Mundane News

[Andy in Germany]

No line painted on the roads, or signs welcoming you!

Nothing:

The "Germany/Switzerland" labels are added by me: all that shows the border is the crack in the tarmac.

The Signpost to the left is in Germany and is the standard cycleway style of sign, the border runs on the left side of the gravel track, so everything else in the picture is in Switzerland.

I particularly liked that just off camera to the left is a playground with a small football area; every time the ball went out of play they'd have to run into Switzerland to get it...

 

[DCLane]

We tried for an earlier ferry from Dublin to Holyhead - it was full.

So, instead we've had lunch in Malahide and son no. 2 went for a swim, still wearing his skin suit. 19 but still 4. Apparently the Irish Sea was cold.

 

[classic33]

I'll dig up a picture when I find it.

Leaving a pothole in the road?

 

[oldwheels]

Rained slightly about a mile from home when I went for a walk but now there is low cloud which may indicate rain but not quite reached here yet.
More ferry woes as MV Loch Frisa has engine problems and all her sailings cancelled today and early ones tomorrow.

Stopped at the main car park where strangely I did find a space but could not get a seat overlooking the marina which has a smaller number of boats in. A large Dutch three master is at anchor and the fisheries protection vessel is prowling around.
Apparently a fishing boat was dredging inside the bay illegally a couple of days ago.
Nothing goes unnoticed here as every house facing the sea has binoculars handy. At least that used to be the case but the settlers are probably too busy trying to fleece the touroid to bother nowadays.
Met an old friend sitting in his car overlooking the bay so had a natter and set the world as we know it to rights.

 

[simongt]

Estate Agent's advertising hype sign outside a 19th. Century former govt. building in Dundee being repurposed as flats.
'Gated Boutique development of 2,3 & 4 bedroomed apartments soon to be available'.
'Boutique' is a new one on me - !

 

[PeteXXX]

Today's 21 plate truck has a lowly 365908 kilometres on the odometer.

 

[Mike_P]

Leaving a pothole in the road?

That would be interesting smack across the border to get fixed.

 

[mybike]

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Not the boating lake. Nearer the old main road, I think.

I don't remember the swimming pool. I went to Hook Lane Primary (in Hook Lane), we went swimming in Woolwich to my recollection. It is shown on a 1961 map tho'.

 

[simongt]

Decided to drive back from Dundee overnight instead of today, thus gaining a day. The journey was most interesting from several points, one being being able to maintain a steady 60mph for much of the journey, thus getting consistent fuel consumption.
However, I'm still awake and just waiting for 'the wall' to hit me - !

 

[tom73]

Estate Agent's advertising hype sign outside a 19th. Century former govt. building in Dundee being repurposed as flats.
'Gated Boutique development of 2,3 & 4 bedroomed apartments soon to be available'.
'Boutique' is a new one on me - !

Must be cost of living they can't afford the lettering cost of Well-presented.

 

[mybike]

Estate Agent's advertising hype sign outside a 19th. Century former govt. building in Dundee being repurposed as flats.
'Gated Boutique development of 2,3 & 4 bedroomed apartments soon to be available'.
'Boutique' is a new one on me - !

Probably think it justifies higher prices.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Estate Agent's advertising hype sign outside a 19th. Century former govt. building in Dundee being repurposed as flats.
'Gated Boutique development of 2,3 & 4 bedroomed apartments soon to be available'.
'Boutique' is a new one on me - !

" Gated Boutique development " = Voluntary Open Prison
I wonder if my wooden front gate with easily accessible thumb latch qualifies our home as a gated development? Mrs TKK has shed loads of clothing and bags so that might cover the " Boutique " aspect 🤔

 

[biggs682]

Drank lots more this morning and early this afternoon before my blood donation mid afternoon , now weeing like a donkey for the umpteenth time

 

[PeteXXX]

I don't remember the swimming pool. I went to Hook Lane Primary (in Hook Lane), we went swimming in Woolwich to my recollection. It is shown on a 1961 map tho'.

Apparently, it closed in 1979 due to vandalism, and was grassed over in 1982.
I used to go there around the mid 60's. I frequented Eltham Park open air pool more, though, as I lived nearer. It was unheated & a mate and I went at 07:30 for a swim before school quite often! ❄

 

[Reynard]

I've had a day overdosing on motor racing, cricket and athletics. I am now rather knackered.

Had a few biblical showers, so didn't need to water the triffids.

I clipped Madam Lexi's claws. She was not impressed - got the diva-like "full works"

Need another