Topic: In the News !!! (Read 1058318 times)

Netleyned · « **Reply #875 on:** February 07, 2016, 06:02:19 pm »

Exactly David

Ned

malcolmfrary · « **Reply #876 on:** February 08, 2016, 09:32:32 am »

Not that I would expect anybody in the media to know that the West Coast Main Line was either on the west, near a coast or a railway line, even less to be aware of where the old lady originated and spent her working days on the opposite side of the country. But - in her long preservation days before rebuilding, Flying Scotsman did operate on the WCML, and the journey reported was from Carnforth to Carlisle then returning south over the Settle to Carlisle over Ribblehead. So technically, if accidentally, correct. It might have been better for them to just say "main line".

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #877 on:** February 15, 2016, 08:54:52 am »

BBC: Australia seizes methamphetamine smuggled in bra inserts - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-35576587

Police in Australia have made what they are calling one of the biggest drug busts in the country's history.

Netleyned · « **Reply #878 on:** February 15, 2016, 09:31:01 am »

Thanks for keeping us abreast of the news Martin

Ned

Danny · « **Reply #879 on:** February 15, 2016, 09:42:19 am »

Sheila to shop assistant, "I want a bra to keep my breasts high"

inertia · « **Reply #880 on:** February 24, 2016, 11:29:28 am »

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35648682
£100K for a split lip???
Oy vey...
DM

derekwarner · « **Reply #881 on:** February 24, 2016, 01:05:09 pm »

Well yes....." Australia seizes methamphetamine smuggled in bra insert"

This is true, however the origin of the said women's attire...''bra's" were of Chinese origin & sizing

As we know Chinese amps are approx. 1/2 the value of European amps......so our Customs & Excise

are halving the reported value of the drug bust according to the scientifically proven fact that Asian breasts are also about 1/2 the sizing of breasts from European studies.....

....... Derek

richald · « **Reply #882 on:** February 24, 2016, 05:23:46 pm »

Quote from: Inertia on February 24, 2016, 11:29:28 am

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35648682
£100K for a split lip???
Oy vey...
DM

At that price, I'd like to volunteer for one ...

Richard

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #883 on:** February 24, 2016, 05:29:00 pm »

Considering the abuse he received on social media, I'd pass

inertia · « **Reply #884 on:** February 24, 2016, 05:50:28 pm »

Quote from: essex2visuvesi on February 24, 2016, 05:29:00 pm

Considering the abuse he received on social media, I'd pass

Anyone who pays any attention at all to the pond-life which lurks there deserves little sympathy. I bet he's crying all the way to the bank.
DM

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #885 on:** February 24, 2016, 06:43:40 pm »

Clarkson, clever presenter but I have no time for him.
Oisin Tymon, I wonder who would want to work with him now?!

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #886 on:** February 24, 2016, 08:45:12 pm »

Quote from: Martin [Admin] on February 24, 2016, 06:43:40 pm

Clarkson, clever presenter but I have no time for him.
Oisin Tymon, I wonder who would want to work with him now?!

if you watch some of documentaries that are not on cars, he is a very good presenter
Especially the one he did about St Naziare raid

boneash · « **Reply #887 on:** February 24, 2016, 09:28:54 pm »

100% agreement.
The St Nazaire raid was my favourite war comic story, which lead to reading the book and then going there in the 80s and several times since.
Clarkson did a superb job of that presentation which matched all my interpretations of the events.

PQ17: An Arctic Convoy Disaster was another programme which for me, he brought the right level of story and respect to the programme.

I think there was a mini series on Victoria Cross awards too.

How much will we all have to pay in supporting a dwindling BBC because of someone’s' actions?

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #888 on:** February 24, 2016, 09:46:19 pm »

Quote from: boneash on February 24, 2016, 09:28:54 pm

I think there was a mini series on Victoria Cross awards too.

Yep
Just been watching it

TheLongBuild · « **Reply #889 on:** February 24, 2016, 09:58:18 pm »

Quote from: boneash on February 24, 2016, 09:28:54 pm

100% agreement.
The St Nazaire raid was my favourite war comic story, which lead to reading the book and then going there in the 80s and several times since.
Clarkson did a superb job of that presentation which matched all my interpretations of the events.

PQ17: An Arctic Convoy Disaster was another programme which for me, he brought the right level of story and respect to the programme.

I think there was a mini series on Victoria Cross awards too.

How much will we all have to pay in supporting a dwindling BBC because of someone’s' actions?

Yes should get rid of the people who got rid of him at the BBC !!!, anyway from the goings on in the last few years I think Clarkson is the least of their worries..

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #890 on:** February 24, 2016, 10:22:54 pm »

Quote from: Martin [Admin] on February 24, 2016, 06:43:40 pm

Clarkson, clever presenter but I have no time for him.

I'll qualify that, I have no time for Clarkson in Top Gear!

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #891 on:** February 25, 2016, 09:19:20 am »

The Flying Scotsman just came pass the office!

Arrow5 · « **Reply #892 on:** February 25, 2016, 10:06:34 am »

Worst BBC presenter quote "...its at XXXXX now. She " ooh, its making good time" Groan. Nana it isnt like a drive up the A1. Second worst quote, same woman .."reminds me of Harry Potter" Chalk and cheese missus, get another job or shut it ! Portillo on board , referred to the engine as "the train".

Tug Fanatic · « **Reply #893 on:** February 25, 2016, 10:35:20 am »

Didn't he refer to the whole locomotive as "the train" rather than just the engine?

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #894 on:** February 25, 2016, 10:41:51 am »

Quote from: Martin [Admin] on February 25, 2016, 09:19:20 am

The Flying Scotsman just came pass the office!

FS was accompanied by Three chase helicopters and an old looking mono plane.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-35657423

Arrow5 · « **Reply #895 on:** February 25, 2016, 10:45:38 am »

Quote from: Tug Fanatic on February 25, 2016, 10:35:20 am

Didn't he refer to the whole locomotive as "the train" rather than just the engine?

Oh that leaves me with a tender behind

Arrow5 · « **Reply #896 on:** February 25, 2016, 11:00:47 am »

While we are on the topic , here is another Scottish locomotive and tender that passes my window daily in the summer months....both of them

summer months that is.

Tug Fanatic · « **Reply #897 on:** February 25, 2016, 11:20:33 am »

Duncan

Saw here, & enjoyed being pulled by her, on the Severn Valley a few years ago.

I know that I am the exception but the Flying Scotsman does not really do much for me but this was just beautiful.

Charlie · « **Reply #898 on:** February 25, 2016, 11:33:59 am »

What a bunch of complete clowns....

http://news.sky.com/story/1648376/trespassers-stop-flying-scotsman-in-its-tracks

Passengers describe how the steam locomotive was brought to a "shuddering stop" by train enthusiasts taking photos on the tracks

Tug Fanatic · « **Reply #899 on:** February 25, 2016, 11:49:50 am »

I wouldn't call them enthusiasts. Bl..dy idiots who should be prosecuted comes a lot nearer.

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