Spook63 Posted December 2, 2006 CID Share Posted December 2, 2006 Ok, briefly... Born in NYC, parents divorced. Mother took me back to Brum (where she and her family are from), went to school/college there. Joined US Army at High Wycombe, came back and served 2 years at Fort Lewis, WA then 2 years in Germany. Met my Wife in Heidelberg (she was over from US visiting relatives). After leaving Army, came back to live with Wife. Now I don't have to appear on " This is your Life" with Eamonn Andrews! So, 120 Miles North, where are you from?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted December 2, 2006 CID Share Posted December 2, 2006 Just a gut feeling Roco, but I believe the answer is in his sig. Looks to be prior military service. *coughs again* [should have turned the page before posting again] But I believe I was pretty danged close. And there goes the new episode of " This is your Life" . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roco Posted December 2, 2006 CID Share Posted December 2, 2006 Ok, briefly... Born in NYC, parents divorced. Mother took me back to Brum (where she and her family are from), went to school/college there. Joined US Army at High Wycombe, came back and served 2 years at Fort Lewis, WA then 2 years in Germany. Met my Wife in Heidelberg (she was over from US visiting relatives). After leaving Army, came back to live with Wife. Now I don't have to appear on " This is your Life" with Eamonn Andrews! So, 120 Miles North, where are you from?? lol, thanks for that , as a typical Brit I like to get the inside story , Well common, nothing much hapens in the UK , apart from gossip Born , ' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spook63 Posted December 3, 2006 CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 ... now after much wandering, living in Hampton Hill , ......... BTW he died a few years back , but the show goes on, Hampton Hill ! I used to hang out in Richmond sometimes, down by the river. There used to be a good club there called "Hooray Henry's" (at least I think that's what it was. The memory goes when you get over 40!). An Aunt of mine lives in Twickenham, which is close. I also lived for a while around the corner from Russell Square tube station, and my regular hangout was "The Friend". Shame to hear Eamonn passed away. But my favorite was Norman Wisdom. I visited Jersey once when I was young. All I remember were lots of Cows. I still have craving's for PG Tips, Marmite, Baked Beans on Toast and a real English Breakfast. Cheers Mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just- Posted December 3, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 okay it has became quite a big thread now and i dont know if i will be able to pick up the best top 10 does any one want to try and make a list of their top 10 from the things that have been posted here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted December 3, 2006 CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 okay it has became quite a big thread now and i dont know if i will be able to pick up the best top 10 does any one want to try and make a list of their top 10 from the things that have been posted here I'd wait a week, their might be some better replies. This is way early yet. I don't stop shopping til X-mas eve. (actually that is when I start). The time prior I am wondering where to get the money. I know, christmas savings account. (so who all really has one, or uses it correctly?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roco Posted December 5, 2006 CID Share Posted December 5, 2006 okay it has became quite a big thread now and i dont know if i will be able to pick up the best top 10 does any one want to try and make a list of their top 10 from the things that have been posted here Hi Guys, I have sent the list on to Santa c/o The North Pole , I just got a email back, Santa has been reading the TMN topic " lets keep it clean " and if we keep up the good work and are ever so good , we may all get a suprize on the 25th, ... xplode 1000 watt amp spend xmas with someone i love testmy transportation bus! 1967 Shelby GT 500 Oh the wife will take a Prowler ? 8800gtx or r600 and a PSU dewalt 24v reciprocating saw, and drill a new socket 939 CPU.. beeswax and wicks to make candles with Canon ZR500 More time with my daughters. flying boat? Thats what I want! 5 finger discount is great. ???? '09 Camaro a rolls royce or an aston martin! waterRTBH with 1" of ribbon wherever I wish to put it, new Plasma TV: outdoor tv PG Tips, Marmite, Baked Beans on Toast and a real English Breakfast. PS3 for my kids, P.S. Santa would like one of those pink soft fluffy things , we are always going on about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm311 Posted December 5, 2006 CID Share Posted December 5, 2006 I dunno..I think one of those hot tubs with the TV that slides up out of the side and the little refigerator in the side would be PRETTY nice to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted December 6, 2006 CID Share Posted December 6, 2006 Well that is excellent news Roco. Thanks for hooking us up there. You are a true member helper here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roco Posted December 7, 2006 CID Share Posted December 7, 2006 Well