The Chill Out Zone - Page 14473

reworht · 14th February 2019, 07:59

G'day one and all - looks like a canny day out there, and the cold wind seems to have abated at last.
I'm afraid I'm off to another funeral this morning. The oldest member of my Club has died - 99 years young. If he'd lived 'til September, he would have qualified for a telegram from the Queen, but it was not to be. He was a regular visitor to the Club, usually driving there in his own car; two halves of lager was his limit, but he would stay for ages after the glass was drained, regaling us with stories of him being in the RAF (playing football in the same Forces team as Stanley Matthews!) and the many years he spent as a publican. A real character was Mr Jack McDonald - his wit will be sadly missed by all us youngsters.

Lancpudn · 14th February 2019, 08:10

Morning everyone, frosty morning here but the sun is up & the skies are blue.

Sorry to hear of your old pal dying Rod, that was a good innings. pity he missed the triple score by a few months.

trikey · 14th February 2019, 08:33

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Originally Posted by coolcat

Morning all, very quick visit as I’m off to work now

I have officially put my shorts on for today

Catch you all later.

Shorts!!

It’s bloomin freezing, I still had to scrape the windows this morning.

coolcat · 14th February 2019, 09:23

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Originally Posted by trikey

Shorts!!

It’s bloomin freezing, I still had to scrape the windows this morning.

‘Twas lovely and sunny in Clacton when I left.
Freezing fog here in Braintree though

coolcat · 14th February 2019, 09:25

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Originally Posted by reworht

G'day one and all - looks like a canny day out there, and the cold wind seems to have abated at last.
I'm afraid I'm off to another funeral this morning. The oldest member of my Club has died - 99 years young. If he'd lived 'til September, he would have qualified for a telegram from the Queen, but it was not to be. He was a regular visitor to the Club, usually driving there in his own car; two halves of lager was his limit, but he would stay for ages after the glass was drained, regaling us with stories of him being in the RAF (playing football in the same Forces team as Stanley Matthews!) and the many years he spent as a publican. A real character was Mr Jack McDonald - his wit will be sadly missed by all us youngsters.

Sorry to read of your friends passing Rod.
It sounds like he led a wonderful life for his 99 years though.
May he rest in peace.

Lancpudn · 14th February 2019, 12:07

Afternoon all, It's like a spring day out there today, Got the job of cleaning out the grids Yuck! they were full of unspeakable muck

also got the old roach pole out with a sponge tied to the top to clean the upstairs windows.

Mowed the lawns too, the grass was 4" tall

stevestrat · 14th February 2019, 14:15

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Originally Posted by Lancpudn

Afternoon all, It's like a spring day out there today,

Same here. Confined to barracks due to the electrical work going on, some tests/checks they may or may not have to do. Replacing a nearby transformer that feeds the museum and cottages.

coolcat · 14th February 2019, 16:13

I feel justified in my choice of 'shorts' wearing today.

After the early fog burnt off it has been around 13c and a lovely sunny day

Lancpudn · 14th February 2019, 16:32

Evening all, it's been the nicest day of the year so far here, still not shorts weather, in fact I don't own a pair ......probably best I don't inflict my legs on the general public as they're fricknin' (frightening) as we say here.

I've just helped my missus renew her driving licence online, she wasn't to happy about being 70 years young

I've made a roast beef dinner for tea to cheer her up.

coolcat · 14th February 2019, 17:25

Just took this screen grab from one of my videos from Tuesday.

This is Lady Emma with my friend Ian Stewart at the helm with me out on deck filming.
We have just finished the speed run over Breydon Water and emerged from under Breydon lift bridge.

I'm out on the deck ready to lower the navigation mast (vhf whip aerials already lowered) before going under the much lower Vauxhall rail and Acle road bridges in Great Yarmouth

Screenshot 2019-02-14 at 18.00.51 by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

14th February 2019, 07:59	#144721
reworht This is my second home Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC SE Navi 5dr Diesel Hatchback Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: North Yorks Moors Posts: 14,446 Thanks: 782 Thanked 2,156 Times in 1,497 Posts	G'day one and all - looks like a canny day out there, and the cold wind seems to have abated at last. I'm afraid I'm off to another funeral this morning. The oldest member of my Club has died - 99 years young. If he'd lived 'til September, he would have qualified for a telegram from the Queen, but it was not to be. He was a regular visitor to the Club, usually driving there in his own car; two halves of lager was his limit, but he would stay for ages after the glass was drained, regaling us with stories of him being in the RAF (playing football in the same Forces team as Stanley Matthews!) and the many years he spent as a publican. A real character was Mr Jack McDonald - his wit will be sadly missed by all us youngsters. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rodney - you plonker! ... but more commonly known as Rod !

14th February 2019, 08:10	#144722
Lancpudn This is my second home MG ZS EV Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 15,587 Thanks: 4,591 Thanked 3,427 Times in 2,565 Posts	Morning everyone, frosty morning here but the sun is up & the skies are blue. Sorry to hear of your old pal dying Rod, that was a good innings. pity he missed the triple score by a few months. __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

14th February 2019, 12:07	#144726
Lancpudn This is my second home MG ZS EV Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 15,587 Thanks: 4,591 Thanked 3,427 Times in 2,565 Posts	Afternoon all, It's like a spring day out there today, Got the job of cleaning out the grids Yuck! they were full of unspeakable muck also got the old roach pole out with a sponge tied to the top to clean the upstairs windows. Mowed the lawns too, the grass was 4" tall __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

14th February 2019, 16:13	#144728
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,164 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	I feel justified in my choice of 'shorts' wearing today. After the early fog burnt off it has been around 13c and a lovely sunny day __________________ Jeff.

14th February 2019, 16:32	#144729
Lancpudn This is my second home MG ZS EV Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 15,587 Thanks: 4,591 Thanked 3,427 Times in 2,565 Posts	Evening all, it's been the nicest day of the year so far here, still not shorts weather, in fact I don't own a pair ......probably best I don't inflict my legs on the general public as they're fricknin' (frightening) as we say here. I've just helped my missus renew her driving licence online, she wasn't to happy about being 70 years young I've made a roast beef dinner for tea to cheer her up. __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

14th February 2019, 17:25	#144730
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,164 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Just took this screen grab from one of my videos from Tuesday. This is Lady Emma with my friend Ian Stewart at the helm with me out on deck filming. We have just finished the speed run over Breydon Water and emerged from under Breydon lift bridge. I'm out on the deck ready to lower the navigation mast (vhf whip aerials already lowered) before going under the much lower Vauxhall rail and Acle road bridges in Great Yarmouth Screenshot 2019-02-14 at 18.00.51 by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr __________________ Jeff.