Early Risers.

[TheQ]

2 minutes ago, polybear said:

 

My, that's a rather nice lump of shiny stuff you've got there, Puppers......

Does @PupCam's scrap box have magical properties, perhaps?

 

College Buddy purchased a scrap lump of 75mm round brass bar from Ally Pally several years ago for twenty quid - after a certain Bear mentioned it'd now cost him £125 he was kickin' himself for not buying more; the price of metal has gone thru' the roof lately - brass is just nutz now.  Whenever Bear sees any usable stuff in the scrap bin it's immediately rescued.

 

A lump of 6” dia. nickel ali bronze (usable length of 80mm) was advertised on the Homeworkshop website recently - for 200 notes; apparently on-line suppliers are asking anything from 350 to 700 notes.  Bluddy Hell.

 

A couple of hours of sanding this morning; I'll do a bit of filling this afternoon - I'll be needing the fine surface filler very shortly - it's due for delivery on Monday.
 

Scrap metal ..? Roof?.... I have a need for 50kg of lead😀

The brake for spinny thingy didn't work, heat shrink ordered, I need to get some in as I won't have access to any at work in the future.

 

 

 

Much cutting shaping and surforming later we have a rough blank for the rudder, having mentioned to possibility of breaking the foam, I did, a new bit has been glued in place. That will be shaped tomorrow, then the whole thing sanded down.

 

 

 

Ben the sleeping Collie took me for his full long walk, during that some pink footed geese flew by, they normally turn inland and fly over our house.  This lot didn't and continued down the coast, then about 1/3 turned round and started flying back the way they came.  Most unusual, then as the third carried on every so often a small group would break off to follow the main group. Most odd.

 

 

 

I think it's time to follow Ben's example, 

 

By for now.

 

 

Edited November 25, 2022 by TheQ

[Tony_S]

My new iPad seems fine. Typing this while it is transferring 6+Gb from the iCloud backup. I did try using the “put it next to your old iPad” method but it kept failing. Probably different Bluetooth flavours or something. Cloud version is also quicker it seems.

I don’t think the present backup includes the iTunes content, but that can be sorted later. 

[monkeysarefun]

4 hours ago, Tony_S said:

I think he has!

There are also bad-ending snake stories..

 

https://www.9news.com.au/national/snake-bite-manslaughter-queensland-man-charged-over-death-of-boy-who-complained-of-snake-bite/6c1d2b13-242d-4d52-a40f-c8816ae2aec5

[PhilJ W]

Afternoon all from Estuary-Land. I have a minor problem with the car, the tailgate won't stay open. The struts either need re-gassing or replacing, more modelling tokens lost. Still got to do some shopping but not just yet as the schools are turning out, give them another half hour.

[45156]

23 hours ago, jamie92208 said:

As to mentioning Jock land I was sitting on Ruffec station at lunchtime reading Davd L Smith's tales of the G&SW.  I immediately thought of our late colleague Jock 67B.  I miss his daily summaries.

 

I miss Jock too - more so because we discovered that my late father was his music teacher in primary school, and in a PM to me,  Jock said that he inspired Jock;'s love of music, using among other things Peter and the Wolf, which was one of my dad's teaching trademarks for many many years - he also carried that into has home life, as I had private classical lessons, with Scherezade, and the Planets being foremost - still two of my favourite classical pieces, and I can still remember how dad disected them into their construction and what he thought were the composers' motivations.   Tales of the GSWR and legends of the GSWR in LMS days are among the railway books I read most - wild times indeed  I was lucky enough to pick up an excellent hardback first edition with dust cover - also in excellent condition for two quid in an antique centre - on a non book stand - there is also a railway book dealer in the same centre who was selling a second edition in not so good condition for £15 - God knows how much he'd have been charging for what I bought - luckily he had not done a sweep of the centre, ot he'd have snapped it up.

 

Afternoon All

 

Well, there was a massive surprise when I picked up my weekly bank statement - I had a larger balance than I expected, due to a credit from our solicitor from the house move - no explanation, and she was unavailable, but 30747 and I racked our brains, and concluded that it was probably the payment in advance which they requested when we instructed them on our move - that was now over a year ago.  The payement never appeared in our recociliation at completion, and we were assured it had already been deducted from the final fees - as these bore little resemblance to the quote, due to the presence of the power of attorney on the house we bought, the equity release which had a separate solicitor, and also a few additional charges which were unavoidable, we were unable to check.  We now think that this payment in advance was never brought to account.  Of course, they have probably sent a letter, but with the postal delays....