that is excellent news Roco. Thanks for hooking us up there. You are a true member helper here. Thanks I do my best BTW the delivery is to my UK address , just to make it easier on the old boy , so you may have to collect them , just take your time collecting waterRTBH with 1" of ribbon wherever I wish to put it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted December 7, 2006 CID Share Posted December 7, 2006 Thanks I do my best BTW the delivery is to my UK address , just to make it easier on the old boy , so you may have to collect them , just take your time collecting waterRTBH with 1" of ribbon wherever I wish to put it, Who, me?? Did I say that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roco Posted December 9, 2006 CID Share Posted December 9, 2006 The Christmas Angel One particular Christmas season a long time ago, Santa was getting ready for his annual trip ... but there were problems everywhere. Four of his elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the regular ones so Santa was beginning to feel the pressure of being behind schedule. Then Mrs. Claus told Santa that her mother was coming to visit. This stressed Santa even more. When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two had jumped the fence and were out, heaven knows where. More stress. Then when he began to load the sleigh one of the boards cracked and the toy bag fell to the ground and scattered the toys. So, frustrated, Santa went into the house for a cup of coffee and a shot of whiskey. When he went to the cupboard, he discovered that the elves had hidden the liquor and there was nothing to drink. In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the coffee pot and it broke into hundreds of little pieces all over the kitchen floor. He went to get the broom and found that mice had eaten the straw it was made from. Just then the doorbell rang and Santa cursed on his way to the door. He opened the door and there was a little angel with a great big Christmas tree. All radiant and smiling; the angel said, very cheerfully, "Merry Christmas Santa. Isn't it just a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Isn't it just a lovely tree? Where would you like me to stick it?" Thus began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buntz Posted December 9, 2006 CID Share Posted December 9, 2006 The Christmas Angel One particular Christmas season a long time ago, Santa was getting ready for his annual trip ... but there were problems everywhere. Four of his elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the regular ones so Santa was beginning to feel the pressure of being behind schedule. Then Mrs. Claus told Santa that her mother was coming to visit. This stressed Santa even more. When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two had jumped the fence and were out, heaven knows where. More stress. Then when he began to load the sleigh one of the boards cracked and the toy bag fell to the ground and scattered the toys. So, frustrated, Santa went into the house for a cup of coffee and a shot of whiskey. When he went to the cupboard, he discovered that the elves had hidden the liquor and there was nothing to drink. In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the coffee pot and it broke into hundreds of little pieces all over the kitchen floor. He went to get the broom and found that mice had eaten the straw it was made from. Just then the doorbell rang and Santa cursed on his way to the door. He opened the door and there was a little angel with a great big Christmas tree. All radiant and smiling; the angel said, very cheerfully, "Merry Christmas Santa. Isn't it just a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Isn't it just a lovely tree? Where would you like me to stick it?" Thus began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree. :2funny: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted December 9, 2006 CID Share Posted December 9, 2006 Roco, thats great I'm still LMFAO. :2funny: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roco Posted December 9, 2006 CID Share Posted December 9, 2006 :2funny: Roco, thats great I'm still LMFAO. :2funny: Thanks , , I am passing this on to you because it definitely worked for me, and we could all do with a little calm. By following the simple advice I read in an article, I have finally found inner peace. The article read: "The way to achieve inner peace is to finish off all the things you have started". So I looked round the house to see all the things I had started and hadn't finished, and before leaving the house this morning, I finished off a bottle of red wine, a bottle of white wine, the Baileys, three Bacardi Breezers, the Jack Daniels, the Prozac, some Valium, some cheesecake and a box of chocolates. You have no idea how bloody good I feel. Regards Roco UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buntz Posted December 10, 2006 CID Share Posted December 10, 2006 That sounds like a good healthy breakfast to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted December 10, 2006 CID Share Posted December 10, 2006 Damn Roco, christmas spirits early. Sure you did not miss anything?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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