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Sadly, Cyril Knowles has not been available for long time, he would have been a nice one to tighten up the defence.

Jimmy Greaves may not be currently available for selection, but Martin Chivers could probably find the time to fill any gaps up front.

Really? I'm sure I saw one next to a signal box once.

Stafford, on the WCML, has five platforms -1, 3, 4, 5 & 6. Originally, 1 was a bay platform, now disused for passenger trains, and they just renumbered the through Platform 2 as Platform 1, leaving all the others the same as before. As often as the opportunity presents itself, I tell people that I will meet them on Platform 2...

I understand that there might be some other match coming up at some point, where they might still win something or other?

The only major recent development is the unauthorised installation of a beehive in the roof space. The Hanging Gardens are starting to emerge again for this season. There was some activity whilst I was there.

What - one for everybody in the audience..?

Looks like it - you'll get them for a bit less than that. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dremel-accessories-Multi-Chuck-Keyless-Drill-Bit/263449229438?hash=item3d56cc387e&enc=AQADAAAC4FjVrDbVsZ8oH%2F8PNHtt9VX4%2Fw7FZcmMuqsX8uaFEduVC96IKUZ6xIrjNpblUnuM7oSf3OZp1XFlTSjljtS2OYIvHEWoDs2a4lig%2Bo1p8Z%2B2lT6BqTKw84U5dhYQl0F4cC6w9LIDotNKXG%2BG%2FIZ7y2wELWdjircYdbrO2t6WTbTtQHz64VyFFp9TTb6seLj0n6eEHAhYBPvzo2SXS2fGwcIjwWm77BO7inhYKIPMdFyHr3BbyaCx1bg1BO1d4hbRfE5qlfeKOPmrZ5fUYtdM7JUWwCQDw8yubIGy1R62%2F%2FAuqmZYzA2pwczOPYWrmdPN3m%2F2UmBKYbooWwHUja3QFBHBsWIdBgwejrmpkVbYJI86dO2XnUZy5wL64ziSXl3zJMaq5qZ31lxQrA81lvVa8VDf719MOFDqo481GBErX42kbRT%2B3CEb1O7T%2BMKoX8KKXA1F6l4Dd9xuH7XpOjwyFShA9zC09TfXGez20TJHHJ%2BwJf%2FS29nuyQJPvSs35O5nbo6QFr2SBvXfAqgzRyByAiV5g7Sk%2FAFg7G6z1nfTPQj5PaTYAvwbTDPylgX4ErGTIOcKX4hjNKSKShMAvSM94xSSjb6VjISHEEKE3oSaCqp8y8D7M5plmWpIkYMCjn%2FFit0uWJxL4jv7ndsF%2BGw6MfLHozTtZ6UntbAY3k27sa46Yi7yLYjm3KXc6Al30oG6ryIOz2U1G448Hu7rZhnrwzunkALOmLv9NBv6KUX8IAm3WJeh18aUaA7XL1c3uX0TTdA%2BeqLGrvjnHpvg%2BOqIZzPrehiMUQDcu7ByYZ2%2BinuuYDINiFNqaeXRuGdxGjO10X3Z8rHayoGjgIPinQph9tmPHyqE4POFL356Zq06DagCdY1mNaluApeQ6jSj1abhdEbVGiNOfGXFyNLv2yEuLQfSyqvAOOQK2khuIauPmoxLfNl2JzRcSSGhccfLv3x9PX132AgJdi7X56C9ldcC34c%3D&checksum=263449229438cb2c20b81cc54a1ea611e110ab946df2

If, as it probably does, it has the same spindle as their cordless ones, then the Dremel chuck will fit it - handy to avoid collet-changing when using stuff that's not on the 'standard' spindle size. Obtainable for a few quid via eBay.

And individual slates give you just that little bit of realistic unevenness. Of all the stuff that Slaters produce, you might have thought that their slates would be better....

It's a slippery slope...

In the days of the Mk3s, it was my general habit to be in the furthest standard coach when boarding at Heuston. That put you next to the steps up to the bridge when getting off at Ballybrophy - a useful tactic, if it was raining on arrival. Also, any larger items that I had stowed in the EGV would not be too far away upon alighting.

Banana - try.

Noted! Put the cone in my parking space tonight - I should be here...

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Possibly a business opportunity....

Nice! The lichen does often seems to favour particular stones over the others.

Sounds like a thriller about a hitman who specialises in removing one of a pair of identical twins in return for 50% of the extra inheritance from the survivor. I look forward to the movie.

The way this is heading, you have to wonder how long it will be before the carriages will have seat reservation displays...

Lovely stuff! I wonder if there should be a little Italian bistro somewhere? I always read your name on here (without the space) as pasta venue....

A man of your capacity should be able to construct a larger letter box.

My automated search for "Murphy Models" often brings up pictures of young ladies of Irish heritage.

Many people kept the embers glowing for years - MIR, etc - but it was Saint Patrick who fanned it into the flames that we all feel the warmth of now.

I came over on a Honda 125 in September 1975. I remember it being craned on and off at Holyhead, but I have no recollection of what happened at Dun Laoghaire I came again in September 1976, with a 400, and it was RoRo at both sides.

Not a lot to report lately. Some detail of the goods shed masonry and brickwork. Staff Only past this point - and carefully maintaining a watchful eye... Secure tricycle storage is available.