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Post by the_viffer on Jan 15, 2007 13:31:52 GMT
<Voice if not from the grave then from the prison cell.>
Hi gang
I'm hoping to be let out for Ally Pally on Friday. I'll be the greying bloke who is going a bit porky with the thirsty look on his face and wearing a red fleece in the bar at 1pm should anyone like to put me out of my misery by buying me beer.
</Voice if not from the grave then from the prison cell.>
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Post by spurley on Jan 15, 2007 13:52:42 GMT
Sorry T_V, I will be there Saturday. Can't help you with your thirsty look  Glad you're coming through clearly from 'the other side'  Anyone around on Saturday I'd say I'll probably be in the bar at 1PM too. See you there? Cheers Brian |
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Post by John Lee on Jan 15, 2007 17:45:20 GMT
I'll be the greying bloke who is going a bit porky with the thirsty look on his face and wearing a red fleece in the bar at 1pm So, how will you be picked out from the masses that are the same?? Perhaps a pink carnation buttonhole in the fleece, and a newspaper under your left arm?? John |
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Post by the_viffer on Jan 15, 2007 20:44:31 GMT
I'll be the greying bloke who is going a bit porky with the thirsty look on his face and wearing a red fleece in the bar at 1pm So, how will you be picked out from the masses that are the same?? Perhaps a pink carnation buttonhole in the fleece, and a newspaper under your left arm?? John For a beer no problem. I thought the red fleece might help. But if you are wrong in your choice I can't believe it'll go too badly if you say to a suspect "Can I buy you a beer?" Oh and I'll have 24 hours of stubble which I find a bit of a giveaway as MEs in general seem to be either like Esau or like Jacob. Apologies to greasemonkey; I didn't see your thread. Brian I'm sorry you can't be there again[/i][/u], send me the money and I'll buy me own. |
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Post by greasemonkey on Jan 15, 2007 20:59:41 GMT
Hi T_V
Not a problem , just thought yours might be lonely all on its own!!! Intresting that you can have two seperate topics both with the same name though.
Andy
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Post by spurley on Jan 15, 2007 21:06:57 GMT
OK T_V the cheques in the post..................Honest Guv ;D
It's a pity we can't meet up, nearly got to see you whilst I was lodging in Salfords working at Gatwick last year. Plenty more chances later in the year, I hope. Keep us informed please.
Cheers
Brian
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Post by Tel on Jan 16, 2007 10:37:44 GMT
THe (Fingers) Viffer will be easy to recognise - he'll be the one with a warder chained to 'is arm.
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Post by the_viffer on Jan 16, 2007 12:06:36 GMT
It is a bit much when Aussies start casting aspersions about convicts.  |
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Post by Phil Sutton on Jan 16, 2007 20:36:00 GMT
Never mind T_v,after the Mid ex episode you'll be able to run off shouting "I'm Free!!I'm Free!!"with complete immunity now,but DON'T spill any Beer or SWMBO will be on the warpath again!!  Phil |
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Post by the_viffer on Jan 16, 2007 22:32:22 GMT
..after the Mid ex episode you'll be able to run off shouting "I'm Free!!I'm Free!!"with complete immunity now,but DON'T spill any Beer or SWMBO will be on the warpath again!! Phil After the MidEx experience, Phil, I'm staying well away from bottled beer. |
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Post by Phil Sutton on Jan 17, 2007 21:25:59 GMT
Can't fault you there t_v,I do that myself,and also to make sure that the liquid is kept away from the glass bottle.....the best thing is to keep the glass on the out side and the BEER on inside ................of me!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D Hic Phil (but only at the weekend,eh)  |
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Post by John Lee on Jan 17, 2007 22:22:33 GMT
It is a bit much when Aussies start casting aspersions about convicts. Even looks like a convict... |
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Post by the_viffer on Jan 18, 2007 15:17:45 GMT
It is a bit much when Aussies start casting aspersions about convicts. Even looks like a convict... Him or me? |
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Post by John Lee on Jan 18, 2007 17:48:25 GMT
Even looks like a convict... Him or me? Him of course, only his Avatar and only kidding Although that could be a distinguishing feature that you could mention, rather than the fleece, if it applies Regards, John |
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Post by the_viffer on Jan 18, 2007 19:59:22 GMT
You used the F* word John. Don't get Terry excited.
I only asked as over the summer I was sporting a No2 haircut (and will be tomorrow if I get the chance) leading to convict jibes from my wife, 3 Horses.
Cheers!
* F for fleece. Ewe know what they are like about sheep.
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Post by Phil Sutton on Jan 18, 2007 20:31:38 GMT
You have 3 horses for a wife?Don't cast aspertions at Tel t_v!  LOL Phil (or was it a good swap?0 ;D |
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Post by the_viffer on Jan 18, 2007 20:35:39 GMT
3 Horses = Nag, nag, nag
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Post by houstonceng on Jan 19, 2007 16:35:18 GMT
"I'll be the greying bloke who is going a bit porky with the thirsty look on his face and wearing a red fleece in the bar at 1pm should anyone like to put me out of my misery by buying me beer."
Now I would have looked for you and asked how your two repaired motors were, but for two things :-
1. I had to leave the show shortly after 12.00 after a lightening visit on Friday
2. Your description fits near 50% of the Model Engineers attending the show. 30% of the remainder don't own a red fleece and the last 20% are - like me - going bald as well as grey.
Andy
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Post by Uzzy on Jan 19, 2007 16:50:10 GMT
Well I have a arrived home after a day out at the ME EX and what can I say except in my honest opinion (IMHO) it was a complete waste of money and time. The hype was just that hype, the tanks were in a small area and as about the boating pool my son has bigger swimming pool. Was the space better used No. There seemed to be mutiple stools seeling the same sort of goods. I will not be attending another in London. I will how ever attempt to visit the Harrogate and if that is as bad I will never go to another. I took a friend who also thought it a complete waste of time. If the organisers go by attendance it will probally look good as there was a fare que when we got there at about 12:00 but if this is the premiere show in the southeast trying to encourage more people into ME then I do not think it will work.
Enough of my ramblings but would be interested in other peoples opinions.
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Post by the_viffer on Jan 19, 2007 17:58:00 GMT
Andy I was sorry not to see you. I'm very much hoping to be allowed out on parole this weekend to wire up the shaper motor. I will most certainly email you once I've done so and to quiz you further on cruises. I'm sorry it has taken so long.
Uzzy I felt it was worth going to the show just to see the B1 on the Tonbridge stand. I feel it is one of the finest pieces of model engineering I've seen since John Heslop's P2. I'll try and publish some photos.
We had an interesting 4 hours going round. I always feel ME shows are like Punch. They are not as good as they used to be but they never were.
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