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dannyboy · February 28, 2020, 07:02:14 PM

That is an angle I am thinking about - maybe use a bit of chalk

. I will sleep on it Martin.

steve836 · February 28, 2020, 07:36:46 PM

Rooves are not always the same. 12 in to the ft scale builders often have the same problem, how about doing the nextbit in the new shade and adding one or two slates on the bit already done in the new shade.

dannyboy · February 28, 2020, 07:42:43 PM

An interesting thought - 'mix and match'.

daffy · February 28, 2020, 07:53:17 PM

I've had similar (non rail modelling) issues with colour matching after cartridge changes, so my sympathies are with you David.

If you are going to sleep on it, I suppose it could be said that you will be having a night on the tiles.

dannyboy · February 28, 2020, 08:14:06 PM

Brilliant Mike.

RailGooner · February 28, 2020, 10:05:37 PM

@GroupC

for Peter

Gordon · March 12, 2020, 12:13:05 AM

Sounds like the time is coming - brace yourselves for the cancellation of model railway shows :-(

Newportnobby · March 21, 2020, 11:34:35 AM

With the closure of our 'Heartbeat' gym classes until further notice I resolved to keep doing some form of exercise so, as the weather seemed to be drying/warming up slightly. the decision was made to get my pushbike prepared for use. All I did was bend down to remove a valve cap and 'Ping' went something in my back and I'm now hobbling around using a walking stick

The pain is so bad at times I feel physically sick. Being abed is great as it takes all weight off my spine but as soon as I'm sat or stood, boy does it hurt. I will not just lie abed, though

As Alannis Morisette would sing 'isn't it ironic'

dannyboy · March 21, 2020, 11:39:23 AM

Backs are delicate things. Take care Mick.

Newportnobby · March 21, 2020, 11:41:36 AM

Quote from: dannyboy on March 21, 2020, 11:39:23 AM
Backs are delicate things. Take care Mick.

Thanks, David, but I'm a 'frequent flyer' with this sort of thing so am pretty used to it.
I can just sneeze and trap a nerve in my back so am normally very careful.

Delboy · March 21, 2020, 11:41:59 AM

Sorry to hear about you back, Mick. Normally Ibuprofen would be the ticket but in general we re being advised to limit its use atm due to the coronavirus.
Hope you recover soon. You never know, it may disappear as quickly as it started. Wish the pandemic would then we can all get back to normal asap.

crewearpley40 · March 21, 2020, 11:45:01 AM

Take it easy mick. Let us know what we can do to help. Railway modelling is a therapeutic thing takes my mind off life and you know we all appreciate you

daffy · March 21, 2020, 11:49:39 AM

Commiserations Mick. I have a long history of putting my back out so I know just how you feel. Rest up, take the potions that please you (aspirin* or alcohol?

). And maybe try to do some spine stretching exercises while lying on your back on the floor - if you can get down there (and up again!) of course.

* Okay, so perhaps ibuprofen is better, but I liked the alliteration.

emjaybee · March 21, 2020, 12:31:55 PM

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, exercise is bad for your health.

Why does no-one listen? Look at joggers, they always look like they're about to keel over.

Look after yourself Mick. I put my back out once try to put a sock on! It's not a nice affliction.

guest311 · March 21, 2020, 12:48:47 PM

know the feeling Mick,
I was pensioned off from the AA for a back injury, many many years ago, and you get used to living with the pain.

I try to keep off pain killers, as they tend, in my experience, to mask the pain, so you don't know if you are doing too much.

most mornings I get out of bed in agony, but once I've got dressed, had a cup of coffee, and walked the dog, it's usually much better.

so my advice is

get a husky

after his/her walk your back will be much better

mind you, your feet, ankles, knees, thighs and hips will be killing you instead :'(

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