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Hi, I just wanted to introduce my self, I am a new member (Technically returning but after a long break) based in south somerset. I have just bought my second westfield after missing my old one since selling it. Looking forward to making the most out of it once we gain our freedom again🤞 Andy.

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Absolutely nothing that’s transferable to a westy but I’ve been coopering since 1978. old school indentured apprenticeship, where we were taught how to use hand tools to do the whole job start to finish with no machines ! Changed days now unfortunately... Taught the in-depth effects on oak types , geographical effect and cask sizes and how they effect maturation of spirit. The older coopers taught us other effects of spirit and many “life lessons” which nowadays I’m sure would end up in a court case !! Worked in Spain , France, Belgium , Holland , Switzerland and USA teaching and setting up various workshops. Lectured on the above all over Uk and Europe Apart from a brief encounter with a distillery I’ve been with the same company since 1978 it’s been good to me, some highs and lows along the way and still on the tools doing PBR work, aches and pains a plenty at the end of the week but it’s a good life and pays for the toys

The lack of grip is the best bit, damp roundabouts are great fun, just need to make sure your the only person on the roundabout when you go for it.

Thanks guys, I am also in Yeovil. I only picked the westfield up on friday so I don’t have any photos yet other than the advert photos. We usually pop down to the haynes breakfast club so when that’s back on will be there. Just been out for a quick blast in it this afternoon , very bracing! Look forward to meeting.

Am a fitness specialist so not much weight to loose that's why my carbon list is growing 🙃

That's going to be a long club meeting though isn't it, right you have had your 5 mins, change seats now everyone.🤣

We can met one at a time for coffee in the park! 😂

Changes on 29 March Social contact The evidence shows that it is safer for people to meet outdoors rather than indoors. And this is why from 29 March, when most schools start to break up for the Easter holidays, outdoor gatherings (including in private gardens) of either 6 people (the Rule of 6) or 2 households will also be allowed, making it easier for friends and families to meet outside. Business and activities Outdoor sports facilities such as tennis and basketball courts, and open-air swimming pools, will also be allowed to reopen, and people will be able to take part in formally organised outdoor sports. Travel The ‘stay at home’ rule will end on 29 March but many restrictions will remain in place. People should continue to work from home where they can and minimise the number of journeys they make where possible, avoiding travel at the busiest times and routes. Travel abroad will continue to be prohibited, other than for a small number of permitted reasons. Holidays abroad will not be allowed, given it will remain important to manage the risk of imported variants and protect the vaccination programme. The government has launched a new taskforce to review global travel which will report on 12 April. Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-spring-2021/covid-19-response-spring-2021-summary

If you sell more Rush Motorsport merch you could pay for it with your commission!

👍😄 That'll fly over many heads!! 😁 Quite the thread drift - not had my clip around't'ear yet though!

Yeah... i had some credit left woth msv. But was an expensive booking.

Were you on the way back from a Party in Islington!

Ah that’s great thanks 👍 have stocked up on reading material for work tomorrow 😀

For a tintop absolutely. I'd be amazed if you can "compare the market" with a Westfield.

Had my first one yesterday - very slick and well organised, folk marshalling punters at every step. There does seem to be a bit of a left hand/right hand thing going on though. The online booking said just take yourself and a mask, but at the vaccination centre, they wanted NHS number (ideally) plus some photo ID. No biggie as I had my driving license and they got my NHS number for other info. I'll make sure to have the NHS number handy for the 2nd visit. Very impressed and very grateful for all the effort going into it. Sore arm has kicked off this afternoon, pretty much 24hrs after having the jab. Feeling slightly 'off', but nothing to fret about. AZ/Oxford administered. Would have been my choice if asked.

I dont think I have your number but if you pm me I will ring you to sort it out

Cheers Si let me know when I can pick it up or meet you at the airport again

In case you guys missed the date yesterday it was Steve's 71st birthday 😀

I tell you what, all this Hitch Hikers stuff saw me having the most odd dream last night, where Zaphod was in the Westy and one of his heads was arguing with me on which way home was, we met up with Trillian but being a two seater she couldn't fit in and sat on the bootlid.... What is this forum doing to me....AHHHHHHHHHH

Yeah it was a bag type one, so replaced that as well afterwards.

Brilliant, a proper old school make it home technique. (Though these days, it might dissolve some of the cheaper washer bottles/pumps out there!!)

