trisonic Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 As Chris said, “there must be some kind of way out of here.....” I’ll take ice with mine, please: Best, Pete. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 13, 2018 Pete like the first photo, not sure I want anything to do with the second photo... looks far too cold for me! Stay warm and safe over there! baz 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) That sort of puts our little "cold" snap into perspective Pete. Edited March 13, 2018 by grandadbob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 13, 2018 Morning. Little of note today, it all kicks off tomorrow with hozzy appointments etc for two days. Hopefully to be released into the world on my own two feet without other assistance, although some steadying may be needed for a week or two - maybe one crutch or a walking stick. It occurred to us last night we have been married longer than any of our parents/step-parents - lots of divorce and re-marriage in both our families, later in life in the case of my parents. I have two mothers-in-law and one I can't really count, Deb's step-father re-married after divorcing her mother ......what a nightmare. Luckily all are far, far away. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) I love hearing Neil Nunes on Radio 4, his rich, deep Afro-Carribean voice always sounds so relaxed to me. Edit - found this in the Telegraph: Ingrams had polled the readers of The Oldie, of which he is editor, to discover which radio voices they liked least. Neil Nunes, the Jamaican Radio 4 continuity announcer, came top. Robert Peston, the BBC’s business editor, was second and Sarah Montague, of Today, came third. Ingrams, who will publish the survey in the March issue of his magazine, tells me that there “might be an element of political correctness” in the BBC’s decision not to broadcast the results. He adds, however: “Their main concern was that they did not want to slag off their own people.” Ingrams gives his readers free rein. One says of Nunes: “I am sure he is a delightful person, but I find his heavy Jamaican accent very irritating, especially before The Archers.” No racism there then? I put that in room 101 together with the people who say they can't understand Steph McGovern - of course we should all speak BBC London English I presume. /rant. Edited March 13, 2018 by New Haven Neil 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 13, 2018 Morning all from Estuary-Land. Sun was shining this morning but its come over a bit cloudy now. Not a lot to do today apart from shopping but I'll have to sort out a replacement shed. The swelling of my legs has disappeared this morning but I'll watch things for the next few days. Thats it for now, be back later. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post The Stationmaster Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) Morning all, David (BR60103)'s comment about up to one train a day got me on a bit of lateral thinking; our local branch terminus has two arrivals and two departures every hour for most of the day but they are all worked by the same unit - so does that make it 'one train a day'? I can remember back to when we had a far less frequent service but (including the freight trip) we had a total of 5 different trains in a day on a weekday; strange thing is progress. Meanwhile the sun is occasionally shining and I am, I'm instructed, due to be shorn once the ironing is finished following which I will be set to clean whatever vacuum lurks in the downstairs part of the house although no doubt some of my hair cuttings will find their way outside for any of our avian friends who are considering the construction of a new nest. Oh and Saturday's visit to the Basinsgstoke show resulted in my being given a copy of the latest Squires catalogue along with my purchases from said concern - I noticed with dismay that it include an illustrated view of a taper reamer and i sincerely hope a copy does not find it way into Debs hands once she's back in full working order (which I hope will not be too far off). Have a good day one and all. Oh and a PS in response to Chris' query - I can think of some excellent radio voices but one of the best, which I know only from past recordings, has to have been J B Priestley Edited March 13, 2018 by The Stationmaster 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I love hearing Neil Nunes on Radio 4, his rich, deep Afro-Carribean voice always sounds so relaxed to me. ... I thought he was trying very hard to disguise his natural accent by sounding posh. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 13, 2018 Before I forget, happy birthday NHN. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) I cannot stand Robert Peston's voice or anything else about the man. He is now ITV's political man although he did work for the BBC up till 2016. Agree with BoD about John Arlott. Cricket on the radio was never the same after he went. Edited March 13, 2018 by grandadbob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2018 Morning all. We had a very easy trip home. The coach to the airport arrived just as we got to the bus stop. The plane departed on time and arrived early. Even the car park barrier recognised my number plate so I didn't have to negotiate our release. Tony 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Barry O Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) Started to sort out my holiday snaps. This was our view from our Hotel Window in Hong Kong. and it was warm! of course Hong Kong also has - this is non railway related photo.....honest! Baz Edited March 13, 2018 by Barry O 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purley Oaks Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I see the beast from the east is going to have another go, the coming weekend, just in time for Snowflake Sailing Clubs end of