seaJane Posted 30 April Share Posted 30 April 10 hours ago, tankengine888 said: April 30th, my 16th birthday, Happy birthday! You share it with my brother, but he's 45 years ahead of you . sJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 30 April Share Posted 30 April Many happy returns matey. I have no idea who the mystery matelot is but hey, what's new? Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankengine888 Posted 30 April Share Posted 30 April 6 hours ago, Fattyowls said: Many happy returns matey. I have no idea who the mystery matelot is but hey, what's new? Pete. Thank you! 12 hours ago, seaJane said: Happy birthday! You share it with my brother, but he's 45 years ahead of you . sJ Thank you! 14 hours ago, neverforget said: Happy birthday to you. It must be my birthday too because I think I know this one. I'll let it run for now, so someone else can get first prize. Thank you! Would you like to perform the coup de grace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Bob Davies Posted 30 April Admin Share Posted 30 April 22 hours ago, tankengine888 said: On this day, April 30th, my 16th birthday, I have a uncovered a new WiT. WiT Wishing you a happy buff day Zidane, stay young as the years soon catch up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankengine888 Posted 30 April Share Posted 30 April 1 minute ago, Bob Davies said: Wishing you a happy buff day Zidane, stay young as the years soon catch up. Thank you Bob! i already feel old in comparison to my yesteryear.. probably too much school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 1 May Share Posted 1 May 7 hours ago, tankengine888 said: Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Would you like to perform the coup de grace? Try another clue and see if anyone else twigs it. If not I'll spill the beans. (Nothing cryptic going on this time folks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle George Posted 1 May Share Posted 1 May On 30/04/2024 at 01:24, tankengine888 said: On this day, April 30th, my 16th birthday, I have a uncovered a new WiT. WiT A belated happy birthday, old bean. Er, young bean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 1 May Share Posted 1 May Belated happy birthday wishes @tankengine888, good month to have your birthday in April 😁, like my companion Pal @neverforget I have his identity, but I’m not going to jump the queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 1 May Share Posted 1 May I think the rest of the team could do with a clue or two @tankengine888 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankengine888 Posted 1 May Share Posted 1 May Sorry about the delay gents, I was sitting through parent teacher interviews 'Zidane is a lovely student but is easily distracted etc' he (the WIT) was the first (Blank) to (blank) Is that sufficient? Thank you Uncle George and Knotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle George Posted 1 May Share Posted 1 May The local elections are upon us! The excitement here in West Devon is reaching fever pitch. And why would it not? The pothole issue is nearing crisis levels. Anyway - who is this local dignitary ? ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle George Posted 3 May Share Posted 3 May On 01/05/2024 at 14:54, Uncle George said: The local elections are upon us! The excitement here in West Devon is reaching fever pitch. And why would it not? The pothole issue is nearing crisis levels. Anyway - who is this local dignitary ? ? ? He is Neville Chamberlain. Ll.G: “a good Mayor of Birmingham in a lean year.” Image from here: https://www.mediastorehouse.com.au/memory-lane-prints/mirror/0500to0599-00536/lord-mayor-birmingham-neville-chamberlain-21681506.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 4 May Share Posted 4 May 22 hours ago, Uncle George said: He is Neville Chamberlain. Ll.G: “a good Mayor of Birmingham in a lean year.” Image from here: https://www.mediastorehouse.com.au/memory-lane-prints/mirror/0500to0599-00536/lord-mayor-birmingham-neville-chamberlain-21681506.html I was waiting for a clue U.G. Perhaps I should have recognised him without one though being a Brummie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 4 May Share Posted 4 May A while since I contributed, but I hope it's okay if I post this gentleman: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 4 May Share Posted 4 May 24 minutes ago, seaJane said: A while since I contributed, but I hope it's okay if I post this gentleman: Is he a Navy man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Atkins Posted 4 May Share Posted 4 May And/or is he a medical man? (I realise the two are not mutually exclusive) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 4 May Share Posted 4 May 3 minutes ago, Pat Atkins said: And/or is he a medical man? (I realise the two are not mutually exclusive) That was to be my next question too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Atkins Posted 4 May Share Posted 4 May Just now, neverforget said: That was to be my next question too Great minds, eh? Apart from that, I've got nothing for this bloke. As usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 4 May Share Posted 4 May 1 minute ago, Pat Atkins said: Great minds, eh? Apart from that, I've got nothing for this bloke. As usual. Me neither Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 4 May Share Posted 4 May Not naval. Medical. Relates to one of my other interests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 4 May Share Posted 4 May 5 minutes ago, seaJane said: Not naval. Medical. Relates to one of my other interests Alfred Plumley Derham ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 4 May Share Posted 4 May 2 hours ago, neverforget said: Alfred Plumley Derham ? 'Fraid not. Marched, but a long way from the Western Front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 4 May Share Posted 4 May 4 hours ago, neverforget said: Is he a Navy man Na he’s a Black Country man from Halesowen if I’ve ID him correctly, served In Africa, buried down the road in Worcester cathedral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan1892 Posted 4 May Share Posted 4 May A man with the initials FBY perhaps?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 4 May Share Posted 4 May 28 minutes ago, Allan1892 said: A man with the initials FBY perhaps?? Yes https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Brett_Young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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