RMweb Premium Barry O Posted August 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 7, 2013 Morning all still no Don Bradley - hopefully he will be back soon. Blue skies, wispy clouds, gentle breeze..... plasterers here and doing dry lining in the old bathroom, tilers later then tomorrow........ Emptying boxes and sorting out railway rubbish ... have a great day! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Yes - let's hope that it is Don's Internet that is playing up, rather than his foot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted August 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 7, 2013 A view from the balcony: As you can see, it's quite gloomy out here. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted August 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2013 Morning all. It is a bit cooler than it has been recently here. Overcast and breezy. I'm not sure if the clouds will blow away or more will be blown in. I suspect we will head out to somewhere of interest for our visitors today. Other excitements include successful deployment of binbags and drinking of tea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2013 Morning all Cool, and we had a minor shower overnight. Managed some hedge-trimming yesterday, which is a start, as there is a lot to do really! Much of it is hazel, which cuts easily and grows like weed. Jon the builder has cancelled for this week. His MiL (69) has had a stroke - already had heart surgery, is well overweight, always grumpy. The slight complication is that she lives in Prague. Jon's wife Renata will be travelling there soon, I think. All I can recall about Saumur is that there is a very wide river in the middle of town, and along the south bank for miles to the east are the vineyards where this very affordable lemonade is made! Deb and I got through a bottle most evenings. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted August 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2013 Morning all. Dull morning so far. The Sizewell flasks are running today, first time for 7 weeks - currently they are 4 hours late - oops. An interesting outpatients visit yesterday - two hardware failures meant my 15 minutes of investigation was spread over 90 minutes, a fire alarm on the first floor and then some daft went out through another fire exit and set off the alarms on the ground floor -cough, that would be Jill and I (not our fault, we were directed to follow the fire exit signs, so we did, literally). Have a good day all. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted August 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2013 having a lovely lie in today after a few days of getting up early for work its our youngest's 4th birthday today and he's lay in bed snoring away, even the whispered promise of presents to open can't stir him as he had a late night as he was too excited to sleep! also our 9th wedding anniversary today, thankfully i had a bit of time in cardiff yesterday after i finished my training to get my wife a nice gift from "pandora", i forgot last years anniversary so thought i'd better make up for it! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted August 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2013 Morning all, a bit of 'high cloud' but no promise of rain so I understand washing targets for bed linen are being revised as I write. Mrs Stationmaster had an enjoyable day meeting fellow online quizteam members yesterday, they had chosen the British Museum as their venue. I wonder where an ERs' meeting would take place (apart from a model railway exhibition that is) - possibly watching the Sizewell 'coal' or near the gates of a well known Berkshire refuse tip, or maybe on a golf course - the dogs would probably enjoy that, or in Modelzone's last remaining branch, or even on a day out to a 'heritage' railway? You could almost start a sub-thread on this one (not a hint). Anyway have a nice day one & all. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 There are well tended grounds at some of the asylums, Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 We have a problem, Houston. Whilst working away on ET, I heard this unusual noise. Once was OK, but then it continued. Came downstairs to find a visitor... I guess we just sit tight and it will move on, but quite a surprise... 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 They can be lumped together with Pheasants and Guinea Fowl, Gordon. All three types wander in search of suicide in our lanes. Stupid (if beautiful) birds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted August 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) Morning all, a bit of 'high cloud' but no promise of rain so I understand washing targets for bed linen are being revised as I write. Mrs Stationmaster had an enjoyable day meeting fellow online quizteam members yesterday, they had chosen the British Museum as their venue. I wonder where an ERs' meeting would take place (apart from a model railway exhibition that is) - possibly watching the Sizewell 'coal' or near the gates of a well known Berkshire refuse tip, or maybe on a golf course - the dogs would probably enjoy that, or in Modelzone's last remaining branch, or even on a day out to a 'heritage' railway? You could almost start a sub-thread on this one (not a hint). Anyway have a nice day one & all. Mike, Since I am led to believe most ERs think of their stomachs and how best to line them most of the time, I suspect any quality eatery would be a good venue. Perhaps we ought to have a poll? The Obergrumpenfuhrer has just walked into the office, seen what site I am on and walked away muttering: "It's not a poll you want, it's a cull!" Time I left! Regards Richard Edited August 7, 2013 by Happy Hippo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 An ER quiz team? Now that sounds like fun... