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Mamodman123
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| fcrammond wrote: | I think it is pretty important to keep the dealers happy at STIA. The pool is pleasant but, given the possible weather conditions in February, could be considered something of a luxury. I'm hoping that by next February we will have sorted out a suitable spot and a reasonable modus operandi for the pool.
Does anyone have access to a traditional, coke burning brazier as used by practically every Hole in the Road in my youth?
The weather promised for Sunday is not good but has to be better than Tilford.
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None of us go back that far Fred 
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Atticman
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| Mamodman123 wrote: | | fcrammond wrote: | I think it is pretty important to keep the dealers happy at STIA. The pool is pleasant but, given the possible weather conditions in February, could be considered something of a luxury. I'm hoping that by next February we will have sorted out a suitable spot and a reasonable modus operandi for the pool.
Does anyone have access to a traditional, coke burning brazier as used by practically every Hole in the Road in my youth?
The weather promised for Sunday is not good but has to be better than Tilford.
Fred |
None of us go back that far Fred |
Only coke some of us know comes with McDonalds meals, Fred  .
Guess theres so many holes in the roads now, the coke ovens couldnt cope with the demand
Would an oil drum pierced then filled with logs do the job
There used to be loads of oil drums floating down the river Soar  |
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Rob
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| Atticman wrote: | | Mamodman123 wrote: | | fcrammond wrote: | I think it is pretty important to keep the dealers happy at STIA. The pool is pleasant but, given the possible weather conditions in February, could be considered something of a luxury. I'm hoping that by next February we will have sorted out a suitable spot and a reasonable modus operandi for the pool.
Does anyone have access to a traditional, coke burning brazier as used by practically every Hole in the Road in my youth?
The weather promised for Sunday is not good but has to be better than Tilford.
Fred |
None of us go back that far Fred |
Only coke some of us know comes with McDonalds meals, Fred .
Guess theres so many holes in the roads now, the coke ovens couldnt cope with the demand
Would an oil drum pierced then filled with logs do the job
There used to be loads of oil drums floating down the river Soar |
nah not any more mr atic. hardly see any when im on there. i will try and get some sails made up for my yacht and get over for a sail. |
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fcrammond
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Mamodman123 wrote | Quote: | | None of us go back that far Fred |
You will one day
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H2o vapour
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Any one mentioned H & S ?
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MooseMan
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| Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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| H2o vapour wrote: | Any one mentioned H & S ?
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Les
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| H2o vapour wrote: | Any one mentioned H & S ?
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What about H & S???
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mogogear
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I can't wait to see how this turns out...I haven't a clue of who is H&S or what..but I am curious 
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Les
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| mogogear wrote: | | I can't wait to see how this turns out...I haven't a clue of who is H&S or what..but I am curious |
It is nothing exciting at all, just Health & Safety. 
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mogogear
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Darn, I thought it was some name of good ale or some such...that needed to be on hand!!
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H2o vapour
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Hi fred,
Will there be a entry fee into the museum site?
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fcrammond
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Spent all day pooling. Now have 2-3 inches of water by 36footX16foot.
H&S..... No Swimming or inhaling underwater. Toy boats only.
Open to Public from 1.00 pm. @ £3.50 adults £8.00 Family
Exhibitors from about 10.00 am. Free.
Railway will be diesel operated as Leonard undergoing boiler inspection but small engines, roller and beam engine in steam. No 1 beam engine rotating under hydraulic power for the first time in 40 years
Model engineerng exhibits and 1900s gauge 1 tinplate live steam
Snow???
See you folks..
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Les
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I cannot make it but have a good day.
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fcrammond
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I'll try but is there a cure for frostbite?
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Les
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| fcrammond wrote: | I'll try but is there a cure for frostbite?
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Scotch.
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