DDolfelin Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I believe that you can take a larger quantity but may be asked to taste it (similar to the procedure for baby milk in bottles) . Thanks for the info., Tony. I look forward to that! SWMBO has 'plastic surgery' skin grafts on her hands following burns and has to steep them in 'stuff' twice a day and 100ml. wouldn't go anywhere. Maybe I could mix it with some back relief ointment! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 13, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2014 As a Southern sort of chap, I meant to mention to Jock that I think the preserved Hastings DEMU may be in his backyard today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Talking to my daughter in Scotland this morning, she informed me that she had been bitten by a weasel last week. Not exactly an everyday occurrence! It seems the cat brought it in. Apparently Woodlouse (the cat) has taken it upon itself to teach the terrible twins (aged two and a half) the finer points of catching and killing small animals and appears regularly with various small mammals. The weasel was not amused' flying around the kitchen, egged on by the two older boys. Lucy decided it had to go and managed to catch it, at which point it sunk its teeth into her hand. Wisely she rang the quack to see if she could get a tetanus booster as she had been bitten by a weasel. Alarm bells rang and she was told to come in immediately. Cue load 4 children into car and drive twenty miles to surgery (this is Scotland), where they gave her a tetanus jab and put her on an antibiotic drip. It seems she had chosen the worst animal to pick an argument with, on account of their unsavoury diet. Anyway she's fine and has finished her course of antibiotics (which she normally avoids like the plague) and the cat has been told to stick to mice in future. The kids still think it was the most exciting thing that happened all week! John 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Thanks Ian, not ready to go to the station yet, but Ill be looking out for it on the return journey as it passes the bottom of the garden. It is scheduled to leave the station at around 4.30pm and, as its only a short distance, should be with us soon after. I'll post later if I catch it. Never thought I'd get excited by a DEMU, but we only get EMU's here boringly unless there is track maintenance or the like required. Kind regards, Jock. PS Perhaps wrapping the cat in a towel would help - wear the scratch mitts in any case! J. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Hi Stewart, Completely forgot that they had changed to Brunswick Green at the last overhaul (2012). Apparently it will return to Crimson Lake for the 2015 season. I regret to admit that I cannot remember them as 'big red engines' as I was five or six before BR decided to change to the green and they were in LMS black before that. It was always red whilst at Bressingham of course, and we visited there a lot as dad had a caravan sited at East Harling, just up the road! Whatever the colour, they were always the most impressive sight on the Royal or Mid-day Scot - an evocation of power! I note that the engineers at Butterly changed the braking system from vacuum to air during the last overhaul, which probably explains the noise you heard! Thanks once again for awakening the memories my friend, Kind regards, Jock. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Talking of lovely places, the recent photographs you've posted John (Killybegs) are worthy of a travel brochure. It really does look like a beautiful place to live and your images would suggest that you are in awe of it yourself! We certainly are. The west and north coasts of Donegal are very like the west coast of Scotland except we have hills instead of mountains. Muckross point (as in the previous photograph) is a magnificent spot, especially in a storm when the waves can break over the top of the cliffs. It's also popular with climbers in more clement weather. In the photograph below you can see Slieve League in the distance. Bunglass cliffs on the seaward side are reputed, at over 2000 ft, to be the highest sea cliffs in Europe. The true scale of this shot can only be appreciated when you realise these cliffs really are that high. I needed a 12mm lens to fit it all in! Donegal has a lot to offer scenically, visitors are always welcome! John 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted September 13, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2014 When I went to Scotland from Birmingham in the early 1960s unless my memory is playing tricks the loco was a red Duchess. I think we went from Snow Hill as New St was being remodelled. The remodelled New St isn't very nice (in my opinion). I'm glad Lily is OK. I think the foetid waters Robbie frequents kill any pests. He doesn't seem to have sensitive skin, and does get tick and flea treatments applied as recommended by our vet. Tony 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted September 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2014 Talking to my daughter in Scotland this morning, she informed me that she had been bitten by a weasel last week. Not exactly an everyday occurrence! It seems the cat brought it in. Apparently Woodlouse (the cat) has taken it upon itself to teach the terrible twins (aged two and