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 What's the question? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted August 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2013 Well what an idiot I am for listening to management! Did a couple of hours gardening & wore knee pads as suggested - knee now throbbing! Also forgot to wear back support ( can I blame her for not reminding me or do I have to take responsibility for my own inaction? ) so my back is now telling me that yes - I am absolutely,definitely & unequivocally without any doubt whatsoever an idiot! Where's the Ibuprofen? (for starters) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) What's the question? I thought this seat was a commode........? Morphine for Bob. Best, Pete. Edited August 7, 2013 by trisonic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I do like the runner duck ornaments in the background Gordon. Not sure about the Peacock though - the wretched things are decidedly noisy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted August 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2013 Been out and photographed the Sizewell - where were you all ? The driver liked to make a noise with his 37 + 20, moving as quickly as permitted to clear the line for the passengers. Nice to see the inbound service in Saxmundham station - normally I can't get it there as I'm supposed to be in work ! - a lot of unhappy passengers around though, the line is only single between Sax. and Woodbridge (12 miles) so there are knock on delays now, and the next Ipswich - Lowestoft has been cancelled, that should go down well, a 2 hour gap in services. Nipping over the the road bridge in 10 minutes - to get the East Midlands 156 again. Have a good afternoon all. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Shedman5 Posted August 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2013 Afternoon,late today but that is due to reading a good novel into the early hours, noticed that this year we seem to have more butterflies than ever before which has surprised me due to the weather we endured a couple of months back. Decided I'm going to paint the shed or the railway sanctuary as its called, needless to say other half has to be consulted on colour/s. Oh well anything for a peaceful life! Enjoy whats left of the day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted August 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 7, 2013 'Morning'. hmm. Work is absolutely crazy today, there are a couple of people playing catch up after letting some stuff slip, but it all has to pass via (note not through, DD!) myself so I am inundated with paperwork. If only people would use the IT system properly.....there'd be more trees around for sure, never mind the improvement in my blood pressure. Unfortunately I only have partial influence over the worst perpetrator as he's a copper. The Sergeant is on the case now though, so we may see some improvement after my 'suggestions'!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted August 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2013 Morning(ish) all. Just back from a walk and (as Shedman found) there were bees and butterflies too numerous to count. Fantastic sight and what a change from this time last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted August 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 7, 2013 Note that when Gordon gets the bird it is an altogether better class of bird (left room for sam pic) not for him the humble pigeon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashcombe Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Morning all All I can recall about Saumur is that there is a very wide river in the middle of town, and along the south bank for miles to the east are the vineyards where this very affordable lemonade is made! Deb and I got through a bottle most evenings. They're still making it and we enjoyed some during our short river trip this afternoon. This morning we had a most informative tour of the chateau, thanks to an enthusiastic guide who spoke excellent English. DD: Haven't found the tank museum yet but that could be because I haven't been looking!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted August 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 7, 2013 New loft bedroom railway room conversion almost done ( thank goodness). Nice size and plenty of light but - luxury! a little workspace with banisters!! once I have cleared the holidays its time to paint and decorate - then time to move in!! 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted August 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2013 They're still making it and we enjoyed some during our short river trip this afternoon. This morning we had a most informative tour of the chateau, thanks to an enthusiastic guide who spoke excellent English. DD: Haven't found the tank museum yet but that could be because I haven't been looking!! Ashers Instead of the Tank museum, try Musee de Blindes: 1043 Route de Fontevraud, 49400 Saumur. I think you will find that this is the same place. I have spent a rather warm afternoon cutting out drawings and articles of interest from Railway Modellers dating back as far as the 1970s. Now I'll have to try and file them in some semblance of order!! Regards Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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