Ian Abel Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) Condolences to Ian, safe travels and of course Sherry will be some welcomed consolation for you. Sorry you're having such a difficult time, mate. Monday and I have NO IDEA where the weekend went, there actually WAS ONE I suppose?? Most of Saturday spent finishing the outside work in advance of winter, including getting the new arrival pole hedge trimmer a work-out. Well worth the small investment, but still a real pain on the arms and shoulders after a couple of hours of serious shearing! Jemma made a brilliant steak and ale pie for Saturday dinner and we cracked a bottle of champers to officially celebrate the Mrs retirement. Sunday was brunch with the whole family, including Megan, Trevors' fiancée, followed by the last gasp in the garden - and we ARE DONE, I declare. Bugger all else accomplished, I did inspect my eyelids some by all accounts also. Ahh yes, and wasted almost two hours of my life watching an orange haired misogynistic arsewipe idiot babble, that's time I'll never get back Good weather for working outside over the weekend, basically highs between 8-12 partly to mostly sunny. Today started out at about 9, currently 14 and that's the expected high, sunny becoming overcast later. Hope everyone had a good weekend, as best they could, and are heading into the week refreshed... Edited October 10, 2016 by Ian Abel 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2016 Afternoon all, Trip to Taunton went well and a suitable sum of money exchanged for a bag containing various red & blue boxes - in accordance with my usual procedure part paid by cheque (sometimes card) and part in cash as Mrs Stationmaster regularly looks at my bank account in order to pay my Barclaycard bill, she believes some railway models can be amazingly cheap especially when compared with railway books. Flavio date duly noted and day release permit obtained, can you please ask them to get in some real cider by then (a nice drop of Thatcher's Gold was consumed in Taunton today - if 'spoons can stock an almost decent cider I wonder why some fancy London boozer can't - one of life's enduring mysteries I suspect. The rail journey also went well although the young lady opposite me on the return trip seemed slightly miffed that her meeting at the house of Commons had been retimed by the Minister and she wouldn't be there in time - it's amazing what you hear on trains nowadays. Oh and I see the wishlist season is upon us - no wonder RMweb went whatsits up earlier. Enjoy the rest of your day one & all 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted October 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 10, 2016 Well, that's the treatment survived and a root canal avoided, though I was advised that said tooth will most likely require an artificial crown eventually. Feeling wrung out completely, which I am wondering as to whether the anaesthetic jab may have contributed to. Probably be tomorrow till I chime in next, so, be safe and be comfy, everyone... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted October 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2016 Oh and I see the wishlist season is upon us - no wonder RMweb went whatsits up earlier. ... I am sure it was just a coincidence. I did vote for two items. I voted for them last year too. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) I am sure it was just a coincidence. I did vote for two items. I voted for them last year too. I voted (pitiful waste of time probably <tears>) again for a 4-COR, someone has to make one eventually, surely?!?!?! Of course, time they do it'll probably be 1,000 pounds, but the way the pound is going that should cost me about a tenner in USD I figure when I get over there in November I should be able to buy a dozen locos for $100, TOTAL... Edited October 10, 2016 by Ian Abel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted October 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2016 I've avoided taking an interest in the froth mountain, although I did look at the GWR coaches .pdf. Having given up on 4mm stuff and gone larger (too many chocolate hobnobs and ginger muffins), such lists are beneath my dignity. Besides, Pete's photo from earlier reminded me that I really ought to branch out once more and open a string of clubs for Gentlemen called 'Peppermint Hippo'. I did once inquire as to the availability of the Vehicle Registration plate H1 PPO, but was told it was currently unavailable. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trisonic Posted October 10, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) That was Mike’s photo, HH! Here’s a couple from me. A new “Fender Telecaster HH" is winging it’s way to me from Fender’s plant in Ensenada, Mexico via Fort Wayne, Indiana. I was going for Jeff Beck’s sound from a certain period of his life, hence the hum bucking pick ups: “Black Shadow” They are photos of the actual guitar, not generic. Note the too large belly cutaway on the back! For aficionados the body is Alder, the neck is Maple with a Rosewood fingerboard. By tugging on the Tone Control (second knob down) each twin coil pick up can be split into single coils. Best, Pete Edited October 10, 2016 by trisonic 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 10, 2016 That was Mike’s photo, HH! Here’s a couple from me. A new “Fender Telecaster HH" is winging it’s way to me from Fender’s plant in Ensenada, Mexico via Fort Wayne, Indiana. I was going for Jeff Beck’s sound from a certain period of his life, hence the hum bucking pick ups: MX15691527-front-large.jpg MX15691527-angle-large.jpg MX15691527-back-large.jpg “Black Shadow” They are photos of the actual guitar, not generic. Note the too large belly cutaway on the back! For aficionados the body is Alder, the neck is Maple with a Rosewood fingerboard. Best, Pete I'm not the slightest bit knowledgeable about guitars, but that looks exquisite. