RMweb Gold Popular Post roundhouse Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Tony_S said: A friend informed us yesterday that her husband was not happy as she hadn’t mentioned that the online shopping beer was a substituted variety. I suggested that she could direct him to an online beer warehouse but he called out to say he had arranged a consignment from Adnams brewery. Tony So far all of ours is coming direct from each brewery although havent tried Adnams yet but we are expecting one today from Titanic brewery in the potteries - their plum porter is superb Edited April 30, 2020 by roundhouse 18 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Gwiwer Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) Good Mornafternoon all. Welcome to Thursday. Happy retirement (and may it prove a long and healthy one too) to Polybear. Happy Birthday also to Capt. Tom Moore. I see there is an antisocial media movement hoping to get the nation to sing "Happy Birthday" to him at 8pm as we clap our other heroes. Burning questions of the day include whether or not GWR will hastily rename 800025 in which case the duration for which it carried "Captain" might go down as one of the shortest times a train name has been carried in public. I understand a 66* has also been named but cannot for the life of me find the link I saw it on yesterday; replacing a cast nameplate might be a costlier exercise than re-applying some vinyl lettering. In other news there are ever-louder whispers of a restoration of train services in a couple of weeks' time. We have a date and we have some provisional details which means the roster clerks and rolling stock people will be working towards service delivery of the proposed service levels from the advised date. It isn't public so details must remain cloaked for now. But it is a first step to returning a sense of normality. Whether it occurs as planned or a little later is for the DfT to determine as they now effectively operate the railways via contracts-for-service. Yesterday saw a quantity of protective materials delivered to the House of Fun. The initial supply of sanitiser - the only alcohol we are permitted (and indeed strongly encouraged) to use on duty had almost run out and has been replenished bountifully. I think we now have 100 litres of the stuff. Ten boxes of blue nitrile gloves also arrived - we use those anyway for certain tasks so the only change here is a greater than normal requirement if they are specified for all-tasks all-day use. And there are disposable face masks a-plenty which will only be issued if official advice changes to suggest they should (as opposed to the current should not) be worn; they will also be provided to key workers for travel to and from duty if wearing them becomes a requirement on public transport as has been suggested in some quarters and enacted in some countries. Just like the trains then - better late than never. SWMBO has commenced writing a short story which she advises will require some of my geological knowledge. I await developments. She has had a lengthy briefing with her senior director regarding future working arrangements. It seems there is conflict between outer-governmental bodies and central government which is preventing some funds being released and also preventing the gates to certain locations being opened. Kew Gardens could be opened with minimal on-site staffing if it was free entry; the pinch-point identified is not social distancing within the gardens but queueing to pay at the gates. All facilities would remain closed - no shops, cafes or glasshouses would be open, just the vast lawned areas and associated display beds. We await further developments there but pressure remains to get the gates open to allow public exercise. Today's remaining task is to transfer all waste to the bin which is emptied at around 06.30 tomorrow morning. Tomorrow's task is to do as much as possible to celebrate the coming of May. It would have been Obby Oss Day in Padstow which gives me an excuse (not that one is needed) to enjoy a Cornish ale or three while singing their May Song. I am also reminded of the rhyme "Hooray Hooray the First of May - Outdoor sex begins today" which would potentially be in breach of social distancing this year Stay well one and all. * It's 66731 operated by GBRf and co-branded Porterbrook. . Edited April 30, 2020 by Gwiwer Updated details 18 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 30, 2020 3 hours ago, polybear said: Today is retirement day Off to "work" for the last time shortly, just to clear the nearly-empty already desk, sign some paperwork and hand my pass in. How nice. You will be able to just stay at home and relax. Oh, wait a minute............. Seriously though, enjoy it. You will soon be wondering how you ever had the time to work. 7 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post BoD Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2020 38 minutes ago, Tony_S said: A friend informed us yesterday that her husband was not happy as she hadn’t mentioned that the online shopping beer was a substituted variety. I suggested that she could direct him to an online beer warehouse but he called out to say he had arranged a consignment from Adnams brewery. Tony A recent short letter to the Irish Times said... For God’s sake open the pubs before we all become alcoholics. 