SOCIAL

Forum

Topics

Posts

Last post

Crewroom
General Chit Chat
Topics: 3253

3253 Topics

237608 Posts

Last post Re: What do I need to know, …
by Ex-Ascot View the latest post Mon May 27, 2024 4:32 pm
Politics & Controversial Topics
A place to discuss politics and things related to Govts
Topics: 777

777 Topics

79763 Posts

Last post Re: Millions of us might be *…
by probes View the latest post Mon May 27, 2024 9:11 am
Agony Aunt
By Popular Request - Modded by the Girls of Ops-Normal.
Topics: 40

40 Topics

1241 Posts

Last post Re: Where do the OFSOs go ?
by OFSO View the latest post Sun Oct 30, 2022 7:35 pm
Ops-normal Projects & Bashes
Topics: 35

35 Topics

744 Posts

Last post Re: Rugby World Cup Final
by Woody View the latest post Wed Nov 22, 2023 9:40 pm
Where Are They Now
Lost forever.
Topics: 54

54 Topics

1835 Posts

Last post Re: Departed During 2024
by PHXPhlyer View the latest post Mon May 27, 2024 2:47 pm
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.
Topics: 22

22 Topics

336 Posts

Last post Re: Help For Heroes - A fight…
by Mrs Ex-Ascot View the latest post Sat May 18, 2024 3:50 pm

Active topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Birthdays

Last post by Woody « Mon May 27, 2024 4:04 pm
Replies: 2110
by probes » Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:15 pm
1

…

102

103

104

105

106
First post

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

Last post

Thanks for the birthday wishes, family meal tonight, but the big news is that I’m now eligible for free NHS prescriptions :-bd
2110 Replies

108191 Views

Last post by Woody
Mon May 27, 2024 4:04 pm
Photos of Everybody

Last post by admin2 « Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:59 am
Replies: 316
by Dushan » Sun Aug 30, 2015 2:32 pm
1

…

12

13

14

15

16
First post

What would Jet Blast be without photos.

I'll start…

The caption says:
Here's one taken the day that Dushan was inducted into the Right Wing...

Last post

Sadly life is too short. If someone wants a specific smiley send me the image and I'll see what I can do.
316 Replies

65060 Views

Last post by admin2
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:59 am
HM Queen Elizabeth

Last post by llondel « Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:25 am
Replies: 189
by VP959 » Thu Sep 08, 2022 4:34 pm
1

…

6

7

8

9

10
First post

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...

Last post

Imagine Tony Bliar as President!
Shudder

On the plus side, it appears he wanted to exile Wimbledon football club to Belfast.
189 Replies

42772 Views

Last post by llondel
Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:25 am
Absent Friends

Last post by barkingmad « Wed Sep 27, 2023 7:40 am
Replies: 372
by GrumpyOldFart » Thu Apr 07, 2016 9:49 pm
1

…

15

16

17

18

19
First post

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...

Last post

Why are my ears hot and why has this resurfaced now?

Having survived the Kerry experience I have left O-N in the capable hands of my ‘cruise...
372 Replies

61361 Views

Last post by barkingmad
Wed Sep 27, 2023 7:40 am
The SICK Joke Thread

Last post by admin2 « Sat Aug 12, 2023 4:47 pm

by admin2 » Sat Aug 12, 2023 4:47 pm

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

0 Replies

5777 Views

Last post by admin2
Sat Aug 12, 2023 4:47 pm
Well it happened.

Last post by John Hill « Tue Aug 23, 2022 12:43 am
Replies: 120
by admin » Sat Jun 25, 2016 2:49 am
1

…

3

4

5

6

7
First post

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...

Last post

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...
120 Replies

42159 Views

Last post by John Hill
Tue Aug 23, 2022 12:43 am
Rules for this forum

Last post by admin2 « Tue Mar 01, 2022 10:17 pm

by admin2 » Tue Mar 01, 2022 10:17 pm

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

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

“You agree not to post any...

0 Replies

9729 Views

Last post by admin2
Tue Mar 01, 2022 10:17 pm
What do I need to know, GCA?

Last post by Ex-Ascot « Mon May 27, 2024 4:32 pm
Replies: 12
by John Hill » Fri May 24, 2024 8:31 pm

First post

Our Link Trainer project is moving slowly along and now it has been suggested that we offer GCA (ground controlled approach).

