Recent content by ColinEssex

Dare I ask why you do this? Col

So what's new? This has been going on for decades, long before dopey social media and computers. A mate of mine is an environmental hygienist using equipment worth 10's of thousands of pounds. He drives a lorry that sweeps the roads. We've all eloquently described our jobs for one reason or...

I dont make fun of America or Americans any more. There's no need to. Col

Yes, it was 20 odd years ago. Me and Rich thought it was funny. Rich lived in Plymouth and I live in Essex. Actually, on one of my motorbike trips I had to get the ferry over to France from Plymouth, so I met up with Rich and had a meal and good chat. Real nice chap. Col

I've had several. Mainly Honda Pan European 1100cc tourers as every year I rode down through France, over the pyrenees mountains into Spain and did a circular route in Spain then rode back to the UK. I used them every day to go to work. My thumbnail pic is a Honda 650cc tourer. I never fancied...

Thanks Doc for the explanation. I sensed something was going on. Its horrible how people can be like that - for what reason? Like you, I've been here since forever but your explanation puts things to a whole new level, yes I admit I've had (what I call) banter with several members over the years...

I have no idea what this thread is about. Everyone seems to be talking in riddles. I think these forums have an undercurrent of something dark, it's just a feeling I have. I think I'll sit things out on the sidelines until the conversation reverts to subjects of interest like cars, gardening...

Could you elaborate on that statement please? For the record, I have never been a member of UA. Although years ago there were some pretty spiteful characters here on AWF who may have used my username to tarnish my good character. (Not Pat) Col

"The moderator staff will be watching for things to get heated." My observations are insignificant. Col

I used to play Bridge. I preferred not to brag about it. Col

OK, I'll shut up then. Just trying to help. Col

Personally, I think the subject of guns / gun ownership / gun carrying has the potential to become a volatile subject going by past experience. Therefore I recommend that in the current climate of forum regulations, the whole subject should be avoided in order to protect AWF and Jon. Col

Thanks Doc. It seems to me as a foreigner that there could be several explanations for the World Series. I admit I am uninitiated about baseball etc. It seems like our game called 'rounders' which our schoolgirls play. Anyway, no point in debating it as its an American thing and I respect that...

Lots of things use the title 'super' when they're not. It gives a false impression of grandeur. Col

Very good memory AB. Last years explanation was that is was originally sponsored by a newspaper called 'The World', hence The World Series. I remember me and Rich debated this subject here around 20 years ago. Doc will remember Rich. Col