Early Risers.

[BSW01]

Good evening everyone 

 

I’ve managed to make some progress in the cellar, I put up 3 ceiling panels and cut holes in them for the lights. The stands I made were used and performed very well, so it was well worth the effort. When the plasterboard sheets were delivered, I deliberately cut them slightly over size. Working on the assumption that it’s much easier to cut a small amount off, than it is to add a bit on! So I knew there was going to be a little bit of trimming to do when it came to fitting the panels. Once I’d got the first panel up, which took a fair bit of time, as it was quite a bit to trim, than I’d originally allowed for. But once it was up, the rest weren’t so bad and the end result was well worth it.

 

I also made and fitted a couple of wooden brackets to the back of the cellar door. I’m hoping to fix a very narrow piece of plasterboard to these, followed by a central down light, pointing directly towards the top step. Space is a bit tight there, so if it won’t fit, I’ll put light directly on the sloping ceiling directly under the stairs, facing towards the door. If I have to do this, I’ll put the light fitting closer to the wall, so as not to blind me when it’s switched on, but that’s for another day. Once I’d got the 3rd panel up and fixed, which was a bit fiddly due to it running down at an angle following the run of the hall stairs that lead to the kitchen. So once that was up, I decided knocked off early, as there wasn’t enough time left to get the next panel up. This one will need quite a bit of work as it runs behind the stairs and need a few cut outs to go round the stair side panels etc. Although I would like to fit this as a single sheet, I suspect I’ll have to split down the middle and fit it in 2 halves, due to complexity of the cut outs needed. Overall, I’m pleased with what I’ve got done today and it’s starting to look pretty good down there now. 

 

Goodnight all. 

[Sidecar Racer]

17 minutes ago, newbryford said:

 

 

 

And the real catch of the day. 57 years old and still running.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Can't they work out how to switch it off then .     

 

 

 

 

[laurenceb]

Night awl 

[The Stationmaster]

G'night all.

 

Bon voyage Bob

[PhilJ W]

Goodnight all.

[Ozexpatriate]

59 minutes ago, BSW01 said:

it’s starting to look pretty good down there now. 

We look forward to the side by side before and after photographs.

[jamie92208]

19 hours ago, Kingzance said:

Whether it is your bag or not, I have visited the USS Arizona memorial twice over a period of almost half a century and would recommend it if you have time and the inclination.

Thanks for that. Unfortunately I didn't get chance to visit Pearl Harbour even though at one point we wefe on a bus that went there.  I had to keep my powder dry as I had been given permission  to have a trip on the tourist railway at kilohana. However if we ever get chance again I will definitely visit USS Missouri.  The trip on the little railway was 'interesting'. 3' gauge, track and freight stock from Alaska, loco from Colorado and coaches made i  The Philipines.  Lovely bit of ship handling departing NAWILIWILI (/Theres no need for an EA there.).  A 90 degree turn off the dock then a tight S bend to get out to sea. Tug in attendance but not needed.  The highlight of todays internet package purchase $39'wort, was  45 minute video chat with Rachel, Laura and little Emily who made some appropriate noises and smiled as she filled her nappy.  

 

Regards to all.

 

Grumpa.

[pH]

32 minutes ago, jamie92208 said:

I had to keep my powder dry as I had been given permission  to have a trip on the tourist railway at kilohana. The trip on the little railway was 'interesting'. 3' gauge, track and freight stock from Alaska, loco from Colorado and coaches made in The Philipines. 

 

A word of warning - do not get interested in the railways of the Hawaiian Islands; they are seriously addictive! Did you get to sample the fruit being grown in the plantation? When we did the trip, we were encouraged to try various fruits straight off the tree.

 

And belated congratulations on becoming Grumpa.

Edited May 7, 2019 by pH

[chrisf]

Good morning one and all

 

Some gardening did occur yesterday.  It was unplanned and not terribly successful, for I am shorter of stamina than I realised following the chest infection.  After forking out nettles and stuff for about half an hour I’d had enough and lay on my bed for longer than intended.  No wonder the list of jobs to be done is so long!  This does not augur well for marching at Exeter Pride on Saturday.  In another context I have been trying to understand how it is that exercise, such as a workout in the gym, can be good for the brain.  It was a waste of time asking my e-friend Harry, a gym regular, possibly because I did not understand the question that I was trying to ask.  I now need to be energised, whatever that means, as I have begun work on my next contribution to Bylines – not before time, remarks the editor.

 

It is a good job that not much happened in the world yesterday, or so we must assume, as everyone went ga-ga over the “woman has baby” story.  I know filling when I hear it.  How tedious it can be hearing the same stuff trotted out at far too frequent intervals by talking head after talking head.  Yes, I know: it’s my own silly fault for having the news channel on all afternoon but at least it’s background noise.

 

Today there will be a fodder run in the morning, a meeting in the evening and some ironing arising from the laundry which also occurred yesterday.  Who knows, the news channel may have found another obsession.

