Yes, I'm sometimes very sad because of Martin, too. He's such a nice guy and he just doesn't deserve not being paid and constantly made fun of and being humiliated by Douglas - although it's very funny. I like it when he can beat Carolyn by reciting all seven dwarves.  And when Douglas for once is in the wrong when leaving the car keys in the piano.

Yellow Car! 

Yep! But it'd have been difficult if you hadn't point it out. I usually go for the easier ones. Every day around noon the postman comes by  with his....... Yellow car!!!

I'm so glad I'm not the only one feeling sympathy with Martin  .

tiharoa wrote:

I usually listen to Cabin Pressure when I drive from Austria to Italy (my excuse being  that so many tunnels make impossible listen to the radio). Anyway, sometimes
there's a police checking point at the border, looking for people without the vignette. Last time they stopped me I was at the point when, after being humiliated by Douglas for not being paid, Martin asks a pay raise ......the policeman said to me "You're crying...." . Ha! As if I didn't know. I had tears streaming down my face and  couldn't stop, so embarassing.
I babbled something about forgetting to change the air condition filter and pollen allergies, blew my nose several times and tried not to laugh as the episode continued.
I know it's kind of ridiculous but I cry everytime, it makes me feel like patting him on the back "there....there"  and taking him out for dinner. 
And I do think they should split the paycheck, he did land Gertie with only an engine didn't he?

Your story is so touching  .
I hope he will be paid some day, as he's constantly making progress! And I liked the series, I don't remember the title though, when Martin and Author were driving somewhere without Douglas and Martin was so wise to solve arisen troubles.

I remembered at last, it was  "Johannesburg"  .
It's one of my favourites too. And the song they sing together while driving is so funny 

Oh, yes, you're right. But I love Douz nevertheless. I'd love to see a recording of CP. Good luck for you. 

Davina wrote:

I've posted this photo in another thread but it is too lovely not to post here. A baby otter...

Aw, it's really cute. I have a personal connection to otters because I wrote my diploma thesis about mink which are close relatives of them. The study was conducted in a zoo which is keeping predominantly otters, so I learned a lot about them. They are really intelligent and playful and fun to watch. As long as they are not in the flight deck, of course.

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QuiteExtraordinary wrote:

Davina wrote:

I've posted this photo in another thread but it is too lovely not to post here. A baby otter...

Aw, it's really cute. I have a personal connection to otters because I wrote my diploma thesis about mink which are close relatives of them. The study was conducted in a zoo which is keeping predominantly otters, so I learned a lot about them. They are really intelligent and playful and fun to watch. As long as they are not in the flight deck, of course.

I became passionate about otters when I was a child. Where I use to live there where many otters, although of the more elusive kind. They then disappeared due to the increasing pollution of waterways.  Now I go often otter spotting in Scotland even if that involves being cold, wet and often covered in mud (not in ottery kisses). I believe they're.... brilliant!
Sea otters are really a delight to watch either froliching in water or playing in the snow.
Ottery St.Mary 

besleybean wrote:

I have only seen them in the wild when I lived in Shetland.

Well, of course Yell is my favourite place for otter spotting. I didn't know you lived there.

I lived in Shetland for 5 years.  My daughter was born there and is very proud of the fact!