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17 minutes ago, 30801 said:

 

Go big or go home.

We used to have some, in the RAF [the 1256 ones, of course.  Forever breaking the distributor arm, if they were driven quickly for long periods, which was what we had to do, working from our HQ, out to RAF Stns around the southern half of England.  A phone call would get the nearest recovery unit, which was sometimes the Army one.  They would take it to the nearest unit which had the spares, The Chevvie did look a bit odd being towed behind those massive 6 x 6 heavy recovery vehicles.  🤣

1 hour ago, johnofwessex said:

 

Isn't there something in the Aircraft or Flying rules about that sort of behaviour

Indeed there is / was, supposed to be 150ft above ground level in low flying areas {above 1,000 ft over built-up areas or 500ft from people, vehicles, vessels and structures.}

.....   All very well, but you do have to practice getting low enough for the real thing, somewhere!! 

{Just don't do it over the AoC Flying Training Command, when he's out walking the NY Moors.  Especially, don't go back for an inverted pass, to impress the group of pretty young German lady visitors he was escorting!!  One of our instructors managed to and got his "Invitation" to see the AoC within an hour of landing - It turned out to be a rather expensive meeting!!}

6 hours ago, Compound2632 said:

 

Unhealthy preoccupation?

 

Presumably the lift is in some Highland hotel with an easily-amused, possibly North American, clientele?

Given the contents of the list, all three "bemused" North American clientele might be more appropriate.

4 hours ago, TEAMYAKIMA said:

 

I have absolutely no axe to grind whatsoever,but could it be related to the departure of Simon K?

In this case the lengthly business communications would have been during the time that very individual would have been in control.  Very likely to have been the cause in the light that he would have negotiated what seemed to be the best deal for the future of the business and to what he accepted to be a reasonable pay-off.

8 hours ago, Oldddudders said:

A certain sort of lady always has her knickers in her handbag - just in case she needs them. 

Perhaps that should be - "a proper lady"...

Note: I had a very short [two word] lesson on the subject from a truly delightful lady, which was one of those light-bulb moments.

1 hour ago, manna said:

G'Day Folks

 

Don't know if I could give up Whisky and Cake !!!

 

manna

Somewhere after the turn of the Century, I developed strange vague, spaced-out feelings around mid morning, which slowly went away by midday.  It went on for quite a while - until I went to a 50 Yr check-up, a few years later than the opportunity was offered.  After the usual checks, I mentioned these odd feelings and after a brief conversation, was asked which alcoholic beverages I might consume. I replied with my favourite refreshments, expecting to be told to cease and desist, in totality.  He said, stop drinking "whiskey", my general choice for relaxing after dinner, tv watching, and after preparation for the next day's lessons.  I asked if that was alcohol that was causing the problem and I should cease from consuming any, at all.  He replied no, but I should cease the Whiskey and replace it with another choice.

I was surprised at that comment, but took it onboard and thought that a glass or two of red wine might make a pleasant alternative, apparently having some nutritional value, too.  Within 3 days, the symptoms had reduced to almost negligible.  At Christmas that year, Bro-in-Law bought me a really nice boxed whiskey glass, with two bottled doubles, of very nice whiskey, like you might ask for on a long distance flight.  Boxing day was finished off with the glass of one of the bottles.  The next morning was an instant return to feeling really spaced out, really rather grim.  I didn't ever bother with the other small bottle, but how did the Doc know that was the problem??  

J

Shame for Lancia to produce a "Pup" like that.  Father, just before he retired, bought a Lancia Fulvia Coupe.  I was horrified, Front WD, back end, hitched up to the sky, pale cream upholstery, but it was deep blue, (I tried to find at least one good factor...}.

I retained that view for quite a time before I got behind the wheel, reluctantly.  

There's no other way out...  I was so very wrong.....  1600 in a light well balanced coupe, with all the wheels in the right places, with big boots, quick box {I should have clocked that one earlier!} and just fun to drive.

No sign of rust, just a delight.