4 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 30, 2020 25 minutes ago, BoD said: For God’s sake open the pubs before we all become alcoholics. They might need to speak with the owner of the 'spoons chain who intends to re-open from "June or possibly July" according to reports today. That will be one to watch. 8 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post BoD Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, Gwiwer said: They might need to speak with the owner of the 'spoons chain who intends to re-open from "June or possibly July" according to reports today. That will be one to watch. At least Chris will be able to have a breakfast on his way to ……. er ……... 2 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurker Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 3 hours ago, iL Dottore said: Frighteningly, I also had to sign the Hofficial Secrets Act for a short term job in a mail room at (the then Government owned) British Telecom. Sadly, I was not part of any clandestine monitoring programmes that, at the time, BT was rumoured to run (presumably for GCHQ or the like). ....... Of course Noah saved all the beasts of the Earth by leading them into the Ark two-by-two... assuming that Noah had access to -196*C Freezers, a method for surrogate motherhood and a 100% success rate in birthing the resultant full-term foetuses. I reckon that the only way for Noah to have had two of every beast on Earth in that size Ark would have been if he had had each pair (male and female) as frozen embryos and even then, I reckon he could have only gotten a fraction of Earth's biota into the Ark. Furthermore, what about those species that reproduce parthenogenetically? Or those, such as the Angler Fish, where the male is fused to the female's body after the male finds the female - pretty difficult when you have a benthic lifestyle. Not your basic "male and female"! For years the Post Office tower did not appear on any maps as it was on official secret in itself. I expect that fooled the cold war spies as they wandered down Maple Street wondering what that big tower was.... And Noah - don't forget that he took 2 of the unclean animals. He took 7 of the clean animals. Which makes his ark requirements even greater.... 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Gwiwer said: Burning questions of the day include whether or not GWR will hastily rename 800025 in which case the duration for which it carried "Captain" might go down as one of the shortest times a train name has been carried in public An honorary title is different. He's Captain Tom Moore, honorary colonel of the Army Foundation College in Harrogate In the same way if you're made an Honorary Doctor of a University, you don't use the title. Edited April 30, 2020 by Coombe Barton 2 5 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 13 minutes ago, The Lurker said: And Noah - don't forget that he took 2 of the unclean animals. He took 7 of the clean animals. Which makes his ark requirements even greater.... And then you wonder why there are still lions around. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerburnie Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, Coombe Barton said: And then you wonder why there are still lions around. More to the point, HOW are they still around...………………. 3 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 30, 2020 Afternoon all from Estuary-Land. There's a suggestion that Captain Tom should receive a Knighthood, indeed theres a couple of petitions going round to that effect. I'm all for that and hopefully once it is safe to do so from her majesty. Most Knights recently have been dubbed by Prince Charles standing in for his mother but in the circumstances and being of the same generation I'm sure her majesty would be only to glad to do so. 11 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 30, 2020 15 minutes ago, PhilJ W said: once it is safe to do so from her majesty. Most Knights recently have been dubbed by Prince Charles standing in for his mother but in the circumstances and being of the same generation I'm sure her majesty would be only to glad to do so. Just use a longer sword 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 5 hours ago, Happy Hippo said: Your wish is my command: Um, somewhere along the line you missed the definition of fairy it seems, to whit; -> "an imaginary creature with magic powers, usually represented as a very small person with wings:" Nowhere do I see "large lumbering creature that enjoys wading in mud"... 