monkeysarefun Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) 9 hours ago, Ozexpatriate said: Funny story that. The prosaic Yorkshireman actually went with "New Wales". By the time he got home someone presumably pointed out that there already was a "New Wales" (in British Canada, which had even then been divided into New North Wales and New South Wales). At one point parts of it were also called Nova Dania by some latter-day, wiking type - 1619, Jens Munk. With New England and New Scotland spoken for he dutifully amended it to New South Wales. Why that over New South England or New South Scotland, or even New South York, who knows. Always worth a repost at times like this! 9 hours ago, Ozexpatriate said: Of course there is no equivalent to a patron saint of New South Wales. I think St. Don (Bradman) would be a shoe-in. I'd go Bob Hawke, even though he was born in South Australia. But he was OUR PM too and can you name any other international leader that has a world record in fast beer drinking? Edited March 2 by monkeysarefun 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted March 2 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 2 BH.... On the subject of Co-op scrotes (others too).... Bear has a solution...... Xurons.... ....and Iodine..... .....several hours..... .....whilst listening to relaxing music..... Seems like a plan. BG 11 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iL Dottore Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Talking about memory lane, I have just found out how many on ER have had a distinctly chequered past. As CCI GmbH is sponsoring the supergroup Old and Still Nasty world tour, I thought that I (CC) should directly manage things. So one of the things I had to do is ensure that the profits go into the accounts of the various band members - so I had to get the real names behind the stage names. Imagine my surprise to learn that members of the supergroup are now respectable ER members. So, the Old and Still Nasty line up really is as follows Tom Torpedo of the Boat Strokers (aka @TheQ) on keyboards. Tomboy Harridan of the Pink Polar Bears (aka Polina Bear, cousin of @polybear) on drums. Beezer of the Psychotic Bimbler (aka @PupCam) on rhythm guitar. Screaming Eagle of Afterburner (aka @Dave Hunt) on vocals. Blunt Scalpel of the Döctörs of Destructiön (possibly @iL Dottore?) on lead guitar. CCI GmbH (entertainment) is still trying to track the artistes (backing singers) known back in the day as Sally Sweethang, Jenny Warbler and Suzee Cremecheez. Any news of their whereabouts would be gratefully received (and amply rewarded). To raise interest in the supergroup I’ll be sending out “down memory lane” posters showing the artistes in their youth*, so stay tuned. CC * I’m thinking about using the “embarrassing” images of the artistes I have in my archive. Should I do it? Your thoughts? 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 And leads us not into Trent station... I've found a couple of poin_s and some trac_ in a box. Also, in the summer house, I've found a piece of boar_ which is just the right length to fit on the back seat of the car. I'm very tempted... 14 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted March 2 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 2 11 minutes ago, Grizz said: As you walk in the door the first isle has this… This….. and this…. I am weak…..they now have one less custard tart. Posting piccies like that is decidedly unfair to a Bear bereft of Cake...... 5 2 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grizz Posted March 2 Popular Post Share Posted March 2 How about shed porn? 2 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeysarefun Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 The '70's in a warmer climate. I'm pretty sure the bloke on the left is Don Dunstan, Premier (governor, for our US friends) of South Australia way back then. 13 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted March 2 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2 (edited) 1 hour ago, Grizz said: How about shed porn? And again, a call out for The Ladybird Book of the Shed! https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/291386/the-ladybird-book-of-the-shed-by-morris-jason-hazeley-and-joel/9780718183585 And there's a section on the use of sheds for parallel pieces of metal... Edited March 2 by Hroth Proper computer, running slowly because Win 11 has decided to update... 12 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium RobAllen Posted March 2 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 2 Morning folks! Have spent this morning fixing the controls on the cooker hood. It's only a few years old and I'm unimpressed that the plastic structure holding them has broken. Superglue and plasticard to the rescue! I'm also very thankful for the very helpful comment on my Holcombe thread about how to signal the plan. So much knowledge freely shared. I'll update the plan while drinking my tea next. I'm hoping to get the DCC-EX command station from Chesterfield Models hooked up to Melcombe Road Sidings today to see how it works. Once that's done I can start converting locos as I have a fair few non-sound decoders acquired during sales. Tomorrow I'm hoping to pop over to the Redditch exhibition as it's not too far from Worcester. I'm going to attempt to pick up the bullhead rail and points that I need, which does mean that I need to commit to either large or medium points. Large look better, but medium mean that the curve can be a little less tight. Decisions! 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizz Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 34 minutes ago, iL Dottore said: To raise interest in the supergroup I’ll be sending out “down memory lane” posters showing the artistes in their youth*, so stay tuned. CC * I’m thinking about using the “embarrassing” images of the artistes I have in my archive. Should I do it? Your thoughts? In answer to the question at the end of your last post Doc….. Oooooooh yes! …yes indeed you should. Let’s see them in all their glory…. 