See any WW2 stuff there Roy?
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See any WW2 stuff there Roy?
Just archbishop Makarios’s place a church and a folk museum (and Maccy d’s for a cheeseburger)
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Looks like a Mercedes (600) and a Cadillac from the 60’s. Are they on display, or is there a story?
Archbishop Makarios cars, Caddy was a gift from JFK.
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Assuming the picture was taken this morning, I'm going to guess you're looking E/SE. Clacton?
Yes, roughly south east not Clacton though. Here’s a pier with a bit of land to consider.
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Did you get a glimpse of the legendary Farage, said to inhabit the surrounding land? No doubt a myth, like that of the Loch Ness monster.
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Originally Posted by Barry
Well no one got this (not many tried). The hotel was like the one in carry on abroad except it was two friendly young ladies who did everything rather than Peter Butterworth. (Hallo I’m Stewart Farquhar, stupid what?).
Ellie and Rosie manned reception, cleaned the rooms, served the food, called the bingo, served at the bar etc. all with a huge smile on their faces, even dealing with us miserable moaning bunch if bastards.
Isle of Wight.
Where on the Isle of Wight Roy?
Sandown, a little run down these days, visited Shanklin and Newport.
Never been, no wonder I didn't recognise it.
European seafronts all look the same to me unless there's some notable landmark.
When I was a child we would often go to the IOW for our holidays. I liked it, but that was back in the '60s. Not sure what I would think of the place today.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Yes, went with my parents in the sixties and seventies. Last year we went was 1975, West Ham played Fulham in the FA cup and while trying to get a decent signal to listen to it on our radio I tried to position it on top of one of the caravans wall units only to find it had no top. My dad and me had to employ cutlery to dismantle enough of the caravan to get our radio back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Somewhere in Jersey.
Spent a few holidays there in the past. What currency do they now use: pounds or euros? (Shows how long ago it was when I was last there!)
St Helier for a few days, still pounds.
Flight was delayed at Gatwick longer than the actual flight lasted!
Just enjoying a pint of liberation ale in the blue note bar.
Those fire control towers are really cool - I'd convert one to a house.
There's no idea that's not already been done, is there?Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Monkey tennis?
Inner City Sumo.
Cooking in prison…
Oh no, they did that one
I don’t know why, but I’ve always liked the Kubelwagen. Looks like they are slowly dissolving, though.
There's an episode of 'Combat Dealers' where they race a Jeep and a Kubel round an off road track. The Kubel wins! You don't see that in the war films.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
The 'Amphibian' or more correctly the VW 'Swimmwagen' is my favourite though:
https://i.ibb.co/jZ1Cd968/Volkswagen...-1024x768.webp
Yours for £163k.
https://www.theparking-cars.co.uk/us.../R2XUU148.html
Low mileage though!Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
You could make your own for a lot less though, tip an old VW Beetle on its roof and reposition the wheels for ground clearance. As they used to say on Top Gear, "How hard can it be?" :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
You're going to keep posting this pic till someone compliments you on the size of your weapon aren't you :ner:Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
Ain’t got much ammo these daysQuote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
:D Well I've been firing blanks since 1991. Rather have a nice cup of tea and a slice of cake :)
But did you draw a blank at the boot sale today?
Pretty much. I mentioned it on the 'Spinning today' thread. I think my car booting days are over. It was every bit as bad as your experience, two hours of my life I won't get back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Yes, I've just spotted it and replied.
Bit burnier though on yer willy? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
It is a bit, but not as bad as when someone recommended 'teabagging'. That really hurt, maybe I was doing it wrong :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
Try Arabian goggles [emoji15]Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
That’s a new one on me, thank goodness I didn’t look it up on my work computer! :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy S
oh my.
2 weeks away,
flights and accomodation booked for last week of June/ 1st week July.
Bit exciting this one, not been away for a few years.
Me 'n the Spawn going over for his Birthday.
Need to learn how to use chopsticks though... :eek:
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You're going to the Land Of Hi-Fi?
Land of the rising Tariff Rate...
Japanshire, yeah.
Cant wait, Bucket List level trip.
Needed the International Driving Licence for this... :eek:
https://youtu.be/KTmZEndlwdU?si=a5ORV0sALlFRwqJn
My inner Ten year old is very excited!
I've never been but I'm sure I recognise some of those streets from Gran Turismo 3.
Will be fantastic, I'm sure.
Spent a month in Japan in 2012. Fantastic place. Check out Tower Records in Tokyo whilst you're there. :)
Have a great time!
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Originally Posted by Macca
Etched into my brain... Need For Speed was my Jam back in the day