benachie Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Now I would like to publicly thank Alan – Benachie, who has tirelessly put together a daily newsletter for Debs – and this has really helped. Addition - Debs has read this message and has asked me to add her deep gratitude and appreciation for his dedication and generous kindness in messaging, cannot be overstated. Thanks to John and Debs for their kind words but I really don't think I'm any different from others who message Debs. Maybe I have more time, maybe I like the sound of my own keyboard. In any event, it would always be good to have more contributors in the "team". You can write about anything - your local environment, what's happening today, your life story, your other hobbies, any links you find interesting, photographs of anything and everything. I have even written about railway modelling - only rarely, of course. Just PM John (Coombe Barton) with your message with something like "for Debs" as the subject. Our very special thanks to John for being such a devoted and helpful "go-between". Alan 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted April 23, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 23, 2018 Thanks to John and Debs for their kind words but I really don't think I'm any different from others who message Debs. Maybe I have more time, maybe I like the sound of my own keyboard. In any event, it would always be good to have more contributors in the "team". You can write about anything - your local environment, what's happening today, your life story, your other hobbies, any links you find interesting, photographs of anything and everything. I have even written about railway modelling - only rarely, of course. Just PM John (Coombe Barton) with your message with something like "for Debs" as the subject. Our very special thanks to John for being such a devoted and helpful "go-between". Alan Hi Alan Great to know that you are also part of the team here working to get Debs on the road to recovery - and please don't be a stranger here on ERs in the future, it really is the more the merrier on here, in one area of RMWeb where we don't (very often) fall out, and don't denigrate each other's posts and comments. I have sent a few messages to Debs, and will endeavour to send a few more. Stewart 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted April 23, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 23, 2018 Good morning Folks. A bright day here in Newport. Dog walking beckons. A thought occurs to me; Was the button Fly created in Hampton Caught? Enough of me. Have a good day. Cheers, Ian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 AndyY! AndyY! We need a groan button! Where's the ******ing groan button when you really, really, desperately, need one. Maybe ERs should be revolting??? Oh, wait. For the modeling purists I think we are. iD Calm down, dear ... Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted April 23, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 23, 2018 Morning all from Estuary-Land. Sun is shining but not enough to bring out the pollen. Purchased a couple of books yesterday so there's a bit of reading to be done. There must be a couple of Royals further down the list going - "B*gger - another queue jumper......." Cheers, Mick My dad was a staunch republican, I can imagine his response, along the lines of "Another bl@@dy mouth for us to feed!" 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 ....My dad was a staunch republican, ... As in a 32-county Ireland? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Morning everyone. Another sunny day has dawned in Derbyshire, but the wind is stronger and it carries a distinct chill. I hope that, whatever the weather, today finds you well. I hope those off on their travels have / are having an enjoyable time. Thoughts remain with those that need it. I am glad to read elsewhere that Andy.P has got through his blood test and he is off on the modelling again. Best wishes also to Debs, Simon and all others who need them. Yesterday was a good day - I actually felt quite good. There was some time spent modelling (see the Gairloch thread) and I also enjoyed some fresh air whilst out helping Sarah collect the Avon books. During the morning stint, I popped into my parent's for a cup of tea and even caught up with my brother and his children. The evening Avon based stroll was taken in very pleasant conditions. The peace was interrupted by the police helicopter buzzing over the estate. It soon became apparent why. As I crossed the road en route to another collection, a police car cruised slowly past, then turned and pulled over next to me. It seemed I matched the description of the gentleman they were looking for. When they showed me a photograph I told them I was quite offended to be mistaken for him! Fortunately I was able to prove my identity! Positive progress on the business side of things. Although I have all but discarded the idea of buying the one I previously viewed, a friend of mine has come forward and offered to provide help with building a website. This is a huge step forward towards setting up for myself. That makes me feel a little more confident although it won't be an instant route out of the teaching profession. Today I actually feel pretty good again, hopefully the tablets are starting to take effect. I have been motivated enough to help Sarah around the house this morning. Recycling sorted, two loads of washing completed and put out on the line and dishwasher unloaded and reloaded. I have even found some time for a little bit of shunting on the Gairloch layout. Having said that, I feel fairly tired now and I have not taken the tablet yet. How I will feel after I have taken it remains to be seen. Have a good day all. Best wishes Andy 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted April 23, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 23, 2018 As in a 32-county Ireland? No, he was as English as they come, my mother on the other hand was a confirmed royalist. As for myself, I'm no royalist but not a republican either. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Any chance this might knock Trump off the news for a few days? please Nobel Peace prize for this great man next year. Brought NK to its knees. Plaudits abound. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted April 23, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) Afternoon Peeps Thanks goes to Baz he reminded me it was St Georges day 41st wedding adversary this year, we don't waste money on cards which was a let off instead I descreetly booked a table at the local restrauant she can be easily pleased I was going to pick a flower from the garden and put it in a vase but thought better of it so there was no excuse for her to moan. Decorating commenced today with the first coat on the newly pastered ceiling, to play safe I will leave it till tomorrow to re-coat it other work was carried out sanding and filling the usual bumps and dinks in the walls and a large storage heater to be remove the last one got damaged but luckily the repair was good and it was working for a while till I switched it off. I wonder if my mate Cap't GDB got away OK I bet he's got a drink in his hands as I type. Enjoy your day I.M Warnout Edited April 23, 2018 by 81C 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Morning. Weekend went by in a flash... do I get another one, please? What with doggy-care/walking, various chores, an attempt at passive relaxation with a jigsaw puzzle (turned out to be rather frustrating/aggressive in the end ) and a significant amount of time flight simming along with some muddling, I'm not sure how I managed to use up the entire weekend and still not truly see what I accomplished <sigh> Yesterday, Jemma got back from her trip and came over to pick up Whitney, with her new beau, very nice chap (fortunately for him <har har>). We all walked around one of the local lakes as the weather was lovely, then went for brunch. Mrs. got in late evening from Florida, had a good trip but happy to be home - she was "OK" with me meeting the new beau before her - to the amazement of both Jemma and myself! Weather on the uptick here - nowhere near as beastly as I've heard it's been in the UK - and barely any snow left except the traditional piles from plowing - they'll be around for a week or more at least! Today already 6 first thing and sunny, expected to reach 20 later - will be the first time it's been that "warm" here since October 21st six months ago!!! Headed to the airport for the LATE flight to JFK, leaves here 8PM gets there a couple of hours after I should be asleep Hope the week starts out well for everyone. