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20th Feb 2021captainjackfosdyke commented on:
The perils of being a gentlemanThank you Dani. The code of the Fosdykes doesn't recognize age if they can be of assistance. Each generation has known that they shall pass this way but once...Any good thing, therefore, that they can do, or any kindness they can show to a fellow creature, then let them do it now for hesitation cannot be considered. Should a request for volunteers to man the life boat be made, then a Fosdyke would be the first to step forward. Should someone say "Don't go down that mine Fosdyke" it would have not the slightest effect on their resolve.ViewDate:
24th Nov 2019captainjackfosdyke commented on:
Was Prince Harry right to bare his soul on television?Hello Swaneldo. You echo my sentiments exactly.ViewDate:
21st Jul 2019captainjackfosdyke commented on:
Just joined so I'm introducing myself.Hello celtwitch. As far as life's lessons are concerned I'm still a student and certainly have no phobias re' listening to old fogies. I too have joined their ranks and, truth to tell, I'm finding it quite pleasant. Can I have a guess? Well,a few guesses actually. Are you from Wales, Cornwall or the beautiful Erin's Isle.ViewDate:
11th Jun 2019captainjackfosdyke commented on:
Just joined so I'm introducing myself.Hello again Yodama. Forgive the tardiness of my reply But I've been in the Free State with my local branch of 'The Social Development League' speaking of the benefits of abstinence. We waste our time of course but it salves our conscience that we try. 'Fraid I've never taken a journey, odd or otherwise, into space for being gregarious by nature I would mourn the lack of company. Of course I could have completely misunderstood your query for there are substances, other than Richard Branson's futuristic space plans or Dr Who's Tardis that can take you on such a journey without leaving the comfort of your armchair. It will never be my intention to pry, but to know a little about whom you correspond with tends to make life easier. Could I ask what part of the world you occupy, what interest you may have. Just innocent bits of information that you may care to share.ViewDate:
7th Jun 2019captainjackfosdyke commented on:
Just joined so I'm introducing myself.Hello Beauty. Though modern thought frowns upon our once mighty Empire, I do not share that sentiment. Having spent many years under the colours striving to keep that Empire intact I had faced many dangers. I recall one incident when the regiment was billeted on an exposed ridge in the Hindu Kush. Night was falling when we were attacked by a ferocious band of Waziri's intent upon doing us harm. Naturally, the attack was unexpected for Colonel Watt-Wattley (a young and particularly chinless) officer had assured us that the natives were friendly. The Waziri set down a constant, withering fire that wreaked havoc amid our ranks....and in no time at all. The sands of the desert were red with blood, Red with the blood of a square that broke, The gatling was jammed and the Colonel dead, And the regiment blinded by dust and smoke. Now, we are all old enough to remember when cliff hangers at the cinema were shown in episodes. It increased the suspense and brought about much discussion as to the outcome. They were happy times so....Would anyone care to add some suspenseful discussion?ViewDate:
7th Jun 2019captainjackfosdyke commented on:
Just joined so I'm introducing myself.Thank you Yodama for your reply. Truth to tell it came as a surprise for I didn't expect any response. Posting something different isn't always appreciated for oft'times persons prefer what they are familiar with. This has always puzzled me for while we are happy to visit a cinema, a theatre etc to be entertained rarely do we believe 'that' entertainment to be true and yet the fantasy of it is enjoyed. The fact that we are all Silver Surfers allows that we have had a goodish slice of life, during which many amusing incidents must have occurred. It is these incidents, embellished as we see fit, that encourages posts, lifts the spirit, amuses and......most importantly, does no harm and creates no offence.ViewDate:
6th Jun 2019captainjackfosdyke commented on:
Just joined so I'm introducing myself.Hello everyone. I post under the pseudonym of Captain Jack Fosdyke. That is an alias of course for my name isn't Jack and neither am I a captain. I am, however, an incurable teller of 'Stretchers'. For those unfamiliar with the term, let me explain. A 'stretcher' is a post placed that may be considered a trifle far fetched but is told with such conviction that the casual reader remains in doubt. I have lived a varied and, may I say, an interesting life and though the snows of winter may rest upon my head, the spring of eternal youth flows happily in my heart. The world is what it is and though I've considered it's problems from every angle I'm convinced that nothing I can do will changed it....So I've decided not to bother. If there are similar thinkers out there who prefer light hearted feasts of reason and flows of soul perhaps they'd care to let me know.ViewDate:
2nd May 2019captainjackfosdyke commented on:
William has embraced bald and shaved his head – was it the right decision?Provided young Mr Windsor settled the bill, who cares indeed. A somewhat pointless young man whose existence impacts on so few.