ri Alban Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 28 minutes ago, John Gentleman said: Not a single fatty in the photie! A contemporary snap would look very different. Where did we go wrong? Well... Rations would do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 2 hours ago, ri Alban said: Well... Rations would do that. It’ll soon be coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 25 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: It’ll soon be coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyk Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 13 hours ago, John Findlay said: We transferred a lot of those injured Welsh guardsman and sailors from the Intrepid to the hospital ship Uganda. Only time I really got angry during the Falkland's war. If I remember correctly , the Scots Guards got off the Sir Galahad despite being told not to ,whereas the Welsh Guards stayed on board. It was certainly an avoidable tragedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crete Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 On 27/09/2019 at 14:23, Joey J J Jr Shabadoo said: Fair enough. I think of it as pay back for Hillsborough, South African policy, the miners strike. Like I say, zero sympathy. Nobody deserves to be killed or injured by terrorists. That is a sick comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Can't remember if I've already posted this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) Edited October 4, 2019 by Notts1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, Boris said: Ah Roy Orbison, he's only the singer Elvis could have been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said: Ah Roy Orbison, he's only the singer Elvis could have been. That made me chuckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 8 hours ago, ri Alban said: Well... Rations would do that. Work and walking instead of driving was also a big help. No computers, lots of lifting and carrying, married women walking down the street for the groceries every day. Housewives scrubbing, hanging out clothes, on their knees polishing floors. Part time jobs for many housewives and of course during the war as you say rationing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 20 minutes ago, bobsharp said: Work and walking instead of driving was also a big help. No computers, lots of lifting and carrying, married women walking down the street for the groceries every day. Housewives scrubbing, hanging out clothes, on their knees polishing floors. Part time jobs for many housewives and of course during the war as you say rationing. Also, kids getting of their arses to go out and play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 hour ago, bobsharp said: Work and walking instead of driving was also a big help. No computers, lots of lifting and carrying, married women walking down the street for the groceries every day. Housewives scrubbing, hanging out clothes, on their knees polishing floors. Part time jobs for many housewives and of course during the war as you say rationing. 1 hour ago, superjack said: Also, kids getting of their arses to go out and play. Both of these^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 12 hours ago, John Gentleman said: Not a single fatty in the photie! A contemporary snap would look very different. Where did we go wrong? It's difficult to get fat on a diet that consisted of limited amounts of tatties, brussel sprouts, and tinned corned beef. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 18 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said: It's difficult to get fat on a diet that consisted of limited amounts of tatties, brussel sprouts, and tinned corned beef. I could live on that. Throw in some cabby, mustard and broom sause. Yummie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 7 hours ago, 3fingersreid said: If I remember correctly , the Scots Guards got off the Sir Galahad despite being told not to ,whereas the Welsh Guards stayed on board. It was certainly an avoidable tragedy. Indeed. My brother was a Marine and was on the Galahad when their commanding officer told them to get off the ship. They quickly did but the Welsh Guards opted to stay onboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 5 hours ago, Crete said: Nobody deserves to be killed or injured by terrorists. That is a sick comment. He's just craving attention. Probably feels pretty stupid now but rather than admit it he'd rather just make it worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jambos_1874 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Bridge of Djoum said: Indeed. My brother was a Marine and was on the Galahad when their commanding officer told them to get off the ship. They quickly did but the Welsh Guards opted to stay onboard. Why did they stay onboard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 10 minutes ago, Jambos_1874 said: Why did they stay onboard? From what I understand it was some mix up between the officer responsible for receiving ships and men and another party. There was some question if it was safe to land there because of the access to Argentine attack, and the decision was made to land which was the wrong one to make and the Guardsmen suffered for it. You Tube has a couple of good documentaries on the whole thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 14 minutes ago, Jambos_1874 said: Why did they stay onboard? Ordered to by the senior officers , just obeyed orders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gentleman Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 21 hours ago, ri Alban said: Well... Rations would do that. 18 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: It’ll soon be coming back. If this Asian swine flu keeps spreading, you might well be right. The quantity of pigs slaughtered in SE Asia adds up to a fair chunk of the world's protein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 2 hours ago, John Gentleman said: If this Asian swine flu keeps spreading, you might well be right. The quantity of pigs slaughtered in SE Asia adds up to a fair chunk of the world's protein. I suppose we'll have plenty of fish, quite soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 22 hours ago, Boris said: Can't remember if I've already posted this one Where was that taken Boris? Looks like either Ailsa Craig or Bass Rock in the background but I take it it's on some Med beach somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) 52 minutes ago, JWL said: Where was that taken Boris? Looks like either Ailsa Craig or Bass Rock in the background but I take it it's on some Med beach somewhere? Dirleton! That’s the Bass Rock. Ive got this blown up and framed in my living room. