Helping hands - for members with problems related to CV restrictions

Started by Railwaygun, March 20, 2020, 12:11:29 PM

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Roy L S

Likewise, if anyone around the Bicester area is struggling, PM me and I will do whatever I can to help.

Milton Rail

I'm in a wee bubble off the west coast of Shetland (search Clair Platform) and happy to PM people for a chat ... can regale you with today's fiasco of trying to light the flare in readiness for starting back up after a 10 day planned shutdown ... happy to bore anyone in need of a distraction of what life on an oil platform is really like!

Stay safe and more now than ever we need to show those random acts of kindness Mick mentioned
Thanks for looking - Andrew

My attempt at a box layout - Bogindollo

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50114.msg652980#new

RailGooner

I live in OX3 and work mainly in OX4 but get about a bit. I'd like to help anyone I can. Please PM me.

Mito

Quote from: Milton Rail on March 21, 2020, 04:51:43 PM
I'm in a wee bubble off the west coast of Shetland (search Clair Platform) and happy to PM people for a chat ... can regale you with today's fiasco of trying to light the flare in readiness for starting back up after a 10 day planned shutdown ... happy to bore anyone in need of a distraction of what life on an oil platform is really like!

Stay safe and more now than ever we need to show those random acts of kindness Mick mentioned
Can you set up an isolation ward there? ???
You know you're getting older when your mind makes commitments your body can't meet.
https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=24101.0 Off on a journey

emjaybee

Quote from: Milton Rail on March 21, 2020, 04:51:43 PM
I'm in a wee bubble off the west coast of Shetland (search Clair Platform) and happy to PM people for a chat ... can regale you with today's fiasco of trying to light the flare in readiness for starting back up after a 10 day planned shutdown ... happy to bore anyone in need of a distraction of what life on an oil platform is really like!

Stay safe and more now than ever we need to show those random acts of kindness Mick mentioned

How about running a little diary thread on the Forum about life on a platform?

I'd be interested to know more, always keen to learn.

Keep your feet dry.

:thumbsup:
Brookline build thread:

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50207.msg652736#msg652736

Sometimes you bite the dog...

...sometimes the dog bites you!

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I can explain it to you...

...but I can't understand it for you.

Milton Rail

:)  it has been the past week .... one chef in isolation for a week as he developed a cough and 2 because of suspected gastroenteritis .....  (unrelated the medic tells me!)

I have a few spare beds though and more becoming available over the next few weeks as we slowly wind down numbers..... and we have toilet paper  :thumbsup:
Thanks for looking - Andrew

My attempt at a box layout - Bogindollo

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50114.msg652980#new

Milton Rail

Quote from: emjaybee on March 21, 2020, 08:41:06 PM
Quote from: Milton Rail on March 21, 2020, 04:51:43 PM
I'm in a wee bubble off the west coast of Shetland (search Clair Platform) and happy to PM people for a chat ... can regale you with today's fiasco of trying to light the flare in readiness for starting back up after a 10 day planned shutdown ... happy to bore anyone in need of a distraction of what life on an oil platform is really like!

Stay safe and more now than ever we need to show those random acts of kindness Mick mentioned

How about running a little diary thread on the Forum about life on a platform?

I'd be interested to know more, always keen to learn.

Keep your feet dry.

:thumbsup:

I'll give it a go!  Will help me with my handover notes when I come to write them up if nothing else  :)
Thanks for looking - Andrew

My attempt at a box layout - Bogindollo

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50114.msg652980#new

dannyboy

You could start a new thread - 'Confessions Of An Oil Rig Worker - Plumbing New Depths'.  ;)
David.
I used to be indecisive - now I'm not - I don't think.
If a friend seems distant, catch up with them.

Milton Rail

 :laughabovepost:  If I reveal too many of the secrets it could be me plumbing new depths!!  :uneasy:
Thanks for looking - Andrew

My attempt at a box layout - Bogindollo

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50114.msg652980#new

bluedepot


emjaybee

Quote from: Milton Rail on March 21, 2020, 08:46:13 PM
Quote from: emjaybee on March 21, 2020, 08:41:06 PM
Quote from: Milton Rail on March 21, 2020, 04:51:43 PM
I'm in a wee bubble off the west coast of Shetland (search Clair Platform) and happy to PM people for a chat ... can regale you with today's fiasco of trying to light the flare in readiness for starting back up after a 10 day planned shutdown ... happy to bore anyone in need of a distraction of what life on an oil platform is really like!

Stay safe and more now than ever we need to show those random acts of kindness Mick mentioned

How about running a little diary thread on the Forum about life on a platform?

I'd be interested to know more, always keen to learn.

Keep your feet dry.

:thumbsup:

I'll give it a go!  Will help me with my handover notes when I come to write them up if nothing else  :)

Awesome, it's an area of employment of which I have no knowledge whatsoever. I look forward to the first instalment.
Brookline build thread:

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50207.msg652736#msg652736

Sometimes you bite the dog...

...sometimes the dog bites you!

----------------------------------------------------------

I can explain it to you...

...but I can't understand it for you.


emjaybee

Brookline build thread:

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=50207.msg652736#msg652736

Sometimes you bite the dog...

...sometimes the dog bites you!

----------------------------------------------------------

I can explain it to you...

...but I can't understand it for you.

Bealman

OK, back on subject... when I arrived back in Sydney from Hobart last night, I was amazed to find people sitting on top of each other when I called into a local club on the way home, even though there were signs everywhere saying keep your distance.

Likewise, driving home through the suburbs, people at outdoor bars and cafe's doing the same.

In Sydney's heatwave on Saturday, Bondi Beach was packed. Bronte Beach had to be closed.

The Aussies are just not getting the message!!!
Vision over visibility. Bono, U2.

texhorse

I suffer with anxiety and high stress levels, and my GP recommended me to spend more time with my model railroad and my watercolour painting, in order to de-stress.

To have you guys onside as well comes as a huge comfort to me.  For someone who in all likelihood I don't know, to put themselves out there for my benefit, I am really moved by your kindness.

Don't underestimate this thread on the forum.  Just to know there is another outlet, and another escape from this bloody nightmare virus and the toll its taking on our mental health, means a lot to me and others who are struggling.

Thank You.

Andy
UK
Montrose and Highland Railroad
"Gotta Keep Movin' On!"

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