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DSL have you spoken to John or is he sitting in a dark room endlessly watching braveheart on a constant loop drinking malt and muttering darkly about the Westminster elite etc?All things shipping, storage, transport. UK and worldwide.
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Unfortunately not. I've tried to call him (home & mobile) but no joy. ISTR he was going to the Southport Airshow as he provides the radios for it so he might be back on the grid next week.
21st Sep 2014 4:02 pm
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Hope he's ok.
He fought his corner well, if almost a little deludedly, but held his ground.
Glad I didn't take his financial tip mind you!! All things shipping, storage, transport. UK and worldwide.
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Seeing from fb, a minority who only believe democracy exists when it goes their way.
This issue will bubble away for years.
Scotland has enough issues with division.
People will forever judge and brand you with 2 questions.
1. What's your team?
2. What school did you go to?
We don't need. 3. What did you vote? To be added to that mix.
The next year will be interesting.
I do like how Cameron has backed milliband into a corner though.In loving memory of FA54WSK.
Rest well old friend, your work is done.
21st Sep 2014 4:38 pm
Gazellio
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Nothing from JMC since 18th Sep 2014 5:15 pm ?
21st Sep 2014 5:28 pm
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It's got to be hard on the guy. So convinced was he of victory he had his gloating planned 24 hours ahead. It's turned into one heck of a reality check.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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Agreed.
21st Sep 2014 5:38 pm
Gazellio
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Yes he was in a bubble and genuinely believed it was 100% win time. This is why Political and/or religious fervour must be discouraged because its dangerous.
21st Sep 2014 5:38 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Just found out where he's gone ......
...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
21st Sep 2014 5:46 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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We're ready to give him a big group hug.
21st Sep 2014 5:54 pm
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I've heard from him, he's fine and is humbled by many of the nice comments ...will be back to post his views in the week 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
21st Sep 2014 5:57 pm
ronp
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That's good to hear ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
21st Sep 2014 6:00 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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+1
21st Sep 2014 6:02 pm
euangibson
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I genuinely feel sorry for John....and I hope that doesn't come across as patronising,that's not how it's meant.....55% of my countrymen (who voted) got what they wanted,but we mustn't forget the not inconsiderable 45% who didn't.
That's democracy at work of course....but for some this wasn't just voting for a Government (that you have a chance to get rid of 5 years later anyway)...this was something some people have dreamed about,literally all their lives......from his passion,I would suggest John was one of that ilk.
Yes,he was convinced the Yes vote was "in the bag" and that is uncomfortable to read back,but it was no worse than a certain individual on here who disagreed with him.
Maybe he's just retired hurt,back to the comfort (reality check)? of the FFRR forum,along with a couple of his cohorts,but it can't be denied that he added to lively debate,whether you agreed with him or not.....and this from one who didn't agree with him.....on pretty much everything he said.
I am delighted in the outcome,as I made my stance clear from the outset,but there is only thing worse than a bad loser......a bad winner
Edit:beaten by DG...again"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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21st Sep 2014 6:04 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
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bigdave wrote:
Glad I didn't take his financial tip mind you!!
Hope you took mine Dave.....GBP/USD to top out at 1.65 on the upside on a NO vote..... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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