Friday thread.. it's STILL January

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Re: Friday thread.. it's STILL January

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We might go for a day out in Naaritch, I don't think I've been there this century despite it only being 50 miles away
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Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Fri Jan 23, 2026 7:46 pm We might go for a day out in Naaritch, I don't think I've been there this century despite it only being 50 miles away
Was the last time when you were on Sale of the Century?
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Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Fri Jan 23, 2026 7:46 pm We might go for a day out in Naaritch, I don't think I've been there this century despite it only being 50 miles away
Lived in the Fressingfield/Harleston area for about 18 months, went there once. Still have the scar from a slight misunderstanding & miscalculation* with some pyro that resulted in me getting hit in the face by part of the facade on a nightclub that was removed during an argument with the security people.
Almost 40 years later a friend of mine in LA introduced me to his wife who was working there that night & I was able to fill in the gaps in her memory regarding what happened before the *bang* & the fire brigade showing up after it. She told me her first thought was an aircraft had hit the building.

*I wasn't the one to actually ignite the pyro, I was quite some distance away when I saw the flash as I walked away & turned around just in time to get hit with what I thought for years was a piece of wood, but later found out was probably a piece of aluminum framing.
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Re: Friday thread.. it's STILL January

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ZRX61 wrote: Fri Jan 23, 2026 8:26 pm
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Fri Jan 23, 2026 7:46 pm We might go for a day out in Naaritch, I don't think I've been there this century despite it only being 50 miles away
Lived in the Fressingfield/Harleston area for about 18 months, went there once. Still have the scar from a slight misunderstanding & miscalculation* with some pyro that resulted in me getting hit in the face by part of the facade on a nightclub that was removed during an argument with the security people.
Almost 40 years later a friend of mine in LA introduced me to his wife who was working there that night & I was able to fill in the gaps in her memory regarding what happened before the *bang* & the fire brigade showing up after it. She told me her first thought was an aircraft had hit the building.

*I wasn't the one to actually ignite the pyro, I was quite some distance away when I saw the flash as I walked away & turned around just in time to get hit with what I thought for years was a piece of wood, but later found out was probably a piece of aluminum framing.
Was it Roxies?
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Re: Friday thread.. it's STILL January

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KungFooBob wrote: Fri Jan 23, 2026 7:50 pm
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Fri Jan 23, 2026 7:46 pm We might go for a day out in Naaritch, I don't think I've been there this century despite it only being 50 miles away
Was the last time when you were on Sale of the Century?
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Friday - usual shenanigans at work, more breakdowns plus some Briggs Irrigation training.

Saturday - not entirely sure, couple of jobs to do over the weekend so I’ll see how that pans out.

Sunday - much the same as Saturday.
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Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Fri Jan 23, 2026 9:17 pm Was it Roxies?
I don't recall. Next time I see my mate & his missus I'll ask her. The place had a foyer/entry area at ground level that was basically a repurposed glass sun room/conservatory type deal & then the nightclub was upstairs...

"had" being the operative word... Turns out they aren't designed to withstand a 1/4 stick :lol:
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Quick follow up on the electric Ford* I got as courtesy car. I decided to find out about this legendary acceleration the lecky cars are reported to have so, at one point I gave it the heavy right foot. 'Quite impressive' I thought.

Wife says '"Very nice, but it sort of feels like 'cheating' without the noise and the gear changing".

Maybe she won't be going electric next time. :lol: (Although she likes the VW Buzz). :D

*Puma Gen E - decent spec, I liked the seats. :thumbup:
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Mooching about indoors, the novelty of outside being cold. dry and calm is wearing off.
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