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16th October 2013, 10:53 AM
#11
Re: Desert island discs
Yes Kong- It was always 'cash up front' in case one did a runner!!
R635733
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16th October 2013, 10:53 AM
#12
Re: Desert island discs
Yes very good Rob, C'tain Kong & John!!...I shall return later to see if anyone has complied with "Dessert Island" topic, or further banter at least.
Lumpy jumper M
Last edited by gray_marian; 16th October 2013 at 10:56 AM.
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16th October 2013, 10:58 AM
#13
Re: Desert island discs
We did Marian , that Barmaid is Kong's luxury , it brings back some of his old memories
Rob Page R855150 - British & Commonwealth Shipping ( 1965 - 1973 ) Gulf Oil -( 1973 - 1975 ) Sealink ( 1975 - 1986 ) 

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16th October 2013, 11:02 AM
#14
Re: Desert island discs
Oh dear gawd, where is Roger when you need him!....He'll keep you all in check
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16th October 2013, 11:09 AM
#15
Re: Desert island discs
Are you trying to get us all Rogered now we cannot be Tonied ?
Rob Page R855150 - British & Commonwealth Shipping ( 1965 - 1973 ) Gulf Oil -( 1973 - 1975 ) Sealink ( 1975 - 1986 ) 

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16th October 2013, 11:14 AM
#16
Re: Desert island discs
No Rob, I enjoy bending the rules myself.
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16th October 2013, 03:05 PM
#17
Re: Desert island discs

Originally Posted by
gray_marian
"Dessert Island" topic, ) Lumpy jumper M
Is that the island where they grow pineapples?
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16th October 2013, 05:15 PM
#18
Re: Desert island discs
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17th October 2013, 05:25 AM
#19
Re: Desert island discs

Originally Posted by
Gulliver
The lard was to put on my body in case the second stewardfancied me; I would slip from his grasp.
Au contraire John,it would probably make it a whole lot easier...
nds where it is applied maybe?
Gull Iver
All depends where it is applied I imagine


Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
John Strange R737787
World Traveller

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17th October 2013, 05:27 AM
#20
Re: Desert island discs

Originally Posted by
gray_marian
Mmmm, Not much of a reader then Ivan!

...Picture books only.
, loved the 'Port Said bible'.


Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
John Strange R737787
World Traveller

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