 

Best wishes to all

 

Chris

[Robert]

Morning All,

 

It's a somewhat cloudy morning today, and rather chilly but apparently nothing unusual for the time of year.  They were saying on the radio this morning that the past few years have been so warm that we aren't used to such a cold snap in May.

 

6 hours ago, Sidecar Racer said:

 Can't they work out how to switch it off then .     

 

Or they haven't got a way to restart it!  There are apocryphal stories of a Western left to idle in a set of London sidings for weeks because they didn't have a means available to restart it.

 

Have a good day everyone...

[roundhouse]

20 hours ago, Happy Hippo said:

The PH recently donated his cheap drill+driver set to me as he had invested in the same from the Milwaukee stable.

 

I really wish he had kept the cheap set and donated the Milwaukee pair to me.

 

They are incredible but rather pricey.

 

In the really cheap range, Aldi are now stocking Ferrex (Lidl do a similar range) where the battery packs are a universal fit for their tools and you can buy in extra batteries and chargers to suit your needs.

 

Looking at the way other manufacturers of battery operated power tools are leaning, they are creating  similar systems, with the extra battery and charger options.

 

Certainly I will opt for such a system when my current stuff needs replacing.

 

 

Only just seen your post. Thanks for the info.

 

I picked up a Dewalt drill with two batteries and they are interchangeable with other tools of theirs such as the impact driver which I am tempted to get but want ot try using one first really. I will see if my friend who will be helping me tomorrow has one with him. I also got a pole drywall hand sander which is now being used to clean the G gauge track in the garden. Really doessave a lot of bending down to clean the rails. I know using sandpaper on rails isnt genrally recommendee but with all the carp and so on the at gets on the rails its the only way to clean them up.

 

So now I have the two windows for the shed, the doors arrive today along with the timber framing to build the walls. I still cant make my mind up as to whether i should have a normal apex roof or a flat roof to the shed. The flat roof will be easier and will give me the requires 1 in 6 fall plus keep it under the max height of 2.5M whereas the apex roof will mean going over that and taking the chance that no one queries it. The apex type does give me storage space for timber lengths in the roof void.

 

Unitl the materials arrive its going to be modelling time.

[grandadbob]

Good morning all,

Dry and there is some hazy sunshine.  It should be a fine day with some sunny spells.

Forgot to wish Bob bon voyage, I expect he's in Cuba by now.

S-Day plus 7 = E(Electrics)-Day. H-Hour scheduled for 08.30.

I changed my mind on my shed roof. Originally picked a Pent but changed to Apex when I realised how high the front would look as we only have a short (50ft) garden. Mine is just under the 2.5m height limit.

My knee has improved considerably overnight, still a bit painful but nothing like as bad as it was.Maybe I'll do the blinds today. 

Have a good one,

T.H. Inkingaboutit.

Edited May 7, 2019 by grandadbob

[TheQ]

Mooring Awl,

 Inner Temple hare,

Yesterday's eyelid inspection turned out to be a major review of two hours, even with that, proper sleep was 7 hours with just a couple of wake up and turn overs.. I needed all that rest.

 

The road in where they have been chucking gravel at the surface has turned into two gullys in the gravel as the stripes of tar and gravel have come off as well, at least it's more comfortable to drive over.

the radio womble on the way in said sunny this morning scattered showers later.... it drizzled all the way in Not a patch of blue sky to be seen..

 

I intend to head to the orange shed on the way home to get the last timber for trailer hard top construction

 

There are two major systems to do this week one of the new type one old one, 4 man days work in errr 4 man days.. if it all goes Ok.

 

Time to wander down the lab and get started,

 

 

 

Edited May 7, 2019 by TheQ

[Barry O]

Ey up! Rained here overnight, cloudy this morning.

I now have a proper cough. Pah!

 

GDB tou use the local vernacular regarding fitting the blinds ...justgetonwiit! You know it makes sense.

I was supposed to meet another very poorly marra for a catch up, coffee and bacon sarnie today but that is a no go (he has advanced lung problems possibly asbestosis).

 

Enjoy Tuesday everyone. 

Baz

[Happy Hippo]

1 hour ago, grandadbob said:

 

I changed my mind on my shed roof. Originally picked a Pent but changed to Apex when I realised how high the front would look as we only have a short (50ft) garden. Mine is just under the 2.5m height limit.

 

Decision wise a Bob make you!

 

The hippodrome currently has three sheds:  My workshop (14 x10) , a windowless store shed (8 x 6) and the Obergrumpenfuhrer's garden shed (7 x 5).

 

The workshop has an apex roof  with a Coritec roof, whilst the smaller two are both have a pent roof.

 

The apex roof does not hold as much detritus and is much cleaner and maintenance free.  the smaller pents picking up far more junk which stays on top as well as requiring much more maintenance to prevent felt ripping etc.

 

Might I suggest that if you are putting felt down on the roof that you use bitumastic glue to secure the felt sheets down and not the more common roofing tacks.

 

The bitumastic seals the edge of the felt along its complete length and width, preventing wind from getting under the felt and lifting it.

