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I complained a while back that I was getting Lego town envy. I think I've come up with a way to give me a whopping 120 -140com expansion. That's 4.5 x 5.5 32 stud baseplates, or 22.5 of 'em in total!
 
Had my end-of-year OU exam today. Think it went well - maybe a little better than expected - but I don't want to get my hopes up too much.

On another note, I got into a fight with the windowsill in my bedroom on Monday morning and lost. Got a sizeable cut on my eyelid, and I don't think I've been so scared/panicked for a very long time, though I think a chunk of that was just shock. Somehow had the presence of mind to get dressed, unset the alarm, and unlock the front door before contacting a friend from church while in a really bad state (my parents were still in Bulgaria at the time, but they got home that afternoon as scheduled). Thing is, I didn't know she was in Scotland at the time, but she did manage to get a couple of other friends from church to come to my aid. Got cleaned up and went down to the pharmacy ahead of a possible trip to A&E. The visit to A&E in Macclesfield ended up not being necessary, for which I'm grateful - ended up not needing the overnight bag I'd shoved a few things in just on the off-chance I'd end up spending longer there! The cut on my eyelid was right on the crease, and I'm quite lucky in that respect. I've had some bruising, including quite a corker near my nose, but it could've easily been a whole lot worse. I'm just really grateful that someone was able to come to my rescue, frankly!

Oh, and one more thing. FEATHERS MCGRAW IS RETURNING.
 
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I can’t quite believe I’m writing this, but after 2 years and 1 month of learning and 4 attempts, I’ve finally passed my practical driving test up at Monmouth today, with only 2 minors!

I did a parallel park that was fractionally too far from the kerb, and I did wonder if I’d failed there, but the examiner clearly didn’t care too much, as he only gave me a minor for it…

But to be honest, it just feels so good to have finally passed the thing after 4 attempts and over 2 years of learning!
 
Matt N said:
I can’t quite believe I’m writing this, but after 2 years and 1 month of learning and 4 attempts, I’ve finally passed my practical driving test up at Monmouth today, with only 2 minors!

I did a parallel park that was fractionally too far from the kerb, and I did wonder if I’d failed there, but the examiner clearly didn’t care too much, as he only gave me a minor for it…

But to be honest, it just feels so good to have finally passed the thing after 4 attempts and over 2 years of learning!
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That's great Matt, congrats!
 
Matt N said:
I can’t quite believe I’m writing this, but after 2 years and 1 month of learning and 4 attempts, I’ve finally passed my practical driving test up at Monmouth today, with only 2 minors!

I did a parallel park that was fractionally too far from the kerb, and I did wonder if I’d failed there, but the examiner clearly didn’t care too much, as he only gave me a minor for it…

But to be honest, it just feels so good to have finally passed the thing after 4 attempts and over 2 years of learning!
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Congratulations, Matt! :D I know you’ve found the process challenging, but I’m really proud of you for persevering, and it’s paid off. :)
 
Matt N said:
I can’t quite believe I’m writing this, but after 2 years and 1 month of learning and 4 attempts, I’ve finally passed my practical driving test up at Monmouth today, with only 2 minors!

I did a parallel park that was fractionally too far from the kerb, and I did wonder if I’d failed there, but the examiner clearly didn’t care too much, as he only gave me a minor for it…

But to be honest, it just feels so good to have finally passed the thing after 4 attempts and over 2 years of learning!
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Congratulations! You have definitely deserved it!
 
Zeock said:
I have finished my GCSE exams. I think that I have done well in them.
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Well done @Zeock! I remember it feeling like such a weight off my shoulders when I finished my own GCSEs 5 years ago!

On a side note, it marginally scares me that I did my GCSEs 5 years ago, but that’s besides the point… relax and enjoy the summer after all of your hard work @Zeock!
 
So, there I am, cordoning the sweet peas, making a cup of tea and draining the bottom of my pint... and that Sir Nigel Gresley goes chuffing up the alleyway, twenty feet away, like Thomas the bloody Tank Engine on speed.
Magnificent, and under his own power!

All the more fun when you don't know they are coming!

Ah, summer Wednesday evenings...
 
rob666 said:
So, there I am, cordoning the sweet peas, making a cup of tea and draining the bottom of my pint... and that Sir Nigel Gresley goes chuffing up the alleyway, twenty feet away, like Thomas the bloody Tank Engine on speed.
Magnificent, and under his own power!

All the more fun when you don't know they are coming!

Ah, summer Wednesday evenings...
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The A4's the peak of steam development in this country.. Still think No.9 aka Union of South Africa being my local A4 girl is the best of the bunch personally.
 
Tattoo number one is finally being redone, and tattoo number three is also getting sorted. I’m also formulating longer-term plans for tattoos on my arms (and also my legs), which is somewhat daunting, but exciting all the same. :D
 
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