RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 21, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 21, 2017 This evening I am ruminating those who offer topics online for discussion yet don't seem to want to hear a differing point of view and question the motives or conviction of those who offer one. Welcome to the world of internet fora......................... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 This evening I am ruminating those who offer topics online for discussion yet don't seem to want to hear a differing point of view and question the motives or conviction of those who offer one. David Eagleman delves into some of the dilemma in this series. I'm not sure which episode. (I happened to watch it last night.) 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) Welcome to the world of internet fora......................... Cheers, Mick Aaah! a correct plural! Edited September 21, 2017 by JohnDMJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) David Eagleman delves into some of the dilemma in this series. I'm not sure which episode. (I happened to watch it last night.) That whole series is brilliant! I watched every episode the last time I recall it being broadcast. I found it very illuminating - particularly regarding the processing time required (first episode) and the whole conversation on empathy (in groups versus out groups). Edited September 21, 2017 by Ozexpatriate 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Morning All, We have a very foggy morning today. However, the forecast seems to suggest that it will brighten up later. Time for a coffee! Have a good day everyone... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Good morning one and all I went shopping yesterday. There is a traditional ironmonger’s shop next door to the bank which sold me two types of chemical warfare and a mousetrap. The assistant was most helpful and mentioned the efficacy of bits of Mars bar as bait. Today I will deploy the toxic stuff and see what happens. After that bit of shopping I booked an eye test for next week and look forward, with some apprehension, to news of my incipient cataract. The dental surgery has now started nagging me to make an appointment. The last one was six months ago and no structural engineering was needed. If dental check-ups were free, as eye tests are to someone of my age, I would be more inclined to visit more often. Area Group went well last night, thank goodness. We were half a dozen round the table, a worthwhile number. At one time I feared that I would be there on my tod. Phew. In addition to the anti-rodent measures I hope to do some m*d*ll*ng later today once other essential tasks are completed. I may even derive some satisfaction from it. You never know. Best wishes and felicitations to all in distress and recovery. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted September 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2017 Good morning all, Dry start and a breezy morning with sunny spells is on offer followed by cloud and rain later. Today's first task will be to meet The Boss at Sainsbury's and shop continue last week's argument. Following that I need to balance the books as I've just received my second pension this month. A cursory glance has told me that the model token fund is healthy which is just as well considering what's coming in the next few months. After hours of fiddling and faffing about my station platforms are almost finished. You would not believe how long it has taken me to cut out and stick a few pieces of cardboard to my fingers.together. However I was going very slowly to ensure that I didn't amputate my fingers in the process. More tea now needed. Have a good one, Bob. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted September 21, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 21, 2017 Mooring Awl, Inner Temple Here. A good nights sleep was had of nearly 7 hours I enjoyed that... In two months time I'll be doubly qualified for the free perscriptions ( I'm diabetic), although my local MP (Alan Lamb) is campaining to have them stopped until retirement age. Knowing my luck he will be successful and then BQ will also put up the age for the discount card before I reach 60... It was overcast and dry this morning, which may account for several High speed wombles, A volvo that went past at 90+ in a 60 limit, a Royal Mail van went past at 70 in a 50 limit, and a white van womble did the amber gambler thing as I went to turn right, only he wasso late for the change, as I had just got green and he was going exceedingly fast in a 40 limit. The biggest slug I've seen was about six inches long in my garden when I cleared away some rubbish..The MRC has just changed the carpet in the tea bar, once slug trails were seen on the carpet. it was found water was leakiing under the back / emergency door and the old carpet was ruined.. Yesterday Morning didn't go well at work I was having a real problem measuring things until I was informed thet the manufacturer of this piece of equipemnt (one I had never tested before) had the negative voltage coming out of the red positive terminal !!!. Meanwhile A piece of equipment I had calibrated for Poland in July is back... it had been dropped en-route considering the amount of packing we (goods out) put round these things it was one hell of a drop... I have a free buffet lunch tomorrow, one of our distant managers from abroad is visiting... small compensations.... So for today... Time to.... go measure 7 current shunts for the country this manager is from... 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Good morning one and all I went shopping yesterday. There is a traditional ironmonger’s shop next door to the bank which sold me two types of chemical warfare and a mousetrap. The assistant was most helpful and mentioned the efficacy of bits of Mars bar as bait. Today I will deploy the toxic stuff and see what happens. After that bit of shopping I booked an eye test for next week and look forward, with some apprehension, to news of my incipient cataract. The dental surgery has now started nagging me to make an appointment. The last one was six months ago and no structural engineering was needed. If dental check-ups were free, as eye tests are to someone of my age, I would be more inclined to visit more often. Area Group went well last night, thank goodness. We were half a dozen round the table, a worthwhile number. At one time I feared that I would be there on my tod. Phew In addition to the anti-rodent measures I hope to do some m*d*ll*ng later today once other essential tasks are completed. I may even derive some satisfaction from it. You never know. Best wishes and felicitations to all in distress and recovery. Chris Chris use the trap FIRST...... You don't want a dead mouse festering under the floorboards, trust me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted September 21, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) It's chuckinitdarn here. Off to the Honda dealer in Bradford today, my car is due a service. Her indoors is coming with me so that "we" can visit the new shopping centre. Frabjoy! Then it's time to collect my prescription and do some modelling. Wooopiddooo! Belated congratulations to the Abel clan. May the two newly weds have a long and happy marriage. Baz Edited for spul chikr! Edited September 21, 2017 by Barry O 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted September 21, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) Try 4 dead rats scattered around the muddle railway shed..... The best laid plans, the equipment I was going