OneGuyFromBarlick

Have you noticed that the in-word to use as a descriptor if you are selling a knife, a flash light, or anything used outdoors is 'tactical'. I have just seen an advert for a 'tactical waterproof jacket'.

Susan reminded me that Grand daughter Holly and new Great Grand daughter Evie are here at the beginning of June for grand daughter Yiota's wedding in Bath so I have to finish at least one engine this month. So I'd better get cracking! This morning I have been for my short walk and a sit on traffic d...

We've had a small shower of rain that wasn't on the hymn sheet!

Good! How about this one Gloria?

Indeed! As Susan said yesterday, we are very lucky to have Muthomi in the family, a good man!

Morning Sue! I was considering lighting the stove last night but eventually thought better of it. I agree, you are looking very fresh and bright.... God knows I could do with some of that! We are going to have another boring overcast day here, I hope you can get a surprise and do better! https://www...

https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28719/medium https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28718/medium I spent this morning finishing the work on the second engine that prepares it for the steam inlet pipe. Then making two steam pipes and fitting them and fina...

See THIS Report in the Guardian for more on the floods in Brazil. The death toll from rains in Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to 57, local authorities said on Saturday afternoon, while dozens still have not been accounted for. The state’s civil defence authority said 67 p...

Bumped again. Good information you won't find anywhere else I think!

I'm watching Wallander again. It was a good series.....

Meat and veggies X three for breakfast dinner and tea.

The steam winding engine at Chatterley Whitfield Colliery in 1986. The colliery was preserved as a museum of the coal industry at the time and is still open serving the same function..

Lovely settled weather Cathy, send some of that warmth over here! Yesterday was another boring overcast afternoon with light rain around 16:00. At 20:00 it was calm, dry and overcast. It was the same first thing this morning and hasn't changed since. The glass is steady on 1005mb and the forecast is...

Correct.... Otto von Guericke, German scientist of Magdeburg who invented the air pump and demonstrated the power of a vacuum.



What's happening here and where?

Glad to hear it!

Yes Cathy!

I've been watching how things have been developing . I'll agree that Sunak and the Tories have been comprehensively defeated but I might be out of step a bit in suggesting that Labour have some things to regret and, if possible, correct. The first thing to recognise is that the main reason for the s...

I've read her CV David and she deserves any success she achieves after a start like that!



Muthomi did this pic of us in the Town Square on Saturday. As I said then, I am a lucky man!

I think I knew that but had forgotten..... Do they still have artistic streamer waving as well? I agree.... Good Grief! I saw THIS BBC report and find it even more unbelievable. The NHS needs more doctors, and this year saw a record number of applications from medical students to start junior doctor...

Morning Cathy. So sorry to hear about your problems with flooding in the house. You have had a terrible day! I hope you get some help and an improvement very soon! Thankfully everything looks normal here (touch wood!). I shall be in the shed for an hour as usual and then I think it will be a very qu...

Education and Democracy. Public education is the cornerstone of our community and our democracy.   Horace Mann.     In early 1778, citizens living in an outlying part of Wrentham, MA, were given permission to incorporate themselves as a new town.   “Exeter” was to be the town’s name, but the freemen...

Good! I see so many who aren't interested.

Morning Sue. That Co-op was a good find! You sound to have been busy as usual and seeing some progress. At least you haven't got any lodgers looking for accommodation in the loft! https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28712/medium I remembered this morning why I swore not to make...

https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28713/medium https://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/app.php/gallery/image/28712/medium I remembered this morning why I swore not to make any more wobblers! Drilling 5/64" holes 11/16" deep on 17/64" centres is a bit dodgy when yo...

See THIS report from Brazil. The death toll from floods and mudslides triggered by torrential storms in southern Brazil climbed to 39 on Friday, officials said, as they warned of worse to come. As the rain kept beating down, rescuers in boats and planes searched for scores of people reported missing...