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Forum: The Pig & Whistle 7th March 2024, 00:44
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Posted By Makko
Be careful Malcolm - That was devised by a design...

Be careful Malcolm - That was devised by a design committee headed by Tom Vart and seconded by FG86!!!!!!

I am now donning my tin helmet and dropping into a shell crater!

Rgds.
Dave
Forum: Say Hello 27th February 2024, 00:39
Replies: 11
Views: 432
Posted By Makko
Nice introduction, welcome TigerMet! Rgds....

Nice introduction, welcome TigerMet!

Rgds. from Mexico City,
Dave
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 19th February 2024, 23:02
Replies: 1,836
Views: 583,742
Posted By Makko
Following on from Malcolm's last: What do...

Following on from Malcolm's last:

What do Captain Kirk and toilet paper have in common?




They both eliminate Klingons!

Rgds.
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 19th February 2024, 23:00
Replies: 1,836
Views: 583,742
Posted By Makko
??????????? Am I thick?

???????????
Am I thick?
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 5th February 2024, 20:51
Replies: 6
Views: 1,168
Posted By Makko
It does, indeed! And I am just a 61 yo...

It does, indeed! And I am just a 61 yo Whippersnapper. Best regards, Harry.
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 5th February 2024, 17:31
Replies: 6
Views: 1,168
Posted By Makko
Harry, I enjoyed reading your post. However,...

Harry,

I enjoyed reading your post. However, just one small correction, "two of fat and one of lean" is the funnel on T & J Harrison of Liverpool. Hungry Hogarth's was black with a big white H.
...
Forum: Other Companies/Ships 31st January 2024, 22:22
Replies: 123
Views: 84,136
Posted By Makko
Great story, Lao Pan! Rgds. Dave

Great story, Lao Pan!

Rgds.
Dave
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 30th December 2023, 22:31
Replies: 500
Views: 230,555
Posted By Makko
Thanks! Same to you Dave. Rgds. from Mexico...

Thanks! Same to you Dave.
Rgds. from Mexico City,
Dave
Forum: Shipbuilding 1900 -1960 30th December 2023, 22:29
Replies: 1
Views: 633
Posted By Makko
Good info, thanks Gjisha! Rgds. Dave

Good info, thanks Gjisha!

Rgds.
Dave
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 29th December 2023, 18:20
Replies: 500
Views: 230,555
Posted By Makko
This makes it five!

This makes it five!
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 14th December 2023, 01:32
Replies: 1,836
Views: 583,742
Posted By Makko
Good one Alick!

Good one Alick!
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 4th December 2023, 19:21
Replies: 529
Views: 139,671
Posted By Makko
Ha ha! Yet another example of people not proofing...

Ha ha! Yet another example of people not proofing what they write!
Rgds.
Dave
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 15th November 2023, 21:32
Replies: 1,836
Views: 583,742
Posted By Makko
Ha ha ha! I was going to say "Spot On!". Rgds. ...

Ha ha ha! I was going to say "Spot On!".
Rgds.
Dave
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 14th November 2023, 22:23
Replies: 529
Views: 139,671
Posted By Makko
Good on you, U. John, share the humour! ...

Good on you, U. John, share the humour!

B.Rgds.
Dave
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 12th November 2023, 16:05
Replies: 1,836
Views: 583,742
Posted By Makko
That is were the expression, "Shimmy it in."...

That is were the expression, "Shimmy it in." comes from!
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 12th November 2023, 16:04
Replies: 1,836
Views: 583,742
Posted By Makko
Correct! Give that man a Distinction on his...

Correct! Give that man a Distinction on his Diploma!
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 12th November 2023, 16:02
Replies: 529
Views: 139,671
Posted By Makko
Reminded of an old joke...... I was walking...

Reminded of an old joke......

I was walking around the Olympic Village when I saw a man carrying a long stick. I stopped him and asked:
"Are you a Pole Vaulter?".

He answered:
"No, I am...
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 12th November 2023, 15:59
Replies: 529
Views: 139,671
Posted By Makko
Don't put up any Resistance! If you can, Volt...

Don't put up any Resistance! If you can, Volt before you can be arrested. When up before the Beak, show some deference,"Ohm-y honour, I am truly sorry for my behaviour!".If you are subjected to...
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 11th November 2023, 00:05
Replies: 1,836
Views: 583,742
Posted By Makko
There was also half a gnat's d1ck! Useful for...

There was also half a gnat's d1ck! Useful for things like fuel injectors.
Rgds.
Dave
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 18th October 2023, 17:17
Replies: 15
Views: 6,680
Posted By Makko
Yes, my Dad was furious when I got my first bike!...

Yes, my Dad was furious when I got my first bike! Then I explained that we wouldn't ride on the road, use full safety gear and that we would maintain meticulously the bike. He calmed down. Several...
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 17th October 2023, 20:36
Replies: 15
Views: 6,680
Posted By Makko
Tony, I have always been into Motocross...

Tony,

I have always been into Motocross (Scramblers as they were known way back!). I have never ridden a bike on the road as I consider it far too dangerous!

My favourite was a Gilera 50cc...
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 17th October 2023, 02:03
Replies: 15
Views: 6,680
Posted By Makko
Oh dear! Here I go....... Renault 16 - Great...

Oh dear! Here I go.......

Renault 16 - Great fun and good workhorse. Manual
VW Brasilia - A piece of crud that I bought cheap. Boy, was it bad! Manual.
Chevrolet Malibu straight six, three speed...
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 25th September 2023, 21:53
Replies: 529
Views: 139,671
Posted By Makko
I have one, Malcolm, but its not a tree - It is a...

I have one, Malcolm, but its not a tree - It is a telephone plant! They will even grow in just water! I have one in the corner of my greenhouse.
Rgds.
Dave
Forum: Wartime Memories 6th September 2023, 20:38
Replies: 9
Views: 4,731
Posted By Makko
My great grandfather (mother's side) was a...

My great grandfather (mother's side) was a haulier and cartier, out of a stable adjacent to the Penny Bridge (entrance to Bidston Dock, for those who know the Wallasey/B'head Docks). Hence, my...
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 4th September 2023, 00:19
Replies: 8
Views: 709
Posted By Makko
My wife's aunt lent me her XJ6, I think 84 model,...

My wife's aunt lent me her XJ6, I think 84 model, in Thousand Oaks, to go into LA centre. That was an impessive car! It was the last laquered paint job model.
Rgds.
Dave
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