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Forum: The Pig & Whistle 28th July 2018, 13:02
Replies: 39
Views: 13,011
Posted By Quiney
I used to run there with Booker Line in the late...

I used to run there with Booker Line in the late 70's.
I was shocked to see how much it had been developed, when watching the damage from when the hurricane passed through.
Forum: The Radio Room 11th February 2018, 11:06
Replies: 21
Views: 16,771
Posted By Quiney
My mate was given a 19 set. I had an old...

My mate was given a 19 set. I had an old battery/valve radio. We connected the battery to the 19 set and threw a length of wire onto the shed roof for an aerial.
He went into the house to get some...
Forum: Health Issues 24th October 2017, 21:26
Replies: 24
Views: 53,293
Posted By Quiney
I have a grand-daughter who has Cystic Fibrosis....

I have a grand-daughter who has Cystic Fibrosis. She uses a saline nebuliser to help keep her lungs clear. Prior to using it she had to have anti-biotics.
Forum: The Bridge 25th August 2017, 18:27
Replies: 5
Views: 10,109
Posted By Quiney
I relieved the regular sparks on an Isle of Man...

I relieved the regular sparks on an Isle of Man ferry, at short notice.
I took the morse shipping forecast and after typing it up, took it out to the bridge where the captain was. He took one look...
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 12th August 2017, 14:10
Replies: 23
Views: 9,312
Posted By Quiney
Joined Barclays Bank to sell insurance Moved to...

Joined Barclays Bank to sell insurance
Moved to GRE in the insurance field.
progressed to IT side where I did project management and resource management
Made redundant
Worked at a printers doing...
Forum: Model Ships 8th August 2017, 20:41
Replies: 9
Views: 17,320
Posted By Quiney
The link isn't working Bob.

The link isn't working Bob.
Forum: Health Issues 30th July 2017, 15:28
Replies: 137
Views: 88,511
Posted By Quiney
Big allergic reaction to the medications this...

Big allergic reaction to the medications this week. Body doesn't like the beta-blockers. My pulse went down to 41 bpm. Doctor took me off them and its taken 6 days for it to come back up to a...
Forum: Health Issues 22nd July 2017, 19:39
Replies: 137
Views: 88,511
Posted By Quiney
Don't worry, they said nothing about that. (well...

Don't worry, they said nothing about that. (well the book says in moderation)
Forum: Health Issues 17th July 2017, 19:35
Replies: 137
Views: 88,511
Posted By Quiney
Well it all went tits-up for me 12 days ago. ...

Well it all went tits-up for me 12 days ago.
Can't remember if I've already mentioned, but I had a quad bypass following a heart attack, 8 years ago.
Went to the docs 13 days ago, generally feeling...
Forum: The Bridge 16th May 2017, 18:56
Replies: 31
Views: 21,859
Posted By Quiney
On my second trip as a jnr sparks, the lecky got...

On my second trip as a jnr sparks, the lecky got myself and two deck cadets playing cards for money. We were obviously very green, it was a regular trick of his. We were all down on our money when we...
Forum: The Radio Room 16th May 2017, 18:52
Replies: 15
Views: 6,626
Posted By Quiney
The image appears to be only a thumbnail, unable...

The image appears to be only a thumbnail, unable to open to see it fully. :(
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 15th May 2017, 18:22
Replies: 14
Views: 14,482
Posted By Quiney
I had a Villiers 250 twin in a Bond Minicar MkG...

I had a Villiers 250 twin in a Bond Minicar MkG (3 wheeler, built in Preston) Great engine and mine had a Dynastart system which used the dynamo as the starter motor system, but also had a system...
Forum: Vintage Vehicles, classic cars etc... 14th May 2017, 23:30
Replies: 14
Views: 14,482
Posted By Quiney
The 2 or 4 CV was just an indicators of the...

The 2 or 4 CV was just an indicators of the engine power.
2CV is literally 'deux chevaux' or 2 steam horse power.

Many British models were also tagged with their power. ie Morris 8
Forum: Health Issues 13th May 2017, 21:52
Replies: 137
Views: 88,511
Posted By Quiney
Man decided to buy his wife a present, a bra. ...

Man decided to buy his wife a present, a bra.
Went into the shop and was asked what size.
After a bit of thought he said 14-1/4.
That's a rather strange size sir, hows to you come by it.
Well...
Forum: Health Issues 6th May 2017, 18:20
Replies: 137
Views: 88,511
Posted By Quiney
75kg (12 st old money) BP 133/89 Pulse 63 I...

75kg (12 st old money) BP 133/89 Pulse 63

I have an Omicron upper arm BP measurer (don't know if they have a Sunday name) and it is the same one that the nurses used when I did the re-hab after...
Forum: Say Hello 26th April 2017, 22:10
Replies: 3
Views: 1,426
Posted By Quiney
It would appear

that I have to say

HELLO :D
Forum: The Radio Room 26th April 2017, 22:07
Replies: 33
Views: 18,922
Posted By Quiney
On Bookers and Geest I did cargo watches (nice...

On Bookers and Geest I did cargo watches (nice little earner) usually fine goods in No.1 hold.
Whilst up the Gulf on a Bank boat (Fish class) I had arranged for telex messages to be received by a...
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