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As an aside, I don't know if it was an urban legend, but many years ago I was told that there was a place in China that changed its name to USA. That way they could make jeans with the labels saying "Made in in USA (U.S.A.,)" folks would then think items were made in America.

Thanks for the update Piano Man. It's the three smaller gauges I'm interested in, although wouldn't rule out the big stuff. I used to be the secretary of the 'Tonbridge Model Engineering Society Ltd'. back in 89/91, (posted a picture of my lad driving a 040 diesel shunter). Alas, I sort of lost interest after my son died in 1990. Stayed for a couple more years then sort of faded out, no more enthusiasm. Still love steam though so will visit the centre when I can eventually come up. Cheers mate.

'Er indoors just said, " we're not going to drive very far on a pair of bloody binoculars "! That was back in the late 60s, the thing is, I never used them. At the moment I'm trying to decide on a new laptop, whether a windows or chromebook. Too much choice, absolute total bewilderment. I know, not relevant.

Just had a look Den., can't see much worth going out me way for. That's when I eventually do get up to Nottingham for a visit. More interested in the one at Ruddington, they have steam trains there, three gauges.

Wish ah were clever like yo, Affer.

That's the one I meant CT., after somebody told me that's where NSMEE, (steam trains from Valley road) moved to, I often look on You Tube to look at their film clips. Don't know exactly where it is in Ruddington. Obviously I got it's name wrong, AGAIN.

Nice to hear your news Nonna. Very best wishes to your mum and yourselves.

I once went out to buy a cheap car and went home with a pair of binoculars from Anderson's pawn shop.

Why do you reckon they do it Pianoman? Is it a herd instinct or are folks just desperate to get a wardrobe, along with meatballs and spaghetti.

Welcome Jomino, there's quite a few folks on here who will no doubt answer your queries. I don't know if you've visited the Nottingham transport museum, but it's somewhere I would love to visit, ( being an ex NCT bus driver). Once this CV19 nightmare is over, it will be on my to do list when I visit Nottingham. Hope this will start your search off.

I must be getting really stir crazy. I've just finished painting and decorating a baked bean tin ! My next project is going to be one of the Fray Bentos flat steak and kidney pie tins. Sad or what? Still, should make a halfway decent plant pot tray.

Not all us people are that bad, little sis. Daft maybe, but not bad.

It would appear that some people cannot cope without their shopping fix. It's been on our local news down here as well. It must be the modern trend. And another thing, what's with all this kneeling and fists in the air when on demonstrations? It's seen on tv from America and all the Lemmings follow suit. Just as contagious as CV19.

And to that Margie, you can add a friend in darkest Sussex. PP, who is going to incubate the egg, or have already had it on toast.

We've seen, on different occasions, Howard Keel, Robert Goulet (spelling?) and pretty sure that's where we saw Norman Wisdom, in the show, "Roar of the Greasepaint and smell of the crowd". Also I believe, Des O'connor, Freddie and the dreamers. Had chicken in a basket too!

Thinking of you Nonna. Hope all goes well for you and family.

" Alexa, bloody shut up ! and let me get back to sleep".

Don't let PP hear about chicken salt, it might put him on guard. Maybe you make it like ordinary salt, by boiling down a load of chickens until all the water evaporates, then spread out the residue in the sun and Voila.

You can still do that Nonna. It would probably be better if you did it by pm. I look forward to seeing. Would I have your permission to recreate it, or do you have an objection. Some folks take exception. Regards, B.

Failing that SG., put a plastic model of a peregrine falcon on the table.

I believe it's all to do with the fact that George Formby made a film there, ( Isle of Man) many years ago, called " No Limit". He was supposed to be a motorcycle racer, there for the TT races. His bike was his own build, " the Shuttleworth Snap". This statue is in Douglas, not far from the little steam train station. (Just a bit of useless information).

And another KatyJ...

But do you drag your knuckles on the ground when walking Jill? ( tongue in cheek)

On the subject of statues, which we weren't...

Morning Pianoman, nice motor, but I'd a thought you would have cleared the weeds and grass out of the cracks before photographing your pride and joy. (tongue in cheek).