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« on: November 19, 2018, 09:41:28 »
If you're Bristol based ... this is one to note in your diary.  Planning is underway for something special on the afternoon of Saturday 16th February 2019.  I'll come back to tell you what and where, and you'll then probably guess why. You will learn whoo on the day.

Edit ... sadly, removed from calendar ...
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« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2018, 09:43:45 »
Quote from: grahame on November 19, 2018, 09:41:28
If you're Bristol based ... this is one to note in your diary.  Planning is underway for something special on the afternoon of Saturday 16th February 2018.  I'll come back to tell you what and where, and you'll then probably guess why. You will learn whoo on the day.


Waiting in anticipation.
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« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2018, 09:48:23 »
Er... 2019?  Wink
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« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2018, 09:54:56 »
Quote from: patch38 on November 19, 2018, 09:48:23
Er... 2019?  Wink

Err yes.  Thank you. Title and first article corrected from 2018 to 2019.
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« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2018, 10:24:09 »
I am delighted to hear that you have persuaded Mr Hopwood to be 'Meet the Manager' at Temple Meads on that day.
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« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2018, 10:26:41 »
Quote from: eXPassenger on November 19, 2018, 10:24:09
I am delighted to hear that you have persuaded Mr Hopwood to be 'Meet the Manager' at Temple Meads on that day.

Oh ... I think we may have that lined up for a different day and time.
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« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2018, 10:28:55 »
It's the nearest Saturday to Valentine's Day, so I'm expecting roses, chocolates, champagne, serenades and a declaration of everlasting love.
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« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2018, 10:33:06 »
Quote from: Bmblbzzz on November 19, 2018, 10:28:55
It's the nearest Saturday to Valentine's Day, so I'm expecting roses, chocolates, champagne, serenades and a declaration of everlasting love.

From Network Rail?  Wink
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« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2018, 11:22:59 »
Is it a new direct service between the two most popular stations in photos on this forum?

1430 MKM» (Melksham (Station code) - next trains)-TAU» (Taunton - next trains) 1530 SaO. Operated by HST▸ (High Speed Train (Inter City class 43 125 units)).
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« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2018, 18:50:11 »
Is it a gold plated gangers trolley with an Ellis  nameplate running from Melksham for when the replacement bus doesn't turn up. Mr Ellis drives one half you drive the other.
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« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2018, 19:45:24 »
Quote from: chuffed on November 19, 2018, 18:50:11
Is it a gold plated gangers trolley with an Ellis  nameplate running from Melksham for when the replacement bus doesn't turn up. Mr Ellis drives one half you drive the other.
Like this?

 Cheesy
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« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2018, 20:19:23 »
Hmm ... haven't driven this in a while ...



... and only looked at this didn't dare "pressen das buttenen"



Not even warm for 16.2.19
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« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2018, 20:41:28 »
That time of the year it may be wise to wear something to keep your head warm.
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« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2018, 20:41:34 »
Is the 'Whoo' a hint?
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« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2018, 20:45:55 »
Quote from: SandTEngineer on November 19, 2018, 20:41:34
Is the 'Whoo' a hint?

You know my smelling is awful!
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