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purley Oaks Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) Any chance this might knock Trump or Brexit off the news for a few days? pleaseI've had enough of it already... (and 45)...Beast66606's hedgehog cam would be much better Edited April 23, 2018 by Purley Oaks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted April 23, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 23, 2018 Trying to sort stuff out today. One insurance company being very stupid. Can't seem to cope with how Irish death certificates work. I feel like telling them to forget it as their stupidity is upsetting Aditi. However she says she will persevere as she wants to put the money in a fund for students at his university to help with travel expenses for research or conferences. Apparently our case will be "escalated " to a supervisor. We have been sorting out clothes. Matthew never seemed to throw clothes out when he was at home. He did before leaving a country to avoid excess baggage. Off to the Sue Ryder charity shop soon. Then perhaps a stroll in the park. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Purley Oaks Posted April 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2018 Afternoon all Chillier today and cloudy. Great centre-spread in The Guardian this morning of Leander crossing the Forth Rail Bridge in sunshine. The pic is very well-proportioned with the three main spans in the background and Leander plus coaches from centre to right, heading to the North Queensferry side. Have looked on their website for a link but can't locate the pic. Will post later if I see it. Travelling to Southampton in a few months or so and staggered to find that it's cheaper by plane rather than train. Faster, too. Have a good afternoon Mal 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Happy Hippo Posted April 23, 2018 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) Went to the lunchtime showing of 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Pie Appreciation Society', then afterwards taking the Obergrumpenfuhrer in for a Costa coffee. On the way back to the car, we visited Maplin's as there was half a hope that they might have had a couple of Li-po rechargeable batteries in their closing down sale. They did but not in the size I wanted........................... It was ever thus! However, the Obergrumpenfuher whom is normally a decaf type, was on a major caffeine high, and went beserk, proceeding to buy a box containing two r/c drones drones, a tracked robot (also r/c) and some form of construction gadget that makes a marble lift and slide. Shopping early for Christmas was the excuse....................I need to get back to Dapol and reciprocate. On second thoughts, perhaps I already have but forgot about it (the 64xx which is still in the boot of the X3). Edited April 23, 2018 by Happy Hippo 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted April 23, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 23, 2018 Yesterday, Jemma got back from her trip and came over to pick up Whitney, with her new beau, very nice chap (fortunately for him <har har>). Just tell him he better look after her...... ...... and that you don't mind going back to prison. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted April 23, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 23, 2018 Afternoon all from Estuary-Land. So theres another royal baby (yawn), not that I'm anti-royal its just the media circus that surrounds such an event. (A knighthood for me please for services to syncopathy.) As I said I am not a republican but what with the upcoming royal nuptials and the inevitable media frenzy I might seriously consider becoming one. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted April 23, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 23, 2018 (A knighthood for me please for services to syncopathy.) Syncopathy . Fainting due to lack of blood to the brain? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad McCann Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) Just tell him he better look after her...... ...... and that you don't mind going back to prison. I never did become a parent but I always schemed that if it happened when was she was of courting age, I was going to make sure that the night she brought her boyfriend home he was going to see 'dad' sat at the coffee table in his boxers, sharpening a large knife on a whetstone, interrupting his 'thousand yard stare' briefly to smile to the lad and say; "Hello, son. Nice to meet you; take care of my daughter, won't you?" before resuming the sharpening... Edited April 23, 2018 by Mad McCann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted April 23, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 23, 2018 Aditi's parents didn't really want to meet me, expelled her from the family and didn't attend our wedding. But it all worked out eventually. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad McCann Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Aye, and well done, the two of you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Headlines running the Duchess of Cambridge goes into labour: And I thought the royal family were supposed to be politically neutral! Not sure; the Duke certainly seems very liberal! (Lost count the current score, is this #3 or #4?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post NGT6 1315 Posted April 23, 2018 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) E‘ning all. Thunder and hail did materialise eventually, the latter when we had just left the house for food shopping! However, brisk as that cloudburst was, it was over just as quickly. So, I’m now on a month of parental leave (starting on the 27th actually, but with planned days off and holiday booked ahead of it), if that’s the proper way of calling it! I have a second month coming starting 27 July, too. Quite looking forward to a bit of nonstop family and personal time, actually, given the strains of the past weeks... Best wishes and thoughts as appropriate... Edited April 23, 2018 by NGT6 1315 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AndyB Posted April 23, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 23, 2018 So, I’m now on a month of parental leave (starting on the 27th actually, but with planned days off and holiday booked ahead of it),.... Blimus - Prince William is on ER! Ok, I'll re-phrase that as the Beefeaters qrf are sprinting done my garden path as I type! Blimus - Prince William is an Early Riser! Ok, I'll try again. Blimus - Prince William has been disguising himself as Dom. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenceb Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Congratulations Dom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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