Did you guess the Cambridge museum of technology? Probably not, it wouldn't be top of my list either, but it turned to be really rather good.
It is basically a big chimney, large engines made out of cast iron and steam, I still have absolutely no idea what it all does, but don't tell anyone.
It is run by a fabulous group of volunteers, who all look like Fred Dibnah, even the one that only looked to be about 14.
Mr F started chatting to them, and soon they realised there was more to this man than meets the eye. He talked to them about things i didn't understand, a secret language if you will, we'll call it engineer. They seemed to be rather in awe of our dear Mr F, and tried to recruit him as a volunteer. I wouldn't mind seeing him with large sideburns. I do hope he signs up.
The Hound enjoyed it too, he loves museums. Later in the gift shop, he pinched a mans Mars Bar, right out of his hand. Then we walked along the river in the sunshine.
It is basically a big chimney, large engines made out of cast iron and steam, I still have absolutely no idea what it all does, but don't tell anyone.
It is run by a fabulous group of volunteers, who all look like Fred Dibnah, even the one that only looked to be about 14.
Mr F started chatting to them, and soon they realised there was more to this man than meets the eye. He talked to them about things i didn't understand, a secret language if you will, we'll call it engineer. They seemed to be rather in awe of our dear Mr F, and tried to recruit him as a volunteer. I wouldn't mind seeing him with large sideburns. I do hope he signs up.
The Hound enjoyed it too, he loves museums. Later in the gift shop, he pinched a mans Mars Bar, right out of his hand. Then we walked along the river in the sunshine.
Those Victorians knew a thing or two about tiling, the most decorative engine room you ever did see. It would make a rather cool space for a cocktail party, you would just need to move a few things about.
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I'm thinking of growing some mutton-chops as an homage to the great Terry Richardson:
http://www.terrysdiary.com/post/443290977/me-and-vanessa-paradis-backstage-at-le-grand *
*Peruse that blog further at your peril, it's a bit "adult" in places!
Sounds fun Miss P. I live on the site of the old Victorian Rauceby Hospital near Sleaford, there are several grade 2 listed buildings waiting to be developed, one of which is the old Chapel. Outside the door there is a pile of broken and cracked Victorian tiles in beautiful colours, I keep wondering what I could use them to make if I pinched some, any ideas Miss P your very creative?
Simon, I like Terry Richardson.
Kindly grow the mutton chops, and provide us with photographic evidence. Thumbs up pose if you will.
Darcy, sound like you live in a rural idyll.
Pinch the tiles, make a mosaic. I would mosaic, but the grout part, and the making the wooden retaining part puts me off.
I use tiles as coasters.
Take tile, place on table, add mug of tea.
Terry's look is already very popular here in Yorkshire, I fear the irony would be lost...and I look quite scary enough already, so I must draw the line at a manly lumberjack shirt.
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