Last day in the shop tomorrow before we fly out to catch an eight day cruise up the Danube— been warned of a slow and painful demise unless I forget the iPad and enjoy the trip !
IM LOVING IT ALREADY.
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Last day in the shop tomorrow before we fly out to catch an eight day cruise up the Danube— been warned of a slow and painful demise unless I forget the iPad and enjoy the trip !
IM LOVING IT ALREADY.
Hurricane Hannah came in like a lion and went out like a lamb—— it’s wound up over France which is where it should be !
Really ought to spend the morning cleaning up the shop— I have got into the habit of putting tools back where they belong, soon as I’ve finished with them, instead of leaving them on the bench to mount up. Drill bits in particular—— I have a circular device that contains every size drill, from two mm—- fourteen mm.. I used to use them —- then clear up the end of the day——— but I spent half my time looking for a bit I’d used previously.
the Gentry is beginning to look the part——— taking my time with this one—— in fact, I’m well chuffed with the whole project.
Mind you, I have done four different tops for it up to now.
What do you think Gene ?
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Been putting the finishing touches to the BARN FINDS TROPHY.
Just some of the cars mounted on this unique piece.Attachment 437437
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Centre piece is the Spitfire !!!
Well, It’s different!
So that’s it for a while.
Shops all locked up. I’m dressed in my best—- Grant pants and a couple of Marks and Sparks cashmeres with my best brown Sketchers !
Just waiting for our ride up to Gatwick and the three hour trip to Budapest——- had a friendly warning that this is the last time Madame wishes to see the IPad for a week, I’m complying for crying out loud—what does the lady want—— my balls on a plate—— grilled, not fried—— in butter—- on brown toast.?
So long—— it’s been good to know ya—— I’m probably the last man standing to remember that one!
I do have the iPhone with me—— in case of emergencies?
Wonder if I can get Scream and Fly on it ?
Let me tell you—— sardines live a life of luxury and space in their little flat tins—- that is, compared to the lack of space after being “ shoehorned” into a seat on EASY JETS short haul AIRBUS. 319/20 I can tell you that without fear of contradiction.
Arrived in Budapest a little late—— just enough to miss the welcome lunch on board the SCENIC TOURS all singing and dancing —— glass and marble —— state of the art river cruiser—— WOW !!!!
HOLY SHAMOLY. CRAP AND CORRUPTION—— a cut above the average river barge Boo-Boo.
This is “THE SHARD” afloat——
All drinks are included in the price of the ticket—— so I did have a little more than my fair share last night—- finishing off with a “FRENCH KISS” then an “IRISH COFFEE”.
Duck must have been “off”— I spent the night on the Bogerootle suffering from a dose of the “SQUITS”
Her majesty left on the tour bus without me I’m afraid—— feeling a bit sorry for myself—- between racing for the bog, and laying down—— chucking up and the rest——- morning has been UNEVENTFUL so far.!
5oo feet by fifty feet of unbelievable obscenessance—— powered by a couple of hacking fudge CATS.
Built in Italy—— owned by an Australian company. That’s the SCENIC JEWEL.
We have our very own butler——- MERAK—- never had one of those before—- daren’t think, Cos it’s delivered on a tray within five minutes.
Budapest was better than expected——- THE MATHIAS CHURCH was more ornate than Canterbury cathedral—— will post piccies if anyone’s interested?
It took twenty four hours to reach Vienna ——— Danube is Europe’s second largest river—— Volga being number one ! Another bit of useless information for you.
Lichtenstein Palace tonight—— bit of classical—— bit of opera, and some superb dancing to the BLUE DANUBE——- Madame is made up—— I’ve collected a bunch of “Brownie points”.
Same palace we had the reception after the Vienna race in the mid eighties—— Wilfred Weiland could fill in the dates !
Went to the BELVEDERE SUMMER PALACE on the outskirts of Vienna——- thought the Russian szars were a tad extravagant—- Austrian royalty were the ones that show them how to spend !
Marie Theresa bought this holiday shack from Rudolf Leopold Haldenberg—— must have cost a bob or two——- it houses a host of artistic gems like “THE EMBRACE” and Rodins “Kiss” —— Opulence gone mad !
Done more than my fair share of CULTURAL DIVERSITY for the time being.
Not a lot of point in posting piccies—— this is a boating site !
My nose detected a horses arse smell——- it starts off as a “what the hells THAT smell” ?—- until you finally recognise it as a horses arse.
Followed my nose, low and behold, came across the Vienna Riding School—— those particular nags are housed in some of the worlds most expensive stables——- real five star horsey accommodation,
But—— no matter how hard they try—— you just can’t get rid of the horses arse stink.
Heres where they live in the heart of Vienna !
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I know some of you out there are into the ponies !
Magnificent, Jackie - both the horses and their accommodation! .. That high cost of living brings with it some very strict rental terms, however. Those Lipizzaner Stallions either pay their rent on time or get invited for a tour of the glue factory! They've never missed a payment, I hear. (kidding of course ;))Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Hiya Mark—— there is some life out there—— I was going to say still , but it would probably get confused with Still life, and then the excreta would hit the fan and me and —————-?.?. I’m really close to calling it a day !Quote:
Originally Posted by Watermark
Talk about flogging the dead donkey !
Jackie, with Mark and myself you have quite the Canadian following / fan club.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Please keep it coming.
I-have an Australian and a couple of Red necks out of Tennessee too——— an illiterate from Bristol—— and the Pilgrim out of Singapore——- supposed “IM BLESSED” as my sainted mother used to say!Quote:
Originally Posted by peterse90
Yere..........yoom the won wot bugg+rurd off to yerp wid a married sort--told us you weren't gonna be allowed to talk wid us.Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
So weed all gone 'an done summat else...s'all
Wot do illirut mean anyway??
You were never mentioned Phill and my private life is still PRIVATE! —— stay well clear, understood?Quote:
Originally Posted by ron54