Early Risers.

[monkeysarefun]

1 minute ago, Ozexpatriate said:

Not actually an import. Hartees was an Australian collaboration between Kelloggs and US-based Hardees. 

 

Hardees/Carl's Jr (Hardees in the east, Carl's Jr in the west) continues. Carl's Jr is the reason I don't (or very rarely) eat fast food burgers. In my early 20s I ate a Double western bacon cheeseburger for dinner every day for a few days. It put me off the low-end chain burgers pretty much for good.

 

 

Hartees played on a  perceived US-ness (and I assume therefore an assumption that they were  better or at least more exotic than the locals) by their TV and billboard ads which had a Yosemite-Sam style cowboy going "Yeeehah" !  As opposed to using  an Aussie stockman who'd have probably gone "Strewth...".

 

I've seen  my first Carl  Jr here recently, in a service station in western Sydney. 

[Ozexpatriate]

2 minutes ago, monkeysarefun said:

I've seen  my first Carl  Jr here recently, in a service station in western Sydney. 

They have some interesting choices, but still taste like "fast food". You can do worse. The burgers are at least grilled/broiled rather than cooked on a flat top.

[iL Dottore]

Saphir Odoriko Ltd Edition Express

 

[BR60103]

3 hours ago, Hroth said:

There used to be a transporter bridge between Runcorn and Widnes, crossing the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Widnes–Runcorn_Transporter_Bridge

 

It was done away with nearly 62 years ago, replaced by the first Runcorn road bridge. This is now obsolete, being replaced by a The Mersey Gateway toll bridge, the first Runcorn bridge was free to use but is now also a toll bridge, with free facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.

 

And before the transporter bridge there was a ferry.

Runcorn Ferry

 

That was the first time I heard the term, and it took me years to find out what it was.)

 

[pH]

2 hours ago, Ozexpatriate said:

In my early 20s I ate a Double western bacon cheeseburger for dinner every day for a few days. It put me off the low-end chain burgers pretty much for good.

 

They actually taste great but they're not good for you - which was evident to me after eating them for a few days in a row.

This guy ate only McDonalds food for 30 days:
 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Size_Me

 

[pH]

Apparently the 40 millionth Canadian is expected to appear some time overnight tonight. (Increase = births+immigration-deaths)

[Barry O]

Et up!

 

Just looked at the weather forecast.. erm.. rain for the cricket around here from Sunday onwards. Pah!

 

I have to do an interview today.. hopefully the last.

 

Time to.. drink my yea..

 

TTFN

 

baz

Edited June 16, 2023 by Barry O

[jamie92208]

7 hours ago, BSW01 said:

Good evening everyone 

 

After loading the rubbish from the cellar into the car and getting rid of it all at the tip, I’d still not had confirmation that my order from Screwfix was in, so I went home and started tidying up the workshop. I’d just finished tidying up, when Charlie called to say he wouldn’t be calling round today, as he was too tired from yesterday’s shift, what a light weight! Not long after, I got confirmation my order was ready so I tootled off and collected it. Once back home, I read the instructions (yes really) and looked at the hose and fittings. The hose fits the pump well enough, but it’s about 3-4 metres short. So, the plan is to fit proper (upvc) solid pipe work with welded joints, from the pump to the top of the garden retaining wall and then connect the hose (which came with a non return valve) to that. I’m also going to fit a screw union close to the pump so that I can remove it for cleaning etc. So, I now need to dig a pit for the pump, however, I have a large empty 20L plastic paint drum which I’ve been using to hold rubbish for the plan is to use this as a sump pit. It’s certainly large enough to hold the pump, but I wasn’t sure if there was enough room for the float switch to actually operate. So, this afternoon I tested to see if the float switch would operate before the water reached the top of the drum. Thankfully this worked, so the plan is to dig a hole that is just big enough for the plastic tub to sit, this will then be covered with a metal grill. Oh and the pump emptied the drum in less than a minute, result! So I’ve still got to dig a hole,  it at least I now have a waterproof container that is big enough for the pump and for the float switch to operate. 's 

Brian, just check that it wil switch on again after the sump refills.  I've got two of them in my irrigation system.  The float switches seem to stay off for quite a while when the tanks refill the switch on again. I think it' s to with the angle that the switch end up at.  

 

Jamie

[DaveF]

Yesterday evening I went to a concert at church given by a visiting choir from south of the River (i.e. south of the Tyne).  They sang an enjoyable selection of folk songs, classical and religious music, along with some piano duets and an organ solo. It was followed by wine and simple food.  I got home around 9.30, it had made a nice change.  I took a few photos during it for the proposed church web site, I had of course checked with the choirmaster beforehand to make sure they were happy with my doing that.