season regatta andprize giving dinner ( Guinness stew and a PuD).When I first read the I thought dinner was a Guinness stew and a PhD... Warm an sunny in PortlandThanks for the beer pic, Ian. Was in a newish Edinburgh bar last Friday - craft beers in bottles with just a couple on tap. Went for the Galashiels Armadillo tap and requested a pint. "Sorry, sir, only do schooners". So that pricey £4.50 a pint turned into £4.50 for 75% pint. Grump. As Chris said, “there must be some kind of way out of here.....” 28796004_2013476098680041_6553254184506819263_n.jpg Best, Pete. Always good to see a Jimi pic, Pete, thanks! Even though it's Bob Dylan's words. Can't find jackets like that anymore... His "new" album arrived this morning. Some good stuff on there but nothing to compare with those first 3 LPs. Good morning all Overcast here, old passport returned this morning via Royal Mail. Like Jamie, our next anniversary is 39 years, been together for just under 40. Have known Gabe since she was 4, but not in that way. Never childhood sweethearts, but once it happened, it happened fast. Have a good day Mal 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 13, 2018 TheQ, on 12 Mar 2018 - 21:00, said: I see the beast from the east is going to have another go, the coming weekend, just in time for Snowflake Sailing Clubs end of season regatta andprize giving dinner ( Guinness stew and a PuD). Mal said, When I first read the I thought dinner was a Guinness stew and a PhD... Actually the auto cockup did change pud to PHD, so i just changed the middle letter back.. hence the double capitals... 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Happy birthday NHN... Chewsday <ack!> Uneventful trip to NY yesterday. Given the weather predictions I snagged a Chevy Suburban 4W-drive, about the largest/meanest SUV I could find on the lot! Most flights to/from Boston cancelled, most NY airport showing delays/cancellations, and the weather is hitting the eastern seaboard hard. Up early this morning, quick OJ and yogurt before trying to head out, took about 1 mile heading EAST on Long Island before I decided it was a stupid idea, so returned to the hotel and am working from here today. Suggestions of 6+ inches of snow out where the clients new office is located, snowing all day, so I wasn't about to consider getting stuck/extra long travel this afternoon... This, out the front door of the hotel around 8AM, doesn't look bad, YET, and it's picking up by the minute. Not quite as bad as Pete is seeing yet, but expected to get that way. Biggest "problem" will be getting food later as the hotel only has breakfast service. Not sure whether ordering for delivery will work or just as easy to drive 1/2 mile to somewhere and pick something up, time will tell. Jemma headed out from Heathrow today direct to MSP/home so no problems with her travel. +1 and snowing expected to be the same pretty much all day... Have a good Chewsday all. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Ian, Ha! I stole that photo off the net....... Talking of Dylan covers this is my second favorite one of all time. It’s really intense and the band are on fire as is Eric. Donald “Duck” Dunn” on Bass, GE Smith second guitar and I think it was Booker T on keys. Live at MSG. Turn it up! Best, Pete. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold Popular Post tetsudofan Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 Hello from an overcast but dry south east corner. Been sorting out some pics taken recently including this one taken in the garden during the visit of the Beast from the East: Didn't get much snow down here at the time and it was unusual to see snow resting on the top of the Japanese stone lantern. Wonder if the scene will be repeated at the weekend if the Beast manages to return..... Keith 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) Just beer and we now have an American Echo Dot working sitting in the next brewery.Does "Alexa, bring me another Amber Ale" work? (Be nice if it did.) I'm sure you've noticed the change in the weather. It's very rainy today. Nice day to sit inside for a dark beer. Edited March 13, 2018 by Ozexpatriate 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2018 And a slice of Extremely Chocolatey Birthday Cake! 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2018 Hi Folks, Still a stunning afternoon here in very sunny South Wales. Took the dogs out along the Monmouthshire canal today, but a route not normally taken. I'll need to get some photos, as one lock has a single drop approaching 20 feet, very impressive. I ordered some spares from Bachmann, and lo & behold, they have literally 'overnighted' me. It was only a piddling amount, but, spares are spares, and the service thus far has been first- rate. So, instead of Tuesday night television carp, I'll be putting a 56xx tank back together. Much talk of inclement weather later, so stay safe everyone. Cheers, Ian. 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Does "Alexa, bring me another Amber Ale" work? (Be nice if it did.)I'm sure you've noticed the change in the weather. It's very rainy today. Nice day to sit inside for a dark beer. Still sunny here. Hopefully the Cascade Curtain will protect us 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two_sugars Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Muggerteetime It always is where I am. . . John 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 The German-made clock I bought from LIDL for my messing-about room is stylish and reliable, but, whenever I have to replace its batteries, the display reverts to its homeland and stays there until I can be bothered to go through the faff of resetting it. Most days, I can allow for the differences, but it's rather unfriendly on Tuesdays... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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