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 With all the reports of modelling going on https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-sussex-52487203/eastbourne-man-builds-railway-in-his-garden 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kingzance Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 30, 2020 14 minutes ago, PhilJ W said: Afternoon all from Estuary-Land. There's a suggestion that Captain Tom should receive a Knighthood, indeed theres a couple of petitions going round to that effect. I'm all for that and hopefully once it is safe to do so from her majesty. Most Knights recently have been dubbed by Prince Charles standing in for his mother but in the circumstances and being of the same generation I'm sure her majesty would be only to glad to do so. When compared to some of the people who have been awarded knighthoods, he is far more inspirational but we are talking about what one elderly gentleman has done over a matter of forty days. Does that really deserve a royal accolade at such a level when I know of one gentleman who gave fifty years of totally voluntary service to his community but was not recognised because applications on his behalf were not supported by the local District or County Councils so didn’t get through the Cabinet Office vetting procedure. I am pleased to say that, after explaining my frustrations to our MP, this gentleman and his wife were invited to one of Her Majesty’s Garden Parties, where they had a wonderful time! Well done Captain Moore, my comment is in no way intended to belittle your achievement. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I think that the queen has given him a unique honour. This is the list of honorary colonels as at August last year. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/829396/20190823-FOI09369-Massey-Honourary_Colonels-final_REDACTED.pdf 7 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 6 hours ago, iL Dottore said: (same goes for biscuits IMHO, there is absolutely nothing that can compare with a dark chocolate digestive...) iD 100% in agreement there, they are what I attempt to return to the US with every time we visit the UK, they don't last long enough once I get them though! They're available here in some locations, and the best there is for sure! Happy retirement day PollyBear BIN day for us, all BINs moved last evening to their required spot at the end of the drive. Buqqer all happing here yesterday other than the previously reported bog roll delivery. Obtained a rather nice take-out from a local eatery/wateringhole last evening, a spot we can walk to and enjoy in non-lockdown times. Yesterday and this AM the news, national and local (papers, radio and TV) awash with reports of the stupid VP and his "I don't need no stinkin' mask" visit. Lovely again here this morning 9 and sunny, 21 expected for the high. Stay safe everyone. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AndrewC Posted April 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Tony_S said: A friend informed us yesterday that her husband was not happy as she hadn’t mentioned that the online shopping beer was a substituted variety. I suggested that she could direct him to an online beer warehouse but he called out to say he had arranged a consignment from Adnams brewery. Tony In other news. You know you are "special" when the head brewer drops off 10l of beer personally. 18 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewC Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 52 minutes ago, tigerburnie said: More to the point, HOW are they still around...………………. I've always wondered how the feck penguins, kangaroos, polar bears, pandas, and other non local species ended up on the ark. Quantas? DHL? To quote Sheldon from Big Bang Theory. "Noah and his magical zoo boat" ken the ham claims there were about 7000 species on the zoo boat. With no evolution how did that become over 16M recognised different species we have today. 7 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Thor Heyerdahl mentioned that he thought that the Ark would have been a reed boat. (one of his books) 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, Happy Hippo said: It's easier to handle as a solid: The fresh stuff does get stuck under the fingernails! I'm told that it also functions as hair restorer but have never needed to try it out, unlike ....... Anyway I had a brain Trump this morning. I thought it was 1st May, we've been locked down too long. Jamie Edited April 30, 2020 by jamie92208 1 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 30, 2020 8 minutes ago, jamie92208 said: we've been locked down too long. I know the feeling. And a lot of me agrees but understands the need. SWMBO strongly disagrees and won't have it when I suggest we might need a tiny bit more freedom at the next review due by 7th May. 2 2 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 58 minutes ago, AndrewC said: I've always wondered how the feck penguins, kangaroos, polar bears, pandas, and other non local species ended up on the ark. Quantas? DHL? To quote Sheldon from Big Bang Theory. "Noah and his magical zoo boat" ken the ham claims there were about 7000 species on the zoo boat. With no evolution how did that become over 16M recognised different species we have today. Magic 3 3 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted April 30, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 30, 2020 And if Noah was so good why are there no unicorns today? http://omf.blogspot.com/2007/05/how-long-o-lord.html 1 3 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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