 

So far this morning I have woken up, made a mug of tea and looked out of the window - it is sunny today, no sea fret.  I shall shortly decide exactly what I intend to do today.

 

The nearby house which had a fire recently is now covered in scaffolding, it appears they are having the roof replaced as there is a large stack of tiles on their drive.

 

David

[grandadbob]

Good morning all,

Blue sky, sun, 'ot.  More 'otness  due today up to 29°C.

Up at 06.15 after another restless night, bedroom thermometer was showing 23°C and this with all windows open and fan running all night.  To say I don't like it would be an understatement.

The Boss wants to visit a garden centre and buy stuff but I have already exercised my veto.  No chance I'm gardening in this weather.  I will probably have another bash at tracklaying until it gets too hot in The Shed.  (Reached 33°C yesterday)

Soon be time for my Shredded Wheat.

Have a good one.

Bob.

 

Edited June 16, 2023 by grandadbob
Errant apostrophe

[Winslow Boy]

3 minutes ago, grandadbob said:

Good morning all,

Blue sky, sun, 'ot.  More 'otness  due today up to 29°C.

Up at 06.15 after another restless night, bedroom thermometer was showing 23°C and this with all windows open and fan running all night.  To say I don't like it would be an understatement.

The Boss wants to visit a garden centre and buy stuff but I have already exercised my veto.  No chance I'm gardening in this weather.  I will probably have another bash at tracklaying until it gets too hot in The Shed.  (Reached 33°C yesterday)

Soon be time for my Shredded Wheat.

Have a good one.

Bob.

 

 

Quite right about not gardening espically not planting. Its far, far to hot. You'd have swamp it with water which would be wasteful ie.  expensive and potentially damaging to the plant.

 

Far better to melt in the shed whilst laying track.

[TheQ]

Mooring Awl ,

Couldn't get to sleep again, brain swapping between future work on Blue Moon ( bowsprit, rudder), the Well ( getting the cap off) , and mobile home ( wall panelling and shelves) for the loom.

Eventually 4 hours sleep, 1 hours sleep,, 1 hours sleep.

 

Ben the hinting he'd like out Collie appeared, so we went for a stroll, he was quite lively this morning and enjoyed chasing off some pigeons . He was beating up his new toy till a few seconds ago.

Dry , 100% blue welkin, light dew.

 

It was noticeable the length of hoze supplied with our sump pump was not generous. I used about 5 lengths of plug together waste pipe to  extend it out to the road. I suppose i ought to check the size and order a reel of hoze for it. The pipe has long since been used for other things.

 

I rarely get to eat a burger these days, normally it's only at a show, where they can be " variable"...

 

Time to get ready, I have to go make an exhibit of myself, https://www.radarmuseum.co.uk/

 

 

[BSW01]

1 hour ago, jamie92208 said:

Brian, just check that it wil switch on again after the sump refills.  I've got two of them in my irrigation system.  The float switches seem to stay off for quite a while when the tanks refill the switch on again. I think it' s to with the angle that the switch end up at.  

 

Jamie

Jamie, I tested it 3 times and it worked fine each time. So now I'm happy using the old drum. 

[New Haven Neil]

Morning, le rock is once again 18c, stiff breeze that is welcome but it rattled the blinds and woke me up early.

 

Old Farts bike club day, not sure where we are going for breakfast, last week we went to our favourite, only to find they now stop at 11, we got there at...11. Pah.  As the really old farts can't seem to leave before 10 this is an issue at the venue is in Port Erin, eg Lands End almost.  And we all live up near the other end.  Pah again.

[jamie92208]

3 minutes ago, BSW01 said:

Jamie, I tested it 3 times and it worked fine each time. So now I'm happy using the old drum. 

Glad to hear that Brian. I hope that it all works for you. I was just passing osomething that I learned the hard way. 

 

Good moaning from a sunny Bournemouth.  Apparently we are going to the poo this morning.

Jamie

[BSW01]

10 minutes ago, jamie92208 said:

Good moaning from a sunny Bournemouth.  Apparently we are going to the poo this morning.

Jamie

I do hope ypu missed off the L from that, otherwise I don't like the sound of that! 

Edited June 16, 2023 by BSW01

[BSW01]

Good morning everyone 

 

Oh dear, I seem to have got my appointment dates mixed up. I thought I was having my bone scan today, instead it was my PSA test today and my bone scan on Tuesday, doh. Anyway, my appointment was at 8:10 this morning, I booked in just after 8 o’clock, sat down and hadn’t even opened the book I’d taken when I was called in. Blood taken and I was on my way home by 8:05 and back home for 8:15! It’s definitely quicker walking it. I don’t usually leave home without eating first,  yet as my appointment was early I decided to eat after returning home. 
 

