galenkia Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Chilling in the park watching football training. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Went to the RAF museum at Hendon with a mate this afternoon,looked at a few aircraft that I used to work on & pretty certain I'll have nightmares tonight😂....free entry but £7.50 for parking. At least they didn't keep me in as an exhibit.... 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 12 minutes ago, coxyhog said: Went to the RAF museum at Hendon with a mate this afternoon,looked at a few aircraft that I used to work on & pretty certain I'll have nightmares tonight😂....free entry but £7.50 for parking. At least they didn't keep me in as an exhibit.... You just reminded me, would your good self, @Lemondropkid, @galenkia or any other board members fancy going to the Imperial War Museum? I've been a good few times, though not for a while, and they have a special Northern Ireland 'Troubles' exhibition starting tomorrow until January. @Derek Dangleberries could probably curate it, probably has more 'inside info' than those who put it on! https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/northern-ireland-living-with-the-troubles 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Submitted an application for Porn's Greek visa online with the Greek Visa Centre. Bloody pain but quite straight forward once you have gathered all the pertinent information. Unable to book an appointment online (some known temporary issue with their system) so had to send an email and hoping I get a reply within 48 hours (their expected reply). Once a date is given we will have to visit the GVC near Old Street, London. That means a 3.5 hour drive to my brothers, park the car, tube to London (possible overnight in Travelodge, same as last time) and then next day back to Wales. Hopefully will get an appointment for one of Porn's days off from work (did advise her days off) but likely they will ignore our request and book an inconvenient day. Also will need to take Kataleya out of school. Last time I sponsored Porn's visa but this time, as she is in full time employment, her application shows that she will cover her costs. I hope also that they treat her with a little bit more respect than last time when they were rude, discourteous and it felt like they were treating my wife like a hooker. Thankfully in Greece, we had one of the best holidays ever and thoughts of our experience at the GVC were forgotten. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Second from last evening on the lake in France, a few fish around where I am fishing today so hopeful for a bite tonight. I don't drink on my last night so I am fresh for the drive home, so I may have a couple extra tonight. Can't get drunk incase I find myself out in the boat fighting a fish in the middle of the night. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Having toast and coffee on the balcony, trying to absorb some Vitamin D. 17C but feels much warmer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Krapow said: You just reminded me, would your good self, @Lemondropkid, @galenkia or any other board members fancy going to the Imperial War Museum? I've been a good few times, though not for a while, and they have a special Northern Ireland 'Troubles' exhibition starting tomorrow until January. @Derek Dangleberries could probably curate it, probably has more 'inside info' than those who put it on! https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/northern-ireland-living-with-the-troubles I’m off work next week, though have booked Tuesday to Thursday down in Poole with my sister, so I’m up for it if you have a day planned. Though SWR have strikes on Friday and Saturday next week. Edited May 25, 2023 by galenkia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxyhog Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Krapow said: You just reminded me, would your good self, @Lemondropkid, @galenkia or any other board members fancy going to the Imperial War Museum? I've been a good few times, though not for a while, and they have a special Northern Ireland 'Troubles' exhibition starting tomorrow until January. @Derek Dangleberries could probably curate it, probably has more 'inside info' than those who put it on! https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/northern-ireland-living-with-the-troubles I went there twice as a kid with my parents & lastly about 3 years ago with an old mate from the RAF,I wouldn't mind if it corresponded with a few pints but with your good self & @galenkia being TT that probably is out of the question. Having said that on my last visit we were both pretty underwhelmed so I'd probably decline. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Was at the Pheonix Theatre, West End watching live Spitting Image It was absutely brilliant and hilarious Have not laughed so much in ages 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 7 hours ago, boydeste said: Second from last evening on the lake in France, a few fish around where I am fishing today so hopeful for a bite tonight. I don't drink on my last night so I am fresh for the drive home, so I may have a couple extra tonight. Can't get drunk incase I find myself out in the boat fighting a fish in the middle of the night. Softy.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 8 hours ago, galenkia said: down in Poole My last TW always referred to Poole Quay as "Poo Kee"! