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[BR60103]

10 hours ago, TheQ said:

 

The biggest problem left, a stack of 30 2ft square,  2 inch thick slabs to be moved,  they are heavy!!! 

 

By my calculations, each square is equivalent to a 4x8 sheet of 1/4" plywood.

 

Edited May 8, 2020 by BR60103
clarifying

[leopardml2341]

Morning all, is it too early to get the carpet cleaner going?

 

A bit more air traffic from EMA over the last couple of days, but it might just be the wind direction forcing different take off pattern, although there isn't much of that either.

 

10 mins, and if I ain't sleeping it'll be cuppa time.

 

Make the most of the Bank Holiday all - as if it makes a darn bit o' difference.

Edited May 8, 2020 by leopardml2341

[iL Dottore]

5 hours ago, The Stationmaster said:

 

...listening to a behavioural scientist on R4 today I suspect things might get even stranger next week when the ability of those who can't understand the fairly simple current lockdown etc procedures will be faced by all sorts of variations thereon which will not only be harder to understand but will no doubt be even more ignored.  And no doubt the media will thoroughly assist such misunderstanding.

Two things come to mind: 

 

> Social Darwinism

> Evolution in Action.

In theory, the pandemic would be a good way of cleaning up “the left hand side of the curve”  

Unfortunately, the universe is unjust, unfair and spiteful; stupid, venal and inconsiderate people are likely to escape the consequences of their stupidity and foolishness, whilst the innocent and blameless get it in the neck. I sometimes find it hard to believe how really, really stupid some people are. I recently saw a photo of a woman wearing a PPE mask with a hole cut out for her nose and mouth - because she “couldn’t breathe properly” And that’s probably just the tip of the iceberg...

 

The lockdown has provided me with plenty of time to read and I recently discovered the philosopher Edmund Burke, whose view of the world very much resonates with me, as I see what’s happening in Britain these days.

 

On a completely different note (and one for the dog owners on ER), Schotty and Lucy were taken to the vet on Tuesday for their yearly inoculations and - this time - their rabies inoculation (which they get every few years). Strangely, this time both dogs seemed to have had a minor reaction to the vaccines: Schotty was somewhat lethargic on Wednesday, whilst Lucy ate grass and vomited (twice) and refused all food for a day. I wasn’t overly concerned, suspecting it to be sequelae to the rabies vaccine (far, far, better they have a day of discomfort than be susceptible to rabies - a truly nasty disease). Nonetheless, it was a bit disconcerting. 

 

Cheers 

iD

[AndyID]

First flight - they even made a movie about it (it was actually Lydd/LeTouquet).

 

Most entertaining flight - Seattle (probably) to Phoenix on Southwest. It was a Friday evening and the plane was half-empty. The first part of the flight was really bumpy. Once things smoothed out the flight attendants decided we should have a party!

[chrisf]

11 hours ago, iL Dottore said:

Oh, do keep up, man. You’ve missed:

 

- ChrisF using zoom and other technology to set up a virtual Pride Parade in his his “Tech Den”

 

 

Bit of a tall order, that.  I found something on YouTube only yesterday which may be of interest.  The video is called "London Pride march 2019. From the parade" and was posted by Kirk R.  Someone who is much more clever and tech-capable than I am, ie practically everyone, might like to create a link.  However you watch the clip, the relevant bit is at 4 mins 43 seconds in.  It does not show these boots, which were making their public debut that day and attracted some attention.  I was slightly bemused to have my feet photographed.

 

Footwear by Doc Marten and a snip at £130!  Now a shirt from Stonewall that I bought for Pride parades:

 

Yes, it's Welsh.  It translates as: "Some people are gay.  Get over it".

 

Matters arising: My memory has been playing tricks on me.  I was a bit shocked to learn from Neil that Ronaldsway has been modernised but I have no reason at all to doubt what he says.  I have flown into and out of there more recently than 1976.  It would have been around 2007 when I took part in one of David Williams’s photo charters.  Somehow I managed to blag my way on to and off the Isle of Man without my passport.  This caused some awkwardness at Gatwick but, as I recall imperfectly, nowhere else.  I do remember that reclaiming my baggage was much less of a faff at Ronaldsway than it ever could be at Gatwick.

 

My technical ineptitude strikes again.  I forgot to send greetings to one and all.   Best wishes and enjoy VE Day.

