RIOTD...

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Fri Oct 02, 2015 4:01 pm

Thanks Steve - this was with the Fuji X-Pro1/56-f1.2

A really good day, our eldest was doing a short presentation as part of the Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary concert in Liverpool Cathedral. This old chap (Fred, obviously) was reading 'High Flight' as part of the evening too.

Was a proud - and certainly emotional - evening, and a privilege to spend some time with Fred and some of his WW2 colleagues.

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 12:48 pm

Our gorgeous kids (not that I'm biased of course).

Happy Kids

Al · Post by Al » Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:48 pm

In the 90`s I was part of the team that carried out a major service on the BBMF Lancaster at St Athan when it was repainted to commemorate the Tirpitz bombing, at the end of the job we had an open evening for the local British Legions where we planned to run up the engines etc. Well word got around and several busloads of ex aircrew from miles around arrived, the poor PR Officer had to get extra tea urns and biscuits! These men, elderly even then were really humble and very appreciative of the chance to be near the aircraft again, I had many good experiences in the service but spending the evening with those guy`s was one of the best.

Al,

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 5:48 pm

The boiler house of the old Dingleton Hospital in Melrose...........

In semi-dark conditions (when I first saw it) - it was an eerie sight.

It sits across a narrow road from residential housing, but I hear it may be a listed building ....... which would be crazy.

Al

f90x · Post by **f90x** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:14 pm

Blackal wrote:The boiler house of the old Dingleton Hospital in Melrose...........

In semi-dark conditions (when I first saw it) - it was an eerie sight.

It sits across a narrow road from residential housing, but I hear it may be a listed building ....... which would be crazy.

Al

Not a bad shot Al. I like it but I'm really into big concrete structures. It's listed because the the architect is recognised as doing work that should be kept. Looks like it's to be flats

http://www.e-architect.co.uk/scotland/d ... iler-house

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:32 pm

No - that's just the redevelopment of the hospital buildings. I am taken with the building, but believe that it should be removed.

I think the owner is just going to let it degrade - in the hope that someone has to remove it, but probably doesn't realise that concrete gets stronger with age

The Tricorn Centre in Portsmouth was similar - "of an age" - sure, but was a real hinderance to the city development.

Callling Fred Dibnah!

Al

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:34 pm

Blackal wrote:No - that's just the redevelopment of the hospital buildings. I am taken with the building, but believe that it should be removed.

I think the owner is just going to let it degrade - in the hope that someone has to remove it, but probably doesn't realise that concrete gets stronger with age

The Tricorn Centre in Portsmouth was similar - "of an age" - sure, but was a real hinderance to the city development.

Callling Fred Dibnah!

Al

The Tricorn Centre. Now there is a blast from the past for a former Gosport boy!

nab 301 · Post by **nab 301** » Sun Nov 01, 2015 9:19 pm

Local street art

Mitch1100 · Post by **Mitch1100** » Sun Nov 01, 2015 11:16 pm

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Sold privately (NO agent fees)

Going to be hard to adjust to "city" living

nab 301 · Post by **nab 301** » Fri Nov 13, 2015 10:54 pm

Any idea which orifice to insert this in?

Boxermed69 · Post by **Boxermed69** » Fri Nov 13, 2015 11:18 pm

Pop a CD on top and cut around with scissors (you may want to ask an adult to help with this bit). Should fit a treat

Mike

Mitch1100 · Post by **Mitch1100** » Tue Dec 08, 2015 10:44 pm

My son and his mate competed in first ever event Sunday, Poatina Hillclimb. Event was called off due to an accident on 3rd run (event was 6 runs), but they secured 15th out of 40 on 1st run, and 13th on second...5th overall in AWD section. Son Jon navigated this event and will drive next.

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nab 301 · Post by **nab 301** » Sun Jan 03, 2016 5:54 pm

I don't want to go to Chelsea....

nab 301 · Post by **nab 301** » Sun Jan 03, 2016 6:02 pm

Sums up the last months weather.

nab 301 · Post by **nab 301** » Sun Jan 10, 2016 10:13 pm

First snowfall of the year

www.boxertrix.com

RIOTD...

Old rural home for last 20 years sold.

Not a bad first attempt