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Huttopia



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Hitting 65
Courtesy of the New Statesman: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk/2...ynicism-65

I thought it might make a few parishioners smile Very Happy
Post #701301 16th Apr 2018 5:21pm
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gilarion



Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
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Wales 2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green
So true. I am also was born in 1953 and reach sixty-five in June. I also received a local authority mortgage in 1970 except that my first house cost seven thousand two hundred pounds for a lovely stone built two bedroom cottage in Mellor on the Peak district border. To give young people some idea of house price rises that same cottage was on the market recently for £320.000.00 and the person I sold that cottage to over thirty years ago was none other than Betty Driver best known for her role as Betty Williams on the British soap opera, Coronation Street.

And just to keep up the moaning old git regime, bloody mobile phones, what was wrong with everyone using Red Telephone boxes. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
Post #701307 16th Apr 2018 5:40pm
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apt100



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what was wrong with everyone using Red Telephone boxes.


Most were either vandalised or used as urinals or both. Laughing
Post #701317 16th Apr 2018 5:57pm
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discomog



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We had two red phone boxes in our village and I got paid 10 bob a week for cleaning them. Can't remember how many little windows they had but let's just say a hell of a lot. Defender 90XS SW
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Post #701327 16th Apr 2018 6:30pm
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leeds



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Well I have been a state pensioner for a while now and still work 50-60+ hours a week.

So I am entitled to be a GRUMPY OLD GIT!

Now I wonder what the actual age profile is of Def 2 members. Should we do an age survey?


Brendan
Post #701330 16th Apr 2018 6:34pm
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williamthedog



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Carry on Brendan, I'll start you off, I'm 21.....I wish😬😬😬
Post #701346 16th Apr 2018 7:22pm
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leeds



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Just wishful thinking or a touch of Pinocchio Williamthedog?


Brendan
Post #701350 16th Apr 2018 7:33pm
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Pilgrimmick



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I was 21 too. 80" 1948
Lightweight V8
Bowler Tomcat
130 Station wagon
90 300tdi
(Santana PS10 pick up)
Range Rover L322 (Ful fat)
Post #701352 16th Apr 2018 7:34pm
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williamthedog



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Actually I don't think I would want to be 21 again. Could you afford the insurance premiums Shocked
Post #701355 16th Apr 2018 7:39pm
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mini Anaconda



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I'm younger than 21 Whistle BORG - Bucks & Oxon 4x4 Response Group
Post #701360 16th Apr 2018 7:50pm
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leeds



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I was 21 once! Yes I can just about remember it! Rolling with laughter


Now should we do a poll? If so what age ranges should be used?



Brendan
Post #701365 16th Apr 2018 7:59pm
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that man



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65 In June and in truth" the older I get the faster I was" (don't know who first said but made me Rolling with laughter )
Post #701368 16th Apr 2018 8:11pm
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DAZ110



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What about being born in ‘65 ? Wink

Must make me a youngster on here. Whistle
Post #701370 16th Apr 2018 8:14pm
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that man



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TO young to be a moaning git like us Old gits it takes years to perfect it. but I did like the post at the start from the New Statesmans BRILL
Post #701373 16th Apr 2018 8:20pm
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Blacksheep



Member Since: 10 Dec 2017
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65 in July, I wish I had a bit more fxxking tolerance... Time is precious, waste it wisely...

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Post #701375 16th Apr 2018 8:25pm
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