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Post by jacqui on Aug 21, 2009 19:44:48 GMT
Thats absolutely dreadful, that means some poor soul who genuinely wanted to help with the project missed out  That makes me very angry I Hope they don't get asked again |
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Post by TheDaisy on Aug 21, 2009 19:50:28 GMT
Thats absolutely dreadful, that means some poor soul who genuinely wanted to help with the project missed out That makes me very angry I Hope they don't get asked again Makes me angry too - I've emailed twice now - for Monday (no reply) and now for Sunday (as yet no reply). I'm not holding out much hope that they'll call tomorrow - so far as I know, Plum keep normal office hours, so I reckon I've missed out this time. |
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Post by jacqui on Aug 21, 2009 20:16:44 GMT
ditto  My phone hasn't left my side today so I know I haven't missed a call |
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Post by TheDaisy on Aug 21, 2009 20:22:08 GMT
Bummer  I'm sure I'll live, but I wanted to see the house. I shall have to content myself with my own tub of Lego *sighs* |
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Post by lindenchase on Aug 21, 2009 20:42:11 GMT
You could go to the vineyard next week - it's a public place - and do the Vineyard Train Tour. In that way you would get to see it. www.denbiesvineyard.co.uk/ |
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Post by TheDaisy on Aug 21, 2009 20:48:27 GMT
You could go to the vineyard next week - it's a public place - and do the Vineyard Train Tour. In that way you would get to see it. www.denbiesvineyard.co.uk/Oh yes, but there's a difference between seeing it and actually taking part in it. Like the plasticine garden - I had such a huge sense of achievement, looking at it and seeing the bits that I'd made and helped to put together. I had a huge proud ;D as did all of us who were there, I should think. |
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Post by lindenchase on Aug 23, 2009 10:08:31 GMT
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Post by jacqui on Aug 23, 2009 10:52:46 GMT
Thanks Linden  Looks like James could do some wine making whilst he is living there  ;D |
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Post by Mystik on Aug 23, 2009 10:56:46 GMT
They should have a Lego grape pressing barrel thing (you'd think after the amount of times I watched Wine Adventures, I'd know the bloody word for it) in a Lego shed out the back, seeing it is literally in the middle of a vineyard...  |
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Post by lindenchase on Aug 23, 2009 13:21:01 GMT
Is anyone going to Devon tomorrow for the trainset challenge?
The traintrack will follow the Tarka trail between Bideford and Barnstaple. I'm not sure if they need anymore volunteers, but you could do some hiking along the trail and get a sense of the atmosphere I guess.
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Post by TheDaisy on Aug 23, 2009 13:39:45 GMT
Weren't the volunteers for that one all recruited locally?
Shame really - I know somebody whose parent's house backs onto the Tarka Trail ;D
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Post by lindenchase on Aug 24, 2009 13:29:50 GMT
News is starting to come through from Devon. LinkNo pics of James yet, but here is one of one of the volunteers. ;D  Link |
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Post by jacqui on Aug 24, 2009 13:39:49 GMT
Sweeeeeeeeet ;D
Hope it's going well ;D
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Post by lindenchase on Aug 24, 2009 15:08:42 GMT
First pic of James:  Breaking News (their words not mine) from Devon24:
Record-breaking train about to arrive at Bideford stationMy guess is that normally nothing much happens in that area. ;D The train is running an hour late. That's British Rail for you.  |
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Post by maureen on Aug 24, 2009 15:24:48 GMT
Thanks for all this, Linden. Yeah, I agree about the tardiness, but that's how it sometimes goes. I love the pic of the dog helping out. That's adorable. |
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Post by jacqui on Aug 24, 2009 15:49:16 GMT
James looking gorgeous as always Seems to me if something ran to time on these toy story escapades it would be a miracle ;D |
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Post by lindenchase on Aug 24, 2009 16:54:12 GMT
Back to Lego, for a sec. The architect firm put up this YouTube video today. I hope the house comes with sunglasses.  |
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Post by Squidge on Aug 24, 2009 17:00:57 GMT
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Post by lindenchase on Aug 24, 2009 17:34:31 GMT
No news yet of whether the train made it or not, but someone on Twitter mentioned that Oz Clarke is there as well. How sweet of him. Oh, and I found this pic of a not very happy James. twitpic.com/f4c9kand of the train in action: twitpic.com/f4eli |
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Post by jacqui on Aug 24, 2009 18:00:57 GMT
Oh I like that picture - very au naturale  Just seen a brief bit on this railway on the south west news, looks like they had a few technical glitches  James looked tanned and lovely and very attached to the dam megaphone ;D |
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Post by Shazzybabes on Aug 24, 2009 18:01:01 GMT
No news yet of whether the train made it or not, but someone on Twitter mentioned that Oz Clarke is there as well. How sweet of him. Oh, and I found this pic of a not very happy James. twitpic.com/f4c9kand of the train in action: twitpic.com/f4eliAww poor James, must be hard to be smiley 24/7 and people taking is pic every 10 seconds. |
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Post by chariset on Aug 24, 2009 18:03:38 GMT
I don't think he looks unhappy... I think the sun's in his eyes and he's squinting
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Post by starfish on Aug 24, 2009 18:09:15 GMT
I have a friend who lives in Devon. she likes Top Gear & I told her James was going to be there, & she decided to go along & she met James. she is going to get some pictures to me tomorrow. Yes & Oz was indeed there & they apparently were having some problems with the train but dont really know the details & apparently James wasnt too happy.
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Post by lindenchase on Aug 24, 2009 18:21:24 GMT
Twitter reports (about an hour ago) that the train is still going but at a very very slow speed.
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Post by jacqui on Aug 24, 2009 18:27:48 GMT
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Post by fishtank1231 on Aug 24, 2009 18:40:51 GMT
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Post by xjsarah on Aug 24, 2009 18:47:12 GMT
Maybe it's the wrong kind of sun! ;D 'We regret to announce that the Barnstaple to Bideford service is currently running approximately 60 minutes late. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.' |
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Post by nobody on Aug 24, 2009 18:57:19 GMT
I remember when some UK trains had to slow down because it was too hot for the tracks wonder if he's got the same problem ;D |
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Post by lindenchase on Aug 24, 2009 19:00:51 GMT
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Post by lindenchase on Aug 24, 2009 20:21:53 GMT
Update LinkThe train is still going but at a very slow speed and is now expected to arrive at Bideford around midnight. Major problem is that some morons have been interfering with the track and batteries and have even been knicking stuff. |
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That makes me very angry 
I love a man who can handle a gun 
;D
James looked tanned and lovely 