 

Chris 

[TheQ]

2 hours ago, BR60103 said:

By my calculations, each square is equivalent to a 4x8 sheet of 1/4" plywood.

 

They're concrete... 

[jamie92208]

1 hour ago, AndyID said:

First flight - they even made a movie about it (it was actually Lydd/LeTouquet).

 

I loved building the Airfix kit of the Bristol Freighter and even managed to get the nose doors to open and shut in pre mekpac days.

Anyway good morning all. I think it's going to rain here as there are dark clouds around.  As I type a pair if Blacbirds keep coming in and out of a hole in the hedge. Mrs great tit is still sitting on her eggs in the verandah ceiling. No webcam though unlikevthe rather famous goose at York.

 

Update it is now raining.  

 

Anyway yesterday the sun shone, washing was dried in a carbon neutral fashion. I did the shopping.   Thr essential fermented red liquids were purchased then it was on to Intermarche where I had to queue for 10  minutes. However the staff were all very pleasant.  In the afternoon I even managed some successful shed time. Beth had a bit of a relapse with her chest infection. The Dr was updated but is still waiting for the blood results.  Not a lot will happen till Monday now due to VE day bank holiday.  It means a lot over here as La Rochelle was the very last prefecture to be liberated on 8th May 45 after having a very bad time with executions of hostages in 1945.  En route to and from the supermarket I pass a very well maintained memorial to two resistance fighters killed in 1944.  Over here it is called Liberation day. Usually there is a parade to the war memorial but this year the mayor is going to lay a wreath with just a few councillors nearby. If Beth is up to it we may walk down later.

 

On a brighter note, we now know that we are in the green zone so some restrictions are to be relaxrd from Monday.  The hairdresers will be visited, we no longer need to go out clutching our attestations and I will be able to go for a decent bike ride.

 

Not a lot on the agenda today so I will wish you all a good day.

 

Jamie

 

 

Edited May 8, 2020 by jamie92208

[TheQ]

Mooring awl,  Inner Temple Hare, 

6.5 hours solid sleep so far. 

 

Ben the Alarm clock Collie was ten minutes late this morning, and then wouldn't pass the car.  I think he wants a trip out somewhere.  It's sunny dry and definitely a bit warmer today. 

 

This missive of scattered thoughts is being interupted by eating porridge flavoured by blackberries,  if you've got brambles in the garden  you may as well get some benefit.

 

Poor Ben,  I've got the BBC news on,  and every so often the bagpipes come on, then he goes and hides in his cage.

 

Tasks today,  move two piles of bricks, then as many slabs as I can which won't be many. 

 

I too had the Bristol freighter model,  one of the many disposed of when we moved.. Again. 

 

There has been a bit on about  the 75th anniversary of weather forecasts returning to the BBC post war.  I can remember in 1977, watching the Anglia TV weather report. An obviously ex RAF Met officer,  complete with handle bar moustache.  Sitting behind a desk,  using  a wooden pointer,  to a weather map little more than 2 ft square. Not much of a change to 30years before.. 

 

Enjoy your VE day,  remember those still fighting in the Far East.. 

 

 

 

Edited May 8, 2020 by TheQ

[leopardml2341]

Morning all, is it STILL too early to get the carpet cleaner going?

 

Fitful sleep between earlier post and now, but this time I have made a cuppa and I'm staying awake.

 

Hoping for good things for everyone. 

 

Edit:

 

Doggo's just noticed I have a biscuit with my tea........

 

 

 

Edited May 8, 2020 by leopardml2341

[Barry O]

Ey up!

Blue skies equates to more grass scarifying. This will be done after some clearing up is undertaken in the house. Even minimal amou ts of plaster repairs seem to generate loads of dust.

 

My dad hated Dame Vera Lynnes' songs. As he said, sitting in the middle of the dessert for 3 years and all she could sing about was meeting again..he preferred Lilly Marlene... 

 

As Q says while today is Victory in Europe I hope we mark Victory in Japan day as well. Remember the Forgotten Army.

 

While others returned home after VE day as a VR my Dad wasn't allowed to leave the RAF until May 1946. I think he wished he had stayed in...

 

Right, time to grab Friday (even though its a Bank Holiday) by its ears and drive it to deliver the best day it can.

 

Tomorrow wpould have been our get together. Never mind..next year will have to do. 

 

Positive thoughts to all ERs.

