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Forum: Mess Deck 19th June 2018, 12:32
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Posted By topol
Just been sent over from the Company Office -...

Just been sent over from the Company Office - they're bluddy mean with the expenses, aren't they!
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 17th June 2018, 12:59
Replies: 162
Views: 69,833
Posted By topol
No, but it makes me feel a whole lot better!

No, but it makes me feel a whole lot better!
Forum: Sports Talk 17th June 2018, 12:54
Replies: 4
Views: 7,257
Posted By topol
Before Saturday's Tests, the top 10 in the world...

Before Saturday's Tests, the top 10 in the world rankings were:

1. New Zealand, 2. Ireland, 3. Australia, 4. England, 5. Wales, 6. Scotland, 7. South Africa, 8. France, 9. Fiji, 10. Argentina.
...
Forum: Holiday & Trips Nostalgia 17th June 2018, 12:35
Replies: 29
Views: 69,501
Posted By topol
The OP reminded me of doing something similar in...

The OP reminded me of doing something similar in 1976.

Three families were going together to Paignton, intending to drive down on the Saturday, but in the pub on Friday night we decided to go...
Forum: The Pig & Whistle 17th June 2018, 12:12
Replies: 162
Views: 69,833
Posted By topol
Unless I've missed it, I'm surprised nobody has...

Unless I've missed it, I'm surprised nobody has mentioned "San Demetrio London", one of the most moving films from WW2, which my Dad took me to see during the war.

It's about the oil tanker San...
Forum: Say Hello 16th June 2018, 19:55
Replies: 9
Views: 1,949
Posted By topol
It's the exceptions that make the rules - I'm...

It's the exceptions that make the rules - I'm one of the exceptions
Forum: Sports Talk 16th June 2018, 19:29
Replies: 4
Views: 7,257
Posted By topol
As they say in NZ -oh, bugger, eh! Wales to...

As they say in NZ -oh, bugger, eh!
Wales to beat the Argies tonight [for the second time]?
Forum: Computers and The Internet 16th June 2018, 19:25
Replies: 23
Views: 20,174
Posted By topol
Android, wot Android? :wink: Your'e right...

Android, wot Android? :wink:

Your'e right about lite versions but it's a boon for those with older devices - like those on a pension.......

Your avatar is no give-away, however.
Forum: Say Hello 16th June 2018, 16:38
Replies: 9
Views: 1,949
Posted By topol
For the record, my username [topol] deliberately...

For the record, my username [topol] deliberately uses a lowercase t.
Even though a Welshman, I can't sing, so it sets me apart from the original Topol, who could...............:wink:
Forum: Stormy Weather 16th June 2018, 16:01
Replies: 1
Views: 7,150
Posted By topol
Universal Credit

"The government's flagship benefits system has been too slow to roll out, causes hardship, and is not delivering value for money, a watchdog has said.

The National Audit Office said the £1.9bn...
Forum: Say Hello 16th June 2018, 15:45
Replies: 9
Views: 1,949
Posted By topol
Thanks for the first bit, but I'm not sure about...

Thanks for the first bit, but I'm not sure about the wisdom of doing the second :wink:
Forum: The Engine Room 16th June 2018, 15:39
Replies: 29
Views: 17,246
Posted By topol
My first trip to sea - Junior Engineer on the...

My first trip to sea - Junior Engineer on the Australia Star [1] July 1955.


One Sunday afternoon, two days out from Aden where we had refuelled, we were chatting in my...
Forum: Computers and The Internet 16th June 2018, 15:29
Replies: 23
Views: 20,174
Posted By topol
I migrated to Linux over 10 years ago, and never...

I migrated to Linux over 10 years ago, and never looked back.
I've never "dual-booted" with Windows and I'm horrified by all the issues folk seem to get, especially with Win 10 - I thought things...
Forum: Life After The Sea 16th June 2018, 15:19
Replies: 50
Views: 58,329
Posted By topol
Three years as a maintenance fitter in a South...

Three years as a maintenance fitter in a South Wales chemical works - Midland Silicones. [1960 to 63]

Then to the new Aberthaw "A" power station again as a maintenance fitter, later to rise to the...
Forum: Say Hello 16th June 2018, 15:01
Replies: 9
Views: 1,949
Posted By topol
Hello SH

Been looking around and am well impressed.
Just finished my first jig-saw!
Looking forward to enjoying this forum. :thumb:


PS: known "elsewhere" as norm.h
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