98th Entry Halton Apprentices

Some of the reasons why beer might well be better for you than religion.

Since the recent ‘debate’ on energy and reforming the political system, I have been wondering what other useful but practical things 98 ers might like to discuss. Someone mentioned that we do have to conserve energy and I am sure we all agree on that - but what can individuals like us do to help [...]

 I want a floating duck house
 I want to clear my moat
 I need to mend my tennis court
 That’s why I need your vote.
 
I have to build a portico
 My swimming pool needs mending
 My lovely plants need horse manure
 And the Aga needs much tending.
 A chandelier is vital
 Mock Tudor boards are great
 My hanging baskets won awards
 And I’ve earned a [...]

After reading about Mikes celebrated  64th birthday, and having lost his mother at such a young age, it made me think about my family. I lost my father about 4 mths before his 65th birthday, my mother at the age of 55, my eldest brother at 56 years, and my other brother at 48 years. [...]

This driver’s day wasn’t too good either. After this ‘emergency stop’ at a crossroads in Al Khobar, 1979. He got out and ran away. I stopped and took this picture, then I also ran away. The Saudi police were in the habit of confiscating cameras.
Regards Andy

 
I cannot, in any way, compete with the daring exploits of Andy and Jane Legge in New Zealand  because basically I am a coward and built for a more relaxed lifestyle. BUT, with all the frenetic activity going on around us during our NZ holiday we did get carried away one day in Queenstown. We caught [...]

This is us walking round the Auckland Skytower 630 feet up and the whole 360 degree walk which took about half an hour. Wearing our fetching Guantanamo Bay suits. Attached by wire but no comforting hand rail! I was terrified and refused to let go of the wire although it made no difference to my safety [...]

  Yellow jack, “If you can remember seeing this one fly in these colours you are very old (Andy)”.

        ”Trading training for Jane Legge”
  

“Davie Allardyce’s office, well it is located somewhere deep inside there”
 
GeoffY

Hi Guys and discerning Girls
I would like to share these pictures of the Vulcan with you. They were taken on Sunday afternoon at the Kemble open day, unfortunately the weather was not that kind to us. I dedicate these pictures to Ron Gardiner, Vic Monro and Jackie who also has a passion for the fine [...]