Off Topic And Now for Something Completely Different

[Plum]

Just looking at some pics of the Gorballs in the 40's in the mail. Interested to know what the machine is? Any ideas lads?

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I like the idea of chestnuts or spuds but what about a machine for collecting horse **** and making it into briquettes for domestic use.

 

[Dr.Stanley O'Google, HCFC]

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[Barchullona]

I like the idea of chestnuts or spuds but what about a machine for collecting horse **** and making it into briquettes for domestic use.

I thought that, or something similar. Note the large shovel .Too substantial for a roast chestnut vehicle.

 

[Fez]

Just looking at some pics of the Gorballs in the 40's in the mail. Interested to know what the machine is? Any ideas lads?

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Shovel for the coke and a bag of chestnuts on top and a string of cone shaped paper bags under the tarpaulin. This was the all-weather model with the all- season tyres...

 

[BrAdY]

Shovel for the coke and a bag of chestnuts on top and a string of cone shaped paper bags under the tarpaulin. This was the all-weather model with the all- season tyres...

Winter tyres?

 

[BlackAndAmberGambler]

Looks like a mobile curry sauce vendors boiler to me.

 

[Chazz Rheinhold]

Just looking at some pics of the Gorballs in the 40's in the mail. Interested to know what the machine is? Any ideas lads?

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It's a tar boiler.

 

[Plum]

Just looking at some pics of the Gorballs in the 40's in the mail. Interested to know what the machine is? Any ideas lads?

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Deep fat mars bar fryer.

 

[tigerincanada]

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Brilliant!

 

[John Ex Aberdeen now E.R.]

On this day 16th January 1948 I came into this world and to reach the age of 70 is somewhat a miracle and something I never thought I would reach the three score years and ten. This year also is the 60th year of supporting Hull City AFC as 1958 was the first time I went through the turnstiles at Boothferry Park, and was smitten.

I have seen many owners come and go, and my only wish is that in my life time I can see the back of the Allam's and the club returning to the happy place it once was.

 

[dennisboothstash]

On this day 16th January 1948 I came into this world and to reach the age of 70 is somewhat a miracle and something I never thought I would reach the three score years and ten. This year also is the 60th year of supporting Hull City AFC as 1958 was the first time I went through the turnstiles at Boothferry Park, and was smitten.

I have seen many owners come and go, and my only wish is that in my life time I can see the back of the Allam's and the club returning to the happy place it once was.

Happy 70th Birthday and Diamond City Anniversary John

I hope you get your wish before having to wait for anymore significant anniversaries!

 

[Ernie Shackleton]

On this day 16th January 1948 I came into this world and to reach the age of 70 is somewhat a miracle and something I never thought I would reach the three score years and ten. This year also is the 60th year of supporting Hull City AFC as 1958 was the first time I went through the turnstiles at Boothferry Park, and was smitten.

I have seen many owners come and go, and my only wish is that in my life time I can see the back of the Allam's and the club returning to the happy place it once was.

Many happy returns, John.

 

[Chazz Rheinhold]

Happy birthday john. Well done for reaching it. Reminds me of a bloke I worked with many years ago, getting to three score and ten is all he banged on about. Sadly he never. So enjoy

 

[The greengrocer]

Happy birthday john. Well done for reaching it. Reminds me of a bloke I worked with many years ago, getting to three score and ten is all he banged on about. Sadly he never. So enjoy

Slightly off topic chaz! But a friends nan died recently she was 101! And on her death certificate in the cause of death box it read “ died of a glorious age “ which put a smile on everyone’s faces!

 

[originallambrettaman]

On this day 16th January 1948 I came into this world and to reach the age of 70 is somewhat a miracle and something I never thought I would reach the three score years and ten. This year also is the 60th year of supporting Hull City AFC as 1958 was the first time I went through the turnstiles at Boothferry Park, and was smitten.

I have seen many owners come and go, and my only wish is that in my life time I can see the back of the Allam's and the club returning to the happy place it once was.

Happy Birthday mate.

 

[pudseytiger]

On this day 16th January 1948 I came into this world and to reach the age of 70 is somewhat a miracle and something I never thought I would reach the three score years and ten. This year also is the 60th year of supporting Hull City AFC as 1958 was the first time I went through the turnstiles at Boothferry Park, and was smitten.

I have seen many owners come and go, and my only wish is that in my life time I can see the back of the Allam's and the club returning to the happy place it once was.

All the best john, have a good day.

 

[Sir Cheshire Ben]

On this day 16th January 1948 I came into this world and to reach the age of 70 is somewhat a miracle and something I never thought I would reach the three score years and ten. This year also is the 60th year of supporting Hull City AFC as 1958 was the first time I went through the turnstiles at Boothferry Park, and was smitten.

I have seen many owners come and go, and my only wish is that in my life time I can see the back of the Allam's and the club returning to the happy place it once was.

Happy 70th Birthday John.

 

[Kempton]

Happy birthday John.

 

[tigerincanada]

On this day 16th January 1948 I came into this world and to reach the age of 70 is somewhat a miracle and something I never thought I would reach the three score years and ten. This year also is the 60th year of supporting Hull City AFC as 1958 was the first time I went through the turnstiles at Boothferry Park, and was smitten.

I have seen many owners come and go, and my only wish is that in my life time I can see the back of the Allam's and the club returning to the happy place it once was.

Best wishes for a very happy birthday, John. Have a wonderful day and I hope your wish comes true - and sooner rather than later!

 

[tigers 2008]

On this day 16th January 1948 I came into this world and to reach the age of 70 is somewhat a miracle and something I never thought I would reach the three score years and ten. This year also is the 60th year of supporting Hull City AFC as 1958 was the first time I went through the turnstiles at Boothferry Park, and was smitten.

I have seen many owners come and go, and my only wish is that in my life time I can see the back of the Allam's and the club returning to the happy place it once was.

And a very happy birthday to you John. I should imagine that like so many long serving and long deceased City supporters that you also had despaired of seeing our team in the top flight until that memorable day, (despite the owners). Hope springs eternal, we might one day have honourable guardians and again return to brighter days. Hope it’s in our time.