Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Mornin' all, Best regards to any that ail Hands up anyone who watched England's misery all the way to the final whistle Constitutional-less for a few days now whilst a buckled wheel is rectified in town Is is continuing with a reasonable breakfast followed by grazing through the day.....regular iced lime juice/cups of tea/fresh coffee. Yesterday she enjoyed watching a few of our holiday DVDs and is currently listening to Classic FM. Feathered ones provided for Enjoy what you do Dave 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted June 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) the preparatory pack of stuff to gulp down before the latter looks pretty daunting and I'm wondering whether to book the day before the examination off given the potential effects it could have! I would if I were you. Edited June 28, 2016 by 45156 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AndyB Posted June 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 28, 2016 Morning all, At least going out to Iceland saved us the humiliation of losing to the French. So, every cloud, as they say. A French colleague of swmbo was saying that he loves the English fans who are in the fan zone under the Eiffel Tower; apparently everyone getting on famously with a lot of singing. It is galling though being beaten by a bunch of plucky amateurs without a professional team to their country's name. After all, I thought being a plucky amateur was our national USP. As the job hunt continues it is quite interesting seeing job specs drafted before the referendum.... "You will lead our efforts working closely in partnership with European equivalent organisations..... appears quite regularly" Wondering if it's worth giving them a quick call before typing up my resume. I suspect those job adverts will shortly state: "You challenge will be to lead our efforts......" For my birthday I received a T-shirt saying "Keep Calm and Model Railways"...which I have done in recent days. New boiler; I've been tasked with cleaning up the mold which has apparently formed on the wall behind each of the recently brazed pipes. That was quickly done: I reported back that it wasn't mold but scorch marks. Anyway, it's a lovely sunny day and I picked strawberries for the children's breakfast. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 28, 2016 Morning all from Estuary-Land. If the news this morning is to be believed the future of HS2 is in doubt, the sums don't add up according to the Audit Office. It depends I suppose if Boris wants it as a vanity project or the money for another vanity project. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 After all, I thought being a plucky amateur was our national USP. I'm told the Icelandic footballers average £30K per year. England's average £60K per week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BSW01 Posted June 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 28, 2016 Good morning everyone. Blood test done, and breakfast consumed. It's a dull grey and cool day today, so I'm glad I'm not going too far. I guess from the result last night that I made the right choice to go swimming instead of watching the match. To be honest I haven't watched any football since the 2010 World Cup, and by the sounds of it, I haven't missed much! Back later. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeeleyBridge Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Having imposed a (longer and much more intensive than normal) complete news blackout over the last six months or so has limited my knowledge of 'other' current events, whilst keeping me sane (allegedly). I assume that there has been some kind of football competition? Were the Charltons playing? I still have my 'World Cup Willie' Shove Ha'penny game somewhere. It's seen as much use over the years as the England trophy shelf. Grey start to the day here. I am expected to make a 'cowbell' to finish off the "Daisy the Milkshake Cow" costume, that the Management has been making over the weekend for our granddaughter. The school fancy dress day is tomorrow. As they say "I've got nothing...." Thoughts with those feeling under the weather. Why do cows have bells anyway? 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted June 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 28, 2016 Mawnin' awl. Slept in for a bit but did manage a bit of a write-up on yesterday's shift. To see what this was all about, look right there: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/1910/entry-17993-the-western-shuttle/ Now got to tidy up a bit and purchase some food. Later… 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted June 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2016 Morning all. Sunny here, rain forecast later. I need to pop out to the shops to get a couple of items for lunch. Aditi will be doing something administrative with the colleague from the Southend Cercle Francaise. I was told not to to eat all the biscuits yesterday. JohnDMJ, I was going to post but Pete (Trisonic) has said it all. If you have any sedation (I select awake, no pain please option!) you may be given restrictions on what you can do for 24 hours after. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Good morning all. I won't be surprise if it costs the same to leave the EU as would have been spent on HS2, so they are scrapping the latter to punish the electorate for making the "wrong" decision. In other news am off to see the GP this morning to see if I have fractured the end of my humerous when I fell over the other day. It's astonishing what medical experts Google has made of us all! Best wishes Ed Kennethsson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2016 Morning all, At least going out to Iceland saved us the humiliation of losing to the French. So, every cloud, as they say. A French colleague of swmbo was saying that he loves the English fans who are in the fan zone under the Eiffel Tower; apparently everyone getting on famously with a lot of singing. It is galling though being beaten by a bunch of plucky amateurs without a professional team to their country's name. After all, I thought being a plucky amateur was our national USP. As the job hunt continues it is quite interesting seeing job specs drafted before the referendum.... "You will lead our efforts working closely in partnership with European equivalent organisations..... appears quite regularly" Wondering if it's worth giving them a quick call before typing up my resume. I suspect those job adverts will shortly state: "You challenge will be to lead our efforts......" For my birthday I received a T-shirt saying "Keep Calm and Model Railways"...which I have done in recent days. New boiler; I've been tasked with cleaning up the mold which has apparently formed on the wall behind each of the recently brazed pipes. That was quickly done: I reported back that it wasn't mold but scorch marks. Anyway, it's a lovely sunny day and I picked strawberries for the children's breakfast. If we are going ot export products ot the EU we will still have to comply with EU regs as do Norway etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Why do cows have bells anyway? 