No, I am not saddened by this continuing and I fully expect that you will keep going until WIKIPEDIA closes down. Let's face it, you won't want to talk about football atm!
Radisson Blu Resort, Arc 1950 This ski-in ski-out residence in the charming village of Arc 1950 offers 314 apartments and 21 suites filled with authentic Alpine touches. Enjoy the excellent skiing of Les Arcs, and when not on the slopes relax at the Deep Nature Spa or in the heated outdoor swimming pools. Le 1950, French Brasserie serves French cuisine and a filling American-style breakfast, and conference space allows guests to hold memorable events surrounded by the beauty of the French Alps. G'day anti - poor Channon keeps trying to derail this thread, but to no avail. He simply doesn't understand the utter passion of our small bunch of very select posters on here. I am contemplating going on to the Saints site imploring him to remove one of his favourite threads, just for the fun of it. Wonder how far I will get ! Been off work all week so far, but must admit feeling a bit better today. Actually tasting my food now, which is nice. Probably back to work on Friday (sadly). Dry, sunny, and very cold over here at the moment - it was minus 5 degrees the other night, with a thick frost the following morning. Have a good day, and wishing you a very happy and healthy New Year
The waterfront dispute of 1951 was the biggest industrial confrontation in New Zealand’s history. Although it was not as violent as the Great Strike of 1913, it lasted longer – 151 days, from February to July – and involved more workers. At its peak, 22,000 waterside workers (wharfies) and other unionists were off the job, out of the country's population of just under two million. Hey Woopert - a very happy healthy and prosperous cold free New Year to you - warm sunny morning with just a tad of shabbiness due to champagne which I should avoid like the plague - ah well off shopping with my dad it is new years day but he always I mean always shops on a Thursday and today is no different I did mention we could wait until Friday but apparently not - but I kid you not it will be the quickest shop in living memory - ATB
Olympic Games were held in Helsinki in 1952 between 19th July - 3rd August. Evening anti - stayed in today, but back to work tomorrow. Good win against the Gunners today. 4th. in the table still - unbelievable start to 2015 ! Have a great 2015.
At the end of 1953 The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were at the start of a six-month tour of the Commonwealth on the Royal yacht. On Christmas Day, they were in Auckland, New Zealand, where The Queen recorded her Christmas Broadcast for the radio at Government House. Evenin' Woopert - warm sunny morning - shopping done although we were a blur it was that quick - doing some food preparation for the AB then up to his gaff to deliver and do the end of months accounts - a few of us have done the top versus bottom game in the prediction wotsit do I feel an upset coming on - well we start '15 with a win but Man Utd loom next after the Cup game and I'll be halfway to NewZealand hurrah I can do the link for that weekends games then its over to you my friend good luck - ATB
Portsmouth's first match of the 1954/1955 season was away to Man Utd and we won 3-1. I thought I would get two in as I've been away for a while ;-)
The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 or Hungarian Uprising of 1956 was a spontaneous nationwide revolt against the government of the Hungarian People's Republic and its Soviet-imposed policies, lasting from 23 October until 10 November 1956. Though leaderless when it first began, it was the first major threat to Soviet control since the USSR's forces drove out the Nazis at the end of World War II and occupied Eastern Europe. Despite the failure of the uprising, it was highly influential, and came to play a role in the downfall of the Soviet Union decades later. Good Morning anti - wet and miserable here today. Hope Saints proceed in the cup. Could be a few upsets around. Just off shopping, so back on later
* Controversy in 1958 for Jerry Lee Lewis after getting married for a third time, secretly, to the 13-year-old daughter of his cousin and partner J. W. Brown, 'Myra Gale Brown'. The marriage was unknown to the press and fans until Jerry's arrival in England. Fans again stormed the stage - but this time to express their disgust. - I never knew that and better off methinks. Hey Woopert - Another fine and sunny morning would love some of your precipitation and so would the garden - installing a new cistern today in the lavvy - then its securing the cellar which has over 200 bottles of red in it as my son is house minding while we are away and I fear for the cellars contents longevity - he is lucky that he can mostly work from home - daughter at the moment in Cuba with no phone coverage - hope it clears up for your Sunday will send you a PM with my predictions for the time I am away and thanks for looking after it ATB
Feb 3rd, 1959 - Plane crash kills musicians Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, J. P. Richardson and pilot near Clear Lake, Iowa. Evening anti - dry today, and not too chilly. AFC Wimbledon gave the Scousers a good game this evening in the FA Cup. 200 bottles of red wine in the cellar ? A man of great taste !! I'm in training ready to take over from you temporarily on the Prediction game. Hope you have a good day