Yeah, agreed. I have been caught out with the 'cheap' versions, and it left me stranded one day when it failed. A workaround to get me home found me emptying the washer bottle of water filling with fuel and plumbing that into the carbs, pumping the 'washer jets ' switch every now and again, lol. Got me home though... Purchased a known good one from a trusted source after that.

They said that they were hoping to go back to the tier system at the start of April , but travel restrictions between tiers would be stricter. although if the projected case reductions continue they may accelerate the easing of regulations. all a bit vague at present but hopefully will know more at the end of the month

Booked my Vacinnes 1st and 2nd doses yesterday for next Wed and End of May. As I've also been doing regular tests the results include the NHS number so could add that. Happy days

Sorry if this is long and boring, but Im quite proud of my carrier transformation. I started out in the motor trade following in my dads footsteps, transitioned from mechanics to body repair, and I had always been around cars so it was inevitable I would be a petrol head! However due to my boss retiring he paid me off and closed, so that started a career in manufacturing as a painter, Komatsu, Nissan, until moving to Rolls Royce Aerospace, got tired of false promises of promotion so jumped ship to Property Management, shopping centres and then retail parks, until finally trying it for myself and setting up my business 12 year ago, expecting to wear a suit and sub-contract everything out from my office at home, it’s kind of gone in a different direction, I’ve now ended up with a unit, staff and vans 😬 That was the turning point because one day I realised I had people relying on me for employment (as well as my family) and a Westfield was a safer option than high siding/crashing at Cadwell on the bike! The Boardroom as found, Westfield was bought, friendships were formed, I have recently discovered it gets under your skin and I can’t shake it off and as they say............... The rest is history. 😉

As a yoof, I loved maths and physics and TD, and was always impressed by my Dad who did all his own spannering on a a variety of strange cars, including a Citroen DS23, so I guess I've always erred on the technical side of things. I left school at 18 and joined the Royal Navy where I spent 6 years navigating ships around some interesting places before sub-specialising in flying. After several years of flying Commando Helicopters into some 'interesting' places, and off some very dark flight decks, I left the RN in 2005 and set up a building company in mid-Wales with my neighbour. We did that for 7 years, until NatWest screwed us (and several others) and after a bit of a nightmare CVA process etc (long story, needs beer), my wife and I bought a place in Shropshire and I started building for the most demanding customer yet. I've always loved making stuff, but timber has been my material of choice. The last year or so have been really fantastic, benefiting from the incredible array of skills on here, and just 'having a go'... no training and virtually no knowledge, but every day's a school day!

Generally my career has involved moving boxes in and out of larger boxes, using boxes with wheels on.... occasionally I've even made things to put in boxes to then move into other larger boxes. I've been involved in the rock and roll lifestyle of Logistics and Supply Chain since I gave up on the idea of an Army career and left Sandhurst (didn't like being told what to do.... still don't! 😂). Over the years I've done almost every exciting facet of moving boxes (warehouse, transport, planning, projects, manufacturing, consulting etc) for many industries (food, pharma, non food etc). These days I fund my wife's incredibly expensive horse habit by heading up the UK retail logistics, ecommerce and manufacturing for Holland and Barrett. Joking aside, I actually thoroughly enjoy what I do. I'm a small part of a team of over 1,000 people who do an amazing job, this last 12 months they've made me especially proud. My love of cars I got from my Dad. He raced grass track back in the 60's, was always tinkering with the old bangers we called the family car (105E's, Avenger's, Viva's, HB Victor's to name but a few) and would regale me with tales of Colin Chapman's genius.

Proper old school craft and skill by the sounds of it! I have made a promise to myself and that's when redundancy catches up with me I am going to try and use this as the kick up the backside I need to find a job where I can be passionate and enthusiastic again....unfortunately that has diminished in the past couple of years for me and whilst I blame the group who own us, ultimately its down to me to make those decisions but at the moment the working hours suits my 8 and 11 yr old daughters....

Good news for all members who have joined in the last month, your new shiney membership welcome pack is due to land on your door step next week, Mark

I'm a partially retired Meteorologist / Weather Forecaster, but most of my working time now is spent advising on weather services to MoD weapons test Ranges. The knowledge comes in handy when planning trips out and outdoor work! Prior to 31 years in forecasting I was a physics technician in instrumentation and geophysical fluid dynamics research, for 11 years all told, making a total of 42 years so far in the Met Office. I guess my kit car and motorcycle enthusiasm came from my father who was a successful club racing driver up until he retired when I was in my mid-teens. He did all his own race car prep and I was allowed to help out a lot, spending nearly every weekend at one race circuit or another.

Just been google-ing Lego, like you do, check this out 😇