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A couple of years ago when I took my then 10 year old car in for service I was given a new Mitsubishi as a courtesy car. To unlock it you only had to stand by the drivers door with the key in your pocket and press a button to unlock it.

I very occasionly drove my employers vans then one time before I was allowed to drive the van I was told I had to be tested (new H&S regulations or as it turned out backside covering), I passed the test no problems with full marks. I then learnt that the examiner passed everyone as he considered it a waste of time. You could have turned up for the test with a white stick and a guide dog and still be passed.

Evening all from Estuary-Land. Still tying up some loose ends re. the will. I have just discovered that all assets including bank accounts are frozen when you die*. That means that any costs and fees are down to the executor of the will and they are only repaid after probate has been completed. It seems the best way to avoid it is to take out life insurance, something I have never bothered with as my estate is more than enough to cover funeral and other costs. *This is because some executors have been known to dip their fingers in to the estate.

A lot of people confuse cruise control with auto pilot as in this case. https://www.suffolkgazette.com/news/motorhome-crash/

Triang Transcontinental 'Old time' coach. He's selling the bogies as separate items.

Afternoon all from Estuary-Land. Just had a bit of good news, an e-mail from my energy supplier saying they are refunding the overpayment, 500 modelling tokens heading my way. When I worked the 2001 census I was allocated the street where my dads family lived in the late 30's and where my uncle was born. The house they occupied had been demolished and replaced by modern houses but there were a few older houses opposite. In one of those houses lived an elderly lady. When I went to the door and showed my ID she looked at it and said "Did your dad live on this street at one time?" I answered yes and we then had a good chat. The old lady had been born in the house she was living in.

She seemed completely noneplussed. I told her that I'd come for the census form and she just said she'd fetch it for me. When she came back she was wearing a bath robe. Despite the cold I was sweating. There were certain addresses where only female enumerators were sent, this wasn't one of them.

Getting back to the census. I worked on three censuses, 1981, 1991 and 2001, quite an eye opener in more ways than one. On one occasion my knock was answered by a very attractive young lady who was stark naked, only keeping her modesty behind a small towel. She was completely unfussed about standing in front of a male stranger in the buff (her not me, it was too bl@@dy cold).

Dave's secret is out.

So thats what Dave Hunt keeps in his shed.

Doesn't Walmart own Asda?

The GWR machinery wagon would be nice as well. But I'm hoping for the W&U coach.

Morning all from Estuary-Land. Bin day today, started as usual by the lesser spotted glass and bottle wagon as its the every other week that it appears. Blowing a hooley but dry outside, I heard my garden wheelie bin go over earlier so its going to remain where it is until the wind drops. Got to go and run a bath now, be back later.

Goodnight all.

Evening all from Estuary-Land. My census reminder arrived this afternoon complete with code to access the on-line form. Although its a bit early I opened the site and filled in the details, not difficult as its only yours truly to record. As a point of interest theoretically there should be no visitors or anyone visiting another household due to covid. The other item that arrived in todays post was next years council tax bill, an increase of £20 per year over last years.

I was looking for it on the woman passenger.

Dettol will not only remove any paint but it dissolves super glue as well.

I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I might will be buying a micro layout, one of two on offer. Fortunately I might be able to purchase both layouts. My gas/electric bill arrived this morning showing a credit of £600 so I've asked for a refund. I pay a fixed sum by direct debit so therefore the account at this time of year should show a small deficit.

Afternoon all from Estuary-Land. Interesting talk about boilers. As I mentioned I had a new boiler fitted last September. The new boiler is a Valiant and is a lot quicker in heating the water up than the old one which was an Ideal. Wet and windy outside and that seems to have started Arthur Itis off playing his merry tune so a liberal coating of Voltarol cream is in order. Muggatee awaits, be back later.

Thats a strange gauge I wonder how it came about?

Morning all from Estuary-Land. My quarterly energy bill arrived in my inbox this morning, more than £600 in credit! It took a bit of finding but there is a facility to request a refund so I've asked for £500 back. I expect them to reduce the monthly DD as well. There is a noticable drop in my gas consumption since the new boiler was installed in September but that is only a small part of the £600. I'll be keeping an eye on it over the next few months I was going to suggest Sally, as in 'Harry met Sally'. I concur about the M name as they would be likely to fly off to Canada. Its not that simple. If someone cannot look after their own affairs someone else (usually a relative) has to apply for power of attorney. It might be someone, relative or not who you might not want handling your affairs and whatever the outcome its your money that pays the lawyers. The lasting power of attorney allows you to choose who takes over your affairs if you are incapable of doing so. Its one way of making sure that no one can pocket your LDC fund.

Goodnight all.

If anyone does produce the Wisbech and Upwell coach are they going to produce it as built or as it is now preserved? As built the coaches had special bogies and small wheels as they were boarded at ground level (except at Wisbech where there was special low platforms). As preserved the coach has larger bogies and wheels to allow access from normal platforms. I suspect manufacturers will go for the latter especially if fitting NEM pockets.

Evening all from Estuary-Land. Time seems to have run away again but at least I know where it went. Over an hour sorting out my will and nearly as long talking to my sister. Not only have I started the process re. my will I am setting up a lasting power of attorney. Which means that if I am no longer in a position to manage my affairs I have designated someone to hold power of attorney, in my case my sister and my niece if my sister is unable to take it on. Its not cheap, about ten times the price of doing the will but a lot cheaper than if for some reason you can't manage your affairs and someone has to step in for you. Also you can choose the person to manage your affairs. Its split into two parts, property & finance and health & welfare which are self explanitary.

I was pointing out that only two lamps illuminated three compartments. Something that was discussed on this thread some time ago.