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PhilJ W

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  1. Evening all from Estuary-Land. The tea problem has been sorted out. I received an e-mail from the Wee Tea Company offering their profuse apologies and the correct tea is on its way. They made no mention of returning the tea that they did send, if they don't want it returned I'm sure I can find someone who can use it, I'm thinking of church groups or the Sally Army or groups that provide meals for the homeless. Still sorting out the timber for the lads layout, to save a bit of sawing I might make it about 4 inches longer than planned. Thats it for now, be back later.
  2. The Ford side valve was also used by Morgan. Then by the time the kit cars were in vogue tuning accessories such as Aquaplane heads were available. The only problem was the Ford chassis, the only advance made from the Model T was front brakes.
  3. As I suggested earlier the Ray sandbanks was proposed for a tidal power station. The reason they were chosen is the unique tidal flow patterns of the North Sea. Incoming tides are severely restricted by the Straights of Dover, as a consequence most of the water flows into the North Sea around the north of Scotland. This results in high tide in the North Sea is delayed and is still rising as the tide starts falling at Dover. This creates a funnel effect and a tidal flow from north to south over a greater part of the day. The proposal for a tidal power station was made in the 60's before the oil crisis and though the technology was available it was deemed too expensive. There are plenty of 'clean' methods of storing energy such as pumped storage.
  4. Afternoon all from Estuary-Land. I'm afraid I know little about woodworm. What I do know is that the holes are left only when the grubs have pupated and flown off seeking fresh wood to infest. I do understand that if there is live woodworm infestation you can use a stethoscope to hear the little bu@@ers chewing away. The only time I had to deal with woodworm was with an old wardrobe that was swiftly dispatched to the bottom of the garden where it made a nice bonfire.
  5. High on illegal substances.
  6. Morning all from Estuary-Land. A bit overcast this morning but according to the seaweed twirlers it should brighten up. Not a lot planned for today or for the weekend which by all accounts is going to be a scorcher. Now going to remove a snail that is climbing the patio window, I will then place it in full view of Mr. and Mrs. thrush who I'm sure will appreciate the gesture. Muggatee awaits, be back later.
  7. Evening all from Estuary-Land. Checking my off cuts pile I think I may have just enough 9 mm ply to make the baseboard for the lads layout. The only thing I need now is something for the base to support the 50 mm insulation foam top of the baseboard. I have a piece of 9 mm MDF that will be sufficient so I might use that.
  8. I have always thought that The Rays, a series of sandbanks running n/s off of the east coast would be the ideal site for a tidal power station. In fact they are used for offshore wind farms already.
  9. Afternoon all from Estuary-Land. The construction of the lads layout is on hold for a day or two. You would think that the orange emporium would have some 9 mm ply that was straight and not warped and twisted, I couldn't find a single straight piece. At least other emporiums are available and will be visited over the next few days.
  10. Morning all from Estuary-Land. Sun is shining but a bit muggy here ATM. Nearly panicked this morning as I hadn't put the rubbish bags out until I realised that the bin wagons dawn chorus would be a day late due to the bank holiday, I'd better get them sorted while I remember. I've been examining my stack of round tuits, its getting rather high so I'll have to start doing something about it (thats another round tuit on the stack). Tea is drunk so its be back later.
  11. Now that the crowd funding is petering out (only a few hundred pounds over the last few days) would it be a good time to close the account?
  12. Evening all from Estuary-Land. Looking through my collection of off cuts I found a piece of 9 mm ply that will provide the ends of the layout, that will save a few pennies. Thats it for now, be back later.
  13. Afternoon all from Estuary-Land. My friends electrical problem turned out to be a faulty sandwich toaster. It didn't occur to his teenage daughter that switching it on and the lights going out were connected. The sandwich toaster is on its way to the local tip. No events in this part of the world this weekend so I hope to make a start on the young mans layout. Club night tonight so its be back later.
  14. The Flat Earth Society claims to have members all over the globe.
  15. Stanley steamer. http://www.stanleymotorcarriage.com
  16. Morning all from Estuary-Land. Commiserations to Ian and OH. Alternate cloud and sun this morning and already getting breezy. When I meet my friend today I'll ask him about the electric problem he suffered at the weekend. His existing wiring looks pretty old and might even be original (his place was built in the 50's) so a complete rewire might be on the cards. I have a few ideas that would make it cheaper/simpler to do the job such as putting in new cabling when replacing the flooring in one of the bedrooms which he is doing at the moment. Not much else to report, tea has been drunk, be back later.
  17. Evening all from Estuary-Land. I've been trying out the tea found lurking in the back of the kitchen cupboard. I've found I like it more than my usual tea. Its a China/Darjeeling blend with a pleasant smokey flavour. It is/was a Sainsbury's product but gawd knows how long it was in the cupboard. Fortunately it was packed in foil which has kept it fresh and I have now decanted it to an airtight tin.
  18. Nine at the last count. And no I don't know what they are.
  19. Oops, missed the word 'where' after UK, now amended.
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