The 1960 election campaign was dominated by rising Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1957, the Soviets launched Sputnik, the first manmade satellite to orbit Earth. American leaders warned that the nation was falling behind communist countries in science and technology. Three years later, an American U-2 spy plane was shot down over Soviet territory and its pilot captured. The incident led to the cancellation of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's planned trip to Moscow and the collapse of a summit meeting with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev. In Cuba, the revolutionary regime of Fidel Castro became a close ally of the Soviet Union, heightening fears of communist subversion in the Western Hemisphere. Public opinion polls revealed that more than half the American people thought war with the Soviet Union was inevitable. Greetings Woopert - lovely sunny morning went to the pool but found it full of schoolkids on school holidays so went to the beach and thrashed that water to a foam - as an aside the scenery was stimulating - I am starting to realise that the cost of the cruise will be overtaken with all the stuff the ayatollah is gathering to take on it - its a nightmare - hope you get a walk in ATB
Jan 19th, 1961 - 1st episode for "Dick Van Dyke Show" is filmed. To think he then went on to play a proper cockerney chimney sweep in Mary Poppins. What an actor...... Evening anti - hope the kiwi cruise goes well, with some decent weather for your voyage. Had a couple of good walks so far this week - must keep it up ! Enjoy yourself on the cruise
In 1962 Soviet missile bases are detected in Cuba and President Kennedy demands their removal. This is the closest the U.S. and U.S.S.R. ever come to war. The crisis is resolved when Soviets agree to remove Cuban missiles in exchange for removal of U.S. missiles in Turkey. Hey Woopert - Yet another fine and sunny day - been to the Chiro - been for a massage - picked up some folding NZ dosh - waiting for the high command to come home from "coffee with the girls" and take the car to the smash repairers - then its countdown to beer o'clock - bring it on - looking forward to sampling some Kiwi vino collapse ATB
1963: 22nd November Kennedy Assassinated 23rd November The very first episode of Doctor Who is broadcast on BBC TV.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark piece of civil rights legislation in the United States that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It ended unequal application of voter registration requirements and racial segregation in schools, at the workplace and by facilities that served the general public (known as "public accommodations"). Evening anti - wind and heavy rain this morning, but cleared up lunchtime, so had a nice walk. Your departure must be fast approaching now, how far is it from Oz to NZ ? All the best
The 1965 war between India and Pakistan was the second conflict between the two countries over the status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The clash did not resolve this dispute, but it did engage the United States and the Soviet Union in ways that would have important implications for subsequent superpower involvement in the region. Greetings Woopert - yup you guessed it yet another fine sunny morning - we leave at 4pm on Sunday afternoon and arrive in Milford Sound on Wednesday morning the distance is approx. 1800 klms. Set the possum trap last night to try to catch the little git that's been nibbling at things I'd rather he didn't and lo and behold there he was fast asleep in the trap soon to be taken to a nature reserve where he can readjust and feast on things he should be eating and not my strawberries ATB and thanks again for filling in
1966 - the year England beat, nay thrashed, Germany 4-1 to win the World Cup. Well done, and thank you Sir Geoffrey Hurst Hey anti - Where do you buy a Possum Trap ? I'd like to get one ready for when Saint Possum next visits this site . 10.5 degrees today, a bit of sunshine, so a nice walk through Northwood Park at lunchtime. Weekend to look forward to now. Have a good day
In June of 1967 the Monterey International Pop Festival opens in California and is attended by over 200,000. Featured are Janis Joplin, the Jefferson Airplane, the Greatful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, the Who, Otis Redding with many others. Hey Woopert - 10.5 degrees very mild for early Jan one can only wonder what lies round the corner hopefully more of the same. Packed my case in 45 minutes flat as opposed to the ayatollah who has been at it all week - interesting your comment about Saint Possum is there anyone from down the road that really gets under your skin? SB3 can be a tad irritating at times like yesterday when he put the Utd Soton prediction up and wrote "scum" and here's me a "scummer" running the thread bloody liberty - anyway enjoy the walks and ATB
Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia, 1968 On August 20, 1968, the Soviet Union led Warsaw Pact troops in an invasion of Czechoslovakia to crack down on reformist trends in Prague. Although the Soviet Union’s action successfully halted the pace of reform in Czechoslovakia, it had unintended consequences for the unity of the communist bloc. G'Day anti - off tomorrow to KiwiLand eh ? You should have a great time. Actually, Saint Possum isn't too bad really ! There are a couple of 'fans' from down t' road who are annoying, but as they hardly ever come onto our site now, they shall remain nameless for fear of alerting them. Unfortunately, SB3 is like Marmite - you either love him, or hate him ! Have a great cruise, enjoy yourselves, and look forward to hearing about your exploits when you return to Oz
