We had a couple of hoglets crawl out from under the main shed about 10 years ago, guess they were orphaned. They were very young, about the size of hamsters and their eyes were still closed. We took them to a wild life rescue place at Cricklade (wilts). They were the youngest they had ever had and doubted they would survive. Must have done as they phoned several months later because they like to release them back where they were found.

@TeddytheSpoon  Fantastic models! Welcome to SPAM!   I used to have one of the Dock tanks but unfortunately is has been lost to the mists of time.

Graham

Just received the June Railway Modeller and noted a feature on a pig-iron wagon and a twin-bolster set.
Does anyone know if Peco have modified their NEM pockets to accept readily available rapido replacements, e.g. Dapol buckeyes, or will surgery still be needed?

Entering the SPAM game! Admittedly, I've been sitting on these for a while, but just got around to photographing them. Added a couple of Minitrix locos to the collection: a late Britannia and the trusty Dock Tank. Also includes a collection of (mostly) period-appropriate coaches and wagons too!



The Britannia was a birthday present and works reasonably well. I knew the Minitrix locos were rather, erm, impressionist, but I didn't realise quite how high it sits above the coaches... Still, I rather like it!

The Dock Tank is in a more sorry state and doesn't really run - although I suspect all it needs is a good clean. Even if the motor is kaput, though, it doesn't really matter as I plan to swap to a Micromotor and add a Zimo DCC chip in the process. (Which combined are nearly twice what the engine was on eBay, and that included a few of the wagons! Oh well, can't put a price on happiness...) The Britannia will get chipped as well, eventually.

We abandoned the bird feeder when we had a large Brown Rat climb up the trellis to get at the food.
Now just started feeding the female hedgehog who is busy taking dry leaves etc. under the cycle shed, guess she's building a nest in which to give birth to the hoglets.

Quote from: Moonglum on Yesterday at 10:26:24 PMHere's a new old one for you Martin @port perran , although you might have already heard it...

With Leoni on rhythm guitar/BVs.

Tim

Yes, I saw that.
Excellent.

Here's a new old one for you Martin @port perran , although you might have already heard it...


With Leoni on rhythm guitar/BVs.

Tim

Quote from: Dorsetmike on Yesterday at 04:24:22 PMBought a small bird feeder that fixes to the window on suction pads; after three days I was 1 robin, 2 magpies and a pigeon (?small birds?). Today I get a note through the door roughly translated it says "thou shalt not fix bird feeders on thy patio" they attract rats! In 12 years here I have only seen one rat and that came indoors via the pipework.

That's because you didn't have a bird feeder. 
You could always get a cat (if you're allowed to) to catch any rats. We have 4 cats. Betty doesn't understand that she's not supposed to be able to get inside the bird table though:

Very nice @Southerngooner .

Probably not something that I'd go out and buy but very pleasant.

I've mentioned on here before that I run a Music Appreciation group at the local Mens Shed. Last week the theme was "A special memory" which brought out the usual eclectic mix from our group of 18, but the winner was this song from one member's granddaughter. We all loved it, so have a listen!

https://youtu.be/wus4YMdLWrk?si=6kNaU5Kbm8svQU64

Dave