Two_sugars Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Enjoying thunder and lightning at he moment. The last flash was very close, almost at exactly the same time as the thunder which set various bits and pieces rattling. I love a good electric storm. OH OH HO yes. . . it certainly is a goodun. . . .No folk club tonight me thinks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted November 20, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2013 Unlike wind, electrical storms are a rare thing here! Boy is it windy now though. Outside, that is. Dunno about three legged sheep, but our local Loughtan (pro. lock-tan) lamb is a treat, a stronger, almost liverish flavour to it. They're scary things though, they have four horns. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iL Dottore Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Evening all, it piddled down yesterday evening, so I ensconced myself in my workshop with a pint of English winter ale (the real stuff ) and continued laying rows of slates for the pub on the curved roof templates. I think I laid about 8 strips before deciding that continuing would certainly lead to me making major errors... 8 rows? I never cease to underwhelm myself. Glad to hear that things are improving, one way or another, for all our ER chums who have had a rough November. It's 2 days to Warley and then Christmas slowly hoves into view (unless you are unlucky enough to be somewhere where the Yuletide shopping frenzy kicks off in November ([grump mode ON] something I reckon should be reduced to EXACTLY 10 days before Dec 25 [/grump mode OFF]). So with the pleasant prospect of ersatz bactchelorhood, model railways, BEER and Baltis awaiting me in Brum in under 72 hours, I bid you all good night! iD 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium southern42 Posted November 20, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2013 IOMSP sailings suspended; England`s cut off! Afternoon All Odd how NHN posts so often about high winds, cancelled sailings, and the like, when at the other end of the sea route, (Heysham) the weather is so totally different - we had no really high winds in Lancaster today, though we had a frost last night, and then things warmed up considerably with heavy rain which was accompanied by wind, but not of the Force 9 variety. Other than that, not a great deal happening to me here, though I've caught up, and send generic commiserations, congratulations, etc to those who have posted over the last few days. Regards to All Stewart Wales got cut off, too... The sun was shining, so despite the wind and cold, I went out to catch a photo of the Euston-Holyhead (Menai Bridge 12:20) 1D83 and the Birmingham-Holyhead (Menai Bridge 12:35) 1D12. By the time the Virgin train came along it had turned quite cloudy. After a couple of minutes it went decidedly dark so I jacked it in - just as the rain started to come down - thankfully, not much. Checking Realtime Trains later, I discovered I had saved myself a long wait. The train had been cancelled from Chester - train connection problems, it seems. I don't know about Realtime but it's definitely time to get out the scarf and gloves to go with the (never mind what it looks like, it keeps me warm) bobble hat. Polly 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted November 20, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2013 The photos from Chester posted today show a rather dented version of your train! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium southern42 Posted November 20, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2013 The train in the news was the 1010 from Euston and happened at Chester while I was waiting for 0910. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-25016996 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted November 20, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2013 The train in the news was the 1010 from Euston and happened at Chester while I was waiting for 0910. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-25016996 Glad you have an alibi! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted November 20, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2013 compare the daily star headline to the others - tabloids rule OK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted November 21, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2013 Morning all. Nippy outside, it seems. Where's me bed?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBradley Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Hello all, It's 7:15 here and Bach's Wachet auf played by organ and trumpet is on the radio. Grand stuff to start the day. It's clear but with a brisk South Easter blowing and some cloud drifting over the top of the mountain. Max 24C forecast, Getting nearer to the weekend for you working stiffs! I hope your day is happy. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelintrev Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Morning all, just starting to get light here (6:15) looks like it's going to be a dry day....perhaps! Talking of lightning, while I was at Portharcourt the other afternoon there was a lightning strike nearby which caused our generation station to shut down.. Ok the protection equipment worked, just like it was supposed to! What ever you're up to today, try and stay dry and warm. Trev 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Morning all. Beaujolais Nouveau day at the club. 08.54 start but a full English Breakfast and 1/2 bottle of BN for all before we start. No doubt more red stuff will be consumed after, so my reduced 2013 alcohol intake rule will go out the window…. Despite the rain last night all seems quiet out there this morning.. I was told 'we're' going Christmas shopping next week… Can't really complain though, I've got away with it for 20 odd years or so... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Morning All, It is another somewhat murky morning here - but at least it is dry at the moment. Hmmm - Christmas shopping - Can't say that I am a big fan of it either, but then I enjoy the giving part so I guess it is a necessary evil! Having said that, the possibility of ordering something and then having it turn up on the doorstep is far favourable to having to fight your way around overcrowded shops. Have a good day everyone... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iL Dottore Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Morning, with Mrs iD away at a workshop with the HM in tow, I was able to sleep through to the unprecedentedly late hour of 06:00. Grey day here, but a cup of coffee should soon set things right. Enjoy the day iD 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted November 21, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2013 Morning all, nothing left of last nights snow, so it is just wet and cold out there I hope. Mrs B to the consultant today he is hoping to tell her she can drive today, somewhere between slim chance and no chance at all she still can't walk. The thought of walking in snow on crutches really frightened her. Good job we bought a wheel chair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted November 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2013 Morning all. Warmer and breezier here today. Parcels coming today, a couple of which are train related and the other is a bigger extractor fan for the shower. I fitted the proper vent in the summer and water vapour removal seemed OK but now it is a bit cooler it shows up the inadequacy of the standard inline fan. My brother also wants me to collect an eBay purchase from somewhere locally, some sort of amateur radio transceiver thingy. Tony 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted November 21, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2013 sleet last night as I left the railway club - today mixed clouds and a bit of blue sky.. Watched a bit of the test match - shame England couldn't keep the grip on all day but seems OK) Lots to do today before I set off for the NEC this pm after which any access on to here will be via any free wifi - unless I can cadge access of Andy Y...... So - have a great day today and enjoy the rest of the week and the weekend..... Barry O 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted November 21, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2013 Morning from a very tired NHN. Slept really badly, so I've put a flexi day in and am going back to bed. First day I have missed since going back to work after my surgery 8 months ago, why does it chose now to have such a painful night? I didn't do anything out of the ordinary yesterday either. Grump.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruffalo Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Morning from a very tired NHN. Slept really badly, so I've put a flexi day in and am going back to bed. First day I have missed since going back to work after my surgery 8 months ago, why does it chose now to have such a painful night? I didn't do anything out of the ordinary yesterday either. Grump.... Didn't you get very wet last weekend Neil? Cold and damp often affects joint mobility and gives pain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted November 21, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2013 Very, very wet, yes! I've been OK up until last night, if anything I felt I had three good days but a colleague just text me to say she thought I didn't look as if I was moving too good later yesterday in the office. According to my physioterrorist it is change in atmospheric pressure more than anything that affects joints, and as the weather was atrocious last night that may account for it. I'm off for kip, thanks for caring! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) There are some very nice bits of Hull but they want to buy HMS Illustrious and turn it into part of the City of Culture... Will they strip it down so it is just a hull? Edited November 21, 2013 by shortliner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold grandadbob Posted November 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2013 Good morning all, Damp start today & the temperature has shot up to 5oC. There may be some sunshine this afternoon. I'm having a break from decorating today so instead I will "enjoy" the pleasures of some housework! I really need to get a life. work on the "trainset". Have a good one, Bob. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AndyB Posted November 21, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2013 Morning all. Chilly and damp here. Taking Don's theme of a little Bach to get the day going I've chosen a bit of to get the creative juices flowing. All this talk about Christmas shopping trips. I've taken the shortcut by ordering my own Christmas presents through Amazon - other online retailers are available. I started off with a bit of nostalgia for school holiday TV from my youf and ordered a set of Laurel and Hardy DVDs (including the piano removal episode). Hoping swmbo took the hint and gets me the one where they do the washing up. I had intended to get it for the two youngsters in the household to help with their education, but then realised I was the only person who hadn't got any idea what to ask for for Christmas, so made it as a present to myself instead; £4 well spent. Pushing the boat out I've also asked for a packet of jumbo peanuts. Following tradition our open gas fire needs some replacement artificial coal... Seems that November has brought with it a lot of sadness and ill health for the ER gang. Hope that December brings better fortune and improved health. Remember it is only about 4 weeks until the days get longer (this solar forecast may not apply to postcodes south of the Equator ). Best, Andy 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted November 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2013 Morning all Last night was supposed to be dry, after a wet day. It rained pretty much all night, was bright and clear at 9, is now thinking it might like to rain again. At least streams and aquifers will all be nice and full for Spring. 2.5 degrees at 0930 GMT. A leading ER person had posted elsewhere a pic of his new phone, and as I've been increasingly pissed off with Orange - who sadly also own the national telecomm network here - I wanted to change. I now have a contract - instead of PAYG that didn't want to let me do anything much - with a telecom firm that I think piggyback on the majors. My new phone isn't as posh as his (first sentence) but at least it's the same make & only cost me I euro, so that's not bad, and I keep the same number. Commiserations to those suffering, and I hope everyone's day goes well. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2013 Morning all, Sunshine is promised for later but it looks like it will probably be a lot later. On the more cheery side a nice blue box arrived from Shildon yesterday containing an exceedingly pretty little tank engine (which isn't even GWR, but it's still pretty) and tomorrow I'm off to Swindon to collect another box - then buying some bogie wheels at Warley on Saturday no doubt. More promising news in connection with some earlier research labours although I doubt anything will be announced before/at Warley. Warley should also produce the latest Lightmoor Press catalogue which should help to sort my Christmas list, I hope. Have a good day one & all. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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