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Weeks_in_September Edited October 5, 2019 by Boris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 35 minutes ago, Boris said: Dirleton! That’s the Bass Rock. Ive got this blown up and framed in my living room. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Weeks_in_September "Two hours wasted" said the Los Angeles Times I guess that picture is as good as it got? 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 49 minutes ago, RobboM said: "Two hours wasted" said the Los Angeles Times I guess that picture is as good as it got? 😂 More than likely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) On 03/10/2019 at 20:39, John Findlay said: I stood on the Seacat deck of HMS Intrepid and watched this happen. HMS Antelope in San Carlos water. Uxb going off whilst attempt is being made to defuse it. One bomb expert dead the other lost an arm I believe. My brother in law was on the Antelope then. He managed to get off but his mate died instantly when something onboard that wasn't secured for action properly (State 1) killed him when the bomb exploded. Edited October 5, 2019 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 (edited) On 03/10/2019 at 20:57, John Findlay said: We transferred a lot of those injured Welsh guardsman and sailors from the Intrepid to the hospital ship Uganda. Only time I really got angry during the Falkland's war. Massive mistake keeping the Welsh Guards onboard the Sir Galahad at Fitzroy. Sir Tristram got hit as well. Edited October 5, 2019 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 5 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Massive mistake keeping the Welsh Guards onboard the Sir Galahad at Fitzroy. Sir Tristram got hit as well. Simon Weston was onboard the Sir Galahad when it got hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory McNamara Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Galaxies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 (edited) As it neared the edge of the Solar system and close to the end of it's battery life, Voyager 1 was pointed back towards Earth to take one final picture. Every human being that has ever lived is contained within that tiny blue dot in the middle of the highlighted circle Many years later, the Cassini probe orbiting Saturn took a similar shot of it's home planet: Edited October 6, 2019 by Cade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 9 hours ago, Cade said: As it neared the edge of the Solar system and close to the end of it's battery life, Voyager 1 was pointed back towards Earth to take one final picture. Every human being that has ever lived is contained within that tiny blue dot in the middle of the highlighted circle Hey, my aunt is currently living in the Gliese 674 system! We don't all live here on Earth you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sharpie Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Don't remember that particular sign, but was certainly the policy in my childhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 On 04/10/2019 at 09:46, sandyk said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 15 hours ago, iantjambo said: Heartbreaking 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 19 minutes ago, Gashauskis9 said: Heartbreaking 😢 I'm guessing at what that picture is but, if my guess is right, it is indeed heartbreaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said: I'm guessing at what that picture is but, if my guess is right, it is indeed heartbreaking. I assumed it was Dunblane, recognises the teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 19 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said: I'm guessing at what that picture is but, if my guess is right, it is indeed heartbreaking. 14 minutes ago, Gashauskis9 said: I assumed it was Dunblane, recognises the teacher. It is indeed the picture of the Dunblane children and their teacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 1 hour ago, iantjambo said: It is indeed the picture of the Dunblane children and their teacher Gut-wrenching beyond words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cory McNamara Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Eruption of Mount St. Helens (1980, State of Washington) Nobody talks about this. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_eruption_of_Mount_St._Helens One day before: 540000000 tons of ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Cory McNamara said: Eruption of Mount St. Helens (1980, State of Washington) Nobody talks about this. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_eruption_of_Mount_St._Helens One day before: 540000000 tons of ash A journalist called Reid Blackburn was killed in that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory McNamara Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 4 hours ago, Maple Leaf said: A journalist called Reid Blackburn was killed in that car. Tragic way to go. This was avoidable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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