RMweb Premium Richard E Posted November 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2017 OK I'm off to Donny and then the NRM. Phil Aha, York late morning arrival. Return on the 16:02 or 18:02 if travelling direct, slightly earlier if changing at Donny. I'll be through Retford on the fast at about 18:06. It's dark then so not a lot to see, not that there is a lot left compared to years gone by. Not a lot of note at Donny, Class 91 and 225 set in the IEP depot comes to mind, it was there this morning when I came past. Not sure about the NRM, not popped over from work for a while, must do so before I finish commuting next month. Hope you have had a good day and that the journey hasn't been too arduous, normally isn't outside commuting times I believe. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted November 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2017 Mornington Crescent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted November 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2017 I blame the Romans, them and 'king tiles and grouting. Mrs M. has had me doing the kitchen, I hate tiling, it is all the Romans fault. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I blame the Romans, them and 'king tiles and grouting. Mrs M. has had me doing the kitchen, I hate tiling, it is all the Romans fault. After all, what did they ever do for us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Mornington Crescent Well, that's the end of that then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waraqah Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Broadbottom Like this, you mean? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_Bottomed_Girls#/media/File:Queen_Bicycle_Race1.png 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Like this, you mean? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_Bottomed_Girls#/media/File:Queen_Bicycle_Race1.png Not QUITE... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadbottom Phwoarrr - Nice viaduct Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwordsmith Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Well, that's the end of that then! Damned if I know how he got there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted November 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 2, 2017 After all, what did they ever do for us? WP_20170709_14_23_40_Pro_LR.jpg Cream teas at Wall? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Damned if I know how he got there! The rules are ... they're aint no rules! (who said that?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Cream teas at Wall? I'll give you that. OK - apart from the cream teas at Wall, what did the Romans ever do for us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwordsmith Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I'll give you that. OK - apart from the cream teas at Wall, what did the Romans ever do for us? They invented Latin which lets people who know about gardens be insufferably pompous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benbow Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Surely somewhere with 17 things to do can't be that bad ? It is! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 They invented Latin which lets people who know about gardens be insufferably pompous Nope - doesn't count. People who know a lot about gardens would still have been insufferably pompous without any help from the Romans... Oops sorry - your gardens really are all very nice. Honest. (better go and find me hat and coat) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 It is! The clue is in the name. Grim. (Reminds me of my favourite Roy Walker one-liner, delivered wonderfully dead pan: 'My parents had a fairytale wedding - Grimm'.) 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwordsmith Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) Nope - doesn't count. People who know a lot about gardens would still have been insufferably pompous without any help from the Romans... Oops sorry - your gardens really are all very nice. Honest. (better go and find me hat and coat) My mother, God rest her soul, was passionate about her garden even though she didn't know many plant names - (SWMBO is much the same, so clearly there is something in the suggestion that all men marry their mothers!). I recall mum coming home one day from visiting a large private garden over in Ireland where we were living at the time She was clutching a cutting she had been given by the head gardener, who had obviously taken a shine to her, judging by her recounting of the days events over dinner. It turned out that she had told him she was mighty impressed by the size of his hydrangeas, which he called 'HumDrumjums' He asked if she would like a bit, and she responded positively, so he took a cutting and invited her back to his potting shed for a quick lesson in how to make thinks grow successfully from small beginnings. Certainly she came back with a lovely big bloom and a happy smile on her face, and from that day forward said plants were always known in our household as 'HumDrumJums' I can't help but wonder with all this feminist stuff going on in the news if that would be seen as inappropriate these days. Edited November 2, 2017 by bigwordsmith 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 2, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 2, 2017 Broadbottom I noticed her shopping in Waitrose in Tilehurst today, didn't realise you were there too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 2, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2017 Clyst They can be removed without surgery. Ar$£ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 2, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) Aha, York late morning arrival. Return on the 16:02 or 18:02 if travelling direct, slightly earlier if changing at Donny. I'll be through Retford on the fast at about 18:06. It's dark then so not a lot to see, not that there is a lot left compared to years gone by. Not a lot of note at Donny, Class 91 and 225 set in the IEP depot comes to mind, it was there this morning when I came past. Not sure about the NRM, not popped over from work for a while, must do so before I finish commuting next month. Hope you have had a good day and that the journey hasn't been too arduous, normally isn't outside commuting times I believe. 11.10 off Retford (Hulk Trains) where Costa had a GF Wrap.....result, then met son and noticed new Bay Platform at the north end orf Donny for the nasty little shuttle to/from Scunny is it ? At Donny there was a 67 taking away 2 91s from the Bay Platform 2, one coal going north 66712 then the Montezumasrevenge 800 going North. Bloody rapid acceleration from a signal stop. 12.10 225 off Donny P4, Coach C; crowded but seats available. NRM; a little different and they have moved the carved up Spam and now you can touch it; umm, smooth. Busy as it is Yk's half term but enjoyed the peace of the gallery Library and then a good poke around the 'hidden collections'. Western in the works with a dismantled A4 '7. Smeltic parked outside; couldn't see which one. At York there was one coal going south at about 15.45 (same loco?). I found out that I can phone and order a Gluten Free Pasty (proper Cornish too) to be prepared for my arrival or prepared during my visit (needs an hour). 37038 seems to be a DRS for hire machine sat in a siding? Son and I puzzled by number of bikes parked at York. 16.02 return, HST coach B so we could hear the power car rattling. Plenty of GBRF and the Zuma set sitting down at Black Carr. Nobody had stolen my bike on return to 36E. No delays on any service. No A4s,3s,1s or any steam on the main line. Boo! G.Oodayout Edited November 2, 2017 by Mallard60022 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welchester Posted November 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2017 Clyst Better than a clyster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 2, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2017 Better than a clyster. Can you get lyster on yer clyster as you can get luster on yer cluster? N.O.Hope Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted November 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2017 I'll give you that. OK - apart from the cream teas at Wall, what did the Romans ever do for us? Wot about the viticulture! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted November 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2017 I believe a "beer coat" is the feeling one gets of being able to brave the elements without an outer garment, after a session in the pub. snip< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxXbpHeIrUc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonseasider Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Thought some of you might like to see this - the end of the former branch from uptha Junction. Seaton beach, middle of this afternoon. Perfect late May / early June day. Warm sunshine, millpond sea, boats on the water, people in it. What could be better? 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted November 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2017 Did you mention York? and the NUM... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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