RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 5, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2012 Dilbert, sorry to hear about the cat - never a nice time especially if it's an old family friend. Our two never got on that well but when Wesley had to be put out of an increasingly poor quality of life it was very noticeable how Henry missed having Wes around although it took him a very short time to realise he was now in sole command. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBradley Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 What a wonderful place RMweb is and especially Early Risers! Thank you Station Master, Dilbert and Pete. As soon as I read through the list supplied by Station Master, even before reading the other two posts, I saw and recognized the the theme from the 3rd movement of Saint Seans Organ Symphony. No wonder it seemed so familiar to me. Before posting my query I had Googled for the answer but did not get the list supplied by Station Master. I tried playing the video Shortliner, but my computer just froze and I had to reboot! Hottest night of the Season so far (34C) but I managed to sleep well Sorry about the cat Dilbert. I hope this week is good to all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted February 6, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2012 Morning all... I'm sorry to hear about your cat, dilbert... It is odd indeed how animals appear to be able to sense certain things, much as you described. Nothing much to report at this hour, only that it's very cold once again, so I hope covering the car's windscreen and rear window will have helped. I'll be off in an hour or so. Have a good one everybody... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Morning All, Sorry to hear about your cat Dilbert - rotten news I didn't get on over the weekend. Too many other things going on - we went into the Taunus on Saturday afternoon for a walk which was very nice, but perishing cold! Currently the temperature is down around -12°C but we haven't got any snow. One of the good things about this cold weather is that we have had some wonderful sunshine, sunsets and clear skies. Have a good day everyone... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Morning all. Sorry to hear your news, Dilbert. It is always hard losing any of your pets. After all, they are very much a part of your family... Not much going on today, though no doubt the hours will just disappear somewhere. No sign of a thaw as yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted February 6, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2012 Morning all. not very cold outside but the ground not covered in snow is icy and very slippy. Sorry to hear about your cat Dilbert it is never easy losing a family friend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted February 6, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2012 Morning all. It is about 0 C here at the moment, it hasn't snowed overnight but the forecast is for a little more later this morning. I'll put Robbie's dog carrier in the car and go and collect him. I'd walk but there is all his stuff (basket, blanket, food) to collect as well. I don't really have any plans (or lists today) but I'm sure I'll find something to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted February 6, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2012 I didn't get on over the weekend. Too many other things going on - we went into the Taunus on Saturday afternoon for a walk which was very nice, but perishing cold! I can imagine it was! I bet having a cup of coffee afterwards felt incredibly good, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted February 6, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2012 Morning all Good luck for today Dominik. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted February 6, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2012 Morning all Good luck for today Dominik. Thanks! I think it'll be alright...especially as I'm not under that much of a pressure. This was the view which presented itself to me a few mInutes ago... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Went into the Taunus for a walk? It must be a very big car! ;-) Dave. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted February 6, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2012 Went into the Taunus for a walk? It must be a very big car! ;-) Dave. "Honey, I shrunk the hikers!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dilbert Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Waiting for the plumber to arrive and looking forward to the CH back on stream and hot water... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Taken on my way to work this morning - one word... Brrrr! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixoh8sixoh Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Morning all. Cool but icy and slippy here and the dock's frozen over. Going to have to get an optician appointment, as my glasses have reached that "too scratched to see through" stage. I got a new pair 3 years ago (yes, I'm a year overdue getting an eye test) and couldn't get on with them so went back to the 5 year old pair (naughty me). Unfortunately the 5 year old pair are now beyond use and I decided to try out the 3 year old pair yesterday and today until I can get to the optician. I remember why I didn't get on with them and still don't... (in fact the prescription I can see best with is my blinking 7 year old prescription which I only have in a pair of sunglasses...) Dilbert, sorry to hear about the mouser. Hope the heating's back on soon too! Dominik, good luck for today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dilbert Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 The ten day weather forecast here is for sub-zero temperatures for the next eight days. The commercial director for one of the major retail Automotive spares groups must be sweating a bit.. Last November they did a three/four week winter tyre sales promotion 'if during Winter, there is at least twenty days of consecutive sub-zero temperatures, then we'll give a total refund on winter tyres purchased from us'. He might re-examine is whether forecast for next year... dilbert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted February 6, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2012 After I cleared the snow off the Clio and warmed it up before Aditi went to work I drove it up and down the road. The winter tyres do seem to behave as advertised on the mixture of snow, ice and slush in the road. The roadworks on the A13 seem to be causing the traffic to be backing up and blocking the end of our road. I'll wait until it has cleared before going to collect my furry friend! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixoh8sixoh Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Dilbert - re your quote/sig - Fish lives just along the road from here in Haddington. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Remember your cat at play, Dilbert. Tough times. Unbelievably no snow here at all (yet). As we are fairly high up and hold the record for highest snowfall I didn't expect that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted February 6, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2012 Morning All Sorry to hear about the cat Dilbert - been there, done that, several times - as a vet friend of mine always told me, we don't own animals, we are just looking after then for their alloted time. Chilly here again, but seems to be less so than elsewhere. Regards to All Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 6, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2012 Morning all. No more snow but what we have got is going very slowly as the temperature is just above freezing and all we have forecast is fist and mog as Spooner would have called it. The areas that daughter and I cleared yesterday are now looking wet which is a nuisance as the front path was drying off nicely yesterday afternoon. If I feel in the mood i might do my bit as a good citizen and clear the pavement outside - round here doing that seems to be an age thing; the only stretch cleared yesterday had been done by a chap over 70 who lives up the road. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dilbert Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) Talking of fish, the plumber came, he saw, and he conquered. He wove his magic. I was expecting him only to fix the leak, but he also refilled the boiler, purged the radiators and fired up the boiler. Tested everything and then asked me for a brush and pan to clean up the area he was working in. Total cost = €70. As he was leaving, I met one of my neighbours who also had a problem this weekend with their central heating - it appears that the boiler is stuffed. Anyway, I've lent her a couple of the electric radiators I bought yesterday. Re. Cat #1, she was always the first to greet you in the morning, I'd then give her some food - a habit that will transform... dilbert Edited February 6, 2012 by dilbert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Here's a photo I took last Saturday that may interest Dom. An EMD/Alstom/Vossioh PL42-AC arriving at my local station (Fanwood) with a multi deck passenger train of NJT: If you go to USA & Canadian RailRoads section and click on the last post of "Stations and Depots" thread there is another photo of the carriages and you'll also be able to hear the PL42-AC (#4020). They seem very popular over here.... Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 They'd probably be popular here too, Pete - if the bridges and tunnels were higher. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 The ten day weather forecast here is for sub-zero temperatures for the next eight days. The commercial director for one of the major retail Automotive spares groups must be sweating a bit.. Last November they did a three/four week winter tyre sales promotion 'if during Winter, there is at least twenty days of consecutive sub-zero temperatures, then we'll give a total refund on winter tyres purchased from us'. He might re-examine is whether forecast for next year... dilbert That's interesting - there used to be promotions exactly the opposite of that here. If you bought snow tires and no snow fell at the airport (the official weather recording station) that winter, you got a full refund; one day of snow, you got less of a refund, etc.- rapidly diminishing to no refund at all. The first year we lived here, there was no snow recorded at the airport, many tire stores lost a lot of money, nobody's ever offered that kind of deal in the nearly 30 years since, and we've always had significant amounts of snow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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