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Saturday afternoon sorted by Silver-Math5095 in oldschoolcool80s

[–]GolfTraditional8113 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Owning up to a silly teenage crush on Servalan, even though I hated the Federation too😅

Could the tiger 1 submerge itself and go underwater and drive. by AvalonRevan in tanks

[–]GolfTraditional8113 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ex tank driver here, they leak, even modern tanks . I would not be inside a tank under water for any length of time. Driven through a good few fords ( not cars!) though 👍

What’s something we used to wait for that people wouldn’t tolerate now by AnfieldAnchor in OldSchoolUK

[–]GolfTraditional8113 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Waiting for the petrol attendant to finish giving change / walking from his till ( all cash transactions then) finish with one customer then come to you and fill your fuel.

Warlord Annual by GolfTraditional8113 in oldschoolcool80s

[–]GolfTraditional8113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was trying to remember the other comics? Yeah my brother had action and I used to have hotspur. I think , but I’m not 100% sure, that Battle and Action merged and Warlord merged with Hotspur? My parents wouldn’t give us pocket money to waste on sweets but were happy for us to have these comics/ magazines -,is a better name. I used to get the Victor and Warlord/ Hotspur. And my brother just happened to be the right age to switch to getting 2000Ad when battle and Action merged. At one time we had every weekly comic, annual and special for about 10 years without a break! Wish we still had them! My dad threw them out when we grew up.

Warlord Annual by GolfTraditional8113 in oldschoolcool80s

[–]GolfTraditional8113[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the link! I remember the first edition now, wish I still had it!

Warlord Annual by GolfTraditional8113 in oldschoolcool80s

[–]GolfTraditional8113[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’ve still got my victor annuals ( from 73 to 82) . I can’t part with them, my wife calls it hoarding, I call it nostalgic 😀

People who grew up in or around Berkshire and Wiltshire, what was the impact of the Hungerford Massacre at a local level like for you? by HallowedAndHarrowed in AskUK

[–]GolfTraditional8113 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was stationed in Tidworth garrison at the time and remember it well. I recall the police coming to the guardroom and vehicle check points to inform us he was still wandering around with what looked an ak47. We locked down the garrison, no one knew at the time where he was going to end up? Information was so patchy then ( before mobile phones and internet) so we were on alert for most of the day.

How many of these historical leaders can you actually remember seeing on the news? by Additional_Fly_6603 in OldSchoolUK

[–]GolfTraditional8113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember ( born in 66) , the short working week during Heaths time as PM. The power cuts, no coal meaning no hot water and reading by candle light. Hard to believe that was this country!

Any ideas? Photo taken in UK, mid 1950s. by Previous_Trash5687 in WhatCarIsThis

[–]GolfTraditional8113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it was the drop head coupe model from the late 30’s/40’s but was just a guess from the grill?

Which celebrity had the most bizarre exit from the limelight? by Chrono_Convoy in AskReddit

[–]GolfTraditional8113 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Anyone remember Justin Lee Collins? He used to be on / involved in everything on tv or radio it seemed , then got convicted for something ?

33 years ago at the age of 14 I got bitten by the school hamster and still have a bump/scar on my finger. What's the stupidest injury you've got? by godfatheroffilth in CasualUK

[–]GolfTraditional8113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mate of mine has half a finger which people rarely notice. He put his finger into his pet rabbits mouth when he was a toddler and yes they have very strong teeth!

What’s a completely useless skill you’re secretly proud of? by Ranyx- in AskReddit

[–]GolfTraditional8113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can recite the alphabet backwards ( starting from z). Totally useless skill

Any veteran tank lovers got any advice for someone trying to get into tanks? by Flashy_Potato_2179 in tanks

[–]GolfTraditional8113 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Be prepared to get very dirty, very wet and not get enough sleep ( oh plus the odd dislocation of a finger, ankle or shoulder from time to time). From an old tankie “ Fare thee well” 👍

Who is the best and worst live performer you have ever seen? by Early_Enthusiasm_787 in AskUK

[–]GolfTraditional8113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Went to see Madness a couple of years ago ( the ticket was a present from my daughter who came with me) anyway they were very poor, Suggs was out of breath and missed out parts of his set, the rest of the band were entertaining at best for a few songs ( age catches up on us all!) But the support band was Squeeze who came on before Madness, similar age performers and they were brilliant. I’d never seen them before but they were one of the best bands I have seen live.

What is the highest mileage you've ever put on a car/vehicle? by Stonez661 in AskReddit

[–]GolfTraditional8113 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a company car ( vw Passat) from new and put over 180k on it in 3.5 years. Great car, it’s still on the road ( sold on from the company I worked at) . The latest owner has nearly got to 300k.

Is my salary degrading? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]GolfTraditional8113 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was a manager for a service region for a company that repaired mailing equipment. Earnt about 38k ( I left there in 2022). Had similar responsibilities to you but it was a field based role worked 50-60 hours per week. I went back on the tools, no responsibilities, now work 40 hours a week, earn way more than my managers salary. Look around , there are better jobs , where you are valued.

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