LorenSharp Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Marklo said: No but I did watch a program where Heston Blumenthal cooked a pig in a jacuzzi. Why do I have this image of Miss Piggy singing "Tiny Bubbles"? Welp I'll not be able to remove THAT image from my poor brain. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 1 hour ago, LorenSharp said: I'll not be able to remove THAT image from my poor brain. This is where the Blurglecruncheon would come in handy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 If I can make a replacement for the snartringer we should have that 'back on the road' by Saturday week. Fingies crossed... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 14 hours ago, LorenSharp said: Why do I have this image of Miss Piggy singing "Tiny Bubbles"? Welp I'll not be able to remove THAT image from my poor brain. Or anybody else's Thanks heaps! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 17 hours ago, perdu said: If I can make a replacement for the snartringer we should have that 'back on the road' by Saturday week. Fingies crossed... My MGB GT was once immobilized for 6 weeks because a new snartringer had to be ordered from the U.K. I think it came from Lucas. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Space Ranger said: My MGB GT was once immobilized for 6 weeks because a new snartringer had to be ordered from the U.K. I think it came from Lucas. I don't blame you keeping it off the road all that time... And I am not going to go into the benefits of MG Midget driving over driving your old bus.😀 😰😰😰 The snartringer has a weird vertical thread, good job I have diamond needle files 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, perdu said: And I am not going to go into the benefits of MG Midget driving over driving your old bus.😀 I'm 6 feet tall! I couldn't fit in a Midget. I tried. The MGB GT fit me like a glove. I don't remember any vertical thread on the replacement snartringer, but it did require a negative ground/earth. Edited November 12, 2020 by Space Ranger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 15 minutes ago, Space Ranger said: but it did require a negative ground/earth. Hey! Stop with the negative vibes, Man. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: Hey! Stop with the negative vibes, Man. Tell that to Lucas Electrical! Q: Why do the British drink (yuk!) warm beer? A: Because Lucas makes their refrigerators! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Joe Lucas. Prince of darkness. Or. The Lucas light switch, On, Off and Flicker. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) The MGB was my first experience with Lucas electrics. I thought the two negative-earthed six-volt batteries in series were weird enough, having been raised in a Chevrolet-owning family, but I was really freaked out the first time I took it through a car wash. As I drove away, I couldn't help but notice that all of the gauges were pegged at zero. "What the f***?" I said, loud enough for pedestrians to hear. Just as I was about to alter my route to take the car to the local British auto dealer to have it checked out, everything sprang back into life as if by magic. The next day I reported this to the co-worker from whom I had purchased the car, and he laughed. That was my introduction to Lucas, Prince of Darkness, inventor of the short circuit. Edited November 12, 2020 by Space Ranger 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrislowe Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) On 11/8/2020 at 11:04 PM, Martian said: full on modelling Dearest Martian, Take your time. It doesn't matter how long it takes, we just want you to be well and safe. And tentacly. Edited November 13, 2020 by chrislowe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonH Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I was feeding the Llama yesterday and noticed that some of the yellow and black paint is starting to peel. Can we arrange a work party to rectify said issue? At the same time, perhaps we could do a bit of gardening for Martian, or even scrape the barnacles off his boat (NO, that is NOT a euphemism). Hope you are well oh tentacled one, take it easy, we have everything under control... 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, DonH said: noticed that some of the yellow and black paint is starting to peel. That's Because @corsaircorp thinned the paint with some out of date Belgian beer! Contact @general melchett He can send Baldrick or Captain Darling around to give it a good rub down. For Barnacles we have @Ex-FAAWAFU ⛵ 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 I was speaking to @general melchett yesterday and we decided that I should try and give you another health update. It has been a torrid week on the mental health front but yesterday was a good day and so far, I am feeling OK today. I have an appointment with an different psychologist on Tuesday which I am frightened of but Mrs Martian says she is going to sit in on the meeting. I have realised that my mojo is not lacking, it is just fatigue and my shot to pieces concentration that is hampering things. That said, I have made the occasional foray into the modelling room and sorted out the fin shape on the T4. I have also got a load of the PE on my Lynx. I have also been trying to build the Horizon Models Redstone Mercury and although progress is somewhat slower than a tectonic plate that is having an off day, I have been enjoying the short periods I have spent on the model. Martian 👽 30 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Great to get the update young friendly alien person. Do not fear the new psychologist. I am sure he/she will be friendly to all species As you will have seen loads of folks rooting for you JohnT 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Hey Dear tentacled one !! Glad to hear from you ! My Canberras are still in idle since I still wait for the Alley cat parts ! I did'nt thinned the Llama paint with belgian beer, You know that rocket fuel is never out of date... Just a bit stronger !! Take care, step by step, I clearly understand you since, I took this road years ago. Lots of best wishes for your recovery !! CC 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Good to hear that you are making forays into the modelling mancave as can be therapeutic. It has been my help during this current situation. I can appreciate the anxiety re the new psychiatrist, but it will be fine i am sure, just take things one step or day at a time. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 1 hour ago, DonH said: I was feeding the Llama yesterday and noticed that some of the yellow and black paint is starting to peel. Can we arrange a work party to rectify said issue? At the same time, perhaps we could do a bit of gardening for Martian, or even scrape the barnacles off his boat (NO, that is NOT a euphemism). Hope you are well oh tentacled one, take it easy, we have everything under control... I said all along that we should have shaved the 'to-be-black-striped' area so the black paint would get a proper key. No no no you all said, Ced must be right about the paint job... (I'll say no more, right) Take your time Martian, we've got all day. Every day. Good to know you are getting in the way of it too, little and not too often huh. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Great news about the update Martain! Good to hear you've gotten a few bits and bobs on. Don't worry about your seeing the new specialist. I for one am glad that its Mrs. Martian going with you and not the General or CC. God knows what type of shenanigans would transpire in the office with then along. But a vision of the Marquis Chimps comes to mind. I know I just dated myself again🤔 Either way Its good to hear that there is a positive upswing to your health and that is always the best news. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Good to hear from you Martian, and rest assured we are all sending our best wishes. Don't fret about the new doc, alternative viewpoints and all that. Just be thankful it's not the General, I don't even want to think about what he, Darling, and Baldrick could come up withbetween them! Chin chin old chap! Ian 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Martian said: I am feeling OK today That progress. Good to hear you are on the mend. Mental health is ( and what with COVID and the lockdowns) a major issue and as a society we’re not good at dealing with it. On a semi related note. There’s an add that keeps running on the radio here with Sonia O’Sulivan and some other guy for a mental health help website and I swear I’ve heard it a hundred times and I still can’t make out the web address Stay safe and get well and we’ll try and keep the thread warm till you’re better. Edited November 22, 2020 by Marklo 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Great hearing from you again Martian and good news that some modelling is getting done! Take it easy, We'll catch up soon. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Glad to hear your feeling better and making small forays into the man cave. All the Best Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 6 hours ago, DonH said: I was feeding the Llama yesterday and noticed that some of the yellow and black paint is starting to peel. Use the wrong primer, did you? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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