Random Stuff!

[JENNYJET]

I wouldn't have thought it would be a problem, I'm sure that I've seen people with dogs there in the past.



It's unfair that you have to wait such a long time, adding to the stress levels. I will keep my fingers crossed for a positive outcome.

When you finally get the good news maybe a meet up at the top of the car park could be arranged. I'm sure there are many that would love to meet Peggy

Peggy would be delighted to meet with any human, she likes to play bite upon the wrist, no aggressive intent but a simple hello. Honestly, no risk of injury.

I would consider a general meeting upon the facility that is considered favourable to all parties.

Hmmmm, This is something interesting and may energize my Camera assets, ...my brain is likely to be energized!


I need further thought and the decision of DWP.

I am sympathetic and fully understand,

 

[CL44]

Well a meeting on the top floor of the MSCP at the Cargo Centre would be a fantastic idea. It would be great to put a face to some of the other members of this community. I would be able to make any lunch time (weekdays) with enough notice to ensure my desk is covered. If I cant make it for any reason I would be able to stand in my office in Forward House and wave at you all! Hope we can try and sort something out before NCP close off the top floor(s) of the car park before Winter sets in. Also be advised that Virgin Media are using quite a bit of the lower levels for parking (using a shuttle bus back to the office at the Golf Course) so parking may be at a premium.

Also just as an aside the car park at the front of the MSCP now has signs on there stating staff parking only. There have been a number of occasions where people have just parked up and left their cars there thus blocking up spaces while staff are away on lunch etc. Rumour is that a chain may be installed across the car park to stop this happening.

While I think about it there is also a rumour that the MSCP MAY (and I emphasize MAY) change from pay on arrival to having pass cards issued to the staff / regular users who have passes who use it without any public use. This is a rumour only but if it comes in will affect any spotters using the top floor. The Police would have no hesitation to move you on if you have no reason to be there (no car means no reason). I know in the past there was a scheme were spotters could be issued with an ID card (I think Gordon was behind this but I am not 100% sure). Does anyone else know about this at all?

 

[Kevin Farnell]

I'd really like to meet up with you guys 'n' gals.
Being Cambridge based, makes it somewhat more difficult for me. I'm often at my girlfriends in Kings Heath, so could let you know when I can get to BHX.

ATB

Kevin

 

[wolfheze]

From View attachment 3891 View attachment 3892 View attachment 3893 earlier today

 

[TheLocalYokel]

Brings back many happy memories.

First went up and back on the Snowdon Railway in the mid 1960s. In the 70s and early 80s we took several holidays in North Wales when our kids were growing up and trips up the line to the top of the mountain featured. Once we all walked back down - now that sorted out the calf muscles. I have some cine film of these trips - now on video but it's all analogue.

Many thanks for posting this, wolfheze.

 

[wolfheze]

Weather was great until around 200 metres from the summit when we were enveloped in fog. Bloody chilly up at the top!

 

[wolfheze]

Went up the Great Orme yesterday on the tram. View attachment 3894

 

[wolfheze]

Paid a visit to the mach loop on the way back but not much happening today

 

[wolfheze]

Only realised today that there's no flying at weekends

 

[Ray Finkle]

Weather was great until around 200 metres from the summit when we were enveloped in fog. Bloody chilly up at the top!

I walked up Snowdon a couple of years ago.

It was a hot June day down at Llanberis but it didn't half get cold towards the top. I can remember my clothing feeling like ice when I stood up after a quick rest stop.

 

[JENNYJET]

If I recall correctly from my courier days, I used to take my driver's rest periods at any of the RAF/USAF stations near to my route.

Waddington, Scampton, Leeming, LOSSIEMOUTH, Brize Norton, Valley, Marham, Coningsby, Mildenhall and Lakenheath were regular stops whilst Upper Heyford was my favorite as one could freely drive through the site on a public road. The entertainment was awesome and free.

I was more restricted at civilian airports as I needed clearance to enter airside in order to offload my somewhat sensitive cargo

 

[wolfheze]

When USAF bases are mentioned i quite often think of this. ....
Lousy singing but an enjoyable yarn nevertheless.

 

[Brum X]

Coming on nicely, the more offices and hotels that are built next to BHX the better. Great Pic thanks to perpetualBrum on SSC

 

[wolfheze]

You won't be expecting this.

 

[Brum X]

3 Snowhill from my office window, gonna get a great view of the construction of this beast of a building.

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Has anyone been watching 'The Skies above Britain' (or more accurately 'The Skies above London'). Watching the latest episode and viewing the credits, I was initially surprised, but on second thoughts not, to read -

'Archive - Flugsnug'

Great to see that His/Her skills with the video camera are getting good BBC airtime.

Kevin

 

[wolfheze]

Latest addition to the collection. VC10s have now become the most numerous type. The cabinet is starting to look a little small now! View attachment 3906 View attachment 3907
Just realised that there are 4 DC9'S and 737s in there as well.Oh and 5 one elevens

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Does anyone read 'Airliner World'? In the current issue (October 2016), there is an article on Air India. On page 91, is a photo an Air India Boeing 707 taxiing, with a building in construction in the background. It looks suspiciously like the current BHX terminal. What little of the runway and taxiway layout visible, would also fit for BHX.
I'm just wondering if anyone could confirm this? the timeline would certainly fit.

Regards.

Kevin

 

[Kevin Farnell]

Latest addition to the collection. VC10s have now become the most numerous type. The cabinet is starting to look a little small now!

I love VC-10's! They were also extremely popular with passengers, with the rear mounted engines allowing for a very quiet cabin.
As for the crowded cabinet, you know the saying - build it and they will come. You could possibly angle the aircraft at 45 degrees, which would allow you at least one more aircraft per shelf. Otherwise, once you fill the top shelf, you'll need to come up with a new 'masterplan'.

Regards.

Kevin

 

[jfy1999]

Just looked on the Birmingham Post and there is funding for a 37-storey tower apparently confirmed for the Tramps nightclub site on Broad Street.

This is near the 22-storey Left Bank tower which has just started construction so the skyline in this part of the City will be going through a bit of a renaissance. Can't forget everything being built at Arena Central too.

I hope multiple 20+ storey towers will be planned in the area around Curzon Street HS2 station!