 

Skipping has happened, due to bookwork and other things taking priority.  Went to Leominster to the bank, and to visit friends who live in the middle of nowhere, than back and 30747 wanted to try to reoncile the bank, so the bookwork was brought forward to this afternoon.  Tomorrow, 30747 wants to attend what she thinks is a toy fair at Ludlow racecourse, to which I am really happy to comply as it is really the Tony Oakes swopmeet model rail and die cast fair.

 

Generic greetings are offered, of course.

 

Regards to All

Stewart

Edited November 25, 2022 by 45156

[Gwiwer]

33 minutes ago, 45156 said:

23 hours ago, jamie92208 said:

As to mentioning Jock land I was sitting on Ruffec station at lunchtime reading Davd L Smith's tales of the G&SW.  I immediately thought of our late colleague Jock 67B.  I miss his daily summaries.

 

I miss Jock too - more so because we discovered that my late father was his music teacher in primary school, and in a PM to me,  Jock said that he inspired Jock;'s love of music

Yes I think many of us miss Jock.  In my case because we may actually have met many years before there was an RMweb.  His family owned or was connected with what was then Wendron Mine in Cornwall turning it into the tourist attraction "Poldark Mine".  I would have visited that location during his time there.  And by coincidence I was in the area on the day of his funeral and stood, head bowed, at the gates for a moment.  

 

 

The Jock 67B Cancer Ward topic, created here in his memory, remains open for any and all affected in any way by this dreadful disease to talk in as much confidence as the internet allows and in a supportive environment.  

 

[polybear]

4 hours ago, TheQ said:

Scrap metal ..? Roof?.... I have a need for 50kg of lead😀

 

Every time I visit Italy it never ceases to amaze me at just how many buildings have copper gutters and drainpipes - big stuff, too.  Try that in the UK and it'd have a life of about 0.15mS.....

 

4 hours ago, TheQ said:

The brake for spinny thingy didn't work, heat shrink ordered, I need to get some in as I won't have access to any at work in the future.

 

Has @The Q not spent the last year collecting "off-cuts"? 🤣

 

2 hours ago, PhilJ W said:

Afternoon all from Estuary-Land. I have a minor problem with the car, the tailgate won't stay open. The struts either need re-gassing or replacing, more modelling tokens lost. Still got to do some shopping but not just yet as the schools are turning out, give them another half hour.

 

Never heard of tailgate struts being re-gassed before; if it can be done then I'd be suspicious that a seal is bvggered anyway, otherwise the gas would've stayed put.

I'd expect a couple of new struts to be a very easy DIY fix anyway - Ebay is your friend....

 

20 minutes ago, 45156 said:

Well, there was a massive surprise when I picked up my weekly bank statement - I had a larger balance than I expected, due to a credit from our solicitor from the house move - no explanation, and she was unavailable, but 30747 and I racked our brains, and concluded that it was probably the payment in advance which they requested when we instructed them on our move - that was now over a year ago.

 

Beary Rule of Acquisition Number 7:  Never question an unexpected windfall, just in case they gave it to you by mistake.....

 

Bear here....

Yet more filling; I've just received a bonus delivery of the Fine Surface Filler arriving early (they were saying Monday).  Oh goody - Bear will be able to.....fill and sand some more.  Turdycurses.  

 

In other news.....

I see that the Iranian Kickball Team were "singing"** the National Anthem at the start of their match against Wales.  They've been got at.

(**Their lips were moving.  Just).

 

And finally.....

Some Herbert called Kanye West has announced he's running for The Big House in 2024 - and reportedly he's asked The Orange One to be his running mate.  Can you just imagine the disaster those two would be?

[pgcroc]

19 hours ago, monkeysarefun said:

 

 

You can always try for downunda citizenship -  just need to know your Maloo from your Monaro and which end of a snake not to touch. Oh, and theres also a test.

 

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/test-and-interview/prepare-for-test/practice-test-new 

I got 90%. Most of it consisted of common sense.

On the UK one I got 8 right but that included 2 guesses.

Perhaps I should move to Australia. If I do, will have have to bring SWMBO?

[PupCam]

Evening All!

 

I see the post quoting option isn't working.   I've tried several times but the 'n' Quotes box isn't clickable.       Those Gremlins have been let loose again or maybe it's another case of "If it ain't broke don't fix it" (...... 'cos it'll be broke after you have!).   Anybody else having trouble?

