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Re: Members Map

Postby Cabinetman » 21 Nov 2020, 15:30

Clogs, you say what a small world we live in, not so sure, I think you’re more likely to get people dropping in for a cup of tea then poor old Nelsun – crikey that’s a bit remote, don’t suppose there are many trees are there? Take my hat off to you Nelsun I’m not sure I could do it. You must have to be very organised and have lots of supplies in for times when life gets a bit inaccessible! Ian
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Re: Members Map

Postby RogerS » 21 Nov 2020, 16:51

Cabinetman wrote:Clogs, you say what a small world we live in, not so sure, I think you’re more likely to get people dropping in for a cup of tea then poor old Nelsun – crikey that’s a bit remote, don’t suppose there are many trees are there? Take my hat off to you Nelsun I’m not sure I could do it. You must have to be very organised and have lots of supplies in for times when life gets a bit inaccessible! Ian


I had to Google where ZE2 was ! Few years back when I was on a windsurfing holiday in Greece, some guys had come down from the Shetland Islands. They kept referring to 'the mainland' when talking about home but a lot of what they said just didn't make sense. Turns out that their 'mainland' is one of the larger islands. :D They started travelling down early on Friday for the Sunday morning flight.
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Re: Members Map

Postby Nelsun » 22 Nov 2020, 01:25

Yep, we have "the mainland" referring to the main body of Shetland, "Da Toon" referring to Lerwick (the capital) and "Sooth" for anywhere on the UK mainland.

The dialect is a mix of Scots and Norwegian but you can tell very much where someone comes from up here (to the village / island) by their accent. I do find broad Dorric (my mother tongue, as it were) harder to decipher most times which is a blessing!
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Re: Members Map

Postby Andyp » 22 Nov 2020, 08:23

Hi Nelsun and welcome to the forum. Apologies for not picking up your post earlier I will add you to the map as soon as I can get to the IMac later.
Most UK post codes tend to use two prominent letters from from the town of the nearest major sorting office. Where on earth does ZE come from I wonder.

What sort of woodworking to you do? We enjoy photos around here and would welcome any of past or present projects or of your workshop.
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Re: Members Map

Postby 9fingers » 22 Nov 2020, 09:01

ZE comes from the earlier name of Zetland

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Re: Members Map

Postby RogerS » 22 Nov 2020, 09:47

Welcome, Nelsun, to the forum.

And just to put some flesh on just how far away Shetland is, Haltwhistle a few miles away from me proudly boasts that it is the Centre of Britain. For those that don't know, Haltwhistle is up in Northumberland.
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Re: Members Map

Postby Nelsun » 22 Nov 2020, 14:04

Andyp wrote:Hi Nelsun and welcome to the forum. Apologies for not picking up your post earlier I will add you to the map as soon as I can get to the IMac later.
Most UK post codes tend to use two prominent letters from from the town of the nearest major sorting office. Where on earth does ZE come from I wonder.

What sort of woodworking to you do? We enjoy photos around here and would welcome any of past or present projects or of your workshop.

No worries at all Andy and thanks for putting me on the map.

I'm a keen hobbyist with about 7 years of wood butchery behind me. The dreaded YouTube to get me started (often in the wrong direction!) and, later, digesting as much as possible from a few forums. I mainly make furniture for the immediate and extended family out of what I can get hold of up here from a 10x4' shed; it's a tight fit and the house acts as a tool store for the more occasional (and rust prone) tools. Everything has to work together and justify its place for sure. I've made out kitchen units, beds and a door or two in there but that's about as big as I can go.

@Cabinetman - it is remote and there are very few trees which is a definite miss compared to the UK mainland. I wouldn't want to live in a city again for love nor money though as the remoteness and exposure to The Elements is something quite special. It's certainly not for everyone (people do come and go) but it fits for us. Shetland is a very independent place and oftentimes you'll hear folk talk about living in the Shetland Bubble. Being so far removed from everywhere else has its perks; you can happily ignore most of the nonsense going on elsewhere as Shetland carries on about its business.
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Re: Members Map

Postby Craig Salisbury » 26 Nov 2020, 13:45

Add me please :)
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Re: Members Map

Postby Lurker » 26 Nov 2020, 22:16

Can you put me on the map please.
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Re: Members Map

Postby Andyp » 27 Nov 2020, 07:40

csalisbury wrote:Add me please :)


You are on the map
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Re: Members Map

Postby Andyp » 27 Nov 2020, 07:40

Lurker wrote:Can you put me on the map please.
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Re: Members Map

Postby Andyp » 27 Nov 2020, 07:43

If any of our recent influx of new members would like to be added to the members map just the first half of your postcode or the nearest town/village name is enough. Please do not use your whole postcode.
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Re: Members Map

Postby Mr P » 08 Dec 2020, 15:38

Put me on the map please. NG20
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Re: Members Map

Postby jimmy s » 08 Jan 2021, 21:55

I'd be grateful if you could stick me on the map KY12, nearest village to me is Saline.

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Re: Members Map

Postby billw » 08 Jan 2021, 22:56

B74

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Re: Members Map

Postby oaktree11 » 12 Jan 2021, 11:45

Hi there,
I would like to be put on the map!!
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Re: Members Map

Postby Andyp » 14 Jan 2021, 10:39

Mr P
Jimmy S
billw (both locations :)
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All now added to the map. Sorry for the delay
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Re: Members Map

Postby Artiglio » 14 Jan 2021, 11:04

Good morning

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Re: Members Map

Postby Father William » 20 Jan 2021, 14:18

A new member from SO14.

Thanks,

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Re: Members Map

Postby pitch pine » 23 Jan 2021, 13:06

Please add me. NE48.

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Re: Members Map

Postby Andyp » 27 Jan 2021, 18:42

Pitch pine, father william and artiglio all now added to the members map.
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