As the project stands...

Last post

Boac yes I am sure you are correct come to think of it. Didn't do many.

12 Replies

203 Views

Last post by Ex-Ascot
Mon May 27, 2024 4:32 pm
Departed During 2024

Last post by PHXPhlyer « Mon May 27, 2024 2:47 pm
Replies: 63
by llondel » Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:29 pm
1

2

3

4
First post

First one in for this year, it seems. Niklaus Wirth compiled his last on 1st January.

Known for his work on various programming languages.

Last post

Doug Ingle, Iron Butterfly founder who sang ‘In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida,’ dies at 78
Ingle was the last surviving member of the original lineup, which was...
63 Replies

8288 Views

Last post by PHXPhlyer
Mon May 27, 2024 2:47 pm
The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread VI

Last post by Ex-Ascot « Mon May 27, 2024 12:02 pm
Replies: 217
by admin2 » Sun May 12, 2024 3:44 pm
1

…

7

8

9

10

11
First post

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

Last post

Afternoon folks. Sunny. Took four attempts to pay the balance for the thatching. I always leave 24 hours between each attempt after paying a...
217 Replies

7870 Views

Last post by Ex-Ascot
Mon May 27, 2024 12:02 pm
Millions of us might be **** if we ignore the Russian-Ukraine war

Last post by probes « Mon May 27, 2024 9:11 am
Replies: 6052
by TheGreenGoblin » Sat Jan 15, 2022 10:20 pm
1

…

299

300

301

302

303
6052 Replies

224258 Views

Last post by probes
Mon May 27, 2024 9:11 am
Caption Competition......

Last post by probes « Mon May 27, 2024 6:43 am
Replies: 369
by CharlieOneSix » Fri Jan 13, 2023 3:51 pm
1

…

15

16

17

18

19
First post

Dragonfly 548.jpg
Dragonfly WG722 of 705 Squadron RNAS Culdrose on 24 May 1961. The aircraft suffered a transmission failure, autorotated into a...

Last post

I'll just hide here until they decide if they want to sentence me for belching and heating the world up, or award for farting and stuff for biogas...
369 Replies

33705 Views

Last post by probes
Mon May 27, 2024 6:43 am
National Service (the one Sunak wants)

Last post by Hydromet « Mon May 27, 2024 5:54 am
Replies: 14
by probes » Sun May 26, 2024 8:41 am

First post

Under a bombshell plan, unveiled by the Prime Minister in an article for The Mail on Sunday, school-leavers would be obliged to spend a year in a...

Last post

Most of the conscripts in the last round of Australian National Service were of Anglo or European descent, as our population mix was quite different...

14 Replies

268 Views

Last post by Hydromet
Mon May 27, 2024 5:54 am
Friday Jokes

Last post by ricardian « Sun May 26, 2024 11:18 pm
Replies: 11039
by OFSO » Sun Aug 23, 2015 5:28 pm
1

…

548

549

550

551

552
First post

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,...

Last post

Q: My children won't eat vegetables, what can I replace them with?
A: Rabbits! Rabbits love vegetables.
11039 Replies

547346 Views

Last post by ricardian
Sun May 26, 2024 11:18 pm
Peregrine falcons at Worcester Cathedral

Last post by Hydromet « Sun May 26, 2024 9:24 pm
Replies: 62
by Opsboi » Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:33 am
1

2

3

4
First post

Always worth a watch; the female is Peggy

4 eggs we reckon

Any time you're stressed, have a watch

Last post

Someone asked what happened to the 'fluff' feathers - the latest pictures show the flight feathers 'grow through' the fluff.

I wonder what prevents...
62 Replies

3397 Views

Last post by Hydromet
Sun May 26, 2024 9:24 pm
Allergens on board

Last post by probes « Sun May 26, 2024 2:41 pm

by probes » Sun May 26, 2024 2:41 pm

Me as an ardent reader of DWail - well, I was baffled twice today. First, the national service thing, and then a case when a family had to get off...

0 Replies

49 Views

Last post by probes
Sun May 26, 2024 2:41 pm
WTF is happening in the UK?