to use has been hijacked for aonther use, then half my test leads are missing, I was left with the DMM left set to some very strange measurements, I suspect My boss has been in the lab again... Edited September 21, 2017 by TheQ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted September 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2017 It's sunny here but plenty of scattered dark clouds. After doctors yesterday morning I arrived NYC London Bridge at London nchtime do picked up a pasty. Then to chemists to collect the prescription. Forgetting that I had a pasty in my bag, I decided that I would have a burrito.got into the office to then remember that so had two lunches!! Getting old but at least I didn't need much to eat last night. I did t expect to see GWR livery Electrostars running through East Croydon yesterday though. They weren't in service so presumably on test using the third rail supply 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted September 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2017 Good morning all. I think we may go shopping today, I am not sure where though yet. Aditi has a blood test this morning. Robbie has a vets appointment this afternoon. I don't have any appointments today though I will be accompanying Robbie to the vets. Tony 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted September 21, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 21, 2017 Morning all. There are no slugs here this morning. I counted them all twice. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Morning all and sunshine is trying to break through light cloud cover. 'twas a busy day yesterday and hopefully I'll have something to report in due course. As my brain was frazzled last night I poured a pre-mixed can of Grennall's gin and pink grapefruit that I'd pre-positioned in the fridge. My youngest mistook this for a glass of "summer fruits" squash. Needless to say the difference did take him somewhat by surprise and was promptly returned into the glass. Thanks, son. Meanwhile the marathon Morse and Lewis box set fest that swmbo and I have been ploughing through is nearly at an end. Endeavour next, perhaps? Greetings to one and all. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 As previously advertised I will be leaving home early tomorrow for my jollies. Rang BT to ask for a wake up call and changed my mind when I heard the cost: £12.09 !!!! Lucky I'm a BT customer or it would have been more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BSW01 Posted September 21, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 21, 2017 Good morning everyone The weather is keeping me indoors today, so as it's Thursday and Sheila is at her Zumba class I once again have the kitchen to myself and as the grandchildren are coming for tea today instead of tomorrow, as tomorrow evening I'm at a local MERG meeting! So I thought I'd make another cheesecake. To continue my experimentation with different flavours, today I'm making a chocolate and raspberry cheesecake. Back later. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted September 21, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 21, 2017 Morning all from Estuary-Land. I woke up about four this morning and before going back to sleep I decided to go downstairs and see if there was any sign of the cause of the slime trails. And lo and behold there was a slug in the middle of the carpet. I now have to report that the slug is no more, passed, deceased or gone to slug heaven. Actually its been flushed, wrapped in loo paper so unless it was the Houdini of the slug world it couldn't escape. Congratulations and commiserations where neccessary, be back later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted September 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2017 Morning all from Estuary-Land. I woke up about four this morning and before going back to sleep I decided to go downstairs and see if there was any sign of the cause of the slime trails. And lo and behold there was a slug in the middle of the carpet. I now have to report that the slug is no more, passed, deceased or gone to slug heaven. Actually its been flushed, wrapped in loo paper so unless it was the Houdini of the slug world it couldn't escape. Congratulations and commiserations where neccessary, be back later.And you didn't have to do the "shake and vac" dance either..Last night a really big spider walked across the lounge floor. Its journey was observed by two humans and a dog. When Robbie was a puppy he used spiders for pouncing practice. He too cant be bothered about them now. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted September 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2017 My part of the hippodrome is in ecstatic meltdown as a box containing the sound fitted 8750 pannier tank from Minerva Models has just arrived. Soon to be transformed into 4667 of Barry (88C) Shed. All I need is my Powercab back from repair (DCC Supplies have fixed it, it just needs returning) so I can try it all out. Popmaster and a coffee next before a traipse into Newport (Salop) on labouring duties for the Obergrumpenfuhrer. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 ....You don't want a dead mouse festering under the floorboards, trust me! We found a dead rat hidden behind one of the storage trunks in the tack room recently. It had clearly been dead for a very long time...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Leeds already has a White Rose Complex..... Leeds, twined with Tel Aviv. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted September 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2017 As previously advertised I will be leaving home early tomorrow for my jollies. Rang BT to ask for a wake up call and changed my mind when I heard the cost: £12.09 !!!! Lucky I'm a BT customer or it would have been more. Send me a fiver and your phone number. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 As previously advertised I will be leaving home early tomorrow for my jollies. Rang BT to ask for a wake up call and changed my mind when I heard the cost: £12.09 !!!! Lucky I'm a BT customer or it would have been more. HOW MUCH!!!!!! Bring back the fellow with a long rod tapping on your window! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted September 21, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 21, 2017 Coffee consumed with two chocolate biscuits. Enjoying the little outside entertaining area I threw together earlier. Sun has disappeared, clouds suggest the forecast rain isn't far away. Rodent elimination is very effective if traps are baited with chocolate. There is an added advantage that no toxic chemicals are involved. The disadvantages I see are that it is necessary to remove the remains from the trap to the ex-mouse-sphere. And one doesn't get to eat the chocolate. Domestic Engineering is required followed by the ritual of throwing the Gwiwer in the shower. All of the above to be followed by lunch and an afternoon readying stuff for next week. SWMBO is off to Lostwithiel for a quiet writing week with friends and will hopefully return with a completed PhD thesis for me to proof-read. While she is away I am taking full advantage of my Senior Railcard and some bargain offers to make a quick visit to Scotland. Up first class on the sleeper for £85 and back on a Beardierail Leano for the princely sum of £16 Glasgow to Eusless. I get my jolly to Cornwall the following week staying in Hayle 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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