A very Merry Xmas to all our readers.

 Having spent a little time attempting to understand the STATS page on this blog,,, I discovered that after UK the most views are from Australia,,, and one of them even sent me an Xmas card which I thought I should share with you all.

This little gem was sent by Bruce Goodhey,,, well that's what it said on the envelope,,, and he did point out that as it was taken last year when he was on his holiday it is unlikely to look as prominent right now as our antipodean friends are in the middle of summer.  Well thank you Bruce,, it really is the festive thought that counts.

To add some actual news to the yuletide proceedings I can also advise, with proof, that I have spent a couple of days in the garage and what a productive time we had,,,, the C4 now has stoneguards fitted not the earlier boulder guards,, and the LMS Scot is getting very close to completion.

Definite proof that up here in the frozen north we have passed the winter equinox,, things are heading in the right direction and not all posts are absolute twaddle.

Have a Merry Xmas everybody,, stay calm and solder on,,,, you know it makes sense.

SPUDCO Rules OK

 

Further to the extra-ordinary business meeting which was called late yesterday evening by the Salmon Pastures Urban District Council I offer a brief appraisal of the outcome of the meeting.

Apologies were received from Mr S Klaus who understandably could not attend the meeting at such short notice. 

Motion 1,

For affiliated members of the Salmon Pastures Operating Group to join in the current industrial action being taken by the RMT Union. 

The members of the operating group decided against joining the action by 14 votes to nil,  It was felt by all members that considering the difficult circumstances experienced over the 2020 and 2021 Festive Seasons that our paying passengers had quite probably experienced enough hardship in recent years and were in no position to take unpaid industrial action at the current time. 

Motion 2,

For affiliated members of the Salmon Pastures Operating Group to offer support to the nursing staff  with their industrial action at the Salmon Pastures Cottage Hospital.

The members of the operating group decided against joining the action by 14 votes to nil,  it was felt by all members of the operating group that even if support was offered it probably would not fit or be of a  size to be of any use. 

It was agreed that a hefty portion of moral support be sent to Matron H Jacques with the condition that it is returned as and when they have no further use for it and providing it was still in a useable condition.

Motion 3,

That a testing sequence be instigated by the permanent way and motive power departments as soon as possible to ensure that a full Yuletide service can be carried out at short notice over the Festive Season.

This motion was passed by all members present and was then carried out of the chamber to be disposed of by the sanitary department.

As there were no further motions presented to the meeting all members ajourned to the Ball Cock Inn at approximately 21.45 hours.

Full minutes of the meeting are available for perusal at the council office's.

The Chairman [male] wished all present a Happy Xmas, Successful New Year and positive modelling during whichever trials and tribulations are likely to be thrown at it over the coming 12 months. 

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PS: The World has gone absolutely mad,,, and we can't blame this one on Putin, Brexit, or any other spurious excuse our leaders are likely to come up with.

If in doubt, just smile and solder on,,,, and for any interested party my 25watt iron costs me 3p an hour  [ I know co's I've now got a smart meter] which I see as damn good value for money,,, especially as Mr Hatton is trying very hard to sell me 3 x decidedly dodgy,,sorry "genesis" 6 wheel coaches for £150,,, as Mr Meldrew once said,,, "I just don't believe it" the world really has gone bonkers!!!

Have a Very Merry Xmas everybody,,, stay away from the sherry,, avoid,, the lager and just go full tilt into the single malt of your choice,,, you know it makes sense!!!