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A place to discuss politics and things related to Govts
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Agony Aunt
By Popular Request - Modded by the Girls of Ops-Normal.
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Where Are They Now
Lost forever.
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We Band of Brothers
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers who have taken the Oath, worn the uniform & even loitered in harm's way occasionally.
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Birthdays

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Congrats to Pinky! :ymparty:
How do/did you celebrate?

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Likewise, belated happies, FD2, hope you had a good one.
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Photos of Everybody

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What would Jet Blast be without photos.

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Here's one taken the day that Dushan was inducted into the Right Wing...

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After dinner scotch.
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Absent Friends

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Alison - I thought this would be a suitable place to keep absent friends' memories alive - somewhere we could visit to just, well, remember. You may...

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What happened to Alison ?
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HM Queen Elizabeth

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At this time, with our Queen probably breathing her last few breaths on this Earth, do you REALLY think that now is the time to continue being rude...

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Imagine Tony Bliar as President!
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On the plus side, it appears he wanted to exile Wimbledon football club to Belfast.
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The SICK Joke Thread

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This now resides in the 'Members only' section, 'General members only stuff'.

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Well it happened.

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For many of our UK residents and ex-pats BREXIT is probably one of the most momentous events to have taken place in decades. I suspect there will be...

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IIRC in the USA the most highly recommended treatment for COVID was a bleach enema.

The nations of Niue has a population of about 1,650, do you...
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Rules for this forum

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This is how it is to be for now in this forum:

All members signed up and agreed to the following when they joined:

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Rant of the Day v2.

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This one was getting a bit big too.

Admin/Alison

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There are doubts over whether UK passport holders will be able to use e-gates at EU airports this summer.
The EU Commission has told the BBC that UK...
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The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread VI

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....and so it was. V is now closed.

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I always thought such places should be decorated in pastel shades, rather like upmarket hotels, in order to present a relaxed atmosphere. I recall...
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Electric Cars II - Not Silly!

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Hertz to buy up to 65,000 electric cars from Polestar

Swedish electric car maker Polestar is selling up to 65,000 electric vehicles to Hertz...

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Came home the other day in an electric MG. Only complaint as a passenger was the bumpy ride. Otherwise comfortable, nice finish inside. For a cheap...
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Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war

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Caption Competition......

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Dragonfly WG722 of 705 Squadron RNAS Culdrose on 24 May 1961. The aircraft suffered a transmission failure, autorotated into a...

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Prince Harry goes sofa surfing.
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Tue May 20, 2025 5:32 am
Wot's for Tea, Ma?

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Am sat here at Castle Crun in front of a roaring log fire toasting hand-made crumpets and spreading them with gorgeous creamy local butter. Yummy!...

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Lunch at Coffee Culture, Merivale, Christchurch:
A hot chocolate, served with a couple of marshmallows.
A miniature Spinach & Feta loaf, sliced...
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Tue May 20, 2025 4:23 am
Trump's plans for Gaza 'Freedom Land'

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Trumps plans to relocate Palestinians to unused land in Canada.

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Peregrine falcons at Worcester Cathedral

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Always worth a watch; the female is Peggy

4 eggs we reckon

Any time you're stressed, have a watch

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Unfortunately expected. From the team.

Friday update;
First, we would like to say huge thank you for the hundreds of supporting messages regarding...
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Joe Biden, prostate cancer.

Last post by John Hill « Mon May 19, 2025 7:29 pm
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by John Hill » Sun May 18, 2025 8:34 pm

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How did his cancer get to this stage without detection?

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I am sure there is a message in there somewhere.

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New Zealand

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Man shot dead as police respond to west Auckland Countdown attack

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Prime Minister says Auckland knife terrorist was violent...

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Very smart he looks too!
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Mexican navy vessel hits NYC bridge

Last post by Boac « Sun May 18, 2025 2:33 pm
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A three-masted Mexican Navy sailing ship, the Cuauhtémoc, reportedly carrying around 200 people, has struck the Brooklyn Bridge on New York City’s...

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Where's the Metar? Puts a whole new meaning to frigging in the rigging. That must have been absolutely terrifying for the upper guys. :-o

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Last post by Boac
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Friday Jokes

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To kick off, here's one that had 'em rolling in the aisles (although I admit it was my Kindergarten aisles.)

There were four skunks: daddy skunk,...

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What do Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Manchester City all have in common?
They've all been f cked over by the Palace...
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We need more

Last post by Woody « Sun May 18, 2025 8:58 am
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Folks,

for those who are being required to spend time in self-isolation, this site provides more than a source of information and entertainment - it...

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I nearly put this on the messing about on boats thread :ymdevil:
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Last post by Woody
Sun May 18, 2025 8:58 am
What Song Is Your Current Soundtrack?

Last post by OFSO « Sun May 18, 2025 6:24 am
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Often, the day starts with a song in our head or the events will suddenly cue up music that seems the perfect soundtrack. Share yours here.

This...

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Morning all.
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Messing about in boats

Last post by Hydromet « Sat May 17, 2025 10:22 pm
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For me this 29min video evoked The Wind in the Willows , and Three Men in a Boat , and Arthur Ransome's stories - I could see Tom Dudgeon and the...

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Good to see you dressed down to suit the formality of your position, G~Man.
John, that really looks like a nice boat. Hard to thnk of nicer places to...
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Last post by Hydromet
Sat May 17, 2025 10:22 pm
Trivia Question of the Day

Last post by Karearea « Sat May 17, 2025 9:22 pm
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I thought I'd start this topic as I'm sure all of us stumble across interesting 'trivia' as we peruse the media or indeed our own brains.

Here are...

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Is the answer a film in which Julie Andrews and Leo Mckern appear?

I assume google will know but to look seems like cheating.

No, not what I was...
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Last post by Karearea
Sat May 17, 2025 9:22 pm
Chaos in USA

Last post by PHXPhlyer « Sat May 17, 2025 8:06 pm
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About 3,000 deaths recorded after 9/11 and look where that took us?

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Trump vs. The Boss

Trump took Bruce Springsteen's bait
This week's mini-feud pits two predictable septuagenarians against each other. And the...
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Last post by PHXPhlyer
Sat May 17, 2025 8:06 pm
The New Football Thread

Last post by tango15 « Sat May 17, 2025 9:58 am
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The new football thread where personal attacks will not be appreciated. Thanks muchly.

Admin/Alison

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FA Cup Final on May 18th NZST at a time to be determined.
Mi'l of the night anyway.

Will be 3:30am NZST May 18th.

Probably not worth...
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