philmayfield 5,364 Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 The Fergie tractor has two fuel tanks. A small one for petrol and a large one for TVO (mainly paraffin). The engine is warmed up on petrol and switched over to paraffin when it's hot enough to be vaporised. I've never used TVO as my Fergie is just a 'toy'. My real tractor is a more modern 1962 Ford 2000 diesel with a loader! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 9,955 Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 9 hours ago, Rob.L said: A few months ago, I ventured into the dark corner of my garage searching for old bicycle tools and found my old toolbox, which still has my old feeler gauges, plug spanners and a Gunson Sparkrite,  I still have my dad's old toolbox with most of its contents. It's mainly basic things such as hammers, pliers, screwdrivers, etc, but everything must be 70+ years old. It's surprisingly nostalgic because I can remember 'playing' with various items when I was young, and I still use them (occasionally) even now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 9,575 Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 I'll bet Ben does exactly the same thing! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 15,496 Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 I wouldnt know a ''Feeler Gauge'' from a ''Cheese sandwich'' I inherited all me Dads Tool ..a Hammer''.....which he was left by my Grandad........i'll leave it to my 'Eldest son''........who will be over the 'Moon''........... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 15,496 Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 Hated Metalwork at school.......but made a ''Caddy Spoon'' which i 'Titivated'' with a small Hammer.........still got it.. The 'Caddy Spoon'' that is............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 9,575 Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 When Ben goes looking round his garden shed, he finds his old flames...and maybe a budgie. I'm still waiting, Ben! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,007 Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 1 hour ago, benjamin1945 said: I wouldnt know a ''Feeler Gauge'' from a ''Cheese sandwich'' Â First bite will tell you Ben... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,275 Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 Oh, I don't know Brew, a feeler gauge sandwich with pickle might be quite palatable. With a bit of coleslaw on the side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,364 Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 ......and washed down with Iron Brew! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,275 Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 As an aside, On members profiles, what does it mean by followers? And how do some folk get followers, also, is there a reason? Pardon my ignorance, but it's something I've never understood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart.C 428 Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 They're Stalkers B -K They get notified when you post anything up on here. You can opt to prevent them following you. Â I've got followers on the Jigsaw website. Why anyone wants to see what jigsaws I've done (over 300 so far) is beyond me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,275 Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 Thank you Stuart, so I'm not missing anything by not having any followers then? At least I won't need to create a fan club then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,364 Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 There’s an option BK which you can tick so that you won’t be followed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woody 506 Posted January 31, 2022 Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 Some people are so easily led tney would follow their own shadow 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,275 Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 Made 'er indoors day today. Bought her another new frying pan. Mind you, it's a small one so she can fry me a single egg to put on me toast. Another thing, we won four games of bingo at our centre. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,353 Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 Pffftt.. I won a tenner on the Thunderball and a free go on the Lotto!! Proper Big Time me!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 571 Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 Did you buy the frying pan with your winnings Beekay? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 1,880 Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 Don't be silly Ian! if Beekey had spent all his winnings it would have been a large frying pan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,275 Posted February 3, 2022 Report Share Posted February 3, 2022 Ian, no, I didn't buy the mini frying pan with me winnings. I bought it earlier in the day. But I did spend the rest of the evening counting me dosh. 'Er indoors wanted a mini Fryer as she said it was a waste putting a 30cm pan to heat just for one egg, (she don't care for fried eggs). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,353 Posted February 7, 2022 Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 If I might inject a serious note.... After a lifetime of using rubbish 'non stick' pans which are not nonstick for long.. and also wondering how we managed before Teflon was invented....  Mrs. Col bought a 'pan for life', made by Salter. It's basically an old style steel pan, which needs 'seasoning', by heating with a bit of oil/fat, but soon develops non stick surface. If you bugger it up by overheating, cleaning with too much detergent, or allowing rust by putting it away wet etc.. you just strip it back using a scourer and start again by seasoning with heat and oil. This is how Chinese Folk keep their Woks non stick. It works. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,353 Posted February 7, 2022 Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 So.. my day..  It was made very much brighter by the unexpected arrival of my older Daughter, Son in Law and Beautiful Grandkids. They'd been out for Lunch somewhere and ended up here. Kids both brought me handwritten Birthday Cards on which Gracie (7) wrote: 'Happy Birthday..73..Congratulations', .and 11 year old Ben wrote: 'Happy Birthday.. you managed to stay alive for another year!!!' These Kids are nothing if not direct... 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AfferGorritt 868 Posted February 7, 2022 Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 Belated Happy Birthday, Col! Grandkids are the reward for having had kids. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,007 Posted February 7, 2022 Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 Isn't your birthday in March? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stavertongirl 1,681 Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 Today I am having my broadband changed to fibre (whatever that is - it is going to take a visit from Openreach to change line and the Sky engineer). So I have been moving furniture and rugs about. So far Jj has: 1.  Kept dropping his ball on the rug whilst I was rolling it up so I had to keep throwing it to get him out the way. 2. Sat on the armchair whilst I was trying to move it. It is a recliner so it weighs a bit anyway. Made him get off and it then became a game of on and off. 3. Moved settee out a bit and then got a txt so stopped to see who it was from, went back to the settee and he was stuck behind it so had to rescue him and then rescue his split antler. 4. Continued to move settee, See 2 above. 5. Settee and chairs are now in the middle of the room with a little gap between. New game race along settee, jump gap to chair turn and repeat. 6. Moved sideboard, a piece of paper fell off he grabbed it and I had to chase him round the house to get it back before he ripped it up. 7. He can now get to the window - it has loads of nose marks on it now with a couple of licks for good measure. 8. Had to rescue him from the blind. 9. Moved his cave bed into the passage ready to put it in the kitchen so he will be able to go in it whilst the work is being done. He has tried to drag it back into the front room, can’t get it through the door so is now lying on it in the doorway glaring at me. Finally got said he’d into kitchen and where he is totally ignoring it. 10. Spotted himself in tv screen and barked at reflection, then asked it to play. 11. Put his toy box (I know, I know) in the kitchen which It is now being checked over to make sure everything is there. Front room now ready for the work to be done, I’m having a cup of tea and a choccy biscuit, Jj is fast asleep on a chair in the kitchen. He’s had such a busy morning.  2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,394 Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 Sounds like our son’s 9 month old pup.  We are having her round here this afternoon so daughter in law can do some housework! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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