 

Baz

[leopardml2341]

3 minutes ago, Barry O said:

 

Tomorrow wpould have been our get together. Never mind..next year will have to do. 

 

Where were arrangements posted?

 

I knew about it, and would've liked to join in, but not when and where

[Barry O]

30 minutes ago, leopardml2341 said:

Where were arrangements posted?

 

I knew about it, and would've liked to join in, but not when and where

Didn't post them as it was obvious when I got back from the Antipodes that it couldn't  happen was going to be in Derby, all day, come and go as you please, self catering..and  you could have gone to the Derby Show if you wanted to. Until we can see a clear way ahead I won't arrnage anything. I must remind @Andy Y that he was going to look out how we could "invite" people..

It was suggested all ERs (past and current) could be asked if they wanted to attend.

Baz

[Dave Hunt]

6 hours ago, newbryford said:

 

Pilot earning their pay landing. A Jersey European (otherwise known as Jack Walker Airlines) Fokker F-27 into Jersey. I was looking down the runway as we landed in a hideous crosswind. One wheel down. Swing the nose round. Second wheel down. Drop the nose. A joy to watch the skill of the pilot. Although the not-long-having-become Mrs NB didn't agree. The bruises have just about healed from where she had hold of me.

 

 

Sorry, but that was not a good and/or skiliful landing. A good and safe crosswind landing is best achieved by approaching with drift on (I.e., pointing sufficiently into wind to fly straight towards the runway) then immediately before touchdown applying rudder to 'kick off' the drift and land on both mainwheels simultaneously. The way you described the landing is not a good idea. There are other ways such as what is called the one wing down approach but they all end up with touchdown being with the aircraft pointing down the runway and on both main wheels at the same time.

 

Bit of a grey day here at present. Not a lot planned so back to muggocoffee. Have a good one all.

 

Dave

[Andrew P]

1 hour ago, Barry O said:

Ey up!

 

 

As Q says while today is Victory in Europe I hope we mark Victory in Japan day as well. Remember the Forgotten Army.

 

While others returned home after VE day as a VR my Dad wasn't allowed to leave the RAF until May 1946. I think he wished he had stayed in...

 

 

 

Positive thoughts to all ERs.

 

Baz

My Wife won't fully celebrate VE Day as her Farther was still FIGHTING the ***** in Burma, and came home a broken man. 

***** = Japanese , but it won't let me put that word in. It was as J a p s.

Edited May 8, 2020 by Andrew P

[grandadbob]

Good morning all,

Sunny start here and a mainly fine day is forecast.

From memory having sold thousands and handled quite a few there are 24 no. 2'x2'x2" (600mmx600mmx50mm) concrete paving slabs to the tonne. (about 41kg each) This makes them somewhat heavier than a sheet of 6mm ply. We sold a lot of their bigger 3' x 2' brothers as well which went about 61kg each. You didn't want to drop either of them on your toes even when wearing steel capped boots!

A walk is the first thing to do then I'm told we need to finalise our food order with Sainsbury's.  

After that playtime in The Shed.

Tonight "we'll meet again" and Zoom with the family.

Have a good one,

Bob.

 

 

Edited May 8, 2020 by grandadbob

[BoD]

Good morning all.

 

Just to help those who are loosing track of things...

today is Bank Holiday Monday.

 

Have a good weekend, stay safe and well.

[Mike Bellamy]

1 hour ago, Barry O said:

 

 . . . . . was going to be in Derby, all day, come and go as you please, self catering..and  you could have gone to the Derby Show if you wanted to. 

 

 

I should have been going to the Roundhouse later today to start the clearance and set up. The change in date for the Bank Holiday would have worked in our favour as the College would have been closed and their staff would have already cleared the Roundhouse. On a normal Friday it is full of tables and chairs and used for student meals and a social space. We don't normally gain access to all areas until about 5.00pm and then have a rush to mark out the floor - rather difficult in a round building as you can't start in a corner !

 

A number of modellers and traders have difficulty in reading simple instructions and / or telling the time as they arrive at 3.00pm instead of 6.00pm - this year we were hoping for a much more relaxed set-up day - unfortunately not to be. At least I remembered to cancel the order for £2500 pound coins with the bank - it's surprising how much change we get through on the door - of course now we may have to consider contactless card payments but then that will cause a lot of delay - and if we have to get 2m between those in the queue, it will be around the building and over the bridge into the station!

 

Hope to see you next year.

