I'm currently making my way through some of Thomas Sowells work. For those unfamiliar, Sowell is an Afro-American Economist, sociologist and intellectual historian and he writes on issues like race, culture, politics and economics. I'm currently reading his Culture and Conquests in which he explores...

Weekend chocolates! My Mum used to love those

Apparently Ian Flemings inspiration for James Bond came from the real life exploits of his step cousins Christopher Lee! Lee was a member of the secret service during WW2. There is a remarkable interview with Peter Jackson in the Making of Lord of the Rings documentary. Jackson is discussing the noi...

I've feeling that I stopped in Lowestoft a few years ago, may have been work related, and whilst I can't remember where or who, I'm pretty sure it was a B&B and it used to be the home of someone very accomplished in one of the arts

Yes, the first one really does capture the atmosphere of the book! Thanks Pete!

So good to see you posting again Pete.

Reflecting on the episode, my emotions oscillate between enthusiasm and ambivalence, crafting a nuanced perspective. While certain elements sparked positivity, others left me with reservations. In the grand scheme, my overall outlook tends towards the affirmative, and I eagerly anticipate the revela...

OO I think, it seems to be the most popular one to source second hand bits and pieces. I'll drop some updates as and when progress is made.

That is the way I'm leaning. I was hoping to include both the goods yard and station but, from what I can recall, the points are about a mile from the station and that makes for a very large model!

I've always intended to build a modle railway and base it around the goods yard in Trail. I started researching the project around 2011 but hadn't appreciated that having two kids would be so time consuming :D Anyway, they are finally becoming a tad more independent and I'm, slowly, getting some fre...

John Pickup wrote: ↑28 Jul 2023, 20:45
You're right, Nigel. In the books, George was a girl who wished she was a boy. Now she'll be a girl who wants to be a boy who likes to wear make up and long, flowery dresses.

Wonder what pronouns George will use?

Many thanks.

I'll have a ponder over the next day and see if I can come up with a question not asked before!

Is that George with Scamper the replacement?

I'm ashamed to admit that I've only just remembered to pay my subscription! Looking forward to getting my hands on this edition when it arrives.

Over to you