We were taught [yes actually taught] that when out, ladies hats on all the time and gents hats on outside, then politely removed them to go  indoors.

28 minutes ago, Sasquatch said:

 

 

 

Apologies for not replying sooner. Three months ago, we made a drastic refinement to our diet by giving up all grass-based food which has left me feeling twenty-five years younger and I have the same energy like when I was in my thirties working 60-70 hours a week. First, all the upset stomachs went away, and a sort of cleansing took place. This was followed by a general feeling of well-being and we both started sleeping better which in turn led to a clear head (no more foggy brain syndrome), I then tried quitting all prescribed drugs without any problems.

Food has become more interesting and tastier. Bog roll consumption has diminished considerably, there's no beer in the house of course but most importantly I can focus and am not depressed anymore, in fact it's quite the opposite!!! Mrs. S. has lost 15 pounds and is looking a lot younger too😏.

 

Chris. Unfortunately, we haven't had any snow yet not even on the mountains which could become a problem later in the year when there's no snow melt. They have however forecast snow for tomorrow.

 

Terry, A cold and wet Aussy summer. You are kidding right?

 

Julian. Mince pies and port. 'Spose it's only once a year right! Did the guy who consumed these delights leave any hobby related items under the tree? we actually made our own mince pies with an almond/tapioca flour crust! They didn't last long and so forgot to leave one out for you-know-who, hence no hobby stuff!😞

 

Regards Shaun.

 

 

Interesting dietary thoughts, I hadn't come across that one before, I will have a look at it, although Mrs R has a strong passion for cooked flesh, so it may a search in vain.  {I never contemplate standing too close to a barbeque, or bonfire...  say no more...!!}

An amazing reservoir is a mountain, snow and rain fall on them throughout the year {mostly...} and it falls through millions of small passageways, enlarged to pools / lakes in places and exits to us in tiny brooks around the edges.  It doesn't take very long to look at the vast bulk of any mountain to get an idea of how much water there in inside there and how controlled it's exit must be.   It's also easy to forget what it's origin is, when it does eventually stream forth into our part of the world. 

I was reminded of that, with a trip to walk up to the top of Toubcal, in the Moroccan Atlas mountains, at 15.000 ft they get lots of snow.  Having decided that it was time to get a decent wash which included the hair.  Out came the bio-degradable shampoo, rapid wet and scrub, until satisfied, then plunged the whole scalp, upside down into the little stream flowing from the rocks.  The shock was simply like having an instant freezing vice hammered onto the head.  It was so instant and mind blowing, that extracting the head from the stream became a distant problem, which required assistance from Mrs R, who was fortunately close by.  

Thanks to Mrs R, I can still place a glass of Sherry / Port, or similar for Santa and Rudolph, so as not to burst the traditional18 year bubble.  I really enjoy a glass of Port and as a result, a nice bottle appears every Christmas.  I love it and like to treasure it for a special treat moment, so much so that it remains, there for much of the rest of the year, by which time so many small portions have been added into so many sauces, that I have to await the following Christmas for another taste of a favourite glass.  Santa was very good this year and replaced a skiing anorak, which had served a quarter of a century, whereupon the stitching on the seams was giving up in no small measure.  

Best wishes to you and yours, for a delightful New Year.

7 hours ago, 30801 said:

 

My mate's dad spent a big chunk of his pools win on an SD1 2600S

It was a Friday afternoon car from a particulary bad Friday.

Sadly it didn't have to have been built on a Friday.....

.....  and anyway, weren't they working a 4 day week back then?

3 minutes ago, phil_sutters said:

'Free recipe book worth £4.95 when you commit to a Countdown course.' Is that one where you end up with a figure like Carol Vorderman or Rachel Riley?

 

If it is, then I am really glad I have never purchased one.  Being male and a PE teacher, I have had various jobs where where a figure like that might well have caused problems.....

