Category Archives: Prototype

Stuttgart Messe set-up day

Posted on December 2, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Wednesday morning, we didn’t hurry into the exhibition centre.  We knew that our modules had to join on the end of German, Finnish and Spanish club sections.  We also left Maxine to have a slow day, pottering and visiting the … Continue reading →

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Berlin to Stuttgart

Posted on November 30, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

The next stage of our holiday was to take a DB ICE from Berlin down to Stuttgart.  We took a taxi to Berlin Ostbahnhof, rather than the main Hauptbahnhof – nearer to the hotel and a fraction of the platforms … Continue reading →

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Berlin 2024

Posted on November 28, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Maxine and I got away for nearly two weeks, combining a trip to Berlin to see Ruth & Cory with the usual visit to Stuttgart.  Having special assistance at Gatwick took us on a buggy to some rather obscure parts … Continue reading →

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Potpourri #1116

Posted on November 26, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Some (hopefully) inspirational photos today.  Starting with Vauxhall in 1933.  How many ways of getting around are there in the picture?  I reckon 9 – foot, bicycle, motorcycle (and sidecar) horse and cart, car, lorry, bus, tram and train.  Now … Continue reading →

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Just round the corner

Posted on November 24, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Birdwatchers will tell you that it is important to keep an eye on your garden, as some interesting rarities can turn up.  I’d agree, have seen a yellow-browed warbler in ours a few years ago, and our neighbour saw a … Continue reading →

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Berlin transport

Posted on November 20, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Another visit to a cold Berlin is arranged, moving on to Stuttgart.  As a bit of a filler, here are a few transport related pictures from previous visits.

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Potpourri #1115

Posted on November 10, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Today, a wander around the world-wide-web.  And there’s nothing better to start with than a Jago Hazzard (or three.)  I’d love to make a model of the old Ludgate Hill. Some interesting South London history…. The London Routemaster is 70.  … Continue reading →

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Ron goes east – again – 4

Posted on October 26, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

And a few final photos from Germany…. Cologne main station, going and coming home…. The rather photogenic railway at Rüdesheim. The Koblenz cable car. And finally, confession time!!!!!!!  Why Ron REALLY goes to Germany. Real reason for visiting Rüdesheim.  Following … Continue reading →

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Ron goes east – again – 3

Posted on October 24, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Today, tourism, buildings and buses (again, not in chronological order)…. Day 5 – Overcast turning to rain. Today was a walking tour of Koblenz, where all of today’s photos were taken. Told Tour Manager I would be going in by … Continue reading →

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Ron goes east – again – 2

Posted on October 22, 2024 by snitchthebudgie

Today, lots of trains, but starting with the usual weather forecasts! DAY 3 – Sunny but chilly but becoming cloudy and windy. Today was around trip by boat to St Goar with a 3 1/2 hour break, which turned into … Continue reading →

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