Quote from: Newportnobby on August 27, 2025, 03:31:31 PMFriend Rob had his second eye cataract done yesterday. I was told by the optician I have early signs of them but they'll review that next year. Seems most folk over 59 can get them any time after that age.

Boots opticians told me I had the beginnings two years ago. Last year, they said there was no sign. The difference? I used eye drops before I went in last year because of my hayfever....

Quote from: jpendle on August 27, 2025, 05:11:58 PM

Quote from: port perran on August 20, 2025, 03:18:09 PMWe'll be debating carrots in pasties next 

No we won't 

As a proud Lancastrian, I can say that the only proper pasties come from Greenhalgh's, Carr's, et al. Ingredients being meat and potato, or cheese.

None of that Greggs stuff, and don't get me started on Ginsters.

I've just got back from Manchester and sampled both Greenhalgh's and Carr's multiple times, plus of course proper fish and chips.

Sadly, even though we went to a "do" at the cricket club, there was not a whiff of a Whist Pie. But on the bright side I was able to sample a pint of Theakston's Mild, haven't had a pint of mild in years.

Regards,

John P

John, you managed to squeeze both 'G' words into that post. I nearly had an attack of the vapours!

Mild - done right it's excellent. Theakston Mild is very good indeed. Sara Hughes Dark Ruby is still the benchmark in my eyes.

Quote from: ntpntpntp on August 27, 2025, 04:33:12 PM

Quote from: port perran on August 20, 2025, 03:18:09 PMWe'll be debating carrots in pasties next 

I'd rather carrots than swede - ghastly stuff.

It's not a pasty without it..... 

21 pin DCC...? Next 18? That's a plus for me over 'the other one' I'll confess. I know it doesn't allow every permutation, but independently switchable head and tail lights is good. Just please get them right, not like the 59! 

We should be getting the decorated samples very soon and, providing they check out OK, we are hoping for delivery around the end of the year.

The 66 is shaping up to be one of our best diesels yet and will be worth the wait.

It will feature a one-piece bodyshell, with access to the switches via the silencer, interchangeable complete bufferbeams and skirts, 21-PIN DCC with space for a speaker. Factory fitted sound versions will also be available.

@Adam1701D, any update on the progress with this product.  When do you expect it to be ready for sale and dispatch to customers?

Quote from: port perran on August 20, 2025, 03:18:09 PMWe'll be debating carrots in pasties next 

No we won't 

As a proud Lancastrian, I can say that the only proper pasties come from Greenhalgh's, Carr's, et al. Ingredients being meat and potato, or cheese.

None of that Greggs stuff, and don't get me started on Ginsters.

I've just got back from Manchester and sampled both Greenhalgh's and Carr's multiple times, plus of course proper fish and chips.

Sadly, even though we went to a "do" at the cricket club, there was not a whiff of a Whist Pie. But on the bright side I was able to sample a pint of Theakston's Mild, haven't had a pint of mild in years.

Regards,

John P

Quote from: port perran on August 20, 2025, 03:18:09 PMWe'll be debating carrots in pasties next 

I'd rather carrots than swede - ghastly stuff.

Quote from: Newportnobby on August 27, 2025, 12:17:34 PMYoung lad went to the optician's. She asked him to cover his left eye with his right hand and read the chart, but he covered his right eye with his left hand. So she asked him to cover his left eye with his left hand and he got that wrong as well. In exasperation she went into the kitchen, got an empty cereal packet, cut two holes in it, came back and stuck it over his head whereupon he burst into tears.
"What's up?" she asked
Lad said "I wanted some tortoiseshell ones like my brother"

You didn't mention the lad's name. Was it P*****k by any chance ?

Friend Rob had his second eye cataract done yesterday. I was told by the optician I have early signs of them but they'll review that next year. Seems most folk over 59 can get them any time after that age.