What made you laugh today?

[johnhowe]

Vettell crashes out of his own German Grand prix, Lewis Hamilton starting in 14th place wins with Bottas Second.

[Nighthawke]

He may still have a 5 or 10 second penalty pending a Stewards' decision. That would drop him to 2nd or fourth respectively

[AndrewBarclay]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44916496 Football Score East Fife 4 Forfar 5 Unfortunately Eric Morecambe didn't live to read about his favourite football score.

[AndrewBarclay]

This headline and story made me laugh today.
https://www.bbc.com/news/video_and_audi ... rugs-trade

Click on cocaine's unexpected economic impact.

[AndrewBarclay]

Whilst awaiting the river traffic to either arrive or depart at Gladstone Dock a
group of onlookers were treated to what can only be described as a "Dads Army" attempt
to rescue a small pickup/trailer which had reversed into the River Mersey to recover a
small 20 feet long fishing smack this happens practically everyday without mishap.

On this occasion the Pickup was stuck in the soft ground and the tide was coming in
a few unsuccessful attempts the smack was detached to lessen the weight.

Other fishermen arrived with 4X4s the drivers waded through the water
attaching tow ropes some drivers gently let out the towing line till it was taut and
with engines revving were unsuccessful in trying to free the pickup didn't budge
and the water was getting deeper, other drivers turned up and tried to pull it clear
with violent manoeuvres, what was particularly dangerous some of the fishermen
were standing on the wrong side of the towing ropes as they snaked one way or
another. Two 4x4s attached ropes and with engines screaming and wheels spinning
the sand the driver of the pickup gave up and removed all his gear from the pickup
and appeared resigned to the fact that his pickup was lost until the tide receded.

In all good stories you need a hero and here he comes charging onto the sands in his
Large white V8 engined 4x4 the driver reverses to the pickup attaches a tow rope
and drags the pickup clear of the water he gets out receives a round of applause
and takes a bow.

Edit; Amongst the crowd was a fellow Fighter Control Member, on several occasions
he has helped me with problems, it was nice to finally meet up and put a face to a name.

P & O Cruises have just announced that on their new ship "Iona" there will be a Gin Distillery amongst other features. On subject of cruise ships the "Disney Magic"
the one with Mickey Mouse on its funnels is berthing at Liverpool Cruise Terminal
AM Friday the 7th, September, 2018, when it sails there will be a huge fireworks
display according to Stuart Woods Ex River Pilot.

[AndrewBarclay]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQDGG51Qq3I

[GeorgeE]

Sat in the doctors reception the other day. Avoiding the ITV mid-morning shows blaring out on the TV and reading the local info.

"DO YOU REQUIRE A TRANSLATOR? WE CAN ARRANGE ONE FOR A FEE, PLEASE ASK AT RECEPTION." It was in English only????

[eagle driver]

Had this sent to me today .
https://www.youtube.com/embed/v6Wpc9s35ZY

[AndrewBarclay]

At New Brighton overlooking Gladstone Dock there is an iron safety rail. This
this morning a Painting and Decorating firm arrived to paint the railing with a silver undercoat, obviously as a safety measure they taped the area where they were undercoating with the legend "Warning Wet Paint please do not
lean on the railings." The decoraters were only 50 feet away when a couple of
photographers arrived taking photographs and guess what they leaned against
the wet undercoat what was even more surprising they had.nt noticed the wet
paint because they just got into their car and drove away.

[reheat module]

At New Brighton overlooking Gladstone Dock there is an iron safety rail. This
this morning a Painting and Decorating firm arrived to paint the railing with a silver undercoat, obviously as a safety measure they taped the area where they were undercoating with the legend "Warning Wet Paint please do not
lean on the railings." The decoraters were only 50 feet away when a couple of
photographers arrived taking photographs and guess what they leaned against
the wet undercoat what was even more surprising they had.nt noticed the wet
paint because they just got into their car and drove away.

Total Dime-Bars.
Masterful.

