OneGuyFromBarlick

That's not rambling David and doesn't need forgiving. It's very perceptive assessment of what is happening.... I also have memories of Belle Vue and Fitsimon's Tyre services nearby. Jimmy Fitsimons who was Lord Mayor at the time was passing his business one night and saw a light. He went to investig...

There is one advantage to having the multi-fuel stove though..... If ever the electricity goes down you can heat and cook. Don't forget CH needs leccy as well as gas. I know I can be seen to be pessimistic but I can remember the power cuts we had to deal with. They could happen again. I shall be in ...

SWEIN A.D. 1014. This year King Sweyne ended his days at Candlemas, the third day before the nones of February, and the same year Elfwy, bishop of York, was consecrated in London . . . The fleet all chose Knute for king, whereupon advised all the counsellors of England, clergy and laity, that they s...

Thanks for raising that Peter. I saw the headline but didn't read the article....

Yes Kev, they've modified the weather forecast and added the yellow warning from 18:00 to 09:00 tomorrow.
I've been out for some essential shopping this morning. Bitterly cold but I don't need to worry about milk now.....

One of the things that struck me in over twenty years visiting the States was the fact that so many people were street savvy but very childlike in their attitudes. This can be a partial explanation for so many things that puzzle us about the US.

Morning Sue! I hope your delivery works out. I have sorted out the mistakes Everest have made in the Well takeover.... and had a short walk round the Town Square in the process. Very glad to be back inside in the warm.....

It's bitter out there. I have no difficulty in believing the Met Office figure of -6C in the wind chill....

But that means the end is in sight, It's just a matter of time. You must feel better about that Wendy.......

Yes!! White coat syndrome is well recognised by many doctors these days....

Today I started on making the steam valve. After fettling on the grindstone I made sure that the milling cutter on the VM was sharp. I shall do the same with the 1/4" cutter tomorrow but right now I am focussed on breakfast.

Today I started on making the steam valve. After fettling on the grindstone I made sure that the milling cutter on the VM was sharp. I shall do the same with the 1/4" cutter tomorrow but right now I am focussed on breakfast.

OLD AGE AND FREEDOM 22 September 2000 Every now and again I find myself thinking about ageing. It would be stupid and dishonest to try to pretend that it was an extremely positive process with no drawbacks at all. Of course there are, the main one is the deterioration of the body; I think I’m fairly...

WALKING WITH DAVID 5 27 September 2000 We’re still following David Whipp on his walk through Barlick but this week were going to take his alternative route from Forty Steps over towards Gillians Lane and Bancroft Shed. Well, as I suppose many of you know, I ran the engine at Bancroft Shed from 1972 ...

See THIS BBC report and then ask yourself if scandal is all that is happening in the world today. An independent MP has been arrested for a second time on suspicion of a string of sexual offences. Former Labour MP Dan Norris, 66, remains under investigation over the alleged rape of a woman and has b...

Clue, Used by Stanley in the engine house at Bancroft to help manage boiler feed water....

Have a look at THIS BBC in Depth report on AI polluting social media..... Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent, BBC World Service Théodore remembers the AI slop that tipped him over the edge. The image was of two emaciated, impoverished South Asian children. For some reason, despite their boyish features th...

Three hot meals and a second breakfast of oatcakes with pork and orange.....

I took delivery of a packet from Australia, a birthday present no less! I shall not open it until Valentine's Day. Meanwhile, in another part of the forest, THIS report caught my eye... Police are reviewing reports of alleged misconduct in a public office after Lord Mandelson was accused of passing ...

Thanks for commenting Peter. There was a very well established culture in the shed. It always struck me as being an extended family....

Thanks for commenting David. The lady enjoyed her visit, it was the first time she had ever been outside the US. Quite a common thing with US citizens.....

Yesterday was cold and we have had an overcast but dry night. This morning it's overcast and damp, like yesterday, not proper rain just damp enough to stop the flags from drying out. Th glass is on 994mb and tending to fall. The forecast is for a cold overcast day with a strong wind but hopefully dr...

I look forward to Wendy's report. (And have my fingers crossed! )
I shall be in the shed early doors doing useful things. I can see the need for a shopping trip looming.... We are in for a cold windy day. I shall make decisions later on.

BALCHEN Young as he was, William had already seen a great deal. He had been in the Mediterranean - in the West Indies - in the Mediterranean again - had been often taken on shore by the favour of his Captain, and in the course of seven years had known every variety of danger, which sea and war toget...