RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 26, 2016 Morning. Dull on Fraggle Rock after rain overnight that dampened but not flooded. The kipper fishermen will be out in force today to ensure they have sufficient for the hordes of motorcyclists beginning to invade. The 'kipper bap on Peel breakwater' run is very popular. I'm surprised Smiffy's whelkmen don't come up here for the seasonal work, kippers are difficult to locate and catch. I wonder if the re-built Brighton Belle will have them on the menu - IIRC their withdrawal from the menu at one point in the 70's caused such a riot letters were written to the Times. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Apparently, Grandadbob, you need Mandarin Ducks, and change the position of your cooker - or not http://fengshui.about.com/od/glossaryofterms/ss/10-Feng-Shui-Myths-To-Stop-Believing-Now.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 26, 2016 Just checked in before taking car to Kendal. So I've just picked up on Dave's post, and add my own virtual support and thoughts to the many which have already been expressed. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AndyB Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 26, 2016 Just caught up and although I can't add anything, just wanted to offer my support to Dave and Is. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Morning. Dull on Fraggle Rock after rain overnight that dampened but not flooded. The kipper fishermen will be out in force today to ensure they have sufficient for the hordes of motorcyclists beginning to invade. The 'kipper bap on Peel breakwater' run is very popular. I'm surprised Smiffy's whelkmen don't come up here for the seasonal work, kippers are difficult to locate and catch. I wonder if the re-built Brighton Belle will have them on the menu - IIRC their withdrawal from the menu at one point in the 70's caused such a riot letters were written to the Times. I could fair go a Loch Fyne kipper, but I can't seem to find any here. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon G Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Also just caught up and like so many others here, wishing that Dave and Is have a good outcome to the latest news. It must seem like one blow after another for you just now. You really deserve some good news for once. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurker Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Morning all, there are blue skies here with a few clouds. Thoughts with Dave and Is. On a slightly less important note, I have never been a fan of kippers. Younger Lurker's last day of half term, he has a training day tomorrow. Have a good day 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Shedman5 Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2016 Morning, grey cloud and light drizzle at the moment. Can only agree with the comments already made re your situation Dave. Thinking of you both. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2016 Apparently, Grandadbob, you need Mandarin Ducks, and change the position of your cooker - or not http://fengshui.about.com/od/glossaryofterms/ss/10-Feng-Shui-Myths-To-Stop-Believing-Now.htm Nooooooo! Actually you (or even I) couldn't make it up but after unloading the dishwasher my back seized up and at the moment I'm in agony. Painkillers have been popped but so far can barely sit, stand, walk or do anything so have just sent message to The Boss telling her to get the bus home without shopping. Not sure where my flak jacket and tin hat are but think I'll need them shortly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) Morning all from a rather grey and somewhat damp village. Not a lot to add but thoughts and prayers are with Dave and Is. Anyway I got to see Tony last night, took my laptop and we had a good hour watching various railway and flying videos that he enjoyed. He seems to be doing very well now that his pain relief is sorted and there is talk of him going to a nursing home. Here's one of the videos that I showed him. The first ever commercial flight to land at St Helena's new airport. It seems that some sort of shopping trip is on the cards this morning then I may spend the afternoon doing some wiring. Regards to all. Jamie Edited May 26, 2016 by jamie92208 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Shedman5 Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2016 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/oceania/australia/articles/the-ghan-runs-one-of-world-s-longest-ever-trains/ That is some train! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) I did the Ghan when it terminated at Alice Springs, in the seating class. Not a very pleasant trip and the scenery is pretty monotonous. you couldnt drink alcohol at your seat but couldnt eat food in the buffet. No flip down table on the seats to put the takeaway food on. I looked at doing the whole route to Darwin but its very expensive even in seating these days let alone in a sleeper berth. Edited May 26, 2016 by roundhouse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeeleyBridge Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Just caught up from yesterday, my problems are so trivial. Thoughts to Dave and Is. Eyes feel like sandpaper this morning after visit to the optician yesterday. The machine reported higher than normal and worrying pressures. Manual testing showed that the machine was 'over enthusiastic' and everything was normal after all, much to my relief. Did I ever mention ... Money back from Maplins no problem. Phone working on a 'temporary number' but still b****y useless as the number still hasn't transferred. Meanwhile I realised that it's time to put the sprouts on for Boxing Day... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 26, 2016 Morning all from Estuary-Land. Looks like a fine day so another toddle into town beckons, got to pick up a prescription anyway. Enjoy your day, be back later. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) Meanwhile I realised that it's time to put the sprouts on for Boxing Day... Sir, how could you be so cruel to that most wondrous of vegetables? There should be a law against that sort of thing! Edited May 26, 2016 by grandadbob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2016 Morning all, The sun is shining (at the moment, the management has departed to do some community gardening, I am tasked with emptying and reloading the washing machine and sundry other domestic tasks. Have a good day folks 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AndyB Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 26, 2016 Don't joke, HB. SWMBO has already started planning homemade craft-based presents. 212 days in advance. Domestic maintenance activity went well. Not only did I do all the washing an ironing, but I also cleaned the inside of the washing machine, eventually ridding all of the grooves in the door seal of black mold and suspicious looking wads of matted hair and sludge. Nice. I suspect I do more hot washes and rinses to keep the thing clean than I do in actually washing any clothes. A colleague describes such gadgets as "self-licking lollipops". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2016 Morning all, The sun is shining (at the moment, the management has departed to do some community gardening, I am tasked with emptying and reloading the washing machine and sundry other domestic tasks. Have a good day folks Mind your back Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium petethemole Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 26, 2016 Mornin' all from the Gateway to The World. Fine weather may lead to activity in the green area. Positive vibes to Dave and Is. Have a good day. Pete 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Dave and Is ... at a loss... There is an echo in here- so sorry for you both! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) Morning all. I didn't log in earlier. I was chatting to Matthew instead. He was a bit grumpy last time we spoke (lack of progress beyond his control on research project). Still no progress but he has a plan B in progress. His tutor is busy with migrant advisory work for the EU so she is temporarily unavailable. At least he is cheerful again. He is having a day off tomorrow as a friend from Calgary will be visiting. My success at getting my new backup drive to talk to anything other than a Mac lasted for one reboot of the Windows PC. This was annoying. I have solved it by altering one of the setup parameters on the backup drive. Once upon a time I would have worried about altering something I didn't understand but now it works I can read about SMB protocols or perhaps not bother. Tony Edited May 26, 2016 by Tony_S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purley Oaks Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) Still chilly here and now with added scotch mist - great! Successful day yesterday - the Borders Rail trip there and back was wonderful - passed a new class 68 at the head of enpty Mk2 Scotrail coaches at Millerhill. Anyone know what route they're used on? Light lunch at Balmoral Hotel sumptuous, but meal at Beefeater evening meal spoiled because of staff shortages and brusque manager, but don't think my mum noticed! Hope your day goes well Mal Edited May 26, 2016 by Purley Oaks 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) Mind your back Mike. I have tried to Bob. However I did wonder if I'd made a major error as the Head Gardener congratulated me ( ) on the manner in which i had hung the washing on the line and had got to the third load by the time she returned. But fortunately my fears were unfounded as she then went to the washing line and started moving stuff about so clearly my competence level has not improved sufficiently to give me serious worries about future tasking. Mind you I did think your way of avoiding management instructions was a bit serious, not the sort of thing I'd like (as when it does happen to me I need assistance to get straightened up) but for all that absolutely genuinely and believable by the one who needs to believe. Hope a lot of TLC and minimal domestic activity result in a sufficiently good improvement to enjoy the barbecue etc while you will clearly be unfit for domestic duties for some days. Edited May 26, 2016 by The Stationmaster 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2016 TLC actually being given as she knows that I don't pretend to be in pain (I used to play rugby, not soccer) and I only take Tramadol as a last resort. Trying to move around as that seems to help a bit but there will be no hard labour from me for a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AndyB Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 26, 2016 I just bought a model train..... Many thanks to Bill for kindly answering a number of queries and putting me back on the right track. Oh, afternoon Debs, didn't see you there. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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