ckn Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 11 minutes ago, tonyXIII said: Boys and their toys! You need to ask Santa nicely and maybe you will get one of your own. You know you want one. I have enough junk in my garage already... I'd probably get a few quid for it on eBay from some foreign chaps though. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Roughyed Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 9 minutes ago, ckn said: Hmmm, must have been just the Spitfire and Hurricane then. Didn't think I heard the heavier engines of the Lancaster. Might of been the A400. With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 10 minutes ago, Bedford Roughyed said: Might of been the A400. The Hurricane and Spitfire have very distinctive engines. Almost unmistakable compared to anything else in the sky these days and certainly not the A400. That came in the second spread out group. "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 1 hour ago, ckn said: The Hurricane and Spitfire have very distinctive engines. Almost unmistakable compared to anything else in the sky these days and certainly not the A400. That came in the second spread out group. Every so often they set up a Spitfire Griffon Engine in Wigan town centre (I am sure it happens elsewhere), they fire it up a few time through the day. My office is a few hundred yards away with a lot of brickwork between me and the Merlin, but bejesus you know its been fired up. Being up close when they run it is awesome. Also, if you think there is a distant thunderstorm rumbling your way, that'll be the Lancaster, what a distinctive noise they make. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrek Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 40 minutes ago, Padge said: Every so often they set up a Spitfire Merlin Engine in Wigan town centre (I am sure it happens elsewhere), they fire it up a few time through the day. My office is a few hundred yards away with a lot of brickwork between me and the Merlin, but bejesus you know its been fired up. Being up close when they run it is awesome. Also, if you think there is a distant thunderstorm rumbling your way, that'll be the Lancaster, what a distinctive noise they make. I've never seen (or should I say heard!) that, my little lad would love to see that, do they advertise it anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 1 minute ago, shrek said: I've never seen (or should I say heard!) that, my little lad would love to see that, do they advertise it anywhere? They seem to do it on armed forces day every couple of years, if I get wind of it I'll try and remember to let you know. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I'm fortunate enough to live just 29 miles by road from the BBMF, home to numerous Spitfires and the only flying Lancaster this side of the Atlantic and one of only two flying Lancasters. Was there to see both Lancasters, Vulcan and Hawk flying in formation over Lincolnshire a few years ago. I'm also fortunate to live just 20 miles by road from Just Jane, another Lancaster that is licenced to carry passengers on taxy runs up and down the runway. The endeavour is to get the plane flying again. And yes, you can really get that close when all four engines are running! https://www.lincsaviation.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I have made a correction as it is a Griffon Engine. Here goes. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrek Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 9 minutes ago, Padge said: They seem to do it on armed forces day every couple of years, if I get wind of it I'll try and remember to let you know. I'll keep an eye out thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Redundancy coming on August 31st so taking early retirement in mid September on my 55th birthday. Have lost 4 stone since pre Christmas so really looking forward to a change in lifestyle. Only major plan currently is a trip on the trans Siberian Express with my wife! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff9of13 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Padge said: I have made a correction as it is a Griffon Engine. Here goes. I saw it a couple of years ago at a traction engine rally in Chipping. It really is an awesome noise. "it is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrywebbisgod Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Took the youngest son out to buy his prom suit today. He's going to look the business. Thank you for your valuable contribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Dear Diary, I have just done another week in Greece and the Greeks are still lovey bonkers people. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyXIII Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, Padge said: Dear Diary, I have just done another week in Greece and the Greeks are still lovey bonkers people. I will take that as the compliment it was intended as. Thanks. Hope you enjoyed yourself. Actually, I don't hope. I know you enjoyed yourself. Best regards to you and S. Rethymno Rugby League Appreciation Society Founder (and, so far, only) member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 7 minutes ago, tonyXIII said: I will take that as the compliment it was intended as. Thanks. Hope you enjoyed yourself. Actually, I don't hope. I know you enjoyed yourself. Best regards to you and S. Cheers, as intended. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I've got my 2 day old grandson in our bedroom..... all night.... He's ginger.... he's a big un and i feel absolutely chuffed to bits.... Just sayin..... Night peeps. Love n peace x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I was playing Union for West London RFC one Saturday, about 2004 (my last season) & everybody stopped playing and watched a Spitfire doing a couple of 8's in the sky over Harrow. The sound of the engine was amazing. It did a turn over us and vanished to the east. All teams just stood & applauded. Home scrum to restart, no arguments. Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I live a few miles from Duxford (the air part of the imperial war museum.) Don't even bother to look up for spitfires, biplanes, planes flying upside down etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 17 hours ago, Padge said: Dear Diary, I have just done another week in Greece and the Greeks are still lovey bonkers people. We fly tomorrow afternoon "Freedom without socialism is privilege and injustice, socialism without freedom is slavery and brutality" - Mikhail Bakunin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyXIII Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 3 hours ago, Phil said: We fly tomorrow afternoon Enjoy your holiday, Phil. Rethymno Rugby League Appreciation Society Founder (and, so far, only) member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damp squib Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 On 6/9/2018 at 5:35 PM, distantdog said: Only major plan currently is a trip on the trans Siberian Express with my wife! My wife and I did that last summer for our honeymoon. It was the best trip of my life. Do you have an itinerary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 53 minutes ago, damp squib said: My wife and I did that last summer for our honeymoon. It was the best trip of my life. Do you have an itinerary? Not yet. I think we would like to go east to west, around October time, and to try to do it independently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 5 hours ago, Phil said: We fly tomorrow afternoon Where to Phil? (Don't say I just told you Greece)? Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Padge said: Where to Phil? (Don't say I just told you Greece)? Corfu mate, we’re staying in Roda on the north coast "Freedom without socialism is privilege and injustice, socialism without freedom is slavery and brutality" - Mikhail Bakunin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 9 hours ago, Phil said: Corfu mate, we’re staying in Roda on the north coast Used to go there when I was a nipper. Hope it is still just as nice. Let us know if 'the Captain's' is still there on the main street. The captain himself, he is still there, would be pushing 100. I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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