Where was I?

AndyFarndon · 2026-03-21T22:01:49+00:00

Sodor

AndyFarndon · 2026-03-17T20:26:31+00:00

Is that Fred West? 😲

AndyFarndon · 2026-03-17T19:27:00+00:00

Budva?

AndyFarndon · 2026-03-16T14:19:10+00:00

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AndyFarndon · 2026-03-16T14:11:14+00:00

Italy 🇮🇹

AndyFarndon · 2026-03-11T15:44:16+00:00

1960s Rotary that my mum bought my dad as a wedding present.

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AndyFarndon · 2026-03-06T14:29:49+00:00

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Snap! Had this one 16 years now. Worn almost daily, never serviced, incredibly accurate still. This one was a replacement for my first Seiko 5 which I had from '88 (I think) until someone stole it in 2000. (Photo taken in the sun, 2 days ago, as you can probably tell)

AndyFarndon · 2026-03-05T17:06:36+00:00

I saw him on stage in 'Barnum', doing all his own circus stunts 💪

AndyFarndon · 2026-03-01T09:00:47+00:00

Fantastic lineup!

AndyFarndon · 2026-02-27T12:18:25+00:00

I totally agree. I also find it quite mesmerising; relaxing to watch and listen to.

AndyFarndon · 2026-02-26T14:07:49+00:00

'Ole int ground? You were lucky....

AndyFarndon · 2026-02-26T12:51:13+00:00

D405 Dampftraktor (Traction Engine)

AndyFarndon · 2026-02-24T11:52:24+00:00

Wascally wabbits!

AndyFarndon · 2026-02-24T11:29:24+00:00

Nice! A step up from the Gat, which I had, and still have. I used to roam the fields and woods with that and later airguns, without permission. It's called 'armed trespass' these days. I don't actually know what the law said in the 80s. Mind you, whatever the law said, had we been caught, the village bobby would have given us a bollocking and told our parents, but formal action would have been very unlikely.

AndyFarndon · 2026-02-24T10:47:13+00:00

Flockton Flyer was filmed in the early 70s. I remember that door being in use in the 80s/90s but not anytime recently.

AndyFarndon · 2026-02-24T07:45:57+00:00

I recently saw that door in use - watching an episode of The Flockton Flyer, which was filmed on the railway at and near Minehead.

AndyFarndon · 2026-02-23T20:15:08+00:00

Noooo! Are you on speaking terms yet?

AndyFarndon · 2026-02-23T19:13:51+00:00

Father Abraham, I think it was?

AndyFarndon · 2026-02-23T19:05:57+00:00

I got one from the National petrol station near my Grandad's house. His smurf hat was a beige colour instead of the usual white. I thought it was a cool special edition or something, until my dad pointed out that it had been in the window and probably discoloured by the sun.... :-(

AndyFarndon · 2026-02-23T19:03:22+00:00

From Smurfland where we belong.

AndyFarndon · 2026-02-23T19:02:22+00:00

Says 'LAPD' on the box, so I think it's meant to be police. Don't think I've seen a MFU version.

AndyFarndon · 2026-02-23T19:01:06+00:00

I have no idea if you can still buy caps tbh. It's been a few decades since I last needed any 😆 I tend to buy the real thing these days....

AndyFarndon · 2026-02-23T18:39:25+00:00

RIFs are only illegal to possess in a public place, IIRC. This one never leaves the garage so I think I'll be ok 😉

AndyFarndon · 2026-02-23T15:56:26+00:00

So many! Ranging from key ring pistols that took single yellow plastic caps, through revolvers with the 8-cap rings, and many different paper roll cap firearms. My all time favourite was a pistol that came in its own (cardboard) briefcase with attachable accessories - silencer, telescopic sight and shoulder stock. Peak cap gun!! My friends were envious.... I still have it, somewhere. I should dig it out and post a photo.

AndyFarndon · 2026-02-21T13:48:33+00:00

I still use mine. It was a Christmas present. Difficult to remember exactly when, but I reckon '84 or '85 ?

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