 

Mike

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[Chris116]

I think it is good that VE Day was due to be celebrated today. However, I do wish that we could have Remembrance Day on 11th November each year as it should be, rather than being relegated to the nearest Sunday. 

 

Woke up at 6.30am and then tried to get back to sleep, failed and finally got out of bed at 9am to make a mug of tea and catch up on here. SWMBO is still asleep but I am going to wake her with her mug of coffee and morning tablets at 10am. Then I will see what today has in store for me. 

[BSW01]

Good morning everyone 

 

A dull start to the day, I've just returned from the big orange DIY shed. There was a big queue that didn't seem to be moving, so I didn't even get out of the car, I just turned round and came straight back home. I'll possibly do an on line order/delivery later. So I think I'll make a start cutting the cladding for the arbor. 

 

Stay safe, stay sane, enjoy whatever you have planned for the day, back later 

[Gwiwer]

55 minutes ago, BoD said:

Just to help those who are loosing track of things...

today is Bank Holiday Monday.

Indeed it is.  How very confusing when the days blur into "Today" for many of us right now.  

 

It is also Flora Day for those with any attachment to the town of Helston.  Not happening this year for I think the first occasion in peacetime.   However I am attired in the shirt which makes its annual appearance for the event.  Not perhaps as strident as Chrisf's which certainly makes its point and will gain attention.  

 

Lily of the Valley is worn by those "Helston-born" which does not include myself so I shall settle for the printed version.  The Blue Anchor has been my pub of choice for many years.   At least one RM webber is always present besides myself as our esteemed Camborne shopkeeper invariably stewards the early morning dance.

 

There were rumours of a party at the other end of the block though I see nothing happening thus far.  Things will probably evolve later.  SWMBO is dressed in 1940's style and threatened to put victory rolls in her hair ..... 

 

I have a bottle of Spingo Middle for enjoyment tonight.  In other times I might have enjoyed rather more than one!   For now it's muggertea number two.  Avagoodun and remember VE can also stand for Virus Eradication Day.  

 

Edited May 8, 2020 by Gwiwer

[PhilJ W]

Morning all from Estuary-Land. My first flight was with the RAF. I was in the air cadets and summer camp was at a training station operating Varsities and it was in one of those. Six very noisy hours, we were each provided with a packed lunch and sick bags with the strict instruction that if anything missed the bag you had to clean it up. Now on to VE day. It wasn't marked in our household as mum was working as an auxilary nurse and dad was out east still fighting the Japanese. Now to get on with the day, be back later.

[Tony_S]

Morning all.

It is forecast to be quite a pleasant day. As is our custom we won’t be going out on a Bank Holiday though hopefully there won’t be a lot of traffic heading to Sunny Southend. 
Tony

[Kingzance]

Been virtually away a couple of days so haven’t responded to posts etc. Whilst today is supposed to be a sort of celebration, it is also the 22nd anniversary of my dad’s death. He was incarcerated in Changi PoW, not being freed until August 1945 by which time he weighed just 5.5 stone.

Earlier this morning, my sister in law who is a nurse at the Royal Gwent hospital in Newport was assaulted as she went about her duties outside the hospital. I really do hope that the oxygen thief who did that is placed in one of their wards of WuFlu patients without any PPE - he simply doesn’t deserve to live when attacking a nurse on duty but what do I know - I am not in tune with the lovey-dovey liberal views so prevalent today.

There is absolutely no excuse or justification for such behaviour. I think it highly likely that this experienced and caring nurse will now say that she has had enough, it is not the first time she has been assaulted on duty and our justice system simply doesn’t protect NHS staff with the CPS not prosecuting or even the judiciary offering trivial penalties to such offenders. What a bl@@dy mess this country’s society has become.

[Sir TophamHatt]

Today is a sad day.

They've blocked the forum on the work computer 

 

At least I only have two weeks left.

[New Haven Neil]

Morning.

 

My ol' dad also would not celebrate VE day as he was in the Navy in the 'Forgotten Fleet' out East and says the war did not end until VJ Day.  I can hear him saying it now....

 

In other news, we have had our extra bank holiday we get here for TT senior race day cancelled, even though it wasn't cancelled the year the TT also did not happen for foot and mouth.  This is causing an uproar, as the losers are the very people working their backsides off to keep the rock functioning currently.  Bad political decision, and alleged to be unconstitutional - we'll see.