 

Our next shed job is to replace the complete roof on the 8 x 6 with 18mm thick ply.  The whole roof will be built on the floor and then when ready, the old one taken off and the new one hoisted up to replace it.  In fact apart from the frame and the door, there is very little left of the original, as it has been totally reclad.  (Probably quicker and easier to have bought a new one!!)

[BSW01]

Good morning everyone 

 

Once again the sun is shining and the sky is blue, but with a fair few clouds, there is a slight chance of rain today as well. I’ll soon be setting off to complete the Sainsbury’s Grand Prix, then an afternoon of light work, possibly in the workshop. Later this evening I will be visiting Salford Quays where I shall jump in and hopefully complete a few laps before getting out again and enjoying a hot shower. Yes open water swimming starts again tonight and all being well, I will be among the idiots swimmers enjoying the cold water. 

 

Back later

[45156]

Morning All

 

Well, well well - two days running of a post here - wonders will never cease.

 

As usual, generic greetings are offered to the celebrating and the ailing,

 

Off to LASAR this morning, while 30747 is at work - the shop was closed yesterday, and there is a lot to do there, so a few hours should help them out.  Then, unexpectedly need to go into town, as my printer cartridges gave out unexpectedly yesterday, and I can't get them online quickly enough - my old printer used to print on until they fully expired - this one appears to give up the ghost completely as soon as it senses that the ink is running out - will note for future, as I just don't like paying Ryman's prices - I will order two packs online, then when the first is starting to run out, I will buy another, so that I am ahead of the game.

 

Back tomorrow - but maybe not, as I have my annual eye screening, AND my diabetic bloods on the same day.

 

Regards to All

Stewart

[AndyB]

Morning all.

An unexpected day off today. Got a call for urgent assistance at 22:00 last night from one of the care team, then the panic button company phoned at 03:00 to notify me of an activation. Was back home again an hour later. Then the phone rang again at 07:30 with another activation. That's 2 falls and one submission!

Wasn't in a fit state to drive to the office and need to make sure the care team and GP are coordinating.  

The office told me to forget about work and concentrate on family - a good company to work for! 

Regards to all and apologies if I can't keep up with the thread - got a lot on my plate these days. 

Andy

[tigerburnie]

Morning all, cold today after a fair bit of overnight rain, fire is lit and greenhouse has been attended to, I also moderate a gardening magazine forum, so that has to be attended to as well, now the day is mine. I have just ordered all my new roofing for "The Old Summer House" (here in referred to as TOSH), quite excited as this is part one of the new modelling den, then I just realized it involves manual labour fitting the stuff...…..pah as someone else on here might say lol.

[The Stationmaster]

Morning all,

 

I get a strong impression that the management has got a little list although fortunately she can't remember too much of what is on it - apart from mowing the 'lawn' and paying a bill.  No doubt 'tidying the dining room' and moving your stuff out of the spare room' will emerge at sometime in the coming week before I get chances to escape on Thursday and Friday.

 

 Enjoy your day, I'm keeping my head down

[PhilJ W]

Morning all from Estuary-Land. Late last night I remembered where I put the packet of track pins so I'll dig them out later. Chris, your not the only one feeling tired after a little exertion, its called getting old. Also your mentioning Bylines reminded me as this is just up their street. I have recently discovered a local narrow gauge industrial railway that started operations as recently as the early 80's but regrettably ceased operations in the mid 90's. It was worked by the Cherry Orchard brickworks near Southend, in fact it ran along between the western boundary of Southend airport and a road called Cherry Orchard Way and then turned 90 degrees across that road to the clay pits. The course of the line is still shown on my 2018 Essex A-Z map as an unmade road. I will be checking Google Earth later to see if anything is visible.

[grandadbob]

Rick the Sparks turned up bang on time and things are happening. He's doing all the outside work and inside the shed today so I won't be able to justgetonwiit Baz. 

Our road is like a housing development site at the moment as apart from my little job no less than 3 houses are undergoing loft extensions and one a rear extension as well. Much drilling, hammering, a mini digger together with assorted vans, delivery vehicles and skip lorries.

Where's the paracetamol?

[grandadbob]

Phil, IIRC that brickworks was owned by the Milton Hall Brick Co. I sold thousands of their bricks (along with many others) in my career.

[TheQ]

2 minutes ago, grandadbob said:

 

Where's the paracetamol?

With the track pins?

 

The second village hamlet I pass through to go to work  three of the maybe twenty houses have at the moment no tiles on the roof and are surrounded by scaffolding..

 

Meanwhile in the main lab, there are 5 Black Mambas hanging from the ceiling...

 

 

 

 

Black Mambas are a brand of disposable vinyl glove, they are covering up the fire alarm sensors, because they are brazing up the new A/C as they've found a leak..

[Kingzance]

18 minutes ago, TheQ said:

Black Mambas are a brand of disposable vinyl glove, they are covering up the fire alarm sensors, because they are brazing up the new A/C as they've found a leak..

Oh no! not an invitation to tell stories about rubber gloves, Mrs Whitehouse will be turning in her grave. Nurse, the screens....