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Just checked the weather Forecast for here.. At the moment it is 11 deg (Feelslike 9 deg) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemondropkid Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, Krapow said: You just reminded me, would your good self, @Lemondropkid, @galenkia or any other board members fancy going to the Imperial War Museum? I've been a good few times, though not for a while, and they have a special Northern Ireland 'Troubles' exhibition starting tomorrow until January. @Derek Dangleberries could probably curate it, probably has more 'inside info' than those who put it on! https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/northern-ireland-living-with-the-troubles I'd be very interested but pretty busy in June. Happy to chat on PM with anyone who is a possible. Edited May 26, 2023 by Lemondropkid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Derek Dangleberries said: Just checked the weather Forecast for here.. At the moment it is 11 deg (Feelslike 9 deg) Looks like it’s going to be a nice day in Bracknell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 4 hours ago, Glasseye said: Softy.... Looks like I didn't do bad, 3 normal cans and 3 double strength! Probably more than I should of had really, but no fish, so got a good night's sleep. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Beautiful last morning lakeside. Looks like it's getting much hotter over the next few days. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambo Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 LA Cafe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 hour ago, boydeste said: Looks like I didn't do bad, 3 normal cans and 3 double strength! Probably more than I should of had really, but no fish, so got a good night's sleep. ^^^^ Would those be considered dead fish ? No doubt that van has come in handy for you. You must pack that thing to the gills with supplies when you go on trips. How many coolers do you have ? Do you use dry ice ? You must have a great system down now for planning and packing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Glasseye said: ^^^^ Would those be considered dead fish ? No doubt that van has come in handy for you. You must pack that thing to the gills with supplies when you go on trips. How many coolers do you have ? Do you use dry ice ? You must have a great system down now for planning and packing. Not sure what you mean by dead fish. The van is great, should of bought one years ago. It is pretty full when two of us travel together, which is most of the time. I have a large, very high end cooler which is very efficient. Mostly the bait and a weeks supply of food goes in frozen as well as two medical grade ice packs. This keeps everything nice and cool. Often the lakes will have a freezer on site where I can rotate the ice blocks if needed. Also the local supermarkets will sell ice, or give it for free if they have an ice store. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Heading to the train station to go and see my sister. Will probably be a little picnic over the park by her house later. weather is lovely so will be nice to sit and chat out in the sun. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 (edited) Stopped off at Brown Bag for a Mint Aero shake and new trainers at JD Sports.Waiting for the train now. Edited May 26, 2023 by galenkia 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Friday morning, relaxing with coffee, phone rings.... Hey, Painter, you remember that racing you did last weekend for us? It's a bank holiday weekend... want to run some more? Hmm..... We'll put enough money on.your club card for enough coffees for a month.... Oh, ok then. I'm easily bought. Got to the club to find one less competitor ... I guess his painter gave way over night!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 17 hours ago, galenkia said: I’m off work next week, though have booked Tuesday to Thursday down in Poole with my sister, so I’m up for it if you have a day planned. Though SWR have strikes on Friday and Saturday next week. 7 hours ago, Lemondropkid said: I'd be very interested but pretty busy in June. Happy to chat on PM with anyone who is a possible. Weekend's usually better for me due to work. Maybe do it after June, so Lemons can come as well, as anyone else? I'm definitely going, but probably do it more than once TBH. Hope they still have the WW2 Jagdpanther Tank as you walk in. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Feeling a bit pissed off. After filling in all the forms online and submitting a visa application for Porn to travel to Greece, it now looks like there are no appointments before our holiday departure. Every date from now till the end of June is full and despite sending an email to the Greek Visa Centre (as per their info on their website if unable to book an appointment online) they are now telling me to keep trying to see if there is a cancellation, yeh right. The July appointment dates do not come out until middle of June, so do we stress ourselves waiting for that day when they become bookable (won't say an exact date) on the chance we might get a slot or do I start looking at Turkey (no visa needed). The way I feel right now, I just want to go for Turkey because after talking to the Indian girl at the Greek Visa Centre helpdesk, I realised no begging or shocked attitude is going to change anything. They believe we just wait till the appointments get released and book then. I might do that but not knowing what date they are released is a pain and, even if successful, what date is that appointment going to be in relation to our 24 July departure and getting her passport back by courier. My investment so far, is a hotel at Gatwick and the flights on British Airways so a loss of about £600, hotel accommodation and taxis can be cancelled easily for no fee. For now I will check for cancellations on appointments but I am going to start looking at Turkey deals for similar dates. Pissed off of Neath. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 @Horizondave is it worth speaking to someone at BA , to see if you can change the destination , maybe a rebooking fee ? Worth a go ? on a plus side the TRL is pretty week at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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