Early Risers.

[Tony_S]

The journey back to Enfield was fairly uneventful except the bus driver said he would be unable to stop at Alexandra Palace station due to Tfl closing the bus stop. It hadn't prevented the bus stopping in the morning. I didn't want to go to Wood Green so I walked down the hill. We had afternoon tea with MiL and set off home. Aditi drove so it was a quick journey. I think it just seems quicker in the Fiesta.

[Happy Hippo]

Harpist

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How on earth can such a big harp frame only have 12 strings?  ( did have a look on maximum enlargement just to be sure before posting this).

[PhilJ W]

Evening all from Estuary-Land. Apologies for my last post, I should have said Simon not Mal. Thanks for that information re. the power supply Jamie, I'll take it down to the club Wednesday to have it checked out. The TV picture looks a lot sharper now the new wireless box has been installed and I've been watching some of the National Geographic programs, quite interesting program about Port Royal, Jamaica that was destroyed in an earthquake in 1692 and now lies underwater.

[jamie92208]

Evening all from Estuary-Land. Apologies for my last post, I should have said Simon not Mal. Thanks for that information re. the power supply Jamie, I'll take it down to the club Wednesday to have it checked out. The TV picture looks a lot sharper now the new wireless box has been installed and I've been watching some of the National Geographic programs, quite interesting program about Port Royal, Jamaica that was destroyed in an earthquake in 1692 and now lies underwater.

 

It's always worth checking those type of power supplies out. Obviously they come in a variety of voltages and a few have an AC output but any 12V ones that I find always get 'recycled' as long as the current capacity is OK for the use.  That ex Virgin one is happily powering 17 Cobalts and associated LED's.

 

Jamie

[pH]

I've been watching some of the National Geographic programs, quite interesting program about Port Royal, Jamaica that was destroyed in an earthquake in 1692 and now lies underwater.

I remember being thrilled when I discovered, completely by chance, the sunken city of Pheia, near Katakolo in Greece. We were sunbathing on the beach and noticed someone snorkelling in the bay, and evidently finding something very interesting under the water. So I swam out and found ruins just below the surface. I could actually stand on some of them. It took me some time afterwards (this was well before the internet) before I found out what they were.

[Horsetan]

[PeterBB]

Hi Guys,

 

Missed a couple of days - so many pages in that time - but best wishes to all and especially to hear that Simon's sickness is minimal.  Rick's mother obviously had 'hidden' talents and pleased to hear that all went well Friday.

 

The number plate issue was interesting and as a youngster I thought of 4642PB.  Later (early 50s) on a pushbike over Kingston Bridge I observed a dirty blue van with NOV 5 on it but the one that stays in mind was the van somewhere in the Bournemouth area circa mid 60's that was HOR150N, on a garage van with the letters 'slightly' distorted, and soon after saw the HORIZON garage itself.

 

"Old" power supplies - I too look at what they give and use them as appropriate - the Virgin one looks good but unlikely that I will ever have one - and have quite a varied collection,  Unfortunately the 'best' one (adjustable voltage) has a damaged case and until I can sort that it will not be used.

 

Of course the England 58 ... enough said.

 

Peter

[newbryford]

 the Virgin one looks good but unlikely that I will ever have one - 

 

TMI Peter, TMI...........

 

Cheers,

Mick

[Gwiwer]

With the agreement of my sister I am able to show a selection of today’s treasure trove. These would date from 1943 - 1950. The stylised village is Boscastle in Cornwall and is a development from her original watercolour. We have that original and the pencil sketch made at the location and used to work from in the studio. The blue and gold crib scene is just one of many repeating patterns - a technique she loved and used in many styles over the yesrs. The other locations are currently unknown to us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Barry O]

Hey up!

 

worn to a frazz. Nice to meet Tony, ChrisF and Mike..who took charge of South Box at Grantham and seemed very happy to be applying power and signalling to the layout today. And nice to meet Roundhouse..must have a quick discuss on beers in Oz and New Zealand sometime Ian!