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Yet another day where I didn't manage to commission my installation thanks to a requirements change. The way I felt today I really wasn't in the mood to be messed around again. The cold and sinus infection are still giving me grief but I have managed to read all of todays posts but don't feel like I've taken any of it in. Time to inspect my eyelids. Back later Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Ian, I'm very sorry to hear the sad news about your brother. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 On the other hand today it is snowing in Calgary and 12” expected across parts of Wyoming... Last Thursday, Saskatoon broke a 100-year record for the date with between 7 and 11 cms of snow, depending on area of the city. Our son sent us a picture of our granddaughter playing in it. By April, she will be well fed up with it. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two_sugars Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Very Nice, Pete. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AndyID Posted October 10, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2016 On the other hand today it is snowing in Calgary and 12” expected across parts of Wyoming... That system barreled through here yesterday and last night. Fortunately it was just rain here. It stopped just as the crew arrived to finish the shed. Yeah! Jimmy is coming back on Saturday to install the firebox wood stove. Now I just need to find an electrician to hook up some power. 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BSW01 Posted October 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 10, 2016 MX15691527-front-large.jpg MX15691527-angle-large.jpg MX15691527-back-large.jpg “Black Shadow” What a beauty 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted October 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2016 That was Mike’s photo, HH! Here’s a couple from me. A new “Fender Telecaster HH" is winging it’s way to me from Fender’s plant in Ensenada, Mexico via Fort Wayne, Indiana. I was going for Jeff Beck’s sound from a certain period of his life, hence the hum bucking pick ups: MX15691527-front-large.jpg MX15691527-angle-large.jpg MX15691527-back-large.jpg “Black Shadow” They are photos of the actual guitar, not generic. Note the too large belly cutaway on the back! For aficionados the body is Alder, the neck is Maple with a Rosewood fingerboard. By tugging on the Tone Control (second knob down) each twin coil pick up can be split into single coils. Best, Pete My apologies Pete and Mike, too much muffin and unable to see straight. I had just won a 7mm Dean Goods (kit) on eBay! I truly would be a HH with a Telecaster HH. Of course it must have been custom designed especially for me having the large belly cutaway! 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) I voted (pitiful waste of time probably <tears>) again for a 4-COR, someone has to make one eventually, surely?!?!?! Of course, time they do it'll probably be 1,000 pounds, but the way the pound is going that should cost me about a tenner in USD I figure when I get over there in November I should be able to buy a dozen locos for $100, TOTAL... A good job that I am not planning on visiting any hobby shops on my next USA visit!! Edited October 10, 2016 by roundhouse 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbishop Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I am planning a ER meet up at the Princess of Shoreditch (London) on Friday November 11 at 12:00 (opening time). All are welcome, but it would be useful to know who will be coming (pm me) so the PoS can be advised upon how many thirsty (and possibly hungry) railway modellers will turn up and take over the pub. Cheers iD Depending on the knee, I should be with you. Bill 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iL Dottore Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 on the subject of which, Bill. How's the knee doing? F 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AndyID Posted October 10, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2016 This is why that window is right at the corner of the shed. 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) I am planning a ER meet up at the Princess of Shoreditch (London) on Friday November 11 at 12:00 (opening time). All are welcome, but it would be useful to know who will be coming (pm me) so the PoS can be advised upon how many thirsty (and possibly hungry) railway modellers will turn up and take over the pub. Cheers iD Pencilled-in in my diary, however not yet set in stone On the forum calendar, perchance? Looks like I'll be at Warley this year (though not necessarily at the RMWeb meets) but not in Switzerland for the December / January festivities (don't do xmas) Edited October 10, 2016 by JohnDMJ 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 That was Mike’s photo, HH! Here’s a couple from me. A new “Fender Telecaster HH" is winging it’s way to me from Fender’s plant in Ensenada, Mexico via Fort Wayne, Indiana. I was going for Jeff Beck’s sound from a certain period of his life, hence the hum bucking pick ups: MX15691527-front-large.jpg MX15691527-angle-large.jpg MX15691527-back-large.jpg “Black Shadow” They are photos of the actual guitar, not generic. Note the too large belly cutaway on the back! For aficionados the body is Alder, the neck is Maple with a Rosewood fingerboard. By tugging on the Tone Control (second knob down) each twin coil pick up can be split into single coils. Best, Pete WOW Pete, What a beauty, you lucky Man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted October 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2016 I'm not the slightest bit knowledgeable about guitars, but that looks exquisite. Cheers, Mick How can you say it's exquisite, it's not yellow. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted October 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2016 WOW Pete, What a beauty, you lucky Man. Any day now will Hi Ho Silver Lining be emanating from Trisonic Towers? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Any day now will Hi Ho Silver Lining be emanating from Trisonic Towers? Anywhere you go, but, then, that's obvious! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Dozed for most of the evening, time for bed. Night all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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