 

Anyway to answer @polybear's scrap bin question; not exactly magical but I do take every opportunity to scrounge raw material whenever I can.      That lump of ali actually had the price £5-50 in marker pen on it.    I would say that dates it to about 1988!    I actually scrounged it plus a load more and a chunk of phosphor bronze  for the new Beeza main bearing from a mate.   As he was the one that sold me the Beeza in the first place (to be fair he had no way of knowing what a pile of Carp a Previous Owner had left the internals in).  He may or may not have a twinge of embarrassment about the transaction although he has no need; you have no way of knowing what's been done to any 80+ year old machine that's been through numerous owners during its life.        Caveat emptor applies, the Beeza wasn't expensive (for a pre-war project) and fortunately it wasn't a Vincent or a Brough because I couldn't afford it if it were!

 

 

In Other News

 

I made it to St Evenage and back again OK - I won't push my luck tomorrow with a third trip 🤣.

 

The monitor works nicely with the telescope camera - Tick!

 

I had a cunning plan to use it as a second PC monitor when it wasn't performing astronomical functions.   Unfortunately I'd forgotten my ageing graphics card was probably built before HDMI was invented,    Drat and Double Drat!     Never mind.

 

TTFNQ

 

Alan

 

[monkeysarefun]

43 minutes ago, pgcroc said:

I got 90%. Most of it consisted of common sense.

On the UK one I got 8 right but that included 2 guesses.

Perhaps I should move to Australia. If I do, will have have to bring SWMBO?

We dont need any more of those.

[pH]

56 minutes ago, polybear said:

And finally.....

Some Herbert called Kanye West has announced he's running for The Big House in 2024 - and reportedly he's asked The Orange One to be his running mate.  Can you just imagine the disaster those two would be?

I think the election campaign would be a hoot! The only problem would be that they might get elected.

[Ozexpatriate]

4 hours ago, PhilJ W said:

I have a minor problem with the car, the tailgate won't stay open. The struts either need re-gassing or replacing

I've replaced the struts on the rear lid. It eliminated a lot of frustration and bonks on the head. Best money I ever spent on the car.

[Ozexpatriate]

1 hour ago, polybear said:

Never heard of tailgate struts being re-gassed before; if it can be done then I'd be suspicious that a seal is bvggered anyway, otherwise the gas would've stayed put.

I'd expect a couple of new struts to be a very easy DIY fix anyway

Yes. The answer is to replace the struts. DIY is a maybe, depending on precisely how they are mounted - and you might need a tool to compress them while they are being attached.

[Ozexpatriate]

1 hour ago, polybear said:

And finally.....

21 minutes ago, PupCam said:

I see the post quoting option isn't working.   I've tried several times but the 'n' Quotes box isn't clickable. 

Working fine for me.

[DaveF]

I've had a busier day than planned and it won't be over until "the fat lady sings".  Actually I am hoping nothing else happens, so far the ratio is about 75% good and 25% annoying.

 

So here, much later than usual is yesterday's events.

 

It started with a quick 1.5 mile walk around the big field in the estate followed by checking the flat and going to the midweek service at church.  The churchwarden asked if I would consider being PCC secretary or church treasurer or sacristan.  I'm afraid the answer to all three was a polite but firm "No".  At 70 I decided not take on new responsibilities as I know what happens a few years later - one becomes less able to do the job properly, that applies a bit more now I am 73 - especially as they are quite onerous.  The present treasurer lives across the road, he is finding it hard going at the age of 68 which is why he is "retiring".  I have heard that the churchwarden didn't realise my age.

 

Later in the day I sorted out some old papers of mine which I had to move when I put some of Mum's stuff in the loft.  I hadn't realised I still had some of it, unpleasant memories were brought back of a time in my life some 45 years ago when I, my parents and Dad's employer were all conned out of significant amounts of money by a young "lady" and her business.  Despite action being taken there was nothing left to get back.  The papers have now been destroyed.  

 

It probably explains why the number of people I really trust is in the low single figures.

 

After that I just read a book and watched some TV before going to bed.  Thankfully I slept well and woke up refreshed.

 

David

 

 

[Ozexpatriate]

Odd weather in the last couple of days.