 

Don't anyone ever complain about

 

1 Car parking at Warley

2  Security people at Warley

3  Catering at Warley

 

Pah!!!

 

Glad it went well yesterday Rick and lovely pictures!

 

Simon, hope the tablets keep the sickness away.

 

Sleep well most, have a good evening to some and good morning to others

 

Baz

Edited March 24, 2018 by Barry O

[BSW01]

Evening everyone

 

It’s been another dull and grey day and like yesterday it seemed like it would rain any minute. Although the sun did try to make an appearance at around teatime. It actually rained last night, I think it started just as we were going to bed, but it was only light rain.

 

Well it’s been a busy old day, between the two of us, Sheila and I swapped all the furniture around between the two attic rooms. Although, at times it was a bit tricky, given the size of some of the pieces, but she is very happy with the results and I’ve banked my brownie points.

 

Rick, I think exhibiting you mother’s work is a wonderful idea and having looked at the ones you’ve posted, she was definitely very talented indeed. I’ve always been envious of those who could paint in water colour, despite several attempts it’s something I’ve never been able to do, I think I tend to over do the painting, I much prefer pastels, but it can be a little messy.

 

On the subject of old power supplies, I’ve got quite a collection and like Jamie, any that are 12v dc are saved for possible future use.

 

Goodnight all

[The Stationmaster]

Evening all,

 

From Ally Pally we have returned - good job the lad accompanied me as my somewhat unhelpful leg took a dislike to various parts of our travelling - seems to be a consequence of yesterday's visit to and wandering about at Waddesdon Manor following a rather satisfactory lunch there; definitely back on the repeat visit list.

 

Good to meet folk at Ally Pally today and a pleasant chat ensued over glasses of of various beverages.  No money was spent with John's employer but as Kernow had looked after my coat I considered it only polite to spend a bit with him while the miracle workers of Lightmoor Press had two new arrivals demanding exchange for them taking the details off one of my pieces of embossed plastic that carefully hides something called a chip.   Alas we left later than intended as another RMweb member kindly invited me to have a look at his layout to see how it was operated and having crawled underneath to the central operating area I was immediately sat down and told that's the next move on that card and that what's you have to operate - 45 minutes were then enjoyably spent playing trains running the Grantham Yard 'box part of the timetable sequence - many thanks to '4479' for the invite, and what a superb layout Grantham is.  That visit also gave a chance to have a natter with Baz of this parish before leaving the layout, and of course an earlier conversation with Ian (Roundhouse) who was there with an HO scale slice of the USA which was outperforming the Brighton line by a big margin.  Overall a good day at the show and all the better for meeting various members of this august body (and don't tell 'her' but another country house has duly been added to the roster).

 

Somewhat tired I decided that we should take a taxi from Finsbury park to Paddington instead of me having to do uncomfortable battle with stairs at three stations - it cost a few quid (well quite a few to be honest) but worth it for the convenience it offered then we met another RMweb member (not of this particular part of the forum) on the train from Paddington who also knows laddo as they are both regulars at the Great Cockcrow Railway so that rounded out the day quite nicely.

[laurenceb]

Superb Rick! Tis a pitty you never saw them during your Mothers lifetime

A day spent selling books at Belper

Night awl

[Tony_S]

How on earth can such a big harp frame only have 12 strings?  ( did have a look on maximum enlargement just to be sure before posting this).

It is electrickery. You wave your hands about and it makes plucking sounds. Nearby one can find a singing clam and a fish riding a bicycle. Taken in the Guinness Storehouse. There were trains too but possibly streng verboten here!

[Horsetan]

Harpist

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Reminds me of the Uxbridge English Dictionary definition:

 

Harpie: a bit like a harp

[PeterBB]

Rick,

They are fantastic1

[newbryford]

Reminds me of the Uxbridge English Dictionary definition:

 

Harpie: a bit like a harp

 

 

I just had to go and check "horsey"

 

Just don't look up horsey style in the urban dictionary......

 

Cheers,

Mick

[roundhouse]

Gone midnight and only just got into our hotel at Euston.

