jonny777 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Yep saw that earlier. Will be interesting on Tuesday of it does actually look like that. Meanwhile something a little older whilst walking between pubs in Hereford Lovely. I have a vacation booked in Leominster during September, and that looks to be a prime candidate for a day trip. If I arrive by train, I can sample as many pubs as I like I can manage before forgetting where the station is. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 (edited) British guitarists. Stewart beat me to it, but in no particular order, Richard Thompson, Brian May, Martins Carthy and Simpson all come immediately to mind. Won't anyone mention Hank Marvin? It would seem that he has been mentioned already. I suppose Bruce Welch doesn't stand a chance. or Jet Harris! Edited August 29, 2016 by Judge Dread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Morning all (well, nearly noon already!!) Fairly successful yesterday, managed to score some suitable seating for the "Cabaret" - I guess it's worth being earlier than most and contending with the odd rain shower. That meant I got the entire afternoon to MODEL - YAY!! WHOOP WHOOP!!! Spent much of that time continuing with the "Kadeeing" of stock, mostly the end bogies of fixed Mk1 rakes, but also the Craftsman Lord Nelson I've owned since I had it built in the '80s. TO date it has always had a rear loop coupling, and meant I mostly ran it light-engine, or with a few non-Kadee coaches. Fixed THAT, so now it joins the roster with everything else, result Sadly, I have to report our dear friend Marti has passed away. As previously reported she has mostly been sleeping the past couple of weeks, but now has left us. The memorial service is Sept. 8th, and I'm hoping our friend Tony (her husband) who is part of the choir, though for obvious reasons absent this past year, will request a schola to sing at the service. We've done this MANY times and he's always been a member of the regular group, I'm convinced it gives added comfort to the entire group attending, so I hope he asks us to do it for his family this time. We have to wait and see, as it'll be his choice, but I'm hoping we can perform for Marti, Tony and the family. Today, the planned visit to the "Great Minnesota Get Together" aka the MInnesota State Fair, is happening in about 10 minutes - will report on the proceedings when able. Weather 22 and partly cloudy, may see some rain showers but limited so far, almost perfect fair weather. Enjoy the second day of a three day weekend, those so blessed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 28, 2016 Angry of Dorking mouthed off... You rang? Any more trouble and I'll get Sherry to sort you out. Mind you, today may not be the day. Having gone to church for the first time in several weeks, the vic saw her arrive and asked her to read the lesson..... 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 (edited) Good afternoon (GMT Local time!) A quiet but relatively successful Sunday now draws to its swansong. Shopped, eaten, partaken of liquid beverages, found nearly two armchairs under the accumulated publications and have my network rack unit on mains power! Downside: tomorrow I just need to finish clearing the main armchair (for sedentary use) and leaning more about Märklin's MFX control system, before their tech expert arrives on Thursday for our open weekend (http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/calendar/1-rmweb-exhibitionevent-calendar/day-2016-09-3). Yesterday's success was that I had the basics of the Märklin CS system working in front of my very eyes! Edited August 28, 2016 by JohnDMJ 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted August 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 28, 2016 Ian, so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Won't anyone mention Hank Marvin? Done by Heely Bridge in post # 129280 as "Hank the Plank" Ed 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted August 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 28, 2016 It had rained in East Yorkshire during the night but most folks in West Hull were still abed sleeping off Hull F.C's win at Wembley yesterday. Looks like that other Hull club will have to change the words to their ditty about the Airlie Birds not winning at said venue! Although I prefer Union I watched that game and thought it was a cracker. However I would have given the man of the match award to the guy who made 52 tackles. I thought he played a blinder. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Ian, so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. I wish there was something more to say Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted August 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 28, 2016 (edited) Done by Heely Bridge in post # 129280 as "Hank the Plank" Ed When I was a lad we got to see Bert Weedon most weeks on the television Edited August 28, 2016 by Tony_S 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted August 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28, 2016 Ian, so sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. Seconded, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted August 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28, 2016 (edited) Leominster If I arrive by train, I can sample as many pubs as I like I can manage before forgetting where the station is. There's also a few that are best avoided in that town as well, I can assure you Jonny. Just follow your instinct. Edited August 28, 2016 by 45156 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 When I was a lad we got to see Bert Weedon most weeks on the television I don't know about seeing him, but many of us had his "Learn The Guitar In Easy Lessons" book. I tried..... and failed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted August 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28, 2016 I don't know about seeing him, but many of us had his "Learn The Guitar In Easy Lessons" book. I tried..... and failed Ah yes, Bert Weedon's "Play In A Day" and "Play Every Day". A much under-rated guitarist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted August 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28, 2016 Oh yes, and the best chip shop in Leomister is DiMarcos which is at the bottom of Bargates. I always eat from there when I visit that town (which I do about six times a year). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Oh yes, and the best chip shop in Leomister is DiMarcos which is at the bottom of Bargates. I always eat from there when I visit that town (which I do about six times a year). All this info is being quietly accumulated. Thanks. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post BoD Posted August 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2016 Evening all. It rained most of the day but got out really nice in the late afternoon so we decided on an early evening walk. The pubs and coffee shops along the seafront and harbour were heaving. No work tomorrow for many I guess. Managed to find a seat to have a coffee and some lemon drizzle cake. Only because it counts towards my five portions a day, you understand. Just back and it is still warm, the garden lights are starting to do what garden lights do, so now sitting al fresco with a good book, some soothing music and a glass of the red stuff. What a pleasant way to spend a Sunday evening. 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohmisterporter Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Evening all. I just noticed that we now have a Model Engineering section. I gave that up many years ago to get back to the sanity of model railways. Yes, I know. What an optimist. The picture of Hereford cathedral reminded us that six or seven weeks ago we were sat in a garden there watching oldish teenagers, school leaver age, rehearsing for A Midsummer Night's Dream; I hope they put on a good show. We picked up an ailment on that trip and are only now getting over it. Stay safe all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbishop Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I've never been to Hereford Cathedral, but it a very early see (AD676). The medieval church was falling down by the 19th century and has clearly been rebuilt as Victorian Gothick (love it or hate it). Great day yesterday at Lord's. A full ground, but a lot of youngsters, Pakistanis and the reasonable temperature meant there wasn't too much drinking and so we didn't have too much trade. A superb innings by Mr Root, whom I almost met after the game when returning a wheelchair to the pavilion. Set off straight after church to Borough Green down the A20, because the M20 was closed. Minimal traffic and even less coming back up a deserted M20 from junction 2. Then I've been working on brake vans for next weekend, listening to Richard Strauss, an overrated composer except for The Four Last Songs (one of my Desert Island Disks selection): the Alpine Symphony is kitsch Mahler. An early bath and then bed because I have a CFR shift tomorrow. Keep well all. Bill Bill 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purley Oaks Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 When I was a lad we got to see Bert Weedon most weeks on the television And Mick Green from Johnny Kidd & The Pirates, mentor to Wilko Johnson! Mal 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BSW01 Posted August 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28, 2016 Good evening everyone. We had a great day out at Inveraray Castle, the drive there was spectacular, we spent so much time there that we didn't get to the village, so we decided to eat lunch in the castles café instead. Whilst we were eating it rained. After lunch we had walk round the gardens and grounds, missing the rain as it had stopped by then. This evening as we ate our meal, we were able to watch the 77,000 ton cruise ship 'Mien Schiff 1' leave Greenock, where it had docked this morning, it didn't take long! Apparently the MSC Speldida arrives tomorrow! We've had a nice stay here in Helensburgh, the weather has been great, it's only rained twice whilst we've been here, but both times we were sat down eating, so it didn't matter! The packing has now all been done, well all bar the toiletries that is, which we'll do after breakfast tomorrow. Ian. Losing a friend is very hard, so sorry for your loss. Rob. Welcome to the mad world of ER's, BTW, I love the signature. It's time for bed now, as we've a long journey home tomorrow. Goodnight all. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted August 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 28, 2016 (edited) Not quite sure how the forum will block this but here goes the beer that we are drinking Oskar Blues Old Juicy Bastard 11% And goodnight from us. Hiccup Edited August 28, 2016 by roundhouse 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted August 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28, 2016 Goodnight all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted August 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28, 2016 We had a Maderan folk dance/ music group to help us eat tea. Then a nice walk into town. Did you know they have Morrismen and pipers in Madeira/Portugal. Well we all do now! Sleep well all. Baz 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenceb Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Condolences Ian Welcome to the madhouse Rob Night all 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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