Today I acquired...........

[4String.]

Today i acquired:
A tonne pallet of 20mm steel plates.
I was out - visiting mrsegg - as it was booked for tomorrow.

Luckily my 80y/o mother was in to help unload.

Sounds like a Peter Kay sketch:

"Mam, get your gloves..."

 

[slim_boy_fat]

It’s a child’s one!

Was it poorly described, or did you make a schoolboy error?

 

[Geoffm]

A few toys have come my way.

First a toy.
Tonker Bulldozer.

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Yes anther plane, but this has a good reason for getting it.
It has my traditional family name on it.


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This.

The Bulldozer is now mated with the low loader I already had.
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Pretty sure I had one of those when I was growing up. Long since dissolved into rust in the sandpit.

 

[Dieselman 63]

Was it poorly described, or did you make a schoolboy error?

Just laid out on concrete. No scale indicators. It’s not what I wanted but I’ve only gone and spent a few hours researching sewing machines... odds on it’ll get kept

 

[Mick Annick]

A mess in my workshop, though they promise it will get better

 

[mr migwire]

not today but a couple of days ago Mrs Migwire treated me to this, I'm a happy bunny......

 

[Nick DV]

They're wonderful. I had a bottle of the 21 year old Springbank when I was much, much younger and it was simply divine. They were about 50 quid a bottle then, which felt like a lot of money at the time. They cost a few hundred quid now!

There are so many good ones out there in the £30 - £50 range (inc offers) these days, I think we're spoiled for choice. If you move slightly above that range, there are some really good ones Having said that, I'm no whisky snob and I'll give any whisky chance

 

[4String.]

There are so many good ones out there in the £30 - £50 range (inc offers) these days, I think we're spoiled for choice. If you move slightly above that range, there are some really good ones Having said that, I'm no whisky snob and I'll give any whisky chance

I picked up a bottle of this last year when I was on Shetland:



It's a Speyside single malt that's "overwintered" on Unst, and I fell madly in love with it at my first tasting. I'm not one for all that poncey tasting notes nonsense, but it was sweet and smooth, not a trace of harsh after taste, and even my OH claimed it as being most agreeable . £44 from Amazon, and if the lighter, single paler malts are your thing, and in truth I'm not a fan of the Lagavulins and Laphroaigs, give it a try. For me, itwithout a doubt the nicest whisky I've ever tasted .

I'm also a great dan of Nevis Dew blended, from the Nevis distillery at Fort William. Again, it's a lighter whisky, and I much prefer it to the likes of the more "mainstream" blends such as Johhnie Walker and Bells.

 

[Nick DV]

I picked up a bottle of this last year when I was on Shetland:

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It's a Speyside single malt that's "overwintered" on Unst, and I fell madly in love with it at my first tasting. I'm not one for all that poncey tasting notes nonsense, but it was sweet and smooth, not a trace of harsh after taste, and even my OH claimed it as being most agreeable . £44 from Amazon, and if the lighter, single paler malts are your thing, and in truth I'm not a fan of the Lagavulins and Laphroaigs, give it a try. For me, itwithout a doubt the nicest whisky I've ever tasted .

I'm also a great dan of Nevis Dew blended, from the Nevis distillery at Fort William. Again, it's a lighter whisky, and I much prefer it to the likes of the more "mainstream" blends such as Johhnie Walker and Bells.

That one sounds rather nice, and it's been added to my Amazon whisky wish list Agree with you on the notes - just the basic tastes for me - and whether I like it or not. I have a couple of lightly peated whiskys, but I too prefer the non peated ones. Was given a bottle of Tobermory 12 on Fathers' Day and it's bl00dy lovely Still Friday night is Bourbon night and today's choice is Woodford Reserve and Wild Turkey 101

 

[4String.]

Had an overnight stay in the wagon in Ullapool a while back prior to getting the ferry over to Stornoway. (6 drops between Stornoway and Benbecula, blazing sunshine all week, and because I had my scuba gear with me, I had 5 cracking dives. One of those epic weeks that doesn't happen very often.)

Found my way to the Ceillidh Place, yet again , and had another great night. They have a stunning selection of whiskies on sale, and in conversation with a whisky lover, I was advised which ones to try. Can't remember the exact one, but I asked for a shot of a 25 year old malt that he recommended. I proffered a £20 note and the barman said "That's £18 please."

Being a Yorkshireman, my brain went into mode and I momentarily lost the power of speech, while an incredibly loud Yorkshire Warcry, "HOW MUCH????" was sounding in my head . I remember staring alternately at the whisky and my £2 change and thinking "I hope this is good" and "God forbid if OH ever finds out about this..." (She still reminds me from time to time that I made her buy her own engagement ring ).

Wax it worth £18?? Hell yes, and more besides!! Smooth as silk without a hint of harshness, a real drink to savour.

Also sampled some Dailuaine whisky, which I have a very soft spot for. When I first started on the crane lorries over 10 years ago, I took a huge water tank to that distillery from Grimsby. Middle of winter on the A95 and thick with snow, a proper exciting trip . Couldn't buy a bottle as they didn't have a shop or visitor's centre, so I called in at Glenlivet, (and had to use full diff locks in my old 8x4 hiab truck to get through the snow), bought a couple of bottles of their finest, and was given an impromptu tour of the distillery because they were so quiet .

 

[Nick DV]

I've never paid that for a wee dram, but then again I've never really visited an establishment that sells that quality of whisky I really need to get up to visit a couple of the distilleries and do a tour or two - and relieve them of a sample or six!

 

[sardine]

Given this today, shall I keep it or sell it ?

One of those tools that I can't see a use for but as soon as I get rid of it I will no doubt need it. I have limited space though.

 

[Richiew]

Sharpen your drills on it.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

and because I had my scuba gear with me, I had 5 cracking dives.

Well, it'd have been rude not to

Ah, the Ceilidh Place - been in there a few times over the years for a meal [as a guest] - a little on the pricey side but that's what you get from an Award winning place.

but I asked for a shot of a 25 year old malt that he recommended. I proffered a £20 note and the barman said "That's £18 please."

They may be selling a 'proper' dram at 35ml and not the puny 25ml one, but still on the 'Hell, it's in the glass now so too late to back out' side on things.

Glad you enjoyed the trip and got lucky with the good weather, that's a spectacular crossing.

 

[Fraserb]

This appeared

 

[slim_boy_fat]

This appeared

Full spec? Petrol, diesel etc?

 

[Fraserb]

Full spec? Petrol, diesel etc?

It's an St line mhev, 1st edition.

So basically a diesel engine with a self charging hybrid system on it and yeah pretty much full spec.

 

[arther dailey]

loving that colour ,really subtle

 

[Fraserb]

loving that colour ,really subtle

It's grown on me, really liked the colour we had previously but it's been discontinued so went with this, wasn't 100% sure on it when it was first delivered to the dealers but now it's polished up I like it.

 

[nickk]

This,but just for a play,then give it back.i did make a retainer for folding it flat,so fair swap.