 

We finally broke our stretch of 14 consecutive days of no measurable precipitation with about 7mm of rain. Since then it was very foggy here on Wednesday and again yesterday, though as soon as my son and I crested the hill heading north to Portland the whole northern end of the Portland metro was under bright blue sunny skies and remained that way all day. When we returned in the evening we hit the fog in exactly the same spot where we left it.

 

It was dim and foggy again this morning here. I hadn't noticed the fog lift when I realized it was raining. We need the rain.

 

[monkeysarefun]

54 minutes ago, pH said:

I think the election campaign would be a hoot! The only problem would be that they might get elected.

Thought he was called Ye or something now?

[monkeysarefun]

12 hours ago, New Haven Neil said:

As a bonus I also know what a Monaro is, there are two I see regularly in Douglas, they live within yards of each other.  Never seen another!  Both red, perhaps they only came in that colour in the British Isles, there can't have been that many imported.

Just need a Maloo now!

 

 

[andyram]

Evening all and generic best wishes. Today has been another one of "those" days. The day started with a few cross words with Sarah ahead of leaving for the shop via the Post Office to despatch more orders. The journey over to Matlock Bath was frustrating and slow with plenty of delays, arriving five minutes before a scheduled teams meeting only to find, in my rush, I had left the shop keys at home. The meeting had to be cancelled so I can race back home to collect the keys in order to get back to the shop for a slightly delayed opening.

 

The shop was quite busy today but one particularly challenging customer was the last thing I needed after the racing around in the morning. 

 

I heard briefly from my friend again today - mainly to ask when I could come and collect her son's broken train again. I just can't quite work her mood out at the moment.

 

Have a good evening.

 

Andy

[Sidecar Racer]

2 hours ago, PupCam said:

 

I had a cunning plan to use it as a second PC monitor when it wasn't performing astronomical functions.   Unfortunately I'd forgotten my ageing graphics card was probably built before HDMI was invented,    Drat and Double Drat!     Never mind.

 

 

 

 Here's the solution to that . 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1311&_nkw=vga+to+hdmi+converter&_sacat=0

 

[monkeysarefun]

22 minutes ago, Sidecar Racer said:

 

 Here's the solution to that . 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1311&_nkw=vga+to+hdmi+converter&_sacat=0

 

Also available in DVi to HDMI if @PupCam has a video card so equipped....

 

[Coombe Barton]

... feeling thankful that it’s nearly the end of term ...

 

https://johncolby.wordpress.com/2022/11/25/age-and-region-analysis/

[polybear]

2 hours ago, PupCam said:

Evening All!

 

I see the post quoting option isn't working.   I've tried several times but the 'n' Quotes box isn't clickable.       Those Gremlins have been let loose again or maybe it's another case of "If it ain't broke don't fix it" (...... 'cos it'll be broke after you have!).   Anybody else having trouble?

 

Yup....

 

2 hours ago, Ozexpatriate said:

Yes. The answer is to replace the struts. DIY is a maybe, depending on precisely how they are mounted - and you might need a tool to compress them while they are being attached.

 

Sounds like a job for hairy string....

 

Bear is currently watching a film called "The Heat" with Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy - it's crackin' me up....🤣

[TheQ]

Evening Awl,

Tis chilly outside, which doesn't explain why the choke light stayed on on the diesel Landrover...? They use it to indicate that the glow plugs are on, it should go off soon as the engine starts, but it stayed on for a couple of miles...

 

10 Metres of 0.6mm square wire cut into 20mm lengths and painted brown... The fencing team will be busy again next week.

A jig for jubilee track partly constructed.

 

Hmm had to reboot this tablet, the keyboard disappeared.

Forgot the pat testing gear for the third week running, there are now six PSUs to be tested.

 

Since I work in Cal not repair, off cuts etc don't normally come my way. If I need to " borrow" some it needs to be searched for or asked for.

 

Muggachoccy drunk,

Goodnight Awl,

 

[big jim]

First night in work for a few days, had a few jobs cancelled so stayed home as not required and a couple of rest days off, must have recharged my batteries!

 

short job on the RHTT before going off to the warley show tomorrow, im in a good mood today, a silly mood in fact, probably too much coffee but small daft things are really making me chuckle today, a flippant comment in the warley thread had me laughing like a drain to myself as I typed a reply, taskmaster last night had me in tears of laughter, more so than usual, I’ve got a week of annual leave coming up but going to work a couple as I don’t particularly want it all, quite excited about the 2 jobs I’ve got, one has 69007 and the other 37418 as my respective locos (if they don’t get cancelled)