[Mike]

At New Brighton overlooking Gladstone Dock there is an iron safety rail. This
this morning a Painting and Decorating firm arrived to paint the railing with a silver undercoat, obviously as a safety measure they taped the area where they were undercoating with the legend "Warning Wet Paint please do not
lean on the railings." The decoraters were only 50 feet away when a couple of
photographers arrived taking photographs and guess what they leaned against
the wet undercoat what was even more surprising they had.nt noticed the wet
paint because they just got into their car and drove away.

What? How is that supposed to make anyone laugh, Frank? Did you just copy and paste it from somewhere without thinking?

[AndrewBarclay]

At New Brighton overlooking Gladstone Dock there is an iron safety rail. This
this morning a Painting and Decorating firm arrived to paint the railing with a silver undercoat, obviously as a safety measure they taped the area where they were undercoating with the legend "Warning Wet Paint please do not
lean on the railings." The decoraters were only 50 feet away when a couple of
photographers arrived taking photographs and guess what they leaned against
the wet undercoat what was even more surprising they had.nt noticed the wet
paint because they just got into their car and drove away.

What? How is that supposed to make anyone laugh, Frank? Did you just copy and paste it from somewhere without thinking?

No Mike I didn't paste it, it happened today the painters were perplexed as to why
anyone remove their tape walk over the warning and take photographs of shipping
lean against the freshly painted undercoat and walk away we thought it was a
Monty Python moment. and it made me and the painters laugh.

[Alfie]

Anything our current Prime Ministers says, then I realise she is not joking. What a sad state our country is in with her in charge.

[slogen51]

If TM gave JC a BJ she might secure the oppositions support for her Brexit strategy.

[AndrewBarclay]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPzRsKoEuuk I had a busy weekend as a TTI so I missed
the dog, just watch what happens 52 seconds in to the film of the Giants highlights, that's that's what made me laugh today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEqRPR1gPBw Echo highlights of Giant's
visit to Liverpool in 2018

[C24]

Scanning for notams of interest...

H7165/18: Air display will take place
AIR DISPLAY/AEROBATICS. WI 2NM RADIUS 511115N 0031903W (WATCHET,
SOMERSET). FOR INFO 07970 723830. 2018-10-0069/AS1
FROM: 08 Oct 2018 10:45 GMT (11:45 BST)
TO: 08 Oct 2018 11:45 GMT (12:45 BST)
79) Posted 01 Oct 2018 11:05 GMT (12:05 BST)

No point in holding a display if people don't W...

[reheat module]

Scanning for notams of interest...

H7165/18: Air display will take place
AIR DISPLAY/AEROBATICS. WI 2NM RADIUS 511115N 0031903W (WATCHET,
SOMERSET). FOR INFO 07970 723830. 2018-10-0069/AS1
FROM: 08 Oct 2018 10:45 GMT (11:45 BST)
TO: 08 Oct 2018 11:45 GMT (12:45 BST)
79) Posted 01 Oct 2018 11:05 GMT (12:05 BST)

No point in holding a display if people don't W...

Just wondering, did anyone go to W...

[C24]

Another Notam, misread by me...

Night vision Google training at RAF Wittering tonight.

[AndrewBarclay]

No wonder Gary the Moderator Locked my "Guide to EGNO Warton for going Off Topic,
I've just put something in General Chat that I should have put in "What Made You
Laugh Today". I was reading the October Edition of The Railway Magazine
in the editorial part it stated that this Edition was published on XxxxxXX, 2018
The next will be on sale on XxxxxxXX, 2018. is this a sort of code. It made me laugh.

[Mike]

No wonder Gary the Moderator Locked my "Guide to EGNO Warton for going Off Topic,
I've just put something in General Chat that I should have put in "What Made You
Laugh Today". I was reading the October Edition of The Railway Magazine
in the editorial part it stated that this Edition was published on XxxxxXX, 2018
The next will be on sale on XxxxxxXX, 2018. is this a sort of code. It made me laugh.

It's not a code Frank, it's a template that they should have filled-in correctly before going to print.