In the wintry stillness, Eli felt the weight of time—the echoes of those who had walked these halls before her from the Castle's founding in prehistory. Returning to the present, she remembers Sylvie is sitting waiting in their shared bedroom, her dark eyes bright with anticipation. Business partners, friends, and much more—a delicate dance they navigate with accustomed skill within the ancient walls.

As the snow continued its descent, Eli whispered a silent promise to the night. She would explore, discover, and honour Trevelver Castle's legacy. And perhaps, just perhaps, the moon would reveal some of the Castle's ages-old secrets—a map to hidden chambers, a key to forgotten doors.

And so, with the crescent moon as her witness, Eli quickly stepped away from the window. The Castle awaited, its heart beating in sync with hers. Tonight, she would write her own story—one that intertwined with the snow, the moon, and the centuries.

As Eli hurries along the long corridor leading to the suite of rooms she shares with Sylvie, she vividly recalls the moment she first met her intimate friend and business partner. It was a crisp autumn afternoon, and coincidentally, they had both stepped into the cosy 'Café Bohème' on Carnaby Street, one after the other. The brass bell above the door tinkled, announcing their arrival.

Sylvie, with her flowing mane of long, wavy dark brown hair, moved with confident grace. Her big, brown eyes shimmered with sensuality, locking Eli in a gaze that felt both intimate and inviting. The air crackled with an unspoken connection—a recognition that went beyond spoken introductions.

They exchanged pleasantries, but it was Sylvie's throaty, uninhibited laugh that etched itself into Eli's memory. They talked about books, plays, films, music, paintings, dreams of the future, and the way sunlight filtered through the café window, casting warm patterns on the worn wooden table.

The setting was appropriately Bohemian, its interior shabby elegance. The café's buttery pastries were a delightful accompaniment to its freshly made coffee, making it a truly memorable experience. It was a place where conversations linger, secrets unfold, and the pulse of Swinging London beats just outside the window.

As their conversation flowed, Eli realised that Sylvie was more than a very attractive, highly intelligent young woman; she was a kindred spirit. Their laughter echoed through the cosy space, and in that moment, Eli knew that this encounter was no ordinary meeting—it was the beginning of a lifelong friendship.

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A video report of the show.(it was a big show the video is 40 mins long)

Got to admit the only search link I use is "All Unread"  which has been top right for as long as I can remember. It's ordered by most recent first so the first couple of pages is usually enough to catch up and choose what to read in more detail.

Quote from: jpendle on Today at 02:35:06 PM

Quote from: emjaybee on Today at 10:43:24 AMThey look good John. I see the scenery is cracking on.

 

If I'd put them in the scenic section you wouldn't have noticed the CL158's because of all the absolutely fantastic scenery. 

That's what I assumed sir, that's what I assumed.

@jpendle
Hi John,

And now I tried it - that link is not what I was looking for - the only way to get there seems to be scrolling down to the Info Centre at the bottom of the page,

Cheers,

Colin.

Quote from: jpendle on Today at 02:20:53 PMHi,

It's in the top right corner, just below the N Gauge Forum banner using Chrome on my laptop.

Are you using a phone to browse the forum?

John P

Chrome on a PC - it was just rather neat before in that it was the first thing one saw when opening the page. No need to click or anything. Although I must admit I had not noticed that link - will try it,

Cheers,

Colin

Quote from: emjaybee on Today at 10:43:24 AMThey look good John. I see the scenery is cracking on.

 

If I'd put them in the scenic section you wouldn't have noticed the CL158's because of all the absolutely fantastic scenery. 

Hi,

It's in the top right corner, just below the N Gauge Forum banner using Chrome on my laptop.

Are you using a phone to browse the forum?

John P

Thanks so much for the donations everyone.    And to Chris for piping up, a real help.

I had no idea that the donations was missing from the mobile site.  However, I guess it would take up a lot of room on a mobile, and would kind of make it pointless in having a mobile version.

Thanks everyone.