So, it the usual Friday for me, next off it’s a walk to the butchers for the weekly meat rations and a pork pie for my dinner. Then WE are going to the Trafford Centre as Sheila wants to visit the card shop as well as getting a few items for presents etc. We might even get chance to visit a cafe for a drink and a slice. 
 

Back later. 
 

Brian

[southern42]

21 hours ago, tigerburnie said:

I had a Meccano and a Triang trainset, don't think lego was around when I was a nipper, my kids and grandkids had duplo and lego, but never really got  me.

 

🏠 I had a box of stone bricks making a small building in Tudor style - with the inevitable construction sheet showing gorgeous designs from much larger boxes.

As Bas would say: Pah!

🌇 Had I had more bricks with which to develop my imagination, maybe, I would have become an architect!  But I guess it laid the foundation for building on a smaller scale for the unmentionable hobby. 🛤️

 

[PhilJ W]

Morning all from Estuary-Land. Again despite the heat I slept like a log last night, well perhaps like a very active log as the bedclothes were all over the place including the floor. No trouble from the arthritis or sciatica though. Just a bit of housework today, tomorrow I will be going to my late brothers bungalow to assist in the clearing up. Its still not sorted as to whether or not the beneficiaries are still alive or have any descendants. My brother inherited a fifth share of the bungalow from his late wife who inherited it from her first husband who died over forty years ago. The other shares in the property belongs to four of his cousins.

[TheSignalEngineer]

2 hours ago, BSW01 said:

I do hope ypu missed off the L from that, otherwise I don't like the sound of that! 

Nah, they're going paddling in the sea.

[southern42]

' morning all from red dragon land.

Sunny and a bit cooler at 25C. Rain at midday-ish so say the pinecone predictors. The garden could do with it.

 

Click n collect groceries this afternoon so I hope the rain stops by then - I hate handling soggy shopping - it is a bit of a walk from the car to the front door.

 

Toot on the flute. Pleased to say that the twiddly bits are mostly sorted on the first section of the new song - enough to play at a reasonable speed though I am still tripping up in a few places. So, it will be awhile longer before I progress onto the next bit. However, the pressure will be off for now and, hopefully, I can enjoy playing these few introductory bars.

 

Moving on. I have indulged myself by buying a new box with flanged wheels.

An item* I keep in the medicine box may give you a clue...

 

but I actually got the Mint one. It will be interesting to see what the mint lozenges, which came with my order, taste like.

 

* A pack of the Original lozenges was added to a wagon at the front of Camel Quay at a Blackpool & North Fylde MRC exhibition, a few years ago, held in Fleetwood from where these lozenges originate.

 

Take care. Be good. Breathe easy!

 

An act of remembrance, now, for a family member. Godspeed, good man.

 

Polly

 

Edited June 16, 2023 by southern42

[Hroth]

1 minute ago, southern42 said:

' morning all from red dragon land.

Sunny and a bit cooler at 25C. Rain at midday-ish so say the pinecone predictors. The garden could do with it.

 

Click n collect groceries this afternoon so I hope the rain stops by then - I hate handling soggy shopping - it is a bit of a walk from the car to the front door.

 

Toot on the flute. Pleased to say that the twiddly bits are mostly sorted on the first section of the new song - enough to play at a reasonable speed though I am still tripping up in a few places. So, it will be awhile longer before I progress onto the next bit. However, the pressure will be off for now and, hopefully, I can enjoy playing these few introductory bars.

 

Moving on. I have indulged myself by buying a new box with flanged wheels.

An item I keep in the medicine box may give you a clue...

 

but I actually got the Mint one. It will be interesting to see what the mint lozenges, which came with my order, taste like.

 

Take care. Be good. Breathe easy!

Polly

 

I had an email about the flange'd vehicle, an expensive way to acquire a packet of Fisherman's Friend!

 

While they certainly clear the sinuses, throat,etc and provide a certain numbness, the Original formulation verges on the inedible, except in dire circumstances. I've not tried the Mint, perhaps they'll be a little less aggressive...

 

 

[monkeysarefun]

Hey it's Ashes time!

[Hroth]

15 minutes ago, monkeysarefun said:

Hey it's Ashes time!

 

The long hot Antipodean friendly weather spell seems to be coming to an end. The weather now seems to be edging towards "rain stops play"...

 

[iL Dottore]

I’ve just had the most amazing 9 course Kaiseki dinner in Ito. Every course was but a few bites of utter exquisiteness. However, I don’t think it would meet with the expectations of some of the usual suspects as a) there were no fries of any description (although a rice cracker crusted sweet potato slice was nice and crunchy) and b) there was fish. A lot of fish.

 

So instead a shot of the ocean from the open air terrace (that has free IPA, juices and Ice Lollies on tap!