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Forum: The Pig & Whistle 10th November 2023, 18:56
Replies: 1,880
Views: 971,749
Posted By jimg0nxx
In Glasgow, I remember working to "hauf a baw...

In Glasgow, I remember working to "hauf a baw hair"
Forum: The Radio Room 6th April 2021, 19:59
Replies: 16
Views: 26,827
Posted By jimg0nxx
Hi Neville, I think you may have that wrong. I...

Hi Neville, I think you may have that wrong. I joined MIMCO in February 1962 and have never forgotten that my pay was £38-17-6 pm. After the 6 months junior time it went up to around £42 pm.
Jim
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 17th November 2018, 13:21
Replies: 11
Views: 7,505
Posted By jimg0nxx
Hi Ron, These latest claims are denying the 30...

Hi Ron,
These latest claims are denying the 30 years hence story and saying it will be with us in 5 years! They are claiming reduced costs.

Like you I'll believe it when I see it.


Jim
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 17th November 2018, 12:54
Replies: 11
Views: 7,505
Posted By jimg0nxx
All our energy troubles may be over

Interesting article:-
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46219656
Forum: The Quiz Forum 25th March 2018, 12:02
Replies: 401
Views: 273,842
Posted By jimg0nxx
Clock Tower 3 Scarborough, with Castle in...

Clock Tower 3 Scarborough, with Castle in background.
Forum: Computers and The Internet 5th July 2017, 11:40
Replies: 8
Views: 10,759
Posted By jimg0nxx
I have no problem in connecting to SN using W10...

I have no problem in connecting to SN using W10 and Firefox.
Jim
Forum: Nostalgia - Days Gone Bye 21st June 2017, 13:02
Replies: 36
Views: 35,328
Posted By jimg0nxx
I am able to watch it on Adobe Flash Player in...

I am able to watch it on Adobe Flash Player in Firefox and W10.
Forum: The Quiz Forum 11th June 2017, 13:46
Replies: 51
Views: 61,756
Posted By jimg0nxx
It is a duck sound simulator. Attract them then...

It is a duck sound simulator. Attract them then shoot them. Just been on BBC Bargain Hunt.
Forum: The Radio Room 11th June 2017, 10:57
Replies: 28
Views: 16,373
Posted By jimg0nxx
Snap on that Bob. In 1962 on BI Educational...

Snap on that Bob. In 1962 on BI Educational Cruise ship Devonia we had to type the press on to a Gestetner Stencil forms which was collected by the Pursers dept each morning. The big problem being,...
Forum: The Radio Room 10th June 2017, 13:59
Replies: 28
Views: 16,373
Posted By jimg0nxx
I have also got a Liberian Ticket in a drawer...

I have also got a Liberian Ticket in a drawer somewhere. Marconi paid for it, IIRC apart from a photo copy of my PMG I had to make a declaration in front of a Notary. I believe Marconi sent off the...
Forum: The Radio Room 28th May 2017, 17:21
Replies: 23
Views: 15,101
Posted By jimg0nxx
You may be right Bob, but I have a feeling it was...

You may be right Bob, but I have a feeling it was longer, maybe 2 or 3 years. Don't think the pay was brilliant either.
Forum: The Radio Room 28th May 2017, 11:11
Replies: 23
Views: 15,101
Posted By jimg0nxx
I wrote an application for this job in 1974, but...

I wrote an application for this job in 1974, but after much thought and discussion with my wife got cold feet and destroyed the letter. I often wonder what would have happened had I sent the letter...
Forum: The Radio Room 2nd May 2017, 20:03
Replies: 15
Views: 13,912
Posted By jimg0nxx
Varley, I got the wrong end of stick, thought you...

Varley, I got the wrong end of stick, thought you meant the recipient had to pay. Also cannot rembember accounting for received tfc as memory fading! Never heard of R.O Dennis and never had any...
Forum: The Radio Room 1st May 2017, 20:54
Replies: 15
Views: 13,912
Posted By jimg0nxx
I was wih Marconi from 1962 to 1974 and there was...

I was wih Marconi from 1962 to 1974 and there was never an incoming "Ship Tax". What would have happened if the recipient refused to pay?
Forum: Say Hello 19th April 2017, 21:46
Replies: 5
Views: 5,300
Posted By jimg0nxx
Thanks David - life reborn!

Thanks David - life reborn!
Forum: Say Hello 19th April 2017, 16:29
Replies: 5
Views: 5,300
Posted By jimg0nxx
Just signed articles

Hello to all hands, glad to be aboard.
Jim
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