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by 4mastacker
Thu Sep 21, 2023 10:33 pm
Forum: Crewroom
Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V

Hi folks,

I’ve posted a message in the members-only area.

Bye.
by 4mastacker
Thu Aug 31, 2023 6:07 pm
Forum: Aviation Incidents
Topic: MiG 23 Down at Thunder Over Michigan Air Show
Replies: 28
Views: 1080
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Re: MiG 23 Down at Thunder Over Michigan Air Show

No idea as there was no such thing in my service time. I would argue about the timing being 'fortunate', though. Unless the a/c was uncontrollable (and we do not know whether that was or was not the case), commanding ejection with a large bank angle is not a good idea. It will lead to a low chute-o...
by 4mastacker
Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:28 am
Forum: Crewroom
Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
Replies: 19376
Views: 978690
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V

Morning folks. Seems very nice outside. One is going to be in car cleaning mode today in preparation for a journey toward the south-west tomorrow. My stuff is packed in a supermarket shopping bag but Mrs 4ma seems to require more suitcases than Louis Vuitton's annual output. One has to plan the jour...
by 4mastacker
Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:17 am
Forum: Military Ops
Topic: Nuclear Test Medal.
Replies: 3
Views: 810
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Re: Nuclear Test Medal.

You must missed a bit Alison. :D When 27 Sqn disbanded, the RSO wouldn't sign the disposal safety certificate because the leading edges of one of the aircraft was "a bit warm"; this was after our OC Supply decided he wanted a team photograph of the sqn in front of the jet before the scrappies got to...
by 4mastacker
Sat Jul 29, 2023 8:08 am
Forum: Crewroom
Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V

Morning folks.

Pleasant day.

Mrs 4ma must be feeling better - I am being allowed to go to me canal for a couple of hours. Perhaps she's getting tired of me looking after her.
by 4mastacker
Sat Jul 29, 2023 8:05 am
Forum: Crewroom
Topic: Rant of the Day v2.
Replies: 7806
Views: 247515
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Re: Rant of the Day v2.

There's a school run mum who delivers her off-spring to the local school in an X5 - she can't park the bloody thing so she parks abandons it on the school safety zone markings whilst she takes her sprogs into school. She's so tiny she can barely see over the dash board. Doesn't stop her driving like...
by 4mastacker
Fri Jul 28, 2023 3:05 pm
Forum: Crewroom
Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
Replies: 19376
Views: 978690
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V

Had a trip across the Wolds, lots of traffic because Coningsby is having a Famillies Day with heavier-than-air machines doing various up-diddly-up, down-diddly-down stuff. The spotters are out in force and are thoroughly miffed because of the parking restrictions and road closures. A local aviation ...
by 4mastacker
Fri Jul 28, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: Crewroom
Topic: Rant of the Day v2.
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Re: Rant of the Day v2.

Visited Louth this morning - lovely warm and pleasant day - and called in at a supermarket to pick up a couple of things. Noticed a dog constantly barking in a parked car with all its windows shut. When I came out of the shop a few people were gathered round the car. One lady had phoned the police w...
by 4mastacker
Thu Jul 27, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
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Views: 107787
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Re: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Will there be a the sound of crockery being smashed and teddy bears being thrown from prams in Montedeceito tonight?
by 4mastacker
Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:14 am
Forum: Crewroom
Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V

Good aftermorning folks.

Beautiful day. Had a pleasant walk into town to collect Mrs 4ma's prescription. Spending the rest of the day in "watching the grass grow " mode.
by 4mastacker
Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: The disgraceful BBC
Replies: 1100
Views: 48833
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Re: The disgraceful BBC

Can we expect to see and hear the fragrant Laura K screeching "Will you now resign Mr Jack?" when he walks through the front doors of New Broadcasting House?
by 4mastacker
Tue Jul 25, 2023 7:10 am
Forum: Crewroom
Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V

Morning folks.

Bright and sunny hereabouts. Tea and toast for breakfast then time to journey over to the north-east of the county to visit senior daughter's house. Must remember to pick up a couple of Mr Pocklington's plum loafs whilst I am there.
by 4mastacker
Sat Jul 22, 2023 12:30 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war
Replies: 5698
Views: 160742
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Re: Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war

How long before he falls to his death from a basement window??
by 4mastacker
Sat Jul 22, 2023 8:29 am
Forum: Crewroom
Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
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Views: 978690
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V

I’ve always thought that they’re weird in that part of the world :-o https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-66273898 Half-time cabaret that's all - got to keep the fans entertained. ;))) ;))) Hoying it doon hereabouts. Mrs 4ma using her convalescence as an excuse to stay in bed and send me into...
by 4mastacker
Fri Jul 21, 2023 8:14 am
Forum: Crewroom
Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V

What is it about BMW drivers? I often ask myself that very same question. I couldn't see who was driving as they whizzed past because of the all-round darkened windows. Hedge trimming to be done today and runner beans to be harvested. Mrs 4ma likes runner beans - don't know what we're having with t...
by 4mastacker
Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:07 pm
Forum: Crewroom
Topic: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V
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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V

On my way to the garden centre today, spotted one of them speed camera vans. On returning from the garden centre, the van was still there so I obediently observed the speed limit for that stretch of road (50 mph). Not so the driver of the white BMW who rapidly came up behind me and decided that 50mp...
by 4mastacker
Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:12 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: The disgraceful BBC
Replies: 1100
Views: 48833
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Re: The disgraceful BBC

The BBC don't recognise irony or hypocrisy. Their news report on the European hot weather featured their global warmer-in-chief -Justin Rowlatt - including some scientist claiming that all global warming was down to the actions of humans - reporting live from The Algarve. He seems to have overlooked...
by 4mastacker
Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: WTF is happening in the UK?
Replies: 6311
Views: 183581
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Re: WTF is happening in the UK?

Pontius Navigator wrote:
Mon Jul 17, 2023 7:29 pm
4Ma. Thought you had Gareth.
We have - he makes Nick "The Flouncer" Boles look good!
by 4mastacker
Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: WTF is happening in the UK?
Replies: 6311
Views: 183581
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Re: WTF is happening in the UK?

Is anyone keeping a count of how many Tory MPs are quitting at the next General Election, will they have enough candidates to fill the vacancies? Our totally useless MP hasn't joined the list as of yet and I don't expect him to. He's worming his way up the greasy pole but there's always a chance th...
by 4mastacker
Mon Jul 17, 2023 9:47 am
Forum: Politics & Controversial Topics
Topic: Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war
Replies: 5698
Views: 160742
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Re: Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war

Looking at a photo of one of the spans, the answer is 'No'. :))