Coombe Barton Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 My entire life is editing. Currently I'm stuck at about 66,000 words - I edit out, then have to put in to expand what I'm saying. Will be pleased in a couple off weeks when it's finished for this term. But someone looked over my shoulder today and said "hey, we can use that." At least it's keeping me off the streets Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2017 Evening. Chilly here today. No unpleasant customers today thankfully. If anyone has a cloning machine though, could you rattle off some 'Sir William Stanier' s please? Lot of folk wanting them for Christmas, as they have seen it in the catalogue. The non-mainstream types don't understand that not everything in a catalogue is available all the time. Misrepresentation? Can't afford a nice new Merc like Keith, by the 3 year old High-and-dry continues to impress. Not quite as sharp handling as the last two Flawdes, (Focus & B-Max) but a much more comfortable ride, more refined diesel (don't care about residuals, I'll have it for years) great 6 speed auto box, better seats, better headlights, better control layout. The indicators work too, despite the car being designed, er, in a country that also builds cars that don't seem to have them. I'm sure Keith uses his though, as he always seems such a decent bloke (known him for years on the garden railway forums). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2017 We now have a nice clean oven but my comment that she might like to pay me as (although late in the day) she'd offered to pay for an outside contractor was met with a stony silence. I will remember that next time it needs doing. No parcels have arrived, one seems to have been stuck in Warrington since 11.17 last night. No trace of t'other at all. It has been beer o'clock here for about 2 hours now and may well be for another couple or three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2017 We now have a nice clean oven but my comment that she might like to pay me as (although late in the day) she'd offered to pay for an outside contractor was met with a stony silence. I will remember that next time it needs doing. No parcels have arrived, one seems to have been stuck in Warrington since 11.17 last night. No trace of t'other at all. It has been beer o'clock here for about 2 hours now and may well be for another couple or three. My SWMBO wants to know if you would pop round and clean her oven as I got accused of being a lazy b'tard as you had done your one. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) It'd work out a tad expensive mate as I'd need to factor in travelling time, breakfast and lunch expenses! Edited November 29, 2017 by grandadbob 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2017 It'd work out a tad expensive mate as I'd need to factor in travelling time, breakfast and lunch expenses! Need ours doing too - we have some Pot Noodles and a spare room but you would have to share it with my other halfs teddy bears Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2017 It'd work out a tad expensive mate as I'd need to factor in travelling time, breakfast and lunch expenses! She says when are you free for free. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Just been browsing the current MRJ thread, and mention was made of Iain Rice. I went onto Amazon to look for his books and found this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2017 Aditi cleaned our oven yesterday morning. She started the program and I opened the windows. When complete all that was required was a quick wipe over of the oven interior with a damp cloth to remove the grey ash. Very clever French oven! 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2017 Just been browsing the current MRJ thread, and mention was made of Iain Rice. I went onto Amazon to look for his books and found this. IainRice.png Ricey becomes collectable! Rare! I'm rich, I have loads of his books........ 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2017 Talking of silly prices, recently I was pleased to see that a bottle of a particular whisky was on sale for nearly £1000. A few years ago I had the forsight to buy three bottles of this whisky, all of which I still have unopened. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2017 Typical Merc driver - parking in the No parking spot........ Mick No, no, no......not me, I didn't park it there......the sales people did, all arranged beforehand so pictures could be taken Keith 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2017 It'd work out a tad expensive mate as I'd need to factor in travelling time, breakfast and lunch expenses! And danger money............... Cheers, Mick 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2017 Can't afford a nice new Merc like Keith, by the 3 year old High-and-dry continues to impress. Not quite as sharp handling as the last two Flawdes, (Focus & B-Max) but a much more comfortable ride, more refined diesel (don't care about residuals, I'll have it for years) great 6 speed auto box, better seats, better headlights, better control layout. The indicators work too, despite the car being designed, er, in a country that also builds cars that don't seem to have them. I'm sure Keith uses his though, as he always seems such a decent bloke (known him for years on the garden railway forums). Neil, I had no intention of buying a new car this year or within the next few years, it was only the very good trade-in allowance that they offered that clinched the deal. It would have been silly not to accept the offer . Certainly use my indicators but being inside the car can't see if they are working, hopefully they are!! Big white Mercs are the ones to watch for.... I got cut-up just before the Redhill turn-off on the M25 on the way back from the Telford O-Gauge last year, when one crossed right in front of me, missed the start of the turnoff and the last thing I saw was loads of sparks as he actually landed between the carriageway and the turn-off. That really scared me, think my heart was beating overtime for the rest of the journey home. One of my friends gets a bit frustrated at times when he rides with me as I normally keep to the speed limit. If I don't the kind lady who lurks in the car says "please keep to the speed limit" Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AndyB Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2017 That reminds me. My ex did the voice for one car manufacturer's sat nav; from experience I'd advise not disagreeing with her. And I just saw she posted some of her latest "breathless" narration for high-price Christmas products. Nice ad. Tres chic. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ian Abel Posted November 29, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) Well, Mrs eye surgery went well by all accounts, will know better tomorrow when she goes in to see the surgeon and have eye patch removed... Very tired now, and I don't think any of us (me, Mrs or Whitney) will manage a late night tonight! Yay!! Some excitement today as a package containing THESE ITEMS arrived :) All BRAND NEW, they've not ever been out of the boxes best I can tell from the tissue paper that surrounded each one in factory style! Good buy on eBay I think as I got the lot for $100 US ( about 74 quid!) Sleep well all those on the east side of the pond... EDIT: Oh, forgot to mention, I did get quite a chuckle from the imminent bun fight that was the discussion of rucksacks and mobility scooters in the Warley thread Edited November 29, 2017 by Ian Abel 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purley Oaks Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Talking of silly prices, recently I was pleased to see that a bottle of a particular whisky was on sale for nearly £1000. A few years ago I had the forsight to buy three bottles of this whisky, all of which I still have unopened. Not Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix by any chance? 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2017 Aditi's sister presented us with quite a few bottles of whisky and whiskey last year. She had been storing them under the stairs and had become worried about them being a fire hazard. However I shall have to decline any more this year as I seem to have completely gone off whisky since having pneumonia. I passed the Drambuie bottles on to my neighbour who likes it. I think Matthew will take care of the Irish products! 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2017 Goodnight all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2017 My SWMBO wants to know if you would pop round and clean her oven as I got accused of being a lazy b'tard as you had done your one. I was wondering if we needed a Euphemism Alert there....... Jamie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2017 G'night all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Because they changed the law on receiving benefits, mostly it's now job seekers allowance, so if you are not seeking work, but out there being a professional protester you get no money. A few have used these funding platforms to fund their lifestyles rather than protesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Talking of silly prices, recently I was pleased to see that a bottle of a particular whisky was on sale for nearly £1000. A few years ago I had the forsight to buy three bottles of this whisky, all of which I still have unopened. Ye'd want an awfy sair heid for that money! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted November 30, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2017 Great concert by Phil Collins. Getting back from personchester was interesting as it takes 40 minutes to get from Huddersfield to Leeds on evening trains. A nice trip down the L&Y to Wakefield Kirkgate then into Leeds via Methley Junction. I now need some sleep so... Night all! Baz 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted November 30, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2017 Not Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix by any chance? They are St. Magdelene. The distillery in now a block of flats. I came across them in a small whisky shop and knowing the distillery was closed I took a chance. I paid £24 each a good few years ago which took a bit of justifying at the time. I realise the price I saw was in a whisky shop in Edinburgh and so inflated but auction prices when they come up for sale, which is not very often at all, are still quite high. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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