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  1. That's a handsome beer engine you have there Brandon!(I think) Looking closely, it appears to have huntsmen scenes on the handle which are very similar to the original Tetley pumps.

    The reason for the "I think" is that I'm not expert and I know there have been some very clever mock ups to try and persuade the quaffer that they are receiving the real stuff. Now they would never try and kid us would they????

  2. Yes Simon, On my first Norman I had similar problems with the windows. I too got the rubbers from Seals Direct. All this talk of inter screws and such bring back nightmares! I did cheat with one and took it to a Leeds firm (Kellett Engineering) who supposedly actually supplied frames to Norman. Was a tad expensive as you might guess!

     

    Yes, please keep posting, we are a patient and appreciative bunch!

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    Another occasion I recall was when we had "Judith" from Martham and mudweighted on Hickling. We were treated to very clear views of the milky way and lots of shooting stars. A spectacular display. Not been anywhere as exotic as some! (Although some might say I have!)

  4. PLEASE keep this coming, I just love threads like this where we can follow the work in such detail and actually see the results.

    Especially impressed with your work on the window seals. I know just what a task this really is!

    More please!

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  5. This reminds me of sone of my vists to the "Nelsons Head" at Horsey. The then landlord, Andy, a somewhat shaggy haired fella who had "collectoritis" was also something of an astronomer! Had me out on the beer garden with his telescope star gazing a couple of times after shutting. Ideal way up there as there was minimal light pollution. 

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  6. Years ago whilst driving my "super fast" Fiat Strada out of Wakefield I suddenly became aware of a car alongside! There was a fella gesticulating at me and furiously waving a police helmet!

    I did pull over more out of curiosity than obligation. Well, he berated and cursed me no end over my speed bemoaning the fact that he could have booked me if only he had been in a traffic car!

    Of course H. M. Constabulary have got their own back on me numerous times since!

  7. If you were a carpet fitter I would have expected you to have encountered "Flotex". It was developed especially with water resistant properties. A lot was used in health centres and wards where I worked and it was certainly hard wearing and spills etc were readily wiped off. It was/is very flexible in all directions. I've seen it used to excellent effect in boats and even found it on either Sunseeker or Sealine at the Boat Shows in the past. Leo also found the "rip off" version and still uses it.

    I know its not self adhesive but good for projects like this.

     

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