4 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizz Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) Aha…the mystery of the inspiration behind AC/DC Angus Young’s signature stage costume has finally been revealed. Edited March 2 by Grizz Rejig 11 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted March 2 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 2 4 hours ago, Grizz said: Yep……my name is Grizz…and during the early 1970s I owned and wore a Black, Orange and Grey hoop striped, knitted tank top. There…they say the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. I will admit to wearing a brown pinstripe flared suit with a mustard yellow shirt but I never owned a tank top. 1 hour ago, Grizz said: This AM I had to take number 2 cub into Gotham City for her college class. This result in me going into a small city branch of Waitrowse… As you walk in the door the first isle has this… This….. and this…. I am weak…..they now have one less custard tart. Only one...... Jamie 4 2 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeysarefun Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Grizz said: Aha…the mystery of the inspiration behind AC/DC Angus Young’s signature stage costume has finally been revealed. Also Sydney Swans AFL legend-in-his-own-lunchbox Warwick Capper: Married the '90's equivalent of a social media "influencer", a Penthouse Pet. Referred to his bed as "The Workbench". Edited March 2 by monkeysarefun 1 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurker Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) 1 hour ago, Grizz said: This AM I had to take number 2 cub into Gotham City for her college class. This result in me going into a small city branch of Waitrowse… As you walk in the door the first isle has this… This….. and this…. I am weak…..they now have one less custard tart. If you have not been, this should be on your bucket listPasteis de Belem, Lisbon. They have steady queue of customers and the tarts are still warm. Wasted on me but Mrs Lurker was a fan. Apparently the leftover ones from the box of six were even better cold. Edited March 2 by The Lurker 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizz Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Mmmmmmm I can just imagine the taste of all that custardy goodness……….mmmmmmmm custardy goodness…… 7 2 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizz Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) 14 minutes ago, monkeysarefun said: Married the '90's equivalent of a youtube "influencer", a Penthouse Pet. Referred to his bed as "The Workbench". Wow…..she’s tall. Or alternatively he’s short I s’pose. It is fantastic to see that he hasn’t let this difference in height get him down thought, isn’t it? Edited March 2 by Grizz Missed a bit off 5 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted March 2 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2 3 minutes ago, Grizz said: Mmmmmmm I can just imagine the taste of all that custardy goodness……….mmmmmmmm custardy goodness…… Likewise, but I'll be good and not go hunting such treats. Besides its raining and rather chilly out... 1 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted March 2 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2 2 minutes ago, Grizz said: Wow…..she’s tall. Or alternatively he’s short I s’pose. Flobalobdapopweeeeed? 1 2 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted March 2 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 2 14 minutes ago, The Lurker said: They have steady queue of customers and the tarts are still warm. Wasted on me but Mrs Lurker was a fan. Apparently the leftover ones from the box of six were even better cold. What are "leftovers"?? 1 2 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeysarefun Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Grizz said: Wow…..she’s tall. Or alternatively he’s short I s’pose. Not going by their wedding piccy! They say the 70's was the decade that style forgot, but I say that the 80's was the decade that style got dragged from its bed, driven to a lonely bush site, was forced to dig its own grave then got shot a dozen times before being covered in dirt sticks and leaves , then got dug up again and had petrol poured on it and lit, then the embers got stamped all over by elephants before being flushed down a toilet, then its home was carpet bombed with napalm. And then salted. Edited March 2 by monkeysarefun 6 3 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 I was trying NOT to put the central heating on this month, but despite the sun now shining, I've succumbed... 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 1 hour ago, Grizz said: How about shed porn? Oh I know where you live you know. 1 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hroth Posted March 2 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2 5 minutes ago, monkeysarefun said: Not going by their wedding piccy! They say the 70's was the decade that style forgot, but I say that the 80's was the decade that style got dragged from its bed, driven to a lonely bush site, forced to dig its own grave then was shot a dozen times before being covered in dirt sticks and leaves , then got dug up again and had petrol poured on it and lit, then the embers got stamped all over before being flushed down a toilet, then its home was carpet bombed with napalm. Looks like that bloke from Kajagoogoo... 2 1 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 1 hour ago, Hroth said: And again, a call out for The Ladybird Book of the Shed! https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/291386/the-ladybird-book-of-the-shed-by-morris-jason-hazeley-and-joel/9780718183585 And there's a section on the use of sheds for parallel pieces of metal... And you. 3 1 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizz Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Grizz Independent Media Radio Television Email Posty Thing….would like to present ‘Thought for the Day’….(possibly stolen / plagiarised from BBC Radio 4…court case date set). That was ‘Thought for the Day’….presented by Grizz…today sponsored by the UK Gin Guild. 16 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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