...and great wind shear..Enjoy poets day and if you have to work over the weekend have a stress free time... Edited January 31, 2014 by Barry O 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Morning All, I know what you mean Dominik - when the mornings are grey and dull, it is sometimes difficult to find something to say. "Oh look! It's grey again" Roll on Spring! Have a good one everybody... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted January 31, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2014 Morning all Beautiful blue sunny skies here in NE England. It' s starting to feel really warm too. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Today's cheery pic is of water where it should be. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted January 31, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 31, 2014 Morning all, the work surge has passed for the moment, so it is back to prising teenager out of pit and off to school. Looking forward to a lie in tomorrow I feel tired already. Have a good Friday if you can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two_sugars Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Morning all Beautiful blue sunny skies here in NE England. It' s starting to feel really warm too. At 7.30 I was putting the bins out. .dark , dreary, scything down........That's the Durham Coast. . . a mile or 2 makes a lot of difference ! ! ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Grey, damp - nothing new Took Sandy up to work as I pick her up to go shopping later. Back to hot chocolate (not yet allowed coffee) and breakfast Now back to Excel Now wasn't that exciting. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Morning all…:-) This made me chuckle... An elderly golfer comes in after a good round of golf at the new course andheads straight to the bar/restaurant area of the club house. As he passes through the swinging doors, he spots a sign hanging over thebar that reads: COLD BEER: £3.00HAMBURGER: £5.00CHEESEBURGER: £6.50CHICKEN SANDWICH : £4.50HAND JOB: £150.00 Checking his wallet to be sure he has the necessary money, the old golferwalks up to the bar and beckons to the exceptionally attractive femalebartender who is serving drinks to a couple of sun-wrinkled golfers. She glides down behind the bar to the old golfer."Yes?" she inquires with a wide, knowing smile. "May I help you sir?"The old golfer leans over the bar and whispers, "I was wondering young lady,are you the one who gives the hand-jobs around here?"She looks into his wrinkled eyes and with a wide smile purrs, "Yes sir, Isure am."The old golfer leans in even closer and into her left ear says softly, "Wellthen, be sure to wash your hands really well, because I want acheeseburger." 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted January 31, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2014 Good morning all, Dry at the moment & 4oC, will be mainly cloudy with more rain to come this afternoon. Today happiness is Bob shaped as Steve came round last night & worked wonders with my laptop. He's added a "shell" to customise it so it's more like Windows 7 to use but is still Windows 8.1 (if that makes sense). He's also fixed my all in one printer/scanner issues so I can now use that properly. Didn't get much done on the layout yesterday (again) as other things got in the way. Maybe today. Have a good one, Bob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Shedman5 Posted January 31, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2014 Morning, well apparently this is what awaits the day here It will soon turn windy with gales along coasts and high ground. Some hill snow before rain spreads eastwards from midmorning. Rain will be persistent for many, and heavy at times. Marvelous! cheered me up no end this morning reading 3 consecutive posts of how warm it is going to be in various locations, I mean at least I know the sun still exists, just not here at the moment. Shed day today, track needs cleaning, a tidy up required and a point needs wiring up. Major plus is no shopping of non railway related stuff required. Enjoy your day 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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