A Quiet Sunday

[LNR]

Thanks Phillip, was probably more a test of the operator!
At least I don't have to keep logging in now I'm not using a borrowed computer.
Grant.

[Andrew]

Excellent atmosphere. Love all the detail

Absolutely! Love the signwriting too, very impressive!

[Peter Butler]

A really wonderfully posed picture in lovely muted tones. I trust all of the storm damage is now cleared and more constructive work will be available soon. Your line is truly inspirational.

[Lonsdaler]

What Rik said Beautifully bucolic scene, and nicely captured.

[LNR]

Doing a bit of pruning down on the sawmill spur and noticed this little fella. He got a bit agitated after a while and opened
his bright violet coloured wings.

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Grant.

[Lonsdaler]

I know it's harmless, but Ugh I think the worst insect we have to suffer in the UK (apart from Midges) are Cockchafers (aka May Bug or Doodlebug).

[philipy]

I know it's harmless, but Ugh I think the worst insect we have to suffer in the UK (apart from Midges) are Cockchafers (aka May Bug or Doodlebug).

Some years ago we had some guests from Mexico staying with us one September.They were terrified when they saw some DaddyLonglegs...thought they were giant Mossies!

[drewzero1]

I know it's harmless, but Ugh I think the worst insect we have to suffer in the UK (apart from Midges) are Cockchafers (aka May Bug or Doodlebug).

Some years ago we had some guests from Mexico staying with us one September.They were terrified when they saw some DaddyLonglegs...thought they were giant Mossies!

To be fair I thought the same thing the first time I saw a cranefly. Same with a cicada, I thought I'd seen a giant deer fly (and the regular sized ones already bite hard enough!)

[Andrew]

If I came across one of those I'm not sure I'd recognise that it was an insect?! I reckon I'd prefer not to know, actually - it's HUGE!

[Lonsdaler]

I know it's harmless, but Ugh I think the worst insect we have to suffer in the UK (apart from Midges) are Cockchafers (aka May Bug or Doodlebug).

Some years ago we had some guests from Mexico staying with us one September.They were terrified when they saw some DaddyLonglegs...thought they were giant Mossies!

That is quite amusing.

[Lonsdaler]

I know it's harmless, but Ugh I think the worst insect we have to suffer in the UK (apart from Midges) are Cockchafers (aka May Bug or Doodlebug).

Some years ago we had some guests from Mexico staying with us one September.They were terrified when they saw some DaddyLonglegs...thought they were giant Mossies!

To be fair I thought the same thing the first time I saw a cranefly. Same with a cicada, I thought I'd seen a giant deer fly (and the regular sized ones already bite hard enough!)

I think Cranefly is the proper name for our 'daddy longlegs'. Apologies if you knew that already.

[drewzero1]

I think Cranefly is the proper name for our 'daddy longlegs'. Apologies if you knew that already.

I had suspected, but had to look it up to be sure. Some people here also call it that, but we also have two very different spiders that go by that nickname-- the harvestman, and the cellar spider.

The one that confused me was maybugs which we call junebugs. They're just starting to come out here so I suppose either name makes sense! But we also have mayflies (or lake flies) which look just like mosquitoes without the bite. They hatch out of the lake in great swarms for a week or so twice a year, forming an audible cloud above the city streets and posing an inhalation risk to joggers. (So much for a quiet Sunday!)

[FWLR]

Don't like insects of any kind, especially SPIDERS....uggg... please...

Ladybirds are welcome though...

[Preseli Chris]

WOW !
The Thornycroft pulling the trailer with the dozer load is excellent as are all of the other images ,so realistic as for the winch dragging the logs!
Thanks Grant for the pointer to this thread.

Chris.

[LNR]

When the trees came down they didn't do any damage as I have previously stated. However when I pulled up the stockyards and race so as not to damage anything in the clean up many of the posts were rotten. GTB came up with the brilliant idea of using Cypress Pine in the ground (supposed to last 40yrs outside, and 25yrs. in the ground!). So I've spent the last few days milling 3mm x 8mm slots in Cypress posts and using the original rails, redoing the yards and race.

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Hoping these might last a little longer.
Wondering if Mr Shaw the estate agent might be able to sell some of the town blocks with the previous obstructions removed.
Grant.

[FWLR]

Neat that Grant

[philipy]

Nicely done, Grant.

Wondering if Mr Shaw the estate agent might be able to sell some of the town blocks with the previous obstructions removed.

Does this mean that "Grant Construction Ltd " has a contract or two lurking in the background?

[Peter Butler]

Superb work in every tiny detail, top job Grant. It appears you might have some new neighbours moving in.... put a ban on road transport companies before it's too late!

[LNR]

Does this mean that "Grant Construction Ltd " has a contract or two lurking in the background?

I have been thinking for a long time about what the next building could be. Aaron's Pub was a real eye opener but too big for my little town. From what I've read, Coffee or Tea Houses seem to be very common for my time frame. Road surface is the next big problem, they stopped making the colour I was using and they won't tint a base white (don't know why) so the road has deteriorated badly.
Ah! the joys of garden railways.
Grant.

[Tropic Blunder]

Looks stunning Grant just like a carpenter tidying up a real race!

looking forward to seeing what else pops up in the area