15 hours ago, Steamport Southport said:

 

 

The name Eaglesham means a 'settlement with a church or belonging to a church'. The first element is from the Gàidhlig word "eaglais" for 'church', a loan-word from French "église." Changing "eaglais" to "eagle" is a common anglicisation of Scottish placenames (eg. Eaglesfield in Annandale). The second element derives from Old English hām (settlement; cf. Scots hame, English home)

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eaglesham

Thank you for the information and the link.  It makes for an interesting read.

It seems to have had a pretty civilised history, in the main - not an eyrie place, after all.....

[Sorry, that should have come with a warning.]

40 minutes ago, 62613 said:

Had a pair of "Ripple" trainers for the school cross - country team in 1968, by Adidas

I remember those coming out and one of our class ran for Devon (?? - memory thing) and bought them.  Very impressive the looked, too.

The place name Eaglesham caught my eye, just now and suggested that it might have been named as a result of considerable numbers of the magnificent creatures abounding there.  I have driven through the area on occasion, although not frequently and from what I remember, Eagle country doesn't come to mind.  Would that possibly have been a result of the town being named back in a time, back when Eagles roamed where "Man" didn't have more than stones and arrows to keep them off domestic livestock?

20 hours ago, pH said:

These are what I knew as bumpers:

 

https://www.conversesonlineph.com/products/mens-converse-chuck-70-vintage-basketball-black-black-bcew43278-p-10.html

I was in PE college round about then and they were called basketball boots, would that a Western side of the Pond expression?  We were down in the SW of England, so the bumper term might not have seeped down that far, by then.

Re the Teddy Boy shoes, I do also recall the term, too.

I thought Bumpers were the coloured suede shoes, with the crepe[?] sole raised up the sides - hence like bumper cars...

I always thought, probably in error, that it was down to the sound, when applied, by the school Prefects to the seat of some younger pupil.

We had Gym Shoes and Plimsoles.   So called after the plimsole line on ships and for the same reason – they were waterproof up to the plimsole line.

1 hour ago, JZ said:

Is that Rees-Mogg, stepping away after opening the sale of pints - so he can claim his purchases on MPs allowances???

23 minutes ago, kevinlms said:

Well, a couple of weeks ago, one RMweb member was very upset, to be tarred with the same brush!

I suppose on law of averages, ONE BMW driver does know the purpose of indicators and actually uses it. Otherwise what would be the purpose of the worker, who attaches them on the assembly line?

The purpose of the worker would have been to have BMW compliance with the EU regulations {similar to their compliance with smoke emissions}.  How could management have been aware that there might have been a purchaser with the competence to know what they were for???

47 minutes ago, kevinlms said:

Shh, you'll upset the BMW drivers here that don't do that!

Eerrr???  They don't???   🤫 

3 hours ago, APOLLO said:

I always fancied a V8 P6, very modern shape for the day. 

 

Brit15

 

I was fortunate enough to have one for 3 years and travelled many miles in it.  What a delight to drive, quiet Wooosh!!! on demand, comfort, handling, predictable, doors close with quiet clunk, muscle with total dignity and looks that turned heads, still does.  It was a privilege to have one to drive, I am clearly lucky. 

Come to think of it, maybe a time to look for another one, in todays traffic...

12 hours ago, peanuts said:

Remember driving down the A57 one evening when an Apache looped around Barton airport hovered over the road then side slipped onto the GMP helipad next door . Did think that it was a bit of overkill to deal with the criminal elements that were in the middle of a vicious turf war localy at the time 

1 hour ago, Fishoutofwater said:

nope!

The victims of "collateral deaths" in genuine warfare might not sympathise with the same measure being applied to civilian police procedures.

25 minutes ago, pH said:

Actually, the scariest incident was at Checkpoint Charlie!

Ummm.  There were a few of them over the years, not much fun at the time, tinged with the thought that if it went wrong, the consequences were likely to be rather serious for lots of folk.

Good morning all, Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year, from an, also, cold wet English Salisbury [even the dog has retired to bed after a wet walk.]  The mince pie and glass of Port have disappeared, so it should be worth checking under the tree.....   🥳

Best wishes all

J