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by Martin
Thu Sep 19, 2024 9:09 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Scotland Recommendations
Replies: 18
Views: 332

Re: Scotland Recommendations

We have outlined a holiday in Scotland without the car. (We are in Cornwall.) Flying from London to Edinburgh is quickest and cheapest. We then decided upon train to Inverness. A few days here would include the almost obligatory Loch Ness boat trip.Over to the west coast next (coach or private hire)...
by Martin
Wed Sep 04, 2024 6:10 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Just a place to put nice pictures you’ve taken
Replies: 552
Views: 32751

Re: Just a place to put nice pictures you’ve taken

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In sharp contrast to the impressive London skyline this was Lerryn today, a place which still has one foot firmly in the 1950s. Or so it always seems to me! Here is our whippet taking a well earned drink at the end of a long walk.
by Martin
Tue Jun 04, 2024 6:04 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Jokes to cheer us up
Replies: 176
Views: 13772

Re: Jokes to cheer us up

I fell over yesterday when stumbling on a section of broken pavement.
I have reported it on tripadvisor.
by Martin
Sun Jun 02, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Private Eye" magazine
Replies: 20
Views: 1173

Re: "Private Eye" magazine

I have subscribed for decades. Essential reading, particularly these days.
by Martin
Fri May 24, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Forum Birthday Messages
Replies: 18
Views: 1047

Re: Forum Birthday Messages

You deserve everyone's gratitude for your diligence and kindness over the past few years. Thank you, and best wishes for whatever comes next.
by Martin
Sat May 18, 2024 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CW Revival potential
Replies: 23
Views: 1316

Re: CW Revival potential

The yellow face would be of interest. My interest would however be extinguished by updating too much. Would the original logo survive, for example?
by Martin
Thu May 16, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Celebrate CW's 20th Anniversary - "Back to the Boat"
Replies: 81
Views: 6287

Re: Celebrate CW's 20th Anniversary - "Back to the Boat"

His expression reads: 'Boat trip. Probably buffet food. Unguarded. I'm in.'

I recognise the look, our whippet has a similar outlook
by Martin
Mon May 13, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Non CW of the Day
Replies: 77221
Views: 4144841

Re: Non CW of the Day

missF wrote: Mon May 13, 2024 3:04 pm
ItsAliveJim wrote: Mon May 13, 2024 2:56 pm
Beautiful :D
Seconded.
by Martin
Sun May 12, 2024 9:26 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: The Christopher Ward of Pens
Replies: 36
Views: 1419

Re: The Christopher Ward of Pens

Slightly at a tangent, my weakness lies in the world of mechanical pencils. I have.....a lot. Uni Kuru from Japan which rotate and sharpen the lead as you feed the lead through. Caran d'Ache for a bit of practical style and thicker leads for longevity. Watermans Carene for a touch of luxury ( poor p...
by Martin
Fri May 03, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: What are you drinking right now....?
Replies: 3238
Views: 470540

Re: What are you drinking right now....?

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Fine dining this evening.
by Martin
Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:40 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: What are you listening to right now ?
Replies: 4435
Views: 380961

Re: What are you listening to right now ?

Just to add some contrast, Rampen - the new album from Einsturzende Neubauten.
Wonderful.
by Martin
Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Show your pet!
Replies: 1265
Views: 119963

Re: Show your pet!

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Parker is. as a whippet, capable of considerable speed. Here you can see him in his preferred mode.
by Martin
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:05 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Happy birthday Dancematt and missF!
Replies: 27
Views: 662

Re: Happy birthday Dancematt and missF!

Have a great day, both of you.
by Martin
Fri Mar 08, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Happy birthday Martin!
Replies: 13
Views: 274

Re: Happy birthday Martin!

Nothing special planned, we are going out for lunch tomorrow with the whole family.
I have visited the cellar to pick out a couple of quite special beers for later though
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by Martin
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:31 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Happy birthday Martin!
Replies: 13
Views: 274

Re: Happy birthday Martin!

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Thank you.
I thought that after sixteen years I should post a photo of the watch I bought back in 2008. Alongside is my current watch. One of them cost £157!