Lawrence Home

Spoke to Lawrence to-night and found out he had been discharged from hospital yesterday after a successful operation on his hip joint though he was still having a bit of pain and discomfort in his back

So keep taking the pills mate and hope to see you back at the lake soon.,

  

Lake frozen again

Just got back from Etherow and was surprised to see the lakes both frozen over again, don't know why I should have been surprised really as it was down to -5 Friday night and -3 last night.

Still it was a ride out and we got rid of a few cards and collected another renewal fee.

The only people there trying to sail were Dave and Jeff and one of the newer guys Peter trying out his Huntsman which is pictured here.

Nice isn't it and just enough ice broken up to have a little sail.

Shows and Events

 Check out the "Pages" on the left of the blog to see the listing of Events and Shows in the coming year.

There are events that most of you will like and coach trips highlighted that Mike has already arranged, he will be contacting you at meetings nearer the time for bookings and prices!.

I believe the last arranged trip Mike did was a great success and enjoyed by all, you can't make your own way and pay the entrance fee for these prices.   

Club Night to-night

Don't forget its Club Night to-night and if you haven't renewed your membership its the last club night to do it to save yourself the postage before the old one runs out at the end of this month  

Been in touch with Kath and Lawrence's operation went well though he will be in hospital a little while longer as he has quite a bit of pain in his back.

If you are a newish member or are returning to boat modelling after a few years break, check out
Peter and Velda's blog on the left hand side of this page to find out about the 2.4 GHz Transmitters now on the market

International Model Show RC Show

No No !  its not our International Model Boat Show, this one is in Pasadena , California.

Just thought you might like to see how the other half model, its not always bigger and better in the U.S. is it.
The Birchwood Show is as good as this and our own Lifeboat Show we had this last Summer was even better!.

Sick note

Just a short note to let you know that Lawrence (  last years commodore, for newer members ) is in hospital after having the operation on his hip that he'd been waiting for for some months. He didn't get the dreaded cancellation on the last minute, which must be awful.  Kath said the operation was a success, so you can't ask for better than that.

He will be in hospital for a few more days yet, so I know you will join Velda and I in wishing him a speedy recovery.  Pepe will certainly know what its all about after his operation last Saturday.

Etherow Mill

As there's not much going on at the lake this time of year I though you might like to see what the waterwheel at etherow mill would have looked like in days of old when it was a working mill.

This was one of  the drawings of the Etherow mill wheel that Bob Abell was shown by the caretaker!

Old drawings

Llanberis waterwheel

Some comments by Bob the Abell

 The big wheel at Etherow was 50 feet diameter and 19 feet wide. built in 1839 and was called.....Big Lily

The wheel at Llanberis is 50 dia by about 6 feet wide and it`s surprising how little water it uses....about a bucketfull per blade!

The slate museum is well worth the visit.....next time the North Wales show is on?

BOB

You can still see the marking on the wall at the side of the mill at Etherow, what a whopper hey and thanks for the info and pictures Bob

The George

Coming to the lake from Marple you will pass The George seen on the left many many years ago (still there though and serve nice meals ) and the Mill in the background !. I don't think Bob is any of the walkers in the parade he's only my age !