Last post by Boac « Sun May 26, 2024 7:49 am
Replies: 6347
by AtomKraft » Sat Aug 17, 2019 9:56 am
1

…

314

315

316

317

318
First post

People I speak to hold normal opinions- but feel unable to express them.
Folk shrug, they don't understand what's happening, but they are sure it's...

Last post

It say much for the opinion the Conservatives have for the intelligence of their voters when Sunak says I will do xxx when his actual chances of...
6347 Replies

228328 Views

Last post by Boac
Sun May 26, 2024 7:49 am
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Last post by Ex-Ascot « Sun May 26, 2024 7:03 am
Replies: 3093
by Ex-Ascot » Thu Jan 09, 2020 11:47 am
1

…

151

152

153

154

155
First post

Admin, I know that you closed down the Markle bashing thread but we think under current circumstances the situation should be able to be debated here...

Last post

I honestly do not think that he will. IF he did that would of course make them Prince and Princess. Albeit 'Princess Henry' but a pound to a pinch of...
3093 Replies

145434 Views

Last post by Ex-Ascot
Sun May 26, 2024 7:03 am
We need more

Last post by probes « Sun May 26, 2024 4:42 am
Replies: 914
by G-CPTN » Mon Mar 16, 2020 10:53 am
1

…

42

43

44

45

46
First post

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...

Last post

Quite scary. To be diplomatic.

Hikikomori
914 Replies

99517 Views

Last post by probes
Sun May 26, 2024 4:42 am
What Song Is Your Current Soundtrack?

Last post by bob2s « Sun May 26, 2024 4:08 am
Replies: 6556
by CityofFlight » Tue Oct 06, 2015 6:36 am
1

…

324

325

326

327

328
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...
6556 Replies

248373 Views

Last post by bob2s
Sun May 26, 2024 4:08 am
Rant of the Day v2.

Last post by ExSp33db1rd « Sat May 25, 2024 12:16 am
Replies: 7851
by admin » Mon Jul 23, 2018 7:47 pm
1

…

389

390

391

392

393
First post

This one was getting a bit big too.

Admin/Alison

Last post

I agree, but the org. concerned said it was refused in both April and May. Maybe they made a mistake in the application, but twice, after being made...
7851 Replies

298569 Views

Last post by ExSp33db1rd
Sat May 25, 2024 12:16 am
Not TOO soft, I hope.......

Last post by G~Man « Fri May 24, 2024 4:51 pm
Replies: 24
by Boac » Sun May 19, 2024 4:22 pm
1

2
First post

It is reported that a helo carrying the Iranian president and some senior bods had a 'hard landing', possibly in a mountainous area in 'fog'.

Oh...

Last post

I read on another thread somewhere that he was stoned to death by a granite mountain ........
24 Replies

683 Views

Last post by G~Man
Fri May 24, 2024 4:51 pm
Plan your next OE**

Last post by tango15 « Fri May 24, 2024 7:54 am
Replies: 6
by John Hill » Thu May 23, 2024 9:15 am

First post

We have got a museum website now!

**OE Overseas Experience

Last post

Very nice John. Clearly a lot of work has gone into refurbishing and maintaining those exhibits, and it shows.

Simply curiosity, not criticism, but...

6 Replies

208 Views

Last post by tango15
Fri May 24, 2024 7:54 am
Climate Crisis!!!!

Last post by Dushan « Wed May 22, 2024 1:56 pm
Replies: 794
by AtomKraft » Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:58 pm
1

…

36

37

38

39

40
First post

Started off as 'Global Warming', then 'Climate Change' then the 'Climate Emergency' and now I hear Biden declaring a 'Climate Crisis'.

Well, the...

Last post

If only they paid a little more in carbon taxes…
794 Replies

52608 Views

Last post by Dushan
Wed May 22, 2024 1:56 pm
Chaos in France

Last post by G-CPTN « Wed May 22, 2024 1:38 pm
Replies: 470
by OFSO » Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:25 am
1

…

20

21

22

23

24
First post

Our cleaner's daughter, a very competent and organised teenager, lives in Bordeaux where she is a much-in-demand au pair, running several families...

Last post

I used to muse about two old fishermen sitting comparing words in Danish and English.

Whilst there are similarities, there are, also, differences....
470 Replies

29483 Views

Last post by G-CPTN
Wed May 22, 2024 1:38 pm

Return to Board Index