a half) the finer points of catching and killing small animals and appears regularly with various small mammals. The weasel was not amused' flying around the kitchen, egged on by the two older boys. Lucy decided it had to go and managed to catch it, at which point it sunk its teeth into her hand. Wisely she rang the quack to see if she could get a tetanus booster as she had been bitten by a weasel. Alarm bells rang and she was told to come in immediately. Cue load 4 children into car and drive twenty miles to surgery (this is Scotland), where they gave her a tetanus jab and put her on an antibiotic drip. It seems she had chosen the worst animal to pick an argument with, on account of their unsavoury diet. Anyway she's fine and has finished her course of antibiotics (which she normally avoids like the plague) and the cat has been told to stick to mice in future. The kids still think it was the most exciting thing that happened all week! John I'd be interested to know what the cats reply was when given the advice. The last time I caught our Gavin with a half consumed mouse in front of him, he made it abundantly clear that mice were his speciality and that humans shouldn't interfere. Jamie Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 John, I thought the sea cliffs at Achille Island, County Mayo were the tallest in Eire (indeed in Europe) at over 660 metres (2,100 odd feet). I used to go shark fishing there before I learned to like sharks.... However I must say I prefer the look of Moher.......County Clare. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted September 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2014 When I went to Scotland from Birmingham in the early 1960s unless my memory is playing tricks the loco was a red Duchess. The ones based in England were maroon, and the Scottish ones were green - somewhere I have a list of the numbers with liveries, allocations, and dates - if I could find it. (That's a pragmatic answer, and I suspect that somebody may tell me different). I do prefer them in the maroon that was used in BR days, and have a model of 46243 City of Lancaster in that condition. Lily is still scratching a bit, but at least we know why, and that it's nothing too nasty. Dinner duty does call now, and I've been told that Korma on a Saturday is now boring, so it's a different type of casserole today. Regards to All Stewart 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I'm sure that 'Killybegs' has some meaning but I've forgotten what it might be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 13, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2014 I'm sure that 'Killybegs' has some meaning but I've forgotten what it might be. I have a vague recollection it had some meaning to the County Donegal Railway..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) John, I thought the sea cliffs at Achille Island, County Mayo were the tallest in Eire (indeed in Europe) at over 660 metres (2,100 odd feet). I used to go shark fishing there before I learned to like sharks.... However I must say I prefer the look of Moher.......County Clare. Best, Pete. Hi Pete, The Cliff of Moher are certainly lower, but more dramatic. However, the cliffs at Dun Aonghasa on the island of Inishmore off the coast of Galway would give them a close run, especially as they have an ancient fort right on the cliff edge. You are correct of course, Croughaun on Achill is a tad higher but we don't let mere facts get in the way of a good line! John Edited September 13, 2014 by Killybegs 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I have a vague recollection it had some meaning to the County Donegal Railway..... Killybegs is Ireland's premier fishing port and was once the terminus of the CDR branch from Donegal Town. We live a mile or so out of town. It also gets a mention in "How Are Things in Glocca Morra?" from Finian's Rainbow. John 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) Hi Pete, The Cliff of Moher are certainly lower, but more dramatic. However, the cliffs at Dun Aonghasa on the island of Inishmore off the coast of Galway would give them a close run, especially as they have an ancient fort right on the cliff edge. You are correct of course, Croughaun on Achill is a tad higher but we don't let mere facts get in the way of a good line! John John, Agree! We are talking about Ireland after all where that applies in spades.... I used to stay in Easky, Co. Sligo during the summer holidays. My folks friends were Lobster Fishers, even in the sixties most were flown to New York market. Best, Pete. Edited September 13, 2014 by trisonic 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbishop Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Cycled over to Croydon this morning, suffered four cardiac arrests this afternoon, cycled home this evening. Not bad, eh? Being serious for a moment, and who else could claim that Ian Paisley modelled the Città del Vaticano, I was coaching on a Community First Responder course, and got to be the patient. So now there are another fourteen people in London capable of keeping someone alive until the paramedic arrives. Bill 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
