RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2017 Morning all from Estuary-Land. Looks as if its going to be another dull and dreary day again today, so a good day to stay in and do some modelling. What Jamie said about the elderly member of his model railway club strikes a note as I live on my own and I'm getting on a bit. With that in mind I've registered with The Hanover Trust, an organisation that can provide support for the elderly from an alarm service through to full time care and accomodation. They have warden controlled appartments locally that are only a few hundred yards from the clubhouse that would suit me. At the moment though I do not need such services but its best to be prepared if I do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) Grey day here in sunny Teignmouth with a hint of rain. Day 7 of my missus recuperation from knee surgery. A bag of peas on the knee and various meds are all helping but the bruising is coming out more. Some people apparently get little bruising. I finally got around to taking my bluetooth speaker to be exchanged yesterday. This one works perfectly and for £14.99 the sound is brilliant. It has good write ups against other more expensive speakers and is small enough to move easily. Apart from having it on toast occasionally I have no other connection to Jam. It seems that the legal case regarding my wifes assault at work (Nov 15) may at last be strengthening. 2 other assaulted colleagues (out of about 10 or so) have consulted with a solicitor! Edited January 7, 2017 by lightengine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Morning all. I assume it has been raining as the dog was soggy after his short run round the garden. I was somewhat distracted by the tumble dryer beeping and an ominous error code display. Soon sorted fortunately. I am not sure what we are doing today. I suspect a quick trip to the supermarket that we have put off for days may take place. Tony Hopefully taking the dog for a proper walk! 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 newer car is O be found. Will it be a Star Wars car? O be wan kanobi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) Earlier the fog was so dense we couldn't see the bottom of the garden, 40 feet away. Now it's lifted a bit. Packing away, after unknotting, the Chhristmas lights. An hour. Edited January 7, 2017 by Coombe Barton 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted January 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2017 Mawnin' awl. Second of three route clearing shifts went without much of a hassle, though I wonder whether tonight's one may turn out differently due to snow being predicted to arrive within the next several hours! The plan had been for me to take the same T4D triple I already had the night before but as it had had to be sortied onto Line 16 for replacing a failed tram, I was asked to take NGT8 1124 to the Exhibition Centre for a "hot swap" on the route. After my colleague on Line 16 had thus taken 1124, I was back aboard 2121-2184-2157 and began my ride by turning two laps around the Exhibition Centre terminus to ensure both the pair of arrival and departure tracks, and the corresponding points, would be workable. Which they were. I then found out that 2184 and 2157 are, in fact, both configured as pure "Slave" units as they have no ITCS terminals aboard. This device would be where the blank plate between the MFD and the A/C regulator is. Essentially, the set of 2121-2184-2157 thus forms a quasi-permanent formation, though 2184 and 2157 can, of course, be shunted individually, and could also be utilised for departmental purposes for which ITCS equipment is not required, strictly speaking. Taking a break on Kurt-Schumacher-Straße west of Central Station with 1218 whooshing past on Line 11. On the route served by Line 1 nowadays, there is a reversing triangle off Stannebeinplatz, with the stub being located on Waldbaurstraße. As I had arrived from Thekla, I needed to back out of that stub for the next leg, which was to Mockau. Driving on little-used sections of track such as in this triangle does feel noticeably different, in this case due to compressed and iced snow on the rail heads and in the grooves. Another turnback loop valuable for use in the event of disruptions is located in Möckern, passing Slevogtstraße, Blücherstraße and Elli-Voigt-Straße and rounding the current location of the Tram Museum in the former Möckern Depot. Tatras are not a very common sight on Line 12 nowadays, but as my route included the Gohlis-Nord loop, I paid this route a visit. It seems that the legal case regarding my wifes assault at work (Nov 15) may at last be strengthening. 2 other assaulted colleagues (out of about 10 or so) have consulted with a solicitor! I'm really happy to hear that. No-one should have to accept suffering assault of any kind while at work and simply doing their job, so I certainly hope the perpetrators will indeed be made to answer for what they did. Aside from that, congrats and commies to everyone where appropriate, and do try to enjoy what you're up to today! 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2017 Just came across this >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8UIhtJdSCM 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Will it be a Star Wars car? O be wan kanobi Kanobi, Carnobi? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Now it's listed a bot. Seems that Fat Finger Syndrome is spreading. I have it bad at times but "listed a bot" threw me for a minute. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Kanobi, Carnobi? Dont know John, I aint a Star Wars fan. It wasnt fat finger syndrome it was a Google check! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted January 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2017 Seems that Fat Finger Syndrome is spreading. I have it bad at times but "listed a bot" threw me for a minute. At the bottom of most RMweb pages is a list of those currently reading it. They often include bots of one denomination or another. In horsey terms, bots are nasty worms! