Re: New member
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:09 am
I'm interested too, your style reminds me of this guy who I used to watch extensively, although I don't know if his newer stuff is as interesting.
A group for contestants and lovers of the Channel 4 game show 'Countdown'.
http://c4countdown.co.uk/
Hannah, to continue with my experiences in the war, It is the winter of 1940, and I am in the front room of our house. It is early in the evening and pitch dark. Hannah! you have no idea of real darkness in a blackout. If there was thick cloud and no moon, You could walk into someone without seeing them. you could only be alerted by hearing footsteps.Hannah O wrote:You write so vividly, it really shows that you're an artist, and that those memories are important! In Hollywood films, as you said, nobody gets hurt. Either that, or it goes to the opposite extreme, with a film about unfortunate victims of Hitler and his regime. They just don't portray everyday life in the war, so it's even more valuable to hear what you have to say! It was more romantic then too by the sounds of it! I think that teenagers today (apologies for generalising) don't appreciate that Britain wasn't always like it is now, and also don't respect the legacy of the solders that died to protect our freedom, which is why it's so wonderful to hear from you.
No Hannah, I can confirm that this is definitely NOT the case. Both Tim and I are relatively thick and have come to the conclusion that all 4 boys were swapped at birth!Hannah O wrote:Callum (Laddiman) completely wiped the floor with me in a numbers-only game. I'm now assuming that the entire Laddiman family is made up of geniuses
Allan, Hi! As you seem to have an interest with trains, perhaps you would like to come with me (in your imagination) on one particular trip with freight, between Hither Green sidings and a place called Hoo Junction, on the north Kent marshesAllan Harmer wrote:George
Welcome to the forum.
Sorry about being so late in replying as I was working away last week and am now catching up on the threads I missed.
I have really enjoyed reading about your past and War experiences as they reminded me of my late dad, who would be 79 this year. He used to tell me all about the doodlebugs and the air raids as he lived right next to the Dockyard in Portsmouth.
My mum also tells me about when she was evacuated aduring the War and recalls her experiences of living in the country.
Judging by what they told me and you have written, it must have been a frightening, confusing yet exciting time for a young person during the War.
My son was heavily into 'Thomas The Tank Engine' when he was a youngster and we spent many happy times riding on steam trains and collecting model trains and the related books. He remembers all their names and we are still suckers for a steam train ride.
I'm in my mid 50's now but I still feel like a teenager and young at heart. The only difference is that when I look in the mirror I see my dad!!
I hope you enjoy CD for many years to come and keep posting your interesting yarns on here.
Best wishes to you and your wife
Al.
Nice. Shame Hither Green is almost dead now but I think Hoo Junction is alive and well, mainly for ballast trains.George Jenkins wrote: Allan, Hi! As you seem to have an interest with trains, perhaps you would like to come with me (in your imagination) on one particular trip with freight, between Hither Green sidings and a place called Hoo Junction, on the north Kent marshes
Hello Jason, thanks for the welcome. I like reading your comments. As I said elsewhere in these columns, I found Americans very friendly and easy to talk to. I nearly caused a Diplomatic incident at Canadian- USA border Post when the young lady in the Post asked me what weight I was. I said ten Stone, and her jaw dropped. She said "Eh". I made a quick calculation which was hard, as I was always bottom of the Class with arithmetic. I thought, 14 Pounds equals one Stone x10, add on a nought equals 140. that's when I found out that our common Language can be a bit different. GeorgeJason Larsen wrote:Once again, welcome to the forum, George!