station cat Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I'd be interested to know what the cats reply was when given the advice. The last time I caught our Gavin with a half consumed mouse in front of him, he made it abundantly clear that mice were his speciality and that humans shouldn't interfere. Jamie Jamie Fortunately Simba specialises in butterflies and Sammy sepcialises in not being able to catch anything. Sorry to miss the esteemed assembly in Coventry but I was at the local agricultural show selling tea and cakes on behalf of Riding for the Disabled. We had a most succesful day and I may post some show pics. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I have just seen some of the milk float racing on the TV. Five minutes was more than enough. Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted September 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2014 Well, we did kayak in Laxey bay, but it was a bit rough! There was a fair old swell on, it was about as much as we could cope with, being numpties. Did about four miles though, and I can tell now.....the engine is knackered! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debs. Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 You’re right though, Debs, if we have souls so do dogs .......... Thank you, Pete............Over the years; I`ve come to know that some folks consider the notion of animals {also} having a soul, to be rather offensive; but, to know that we humans and our animal-friends; hold {spiritual} hands as we walk on our shared journey together, is something I personally find very comforting. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 13, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2014 Evenin' all. I have been to Coventry (not 'sent') and back and a grand day out it was too - really was something rather different in the line of model railway exhibitions and a nice venue too. Spent amazingly little but as I collected a package of items ex Dave Shakespeare's 'Tetleys' I suppose that might count. Anyway those who couldn't make it missed a really good show but there's always tomorrow for those who have the day to spare, I'll be off to Swindon (and will then have to spend about a month recouping brownie points or sleeping in the woodshed). And just to confirm what others have said and put a bit more meat on the bones - the Princess Coronations allocated to sheds in England were repainted into maroon from late 1957 onwards (Wiki says 16 engines but i'm not sure of the number and it might well have been more), some were lined in LMS style while others were lined in BR style. In addition a number of 'Princess Royal pacifics were also repainted in maroon during the same period (I have posted my photo of one of them, in store at Upperby, on RMweb in the past). As far as I know/can recall the maroon painted engines in both classes remained in that livery until withdrawn in the 1960s. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and for GDB's information the beer tent is right on through the far end of the large exhibition hall at steam 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted September 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 13, 2014 Returned from Preston bemused by how long it took, two hours less travelling time yet took longer than the same job in Carlisle. Tomorrow is Winchester hopefully the boy will have fewer items to pack.... Up at 7.00 and away by 9.00 at the latest, there at 12.15 if not before and back by six hopefully.....Lawns need cutting. Going to work for a rest on Monday..... Retirement not bloody likely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debs. Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Returned from Preston bemused by how long it took, two hours less travelling time yet took longer than the same job in Carlisle. Tomorrow is Winchester hopefully the boy will have fewer items to pack.... Up at 7.00 and away by 9.00 at the latest, there at 12.15 if not before and back by six hopefully.....Lawns need cutting. Going to work for a rest on Monday..... Retirement not bloody likely. Safe journey, Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 The Princess that nearly ran me and Glynn Jones down in Willesden Shed in 1961 was definitely maroon. We didn't spend much time checking out the lining, though... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 When I went to Scotland from Birmingham in the early 1960s unless my memory is playing tricks the loco was a red Duchess. I think we went from Snow Hill as New St was being remodelled. The remodelled New St isn't very nice (in my opinion). I'm glad Lily is OK. I think the foetid waters Robbie frequents kill any pests. He doesn't seem to have sensitive skin, and does get tick and flea treatments applied as recommended by our vet. Tony Tony,Hope I didn't cause confusion with my earlier post, I was of course referring specifically to the 'Duchess of Sutherland'. Most of those dad drove were maroon on the last leg from Carlisle to Glasgow. Very confusing so it's best to check each Duchess individually by name! 'Sutherland' was at Kingmoor in green for some years for instance. There was a great article in one of the model mags years ago that warned of this problem when selecting one to model. There were other differences such as 'Sutherland' wasn't streamlined and so the running plate differs from those that were!! Kind regards, Jock. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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