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#31
N Gauge Discussion / Re: BH Enterprises - Still tra...
Last post by Bhenterprises - July 14, 2025, 10:15:56 PM
Quote from: njee20 on July 14, 2025, 09:16:42 PMBut you have a website, just a banner saying "please note that replies will be delayed". Or take the website down and just put a holding page in its place?

I don't doubt for a minute that your intentions are entirely noble, but again, people shouldn't need others on here to vouch for the fact you are still trading.

@njee20 we do appreciate your idea on the banner for delayed replies idea banner.

I'm sure if we were to take the website down the forum would be on fire ???? BH not trading BH bust.

As the website was kindly put together by a family friend who like us have Fulltime jobs and family life it's not going to be a quick fix (happen overnight). We appreciate that people on the forum more in a day then we can in our day jobs.

Personally I feel an update on the about us section would be more suited.


Regards to all
Brian
BH Enterprises
#32
General Discussion / Re: what are you listening to ...
Last post by Newportnobby - July 14, 2025, 10:14:51 PM
I've always rated Ted and Martin Turner guitar wise but they can't sing to save their lives :no:
#33
N Gauge Discussion / Re: BH Enterprises - Still tra...
Last post by Bhenterprises - July 14, 2025, 07:56:41 PM
Quote from: njee20 on July 14, 2025, 07:13:53 PMOf course it's good having people here who advocate for businesses like BHE, but if replies are genuinely likely to take weeks (or not at all until other platforms are used to chase) then surely a banner on the website, or auto reply on the mailbox is a minimum?

@njee20 appreciate comment, if we cast minds back 3 years ( dad is retired working at home ) and 12 years both Mum and Dad were main stays for BH. I'm sure Bob will back me up Helen (Mum) used to pick up the mailorder and phones.

The website is on the to do list with 100. And other things, but time is a killer.

Regards
Brian
B H Enterprises
#34
General Discussion / Re: what are you listening to ...
Last post by port perran - July 14, 2025, 07:26:03 PM
Thanks Mick @Newportnobby . I'm not the greatest fan of Pink Floyd's later works (sorry @Trainfish ) but I do like some of their earlier stuff including AHM which I hadn't heard until today for a good few years.

Here are a couple of old rockers, namely Martin Turner and Ted Turner (ex Wishbone Ash) with Blowin' Free Live in 2010.

#35
N Gauge Discussion / Re: BH Enterprises - Still tra...
Last post by Bhenterprises - July 14, 2025, 05:18:31 PM
Quote from: Bob Tidbury on July 14, 2025, 03:50:26 PMI have put many posts on here explaining That Ray passed away and his sons and a friend are doing their best to keep up to date  with orders .The shed is quite big and its sometime very dificult to find things that are not commonly used.
All three have full time jobs and family problems to deal with
Andrew works some really awkward shifts some time VERY early or Very late shifts, Brian does deliveries all over the country and sometimes gets home very late ,Martin lives  in Loughborough and can only get down some weekends So if you do place an order don't expect next day deliveries they don't have a huge team working 8 hours a day they just do their best when they can ,
Can I suggest just drop them an Email every so often and I am sure they will get back to you as soon as they can .
I used to help Ray at shows for over 35/40  years and I know how busy it can be with the mail orders .Getting supplies from other small firms is another problem as they dont always answer  their phones in the evenings and so they cant get new stock when they
Run out .Then when they do get supplies it all has to be sorted and packed ,I once packed and labled 1,000 different types of  Buffers into bags of 4 on a Friday before the ALLY PALLY SHOW so I do know the problem they have
Please be patient and hopefully you will get your order .
I wish I could help them  still but I suffer with a bad back so I wouldnt  be able  to get in the shed with my 4 wheeled walking frame and I dont have a car to get over there.anyway .
Regards
Bob Tidbury

Hi all,

Yes a post from BHEnterprises on the forum????

Firstly big thanks goes to @crewearpley40 for his help today on updates over the phone whilst driving 300 miles today and just got home.

Shout out to Bob Tidbury for his post above.

In relation to those who are awaiting reply from us 3 Andrew / Martin and myself. Apologies for the delay's and we will pick up as soon as.

Personally Martin's father hasn't been very well and taken time out.

As I'd spoken to @crewearpley40 who'd kindly messaged a couple of forum members on our behalf.

On snail mail Andrew who's in the family house hasn't had any post for 3-4 days, to be honest Watford snail mail is shocking. So apologies on not seen anything to comment on.

On emails dad in his wisdom always wanted to keep emails in inbox as always useful, even though replies would have the previous message. Could I ask if your waiting for a reply please resend with as per Brian post on forum so it'll become to the top.

We are still trading and looking forward to seeing many familiar faces at TINGS in a couple of months.  If anything specific you may like we can bring if advise on emails.

You can always reach out to Bob Tidbury or @crewearpley40 to have a quiet word in our ears.

I've got a nice double Watford - North London trips tomorrow on deliveries

Keep smiling and keep cool

Regards to all
Brian
BH Enterprises


#36
N Gauge Discussion / Re: BH Enterprises -Still trad...
Last post by Bob Tidbury - July 14, 2025, 03:50:26 PM
I have put many posts on here explaining That Ray passed away and his sons and a friend are doing their best to keep up to date  with orders .The shed is quite big and its sometime very dificult to find things that are not commonly used.
All three have full time jobs and family problems to deal with
Andrew works some really awkward shifts some time VERY early or Very late shifts, Brian does deliveries all over the country and sometimes gets home very late ,Martin lives  in Loughborough and can only get down some weekends So if you do place an order don't expect next day deliveries they don't have a huge team working 8 hours a day they just do their best when they can ,
Can I suggest just drop them an Email every so often and I am sure they will get back to you as soon as they can .
I used to help Ray at shows for over 35/40  years and I know how busy it can be with the mail orders .Getting supplies from other small firms is another problem as they dont always answer  their phones in the evenings and so they cant get new stock when they
Run out .Then when they do get supplies it all has to be sorted and packed ,I once packed and labled 1,000 different types of  Buffers into bags of 4 on a Friday before the ALLY PALLY SHOW so I do know the problem they have
Please be patient and hopefully you will get your order .
I wish I could help them  still but I suffer with a bad back so I wouldnt  be able  to get in the shed with my 4 wheeled walking frame and I dont have a car to get over there.anyway .
Regards
Bob Tidbury
#37
N Gauge Discussion / Re: BH Enterprises - Still tra...
Last post by Fredastaire - July 14, 2025, 03:38:13 PM
I've had a pm to say they are trading, it's frustrating that web site messages from weeks back unanswered, my phone call of 2-3 weeks back with me leaving message achieved nothing, a letter I wrote 2 weeks back achieved nothing.
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I'll keep fingers crossed as I want to buy buffers, handrail knobs, plus Gresley parts...
#38
General Discussion / Re: Royal Train Loco Insignia
Last post by Newportnobby - July 14, 2025, 01:44:06 PM
The weather is hot enough without heated comments. Play nicely please, Chaps
 :thankyousign:
#40
General Discussion / Re: Fast motorcycle in traffic
Last post by Newportnobby - July 14, 2025, 11:47:05 AM
Quote from: njee20 on July 14, 2025, 11:28:52 AMWent to watch the TT 10 years ago. Super accessible and a fun (long) day out, but my god, I don't know how they fit on the bikes with balls that big.

Now you know why they call it the 'tuck' position ;)
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