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  1. deltic1989

    Tesco & M&S being pronounced "Tescos" and "Marks & Spencers"

    Commas can do that too. "Let's eat Grandma" vs "Let's eat, Grandma". Punctuation saves lives :lol:
  2. deltic1989

    General Knowledge Quiz

    I'm going to say Weird Al Yankovic. I know that a couple of those have been parodied by him. Like a Virgin - Like a Surgeon Bad - Fat Gangtas Paradise - Amish Paradise I know there was a parody of I want it that way, called Which Backstreet Boy is Gay? But I'm not sure if that was Weird Al or...
  3. deltic1989

    Speed Records

    I once had a Lima Class 20 that, when you moved the controller just a tiny bit, would shoot off at a scale 300mph, and immediately de-rail itself on my old tail chaser layout.
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    Which nrm locomotive would you like to see return to steam

    That would be brilliant. However. (and forgive me if I'm being daft here) Would that particular locomotive require the assosiated front end stuff that other mainline diesels require? e.g. Sealed beam headlight, and yellow panels. Which for me would ruin the asthetic. I suppose the headlight...
  5. deltic1989

    Settlement Association

    Thomas Lord who gave his name to Lord's Cricket Ground was born in Thirsk. Lord's is located in St John's Wood.
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    Movies with date inconsistency

    It may have been that then. I was remembering from a Youtube video I saw quite some time ago, so the details may have become jumbled.
  7. deltic1989

    General Knowledge Quiz

    A-Ha and TNT are the only ones that leap to mind for me.
  8. deltic1989

    General Knowledge Quiz

    The first 4 qualify on the basis that I said make. Mustang Sally makes it 5 (It counts because I worded the question incorrectly, and should have indicated that models were ok too). Ride GusB, Ride. :lol:
  9. deltic1989

    Actor Burt Reynolds dies aged 82

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45441860 Burt Reynolds has died aged 82. My favorite film of all time is Smokey and the Bandit, and I have a lot of love for all of his other films too. This is a very sad day. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends. Rest in Peace Bandit.
  10. deltic1989

    General Knowledge Quiz

    If I may, I have come up with a question now. Name 5 songs which have a car make in the lyrics.
  11. deltic1989

    General Knowledge Quiz

    Thank You. :D I have no questions at the moment so I'll leave the floor open.
  12. deltic1989

    GB number plate curiosity

    Q plates are issued when the age or identity of the vehicle is in doubt. Kit cars and unique one off shed builds are a good example of this. Generally imports are given an age related plate if the age of the vehicle can be confirmed, if not then a Q plate may be issued. My first car was a 1991...
  13. deltic1989

    General Knowledge Quiz

    1) John Wisden 1826 2) Wg Cdr Douglas Bader 1982 3) Jonny Briggs (Mike Baldwin in Corrie), IIRC he flew into a mountain (not watched the film for ages though) 4) Mark Ramprakash, Surrey. 5) Gottard Tunnel, could have been the longest road tunnel up to that point? 6) I haven't a clue.
  14. deltic1989

    GB number plate curiosity

    Interestingly that website indicates that the plate FA13 CKU is available, which is rather close to something quite rude. :lol:
  15. deltic1989

    Movies with date inconsistency

    Kilts in Braveheart.......4 centuries before they were even thought of.
  16. deltic1989

    GB number plate curiosity

    I wonder then, on that basis, weather SH17 or AR53 were ever issued?
  17. deltic1989

    Movies with date inconsistency

    An Avro Lincoln appears at least once in 'The Dam Busters'. (Didn't notice this until I saw the remastered version at the cinema)
  18. deltic1989

    General Knowledge Quiz

    Oh Wow! I wasn't expecting to be correct, given that I was working from geographical clues, rather than any type of knowledge. I therefore will throw the floor open as I haven't any question ideas at present.
  19. deltic1989

    General Knowledge Quiz

    I'm just going to stab in the dark here. Not really because of any knowledge of trolleybuses but more based on the clues. Prague?
  20. deltic1989

    General Knowledge Quiz

    "Now That's What I Call Music" Pulling my cassette (remember them) of the first release down from my shelf I can see that; Culture Club - Karma Chameleon Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart Heaven 17 - Temptation Men at Work - Down Under UB-40 - Red Red Wine Were all featured.

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