Gallons coming back? - Page 5

MSS · 20th September 2021, 13:58

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Originally Posted by Gremlin

@MSS

Not read the link then?

Actually, I have read the article. I am and remain correct - there is a need to pay attention to the subtleties of the language used in the article.

Gremlin · 20th September 2021, 14:25

I fail to see where it says anything of the sort. It does say one guy had his Imperial Scales confiscated by the court and he was given a conditional six month jail sentence.

It also states “Georgia Thorburns father, Steven was convicted in 2001 for breaching an EU Directive banning the use of pounds and ounces in favour of the metric measurement system”.

So he wanted to use lbs and oz’s and was breaking EU law.

Whilst I’m tempted to ask what subtleties of language you think you have found that negates this. But I suspect it will just result in more nonsense. So answer if you wish - but in the words of a Tracy - I really am not bothered.

MSS · 20th September 2021, 14:39

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Originally Posted by Gremlin

"............ in favour of the metric measurement system”.

So he wanted to use lbs and oz’s and was breaking EU law.

.........

The above should give a clue!

If not, I wish you a long and healthy life.

Gremlin · 20th September 2021, 15:04

It’s that sort of double speak that does you no favours.

MissMoppet · 20th September 2021, 17:00

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Originally Posted by 2750 HP

As some of you know I own and run a full size 50 ton steam locomotive.

PLEASE can we see a pic? If not several.

2750 HP · 20th September 2021, 20:12

https://preservedbritishsteamlocomot...iston-0-6-0st/

and a bit of video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGcfWjSI5aw

Also have a class 47 rescued from the scrapline at Crewe https://www.flickr.com/photos/3741831270/30395470868/ owned by a mate and myself

BRG75 · 21st September 2021, 06:43

Thank you for sharing this with us.

I imagine that this could be very time consuming.

I don't know where in the country you are, but scope for a social visit by your regional areas' members, maybe.

Mike

Gremlin · 21st September 2021, 07:20

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Originally Posted by 2750 HP

https://preservedbritishsteamlocomot...iston-0-6-0st/

and a bit of video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGcfWjSI5aw

Also have a class 47 rescued from the scrapline at Crewe https://www.flickr.com/photos/3741831270/30395470868/ owned by a mate and myself

Fantastic pictures, very envious of you!

MissMoppet · 21st September 2021, 08:35

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Originally Posted by 2750 HP

https://preservedbritishsteamlocomot...iston-0-6-0st/

and a bit of video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGcfWjSI5aw

Also have a class 47 rescued from the scrapline at Crewe https://www.flickr.com/photos/3741831270/30395470868/ owned by a mate and myself

Wow . . . and Wow again. No doubt you need all of your Winter Fuel Allowance to keep that running. Not the Flying Scot, but a Real Grown-up Boy's Toy. Wonderful. Great stuff.
Ah, and Hunslet. We happen to have the Gt Grandson of David Joy living here in this village - and he owns and maintains a WO Bentley.

edwardmk · 21st September 2021, 10:23

'No doubt you need all of your Winter Fuel Allowance to keep that running.'

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Gremlin Newbie MG ZTT Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: South Posts: 22 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	I fail to see where it says anything of the sort. It does say one guy had his Imperial Scales confiscated by the court and he was given a conditional six month jail sentence. It also states “Georgia Thorburns father, Steven was convicted in 2001 for breaching an EU Directive banning the use of pounds and ounces in favour of the metric measurement system”. So he wanted to use lbs and oz’s and was breaking EU law. Whilst I’m tempted to ask what subtleties of language you think you have found that negates this. But I suspect it will just result in more nonsense. So answer if you wish - but in the words of a Tracy - I really am not bothered.

20th September 2021, 15:04	#44
Gremlin Newbie MG ZTT Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: South Posts: 22 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	It’s that sort of double speak that does you no favours.

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