OneGuyFromBarlick

I had a look and am in awe of people who are that knowledgeable and dedicated. I approve of the dog, good choice.

Mapper of the Moon.  I could never extinguish the enthusiasm for astronomy once it arose in me.   Giovanni Battista Riccioli, 1651.       One lesson that infants learn (or, to their cost, fail to learn) is that the earth doesn’t move.   We move over, or fall onto, solid ground.  That first, fundamen...

Back up after a good second sleep. It's bright and sunny out there but we have a -4C wind chill and it's warmer in here!

Bright and cold here too Sue. https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28641/medium A simple task this morning, spend over an hour patiently cutting the middle out of the crankshaft blank. The cutter broke down during this stint and had to be attended to twice. It will need a comple...

That thought passed through my mind Cathy, for my stairs top, not Ian's.
I have had a text from Well, they are taking bookings for the Covid Booster. I shall call in and book it.

https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28642/medium https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28641/medium A simple task this morning, spend over an hour patiently cutting the middle out of the crankshaft blank. The cutter broke down during this stint and had to b...

A good investigation and worth bumping!

An earlier information revolution. He that tholes overcomes.   Personal motto of William Chambers.    ‘To thole’ is Scots English for ‘to bear,’ ‘to endure,’ or ‘to tolerate.’   It would be out of place amongst highland clan mottos, usually rendered in Gaelic or Latin (or, sometimes, in French) and ...

Enjoying my meat and veggies X three. Veggie shopping tomorrow with Susan as Sherpa!

Full marks Kev. A Good one!

Yesterday afternoon the isolated showers that were forecast decreased to occasional spatters of raindrops later in the afternoon. By 20:00 we had a clearing sky and a lighter wind. First thing this morning it was clear an cold with a light breeze. The glass is up on 1012mb and the forecast is again ...

See THIS for that rare beast, a Tory led political measure that can be popular with all sides, including me! MPs have backed a plan to ban anyone born after 2009 from buying cigarettes, effectively ensuring it will become law. The measures, championed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, survived despite ...

I think that qualifies for 'the high life'.....
This site can't be accused of not being eclectic!

https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28639/medium Barlick Corn Mill in 1994. There's a connection with lingerie which should be documented..... A young lad called Robinson frequented the Greyhound pub. He was notable for the fact that he was very 'horsey'. He wore riding breech...

waffle-dinner is still holding strong at number three. All I can say is no wonder so many Americans suffer from obesity and '20th Century Syndrome'! (They put Maple Syrup on their bacon as well!) My rule about breakfast is do something to earn it before you have it. After that two hot meals at regu...

Yes, I know I'm being a bit of a wimp. It looks as though it's going to be a re-run of yesterday so I promise I'll try to be brave! I shall be in the shed at 06:00 pressing on with the second crankshaft. I should make better progress today as the cutter is working well. All my cutters are second han...

Correct, the blacked out name is 'Buffalo Injector'. Uses boiler pressure steam to inject cold water into the boiler.
Next object?

Muck to t'midden as they say.....

Bloody Hell Ian! That was an interesting morning. As you know I'm very aware of the dangers of stairs and yes, my bathroom door is opposite the top of the stairs and I am always very wary in that area. She'll have some aches and pains for a few days no doubt but hopefully nothing worse. So glad to h...

Good to hear you have at last got some information out of them Ian. Yes, transfer to the reserve on demob used to be standard practice. I don't know what they do now. They wanted to keep their hooks into trained soldiers. I think I was given seven years in the Reserve when I cam out in 1956 but can'...

No Peter but you're in the right area, boilers and water.

Up and having a brew after a good second sleep. I'm tempted to go for a short walk, it's bright out there. But it's still cold to my old bones!

It's a better day for us Cathy, Bright and sunny at times but still cold!

You're right Sue. It was a lousy day. Today is looking a bi better but we are still getting the tail end of winter!
I'm glad you got your GP. I'm glad I don't need to contact mine.... My plan is to keep as far away from the surgery as possible.
I hope you have a good day.....

https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28636/medium Today I continued with cutting the meat out of the first shaft blank. The cutter performed far better and after cutting the blank down to 1/2" I cut out each side so that the result is that all that is left to deal with by ...