 

What a great day talking to so many people.

 

Got stuck in the lift at Ally Pally why I delayed us getting set up by about 25 minutes but we managed via the stairs and smaller lift. Funny that the lift operator says this rarely happens but I don’tt recall not hearing about the lift failing every year we have been doing the show. We keep saying never again but once set up we do enjoy it and looks like that we will be there again next year .

 

Good to talk to. Ike (sm) and Baz briefly. Yes definitely interested in beer in the antipodes. Twenty years since our last trip.

 

A great evening out with the various Cumbria crew as per usual in central London and anther visit to the USA discussed.

[PhilJ W]

Goodnight all.

[newbryford]

Gone midnight and only just got into our hotel at Euston.

 

What a great day talking to so many people.

 

Got stuck in the lift at Ally Pally why I delayed us getting set up by about 25 minutes but we managed via the stairs and smaller lift. Funny that the lift operator says this rarely happens but I don’tt recall not hearing about the lift failing every year we have been doing the show. We keep saying never again but once set up we do enjoy it and looks like that we will be there again next year .

 

Good to talk to. Ike (sm) and Baz briefly. Yes definitely interested in beer in the antipodes. Twenty years since our last trip.

 

A great evening out with the various Cumbria crew as per usual in central London and anther visit to the USA discussed.

 

Fort Myers is the first layout to feature in this vid on the Ally Pally thread at 1 minute in.

 

 I seem to have bought yet another boxcar.....

 

Cheers,

Mick

[AndyID]

You wave your hands about and it makes plucking sounds.

 

Are you auditioning to be Mick's straight man?

Edited March 25, 2018 by AndyID

[pH]

How to pour Jagermeister-

[BR60103]

This was layout tour day. We started with one really superb layout called Magoun Pier. 2 othrs along the same street (in a small town). Long break for lunch, one more, then off to friend Dave's for a 2 1/2 hour natter with his sister (as other visitors came to see the trains).

I'm told we will not be going back tomorrow to see the FreeMo.

[TheQ]

Morning, been awake 2 hours, back painful, trying to get back to sleep...

[chrisf]

Good morning one and all

 

Quite a lot happened yesterday.  On my way to the station at around 6 am a young lad coming the other way stopped me and asked if I had spotted a blue lanyard with key attached.  Sadly for him I had not.  The key was his front door key and he lived alone.  He was certain that he had it when he left the night club.  There was not a lot I could do save to shake him by his proffered hand and wish for a satisfactory outcome.  After a bit of sloppy operating at Bedford my East Midlands train reached St Pancras punctually, I had a good breakfast at "Eat O'Clock" and headed for the Northern Heights, repelling beggars left, right and centre as I made for the Underground.  A short sharp "Nope" works wonders.  The 313 which took me from the incredibly dingy GN platform at Highbury to the damp Alexandra Palace bore very little paint.  Once I had finally negotiated the bag search [how welcoming] and the zig-zag post-office-like queue it was into the show.  The contents of the shopping list were swiftly purchased and stowed .  I met lots of people I know and some that up to then I didn't but I am conscious thst there were some in attendance that I did not get to see - sorry, Roundhouse, for one.  At the lunchtime ERs gathering I did my best to hide under a palm leaf but how successful my camouflage was will have to wait to be discovered until JohnDMJ posts his photo.  On the way from Wood Green to Kings Cross one chap with a tripod seemed determined to wreak havoc.  While crossing the road to the tube he managed to clout a woman with it.  His prompt apology was met with a less than ladylike utterance.  The silly bu99er then got the tripod stuck in the train's closing doors.  A pleasant hour and a half with a very old friend at the Parcel Yard, another bout of East Midlands Trains and back to Bedford where the bus driver addressed me by name!

 

I think I shall spend today quietly. 

 

Rick, that artwork is a wonderful discovery and merits exhibition.

 

Phew.  I need my fortifying porridge.  Warm thoughts and best wishes to the ailing, recovering and missing.

 

Chris