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted January 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) Hopefully taking the dog for a proper walk!Definitely. I thought yesterday's walk would be a quick trip to the park and Robbie could just have a crazy spaniel runabout but I felt better when we got there and we walked a bit further past the station down to the Creek. The tide was going out and we spent ages looking at the birds feeding on the mudflats, ducks diving and gulls being gulls. It must be spring as there were a few ducks with ducklings swimming about. Edited January 7, 2017 by Tony_S 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Dont know John, I aint a Star Wars fan. It wasnt fat finger syndrome it was a Google check! I was being flippant, as the original post referred to CARs! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 So she get to herself "get going, girl" I asked her what she called herself. I'm now in deep doo-doos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted January 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2017 Afternoon all, We have duly excursioned to the Maidenhead show - where parking is never easy but this year was made even worse by various sports related activities going on in the adjacent school so we packed by some shops several hundred yards away. But plenty of bacon still to hand (and rather nice) although the rolls were crusty although there was an interesting variety of layouts to muse and entertain us including some very good ones. No money spent by me apart from admission for the three of us but laddo bought a couple of coaches. Oddly the show contained more aisle blocking cockwombles than our local Tesco did a few hours later - amazing that. Meanwhile the day is damp with occasional amateurish showers and even a bit of sunshine but i shall now spend time ambling round this site for a while. Enjoy the rest of the day. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) Bots and doo-doos. What ever next? Maybe a loco in khazi green. Edited January 7, 2017 by lightengine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted January 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2017 Afternoon All All caught up, and as predicted, late on parade. Also as usual, generic greetings to all who are celebrating, suffering, or who just want a greeting. Foggy today, and it hasn't really given over all day, though there has been a bit of respite which concided with lunch. Trip to town was just a trip to town, and was not really much to write home about. Back tomorrow, as I want to light the fire and catch up with some of the recorded TV - Midsomer Murders anyone? I despair of these now, as the plots are getting worse, and the murders proportionally getting more. Regards to All Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted January 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2017 Another dreich day, which varied from 200 yards visibility, to about 400yards, just drizzly mist, enlivened by one shower of rain just after 13:00. All structure of the corridor is complete, that includes the door frame. I cut one socket for a door hinge before, before it got time to pack up. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2017 After a carpet day commuting yesterday due to so many Southern services withdrawn cancelled or delayed we have decided to have a weekend at home. Been to the recycling centre with various bits including railway mags. Still plenty more to clear. Then a walk into town for some new trousers before doing the local Pubs. Currently in our second pub of the day in Redhill. The first one we haven't been in for some time but it's under threat of redevelopment. One nearby has shut. Used to be a well run pub but when the brewery upped the rent the landlord left and then it was all downhill from there. The pub we are currently in has had a recent change of landlord. Ale range now much reduced but the Tribute is good. Next is our favourite Harveys pub. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Barry O Posted January 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2017 Ouch! Money spent.. car bought A "pre-registered" Civic 1.8i V-TEC SE Plus (Nav) with 5 miles on the clock £15750 including a few extra bits. (New Civic model due shortly) Her indoors wasn't impressed till the sales man said - it has a DAB radio fitted..... that was that..job done, (R5LSX = TMS) collect on Tuesday. So good bye Henry.. hey up Herbert 3! Baz 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Morning (late) from sunny Minnesota... Nothing of substance to report from yesterday. Some modeling today methinks.... belay that, just been "invited" to help take down the Christmas decorations and tree. There's another couple of hours I won't get back! -17 and bright sun (the snow and ice make the sun seem MUCH brighter with all the glare/reflection). Expected to be -13 for the high and sunny all day, then back to -21 overnight. Enjoy your weekend everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Ouch! Money spent.. car bought A "pre-registered" Civic 1.8i V-TEC SE Plus (Nav) with 5 miles on the clock £15750 including a few extra bits. (New Civic model due shortly).... Thought you were buying the NSX? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted January 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2017 I did sit a Black Type R... bit expensive and it does .... not a lot per gallon! One day I will get a "vintage" Bentley Mulsanne Turbo R.. last time I was in one was being "chauffeured" around teh M25 from Gatwick to BAEE at Aldershot .. happy days but a 9mpg a bit petrol thirsty! Baz 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2017 I stil fancy a Mustang, UK spec one but still guzzles gas and no room for layouts 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) Hopefully a couple of Probate cases will earn enough money to buy a Citroën CX Series 2. La CX: Origine de la technologie créative Edited January 7, 2017 by Horsetan 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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