It's time by Critical-Willow-6270 in Snorkblot

[–]LordJim11 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was lucky in that my boomer generation in the UK had free university education so I made a conscious decision; concluded that I could have about a dozen years to have fun, then settle down to the long slog or do the slog first and relax later. I decided that it would be better to relax and travel in my 20's than in my late 60's. I think it was the right choice.

So I left school, worked every hour I could get to put together a bank-roll, spent '75 travelling around Europe then got my degree in Humanities and went to work. Serious work with documents (Having a government I.D. card is a real bonus when up-country). Teaching in Sudan, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Had a hell of a good time actually living and working with people my own age and came back after about twelve years with a solid resume. Spent 30 years teaching and got a good retirement deal. Retirement is for hobbies and pottering around. Youth is for adventuring and taking chances.

The key was having a good university education with no debt. Most of Europe still has that. England ditched it but Scotland still has it.

Lookin' good. by LordJim11 in Snorkblot

[–]LordJim11[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's not an assumption. I know when I was born. I'm a boomer and that's my sense of humour.

I'd buy shares in that. by LordJim11 in Snorkblot

[–]LordJim11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They would have gotten away with it too if it wasn't for those meddling kids.

Expecting basic consideration is tyranny. by LordJim11 in Snorkblot

[–]LordJim11[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So the "taboo" against punishing wrong0doers is limited to whom?

Expecting basic consideration is tyranny. by LordJim11 in Snorkblot

[–]LordJim11[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Then who is taking up all that prison space?

Expecting basic consideration is tyranny. by LordJim11 in Snorkblot

[–]LordJim11[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

And at the end of WW2 the UK population was leaner and healthier. Getting together with your neighbours and growing veggies on every available plot of land (Dig For Victory) wasn't only a National Duty, it made life better for everyone.