Nearly round the bend

The picture shows Gordon the Gondola alongside the last four panels on the south end of the tank. In the morning it will be swung round to the final side - which will be a most welcome milestone. Just 26 panels (out of 72) to go. The fine dry weather has enabled me to make unexpectedly rapid progress.

Mutterin'

Today, I was quietly painting panels 46 and 47 when I became aware of two old men (or so it sounded) having a really good old moan to each other.    They sounded to be somewhere near to the station.   Try as I might I could not make out what they were saying.   Frustrated, I turned towards the sound and there, right alongside Gordon the Gondola on our lofty perch were two jackdaws - having a good old natter.   Probably, they were discussing this alien in a body harness who had invaded their domain.   There are times when life deals you a very good hand.

Tank panel 42 completed

I am now into the second half  of the painting of the tank panels.   The north and east sides are finished - and look spectacular from Constitution Hill and the High Road.   Settle has a new landmark.   The first six panels of the south end were finished today - the six to the right of the black and white picture at the head of the Blog.

Planning permission granted - after 141 days

Day 141 since our planning application was accepted, it has been granted.   How long is 141 days in terms of trips to the barbers?   It is 3 1/2 times longer than Jesus Christ spent in the Wilderness.
Have a look at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wagnertamanaha/3703092130/
for a picture of the Restoration Man production team anxiously looking at the Craven District Council's website waiting for news.

Planning Permission still awaited

It is now 133 days since we submitted our planning and listed building applications to Craven District Council.   Neither has yet been granted.  Watch this space for any developments.


Meanwhile, come rain of shine, the work of painting the tank continues.   Just finished panel 26 - over  a third of the way there!!

Planning permission awaited

It is now 132 days since we submitted our planning and listed building applications to Craven District Council.   Neither has yet been granted.  Watch this space for any developments.

Buffers

It is amazing what happens when your back is turned. A set of buffers have appeared in the yard. It must be 40 years or more ago since these things were removed from the vicinity of the water tower and now they're back. I think our good friends at Network Rail may have something to do with this.

If you look to the right of the black and white photograph at the top of the Blog you will see the buffers with a goods wagon resting against them. The buffers will be restored, attached to a length of track and given pride of place in the landscaping scheme.   Anybody out there got a goods wagon?