Smiffy2 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 If you have cats an ex racing greyhound is a no-no. I had a friend now sadly no longer with us who had several 'rescue' racing greyhounds, they are trained to pursue the mechanical rabbit. Problem is that they can't tell the difference between a mechanical rabbit, a real rabbit or a cat. That is why you will see many greyhounds wearing muzzles despite them usually being one of the friendliest of breeds, unless your a cat or rabbit of course. And small dogs. When I was a kid we had a miniature poodle almost ripped to pieces by a couple of unmuzzled greyhounds... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted February 23, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 23, 2015 evening. Nice model of No.6 Douglas in that shot, DD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Thought that just crossed my mind: Should I be concerned about a Spanish model shop calling themselves "Modelismo Stuka"? Only if you hear a high pitched scream above you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) Well - the furnace service folks came and replaced some control module, seemed like it was working and they left.. About 20 minutes later the furnace started pretty much the same thing it was doing this morning, and then decided it couldn't even light the main burner and has quit altogether <sigh> Waiting for a return visit from the service guy... localized temperature in my office now down to about 16 and basement/railway room/furnace area is around 12 <brrrr> Edited February 23, 2015 by Ian Abel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) We don't have problems with cats - the two dogs see to that! But if the cat is hungry then it's not being looked after properly. Have you thought of phoning someone like that Cats Protection League for advice? Edited February 23, 2015 by Coombe Barton 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 23, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 23, 2015 My sniffle and sore throat this morning has now developed into full blown man flu. A Lem-sip boosted with a bit of honey and rum as a nightcap is in the offering methinks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 We don't have problems with cats - the two dogs see to that! But if the cat is hungry then it's not being looked after properly. Have you thought of phoning someone like that Cats Protection League for advice? I'm not sure that's true. Did you ever read "Six Dinner Sid" to your kids/grandkids? Google tells you everything. Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbishop Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I have been giving some thought as to the best kind of dog to protect the household cats. I think a Jack Russell would be about right for a feline household. They are not very big (AGREED), not particularly obedient (MINE WAS), like running over worktops (YUP, AND UP TREES) and occupying the best seat (WHERE ELSE?)and think they are a match for any other creature (ABSOLUTELY). But my JRT loved cats, but few moggies stayed around long enough. Bill Catapult. Bill 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium petethemole Posted February 23, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 23, 2015 Martyn had "Six Dinners Sid". My old cat at my previous abode (see above) was a former stray. The people who he originally adopted named him "J. Edgar brackets as in Hoover close brackets" due to his eating habits. When he was with me he regularly visited various houses, including one where the cats were fed outside (what a gift), an old lady who put tuna out for the neighbourhood cats every afternoon, his previous abode across the road, and any student house where he could look plaintive enough to blag a feed. He still ate his food at home and harvested mice, which he ate, at the school down the street. He only went to his old home in summer; he'd go though the open front window. It was a student house by then. He was a right character. Pete 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
station cat Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I think our visitor is a compulsive eater. Only cat i've ever known who will eat completely stale/dried out food 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Slot or cross-point? The problem with slotted round-heads is that the head is weakest where you need the strength. Anyway, does anybody still use old-fashioned hand-driven screwdrivers any more? Ed Yes, and slotted screws. The trick is to drive a cross-head in to cut the thread, remove it and then drive in a slotted screw with a proper screwdriver. Looks a thousand times better. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Yes, and slotted screws. The trick is to drive a cross-head in to cut the thread, remove it and then drive in a slotted screw with a proper screwdriver. Looks a thousand times better. And buy decent quality steel screws. Not those cheap ones that break with a slight torque. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Anyway, does anybody still use old-fashioned hand-driven screwdrivers any more? Ed You mean for other than opening paint cans? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) And you need a decent screwdriver with a properly and accurately ground blade. http://www.axminster.co.uk/crown-cabinet-screwdrivers Edited February 23, 2015 by Smiffy2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2015 Yes, and slotted screws. The trick is to drive a cross-head in to cut the thread, remove it and then drive in a slotted screw with a proper screwdriver. Looks a thousand times better. I usually drill a pilot hole and coat the screw in either Vaseline or soap (preferably vaseline on outdoor jobs) before driving it into place. When I did some dismantling prior to the fence rebuild I had no problem getting out the previous steel screws which had been in place for 5 -6 years. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I rub mine on an old candle, several of which I keep in the workshop for lubricating saws and planes. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted February 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2015 You mean for other than opening paint cans? My father was very insistent on using the right tool for the job. So much so I still don't use the ones he gave me inappropriately. Doesn't stop me using ones I have bought though! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I bought a couple of cheap, plastic-handled screwdrivers expressly for opening paint cans... But then I also cut wood into small strips, 8" long as paint stirrers. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 23, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 23, 2015 I rub mine on an old candle TMI.......... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium southern42 Posted February 23, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) Jim, hope I'm not too late to wish you a happy birthday. Illiterate tonight - watching cricket highlights (England v Scotland). Seems I'm not too good at doing two things at once at this time of night. So I bid you all a good night. Edit - fix typo. See! TTold you. Edited February 23, 2015 by southern42 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Evening all. Extremely late on parade today after a very busy day. The teaching went well and I have done the assignment and planned the presentation for the course tomorrow. I would like to give good wishes to all. I may not be on much during the next few days. It looks like a hectic week. Tomorrow is the course. Then a quick change before going out to watch Derby's next home game. Wednesday has a staff meeting, then tea at parents before taking Amber up to the in-laws where her and Sarah are staying the night. Thursday has an after school sports club before I have to drive back to the in-laws to collect the girls. Somewhere in that time I need to finish writing the quiz ready for Friday night. Phew! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Morning all, Very brief post tonight as I'm very tired. Did our hospital visit this afternoon and I have to say that the lass is showing incredible spirit and fighting hard. So sad to see the deterioration of such a vibrant person, no hair left for instance - she was still turning heads only a year or so ago! I am completely inspired by her, and we'll continue to visit this week, as long as we aren't tiring her too much. Hope all those who have been ailing will soon shake it off, Kind regards, Jock. G'night Pete! G'night late retirers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted February 24, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2015 Well there I was earlier running some trains and I thought that the small prairie needed a B set. I bent down and reached into a stock box situated under a shelf and as I straightened up I banged my head smack on the place where I cut it open Friday so once again there was claret everywhere. Now stopped bleeding and bandaged once again. The Boss thinks I'm an idiot..............so do I. Night all, Pillock of Sutton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted February 24, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2015 Well there I was earlier running some trains and I thought that the small prairie needed a B set. I bent down and reached into a stock box situated under a shelf and as I straightened up I banged my head smack on the place where I cut it open Friday so once again there was claret everywhere. Now stopped bleeding and bandaged once again. The Boss thinks I'm an idiot..............so do I. Night all, Pillock of Sutton. Ouch! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted February 24, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2015 Ouch and one or two other four letter words as well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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