'cause their horns don't work. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted June 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 28, 2016 'cause their horns don't work. Pull the udder one Meanwhile for chickens who have to cross the road - never mind why they do - there's this 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) I have just read an article (Here: http://www.reifenpresse.de/2016/06/17/standraeumung-in-essen-dullop-und-mershline-vermarkter-erhaelt-behoerdenbesuch/) to the effect that various manufacturers at the tyre exhibition in Essen got a visit from the authorities who confiscated their wares. Meshiline is bad enough, but Dollop?!? Are they serious? I guess the irony was lost, but they are probably called Dollop because they are a pile of ... I remember back in the 80s, my Father turning down a motorbike tyre made by "Dae Yung" Edited June 28, 2016 by Robert 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2016 Morning all, Bright and sunny but rain due later. Meanwhile Mrs Stationmaster has headed out to do some roadside community gardening. Have a good day one & all 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AndyB Posted June 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 28, 2016 I'm told the Icelandic footballers average £30K per year. England's average £60K per week. I think I heard that one of them plays for Cardiff City. Not sure if that brings the average wage up or down! If we are going ot export products ot the EU we will still have to comply with EU regs as do Norway etc. Most certainly the case. I was reflecting on two posts. One seeks to attract foreign students to study here and the other revolves around the idea that UK institutions will do one piece of a large research jigsaw if other European nations do other bits of the puzzle. In the former I would imagine that potential students would be granted entry to underpin our FE/HE institutions - I presume there is lobbying going on, but equally as a cash cow no-one should need much convincing? As for the latter, somewhat trickier to have a research collaboration when funding is often sought under EU frameworks. I've been seeing the nashing of teeth from those involved in large EU programmes and used to hoovering up grants. Perhaps part of this £350gazillion will go on research and building capability. Who knows; I guess we're free to choose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2016 Greetings from a rapidly clouding over South Devon. Currently sat in the garden but not for much longer. Feeling better this morning after feeling poorly last night and missing DRAG. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted June 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 28, 2016 Feeling a tad ropey myself today. Possibly to do with the weather as it's a few degrees cooler and windy. We shall see… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted June 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Just had a phone call from Matthew. It looks as if he could have visa problems for Singapore. Carrying out research while not attached to an accredited place of Education there, in the field he wants seems to be a little complicated. I have gently suggested that as his medium term aim is to start a PhD which is dependent on a good grade he really shouldn't be doing something that will be fraught with difficulty beyond his control. He even listened but said he had come to the same conclusion. Plan C or D is now Dublin or Cork. Edited June 28, 2016 by Tony_S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted June 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2016 Morning all, New boiler; I've been tasked with cleaning up the mold which has apparently formed on the wall behind each of the recently brazed pipes. That was quickly done: I reported back that it wasn't mold but scorch marks. Anyway, it's a lovely sunny day and I picked strawberries for the children's breakfast. Either the pipe was too close to the wall or the plumber couldn't be bothered to use a heat proof mat. Very annoying if the wall is papered or against wood. Technically the pipes would normally be soldered Brazing is a similar process but using a different alloy and much higher temperatures. Some on TV talking about the Iceland defeat asking where do we go from here? Home I think. Don 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2016 Back inside now, rain probably imminent. Got a cup of tea and a somewhat aptly named 'Cocoa-Loco' bar. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted June 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) If Matthew does go to Cork instead of Singapore, at least our promise to visit at Christmas won't involve a long flight to a warm country. Is the Fishguard to Rosslare still the "vomit comet"? Edited June 28, 2016 by Tony_S 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurker Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Greetings all the world revolves and brexit is followed by another dismal performance by England On my way to work this morning, I saw smoke billowing from what looked like the ground floor flats round the corner from us. As I wondered if anyone had called 999 and whether I should do so, I heard the blare of sirens and was passed by a couple of fire engines and then another a few minutes later. The News Shopper (Local online rag) informs me it was an electricity substation rather than the flats themselves. No-one hurt. And that's quite enough excitement for Sidcup! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2016 Been to collect my currency. I didnt get the rate I tried to book early Friday morning but they did honour the lower rate of $1.34USD that it was then. Lost about £90 form the rates on the Thursday but saved that by changing ot a cheaper hotel in Portland so at the moment not too bad an outcome. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Some on TV talking about the Iceland defeat asking where do we go from here? Home I think. Rather naughtily, I would venture to say that's the least of England's problems. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now