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Covid-19 diary #8

Not much actual modelling done over the past few days, but a lot of sorting out of the loft space.  I have, however, followed my conscience and been helping Mrs B with the gardening.  It’s fun when you get an … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 diary #7

The mojo has returned!  I have retired again to the loft.  I’m afraid that Kuritu was just taking up too much space in the wrong place, so it’s getting moved.  At the moment, it’s on its side on some chairs, … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 diary #6

Modelling has slowed over the last few days, as Maxine has recruited me into the garden.  I’m no good at constructive gardening, but demolition…..  We were amazed to find that our old shredder is still working, despite going a bit … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 diary #5

Well, Saturday should have been holding our annual model railway show, N Gauge SouthEast.  Inevitably cancelled.  But some people don’t give up that easily!  Good one Christopher Tank Parker and we’ll make you wear it next year. Meanwhile, back in … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 diary #4

Still standing!  Thought I’d actually have to meet someone today, as the church fire extinguishers were due to be serviced.  But they cancelled and rebooked for next week, so near isolation with Maxine and the budgie continues.  (Oh, I forgot … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 diary #3

Kuritu back in action.  So on to the next job – to complete the two N-club modules that I had started, that contain a small USA switching layout.  I had wondered whether to scrap them and start them over (and … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 diary #2

The new totem (home printed) shows that the Kuritu Line is back in business. As the UK goes into deeper lockdown, I have done more modelling in a week than the previous 6 months.  I completed the new shadow box … Continue reading →

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And now for something completely different!

All still OK in Chateau Bartlett!  I’ve done more modelling in a week than the previous 6 months (though my better half will probably soon mention the garden.) But I thought I’d mention this link on Facebook, for those who … Continue reading →

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Link – Worst looking locomotive

I think it’s sinking in that this social distancing is here for the long haul.  Maxine has just popped out to wave – from the car – a bride off to her wedding – that will consist of vicar, bride, … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 diary #1

No, I haven’t got it (yet.)  But what better for an introverted, anti-social railway modeller than social distancing?  Having closed down/suspended a model railway show, a model railway club, and a church in one 24-hour period, it was time to … Continue reading →

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