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[Amarillo]

It was 60 years ago, but the story of the lad who posted himself home to Ireland made me chuckle.

Thinking inside the box: the Welsh teen who tried to post himself home from Australia

Homesick and unable to afford the airfare, Brian Robson embarked on a crate escape to Wales. Now he’s looking for the two Irish men who nailed it shut

amp.theguardian.com

 

[Ch1pbutty]

It was 60 years ago, but the story of the lad who posted himself home to Ireland made me chuckle.

Thinking inside the box: the Welsh teen who tried to post himself home from Australia

Homesick and unable to afford the airfare, Brian Robson embarked on a crate escape to Wales. Now he’s looking for the two Irish men who nailed it shut

amp.theguardian.com

It’s a good job he didn’t label the box as ‘Amarillos awning’, who knows what might have happened.

 

[WelshGas]

It was 60 years ago, but the story of the lad who posted himself home to Ireland made me chuckle.

Thinking inside the box: the Welsh teen who tried to post himself home from Australia

Homesick and unable to afford the airfare, Brian Robson embarked on a crate escape to Wales. Now he’s looking for the two Irish men who nailed it shut

amp.theguardian.com

Attempting to get back to Wales and looking for 2 Irishmen who helped him in Australia.

The copycat who nearly died air-mailing himself home

In 1965 Brian Robson tried to fly from Australia to the UK in a wooden crate, inspired by Reg Spiers, who had done the same from London to Perth the previous year.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Mr T]

 

[WelshGas]

At least it’s got “ L “ plates on.

 

[Perfectos]

At least it’s got “ L “ plates on.

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Get out of that one !

 

[Mr T]

 

[willwander]

Ha, last one was good

 

[Amarillo]

Ha, last one was good

Quite a talent to not smash the bottle, drop it so it lands upright, entertain viewers, and then, presumably, drink the 66% of Champagne remaining in the bottle.

 

[Ch1pbutty]

 

[Mr T]

 

[WelshGas]

 

[Velma's Dad]

Looked and looked WG but I just can't see it. I can't get past "impressionist carpet tile". I give up, help!

 

[andyinluton]

Same here, I can make out a vague outline of something but cant tell what it is.

 

[willwander]

Huh? WG, you been on the wacky?

 

[Polomint]

2 tone Cali with very bad rust??

 

[WelshGas]

Looked and looked WG but I just can't see it. I can't get past "impressionist carpet tile". I give up, help!

Same here, I can make out a vague outline of something but cant tell what it is.

Huh? WG, you been on the wacky?

2 tone Cali with very bad rust??

Bicycle compound in China.
Bicycles impounded by authority for causing an obstruction. Cheaper for the Hire Companies to get a new bike than pay the fines.

 

[Amarillo]

Picture sold at Sotheby’s for £5,800,000?

 

[andyinluton]

Are you sure its the right way up?

 

[Perfectos]

ACIIIIID

 

[WelshGas]

Oops.

Blade ruiner
A US Air Force V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor helicopter accidentally destroys the helipad at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge while on a training exercise. See video below

 

[Amarillo]

The manager of a local golf club underestimated Ben and Jack when he offered them 10p per ball recovered from the brambles at the edge of the driving range.

And yes - that is a second trolley load behind the barrels.

 

[Perfectos]

The manager of a local golf club underestimated Ben and Jack when he offered them 10p per ball recovered from the brambles at the edge of the driving range.

And yes - that is a second trolley load behind the barrels.

Aah I remember that, collecting golf balls at the local course, spending days collecting.

that is a good haul, good on ya boys

I trust your topping your boys pot up Amarillo ? In the interests of good old get up and go ! (Not many have it these days & should be encourage & is highly commendable)

I have to say, when I first saw the photo I thought one oh your Hens had been on overtime !

 

[GrumpyGranddad]

The manager of a local golf club underestimated Ben and Jack when he offered them 10p per ball recovered from the brambles at the edge of the driving range.

And yes - that is a second trolley load behind the barrels.

If they venture out to a golf course, I’ll give them 25p each for Titleist Pro V 1’s

 

[GrumpyGranddad]