Canadian Paul 97 Posted May 25, 2008 Henry Allingham reaches symbolic 111 years, 11 months and 11 days. Seems to be doing okay, although certainly not as well as a year ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted May 25, 2008 Henry Allingham reaches symbolic 111 years, 11 months and 11 days. Seems to be doing okay, although certainly not as well as a year ago. He's a fortnight short of 112 now. Which is a small number in comparison to the tonnage of deadpool points the massed ranks of international corpse fanciers plan to cash in when he cashes in, or summat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted May 27, 2008 The last surviving central powers WWI veteran, Franz Künstler, has died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Scot Posted May 28, 2008 Alfred Anderson, the Scots WW1 vet who was also Scotland's oldest man, was my great - grandfather's brother - so that makes me his great -great nephew. I actually knew him well and often used to call and see him when i went home to Scotland. We always got on well and although I'm only his great - great nephew, he always called me his nephew Scot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted May 28, 2008 Alfred Anderson, the Scots WW1 vet who was also Scotland's oldest man, was my great - grandfather's brother - so that makes me his great -great nephew. I actually knew him well and often used to call and see him when i went home to Scotland. We always got on well and although I'm only his great - great nephew, he always called me his nephew Scot. So you're a Scot, and your name is "Scot". I don't suppose you could complete the hattrick and tell us that your surname is Scott. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Scot Posted May 28, 2008 Alfred Anderson, the Scots WW1 vet who was also Scotland's oldest man, was my great - grandfather's brother - so that makes me his great -great nephew. I actually knew him well and often used to call and see him when i went home to Scotland. We always got on well and although I'm only his great - great nephew, he always called me his nephew Scot. So you're a Scot, and your name is "Scot". I don't suppose you could complete the hattrick and tell us that your surname is Scott. No, sorry Cowboy Ronnie. My surname is Smart. Actually, I was christened Scott - spelt with two Ts - but my brother David once wrote it as Scot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Scot Posted May 28, 2008 Alfred Anderson, the Scots WW1 vet who was also Scotland's oldest man, was my great - grandfather's brother - so that makes me his great -great nephew. I actually knew him well and often used to call and see him when i went home to Scotland. We always got on well and although I'm only his great - great nephew, he always called me his nephew Scot. So you're a Scot, and your name is "Scot". I don't suppose you could complete the hattrick and tell us that your surname is Scott. No, sorry Cowboy Ronnie. My surname is Smart. Actually, I was christened Scott - spelt with two Ts - but my brother David once wrote it as Scot. That war vet with the broken hip is a good DL prospect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest An Unbelieving Scot Posted May 28, 2008 No, sorry Cowboy Ronnie. My surname is Smart. Actually, I was christened Scott - spelt with two Ts - but my brother David once wrote it as Scot. First one to shout oxymoron wins! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted May 28, 2008 It's all going this way... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted May 28, 2008 Alfred Anderson, the Scots WW1 vet who was also Scotland's oldest man, was my great - grandfather's brother - so that makes me his great -great nephew. I actually knew him well and often used to call and see him when i went home to Scotland. We always got on well and although I'm only his great - great nephew, he always called me his nephew Scot. So you're a Scot, and your name is "Scot". I don't suppose you could complete the hattrick and tell us that your surname is Scott. No, sorry Cowboy Ronnie. My surname is Smart. Actually, I was christened Scott - spelt with two Ts - but my brother David once wrote it as Scot. That war vet with the broken hip is a good DL prospect. He would be a good prospect if he hadn't already died Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted May 28, 2008 17,500+ members for the Facebook group to give the last surviving WW1 vet a state funeral. What if Harry or Henry doesn't want one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Scot Posted May 29, 2008 17,500+ members for the Facebook group to give the last surviving WW1 vet a state funeral. What if Harry or Henry doesn't want one? The one with the dodgy hip's gone, has he? Oh, well, Henry Allingham's a good bet I'd reckon. Harry Patch'll probably hang on, though. How many WW1 vets has Germany got now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted May 29, 2008 Hmm, now let me see... by the way, how do you manage to mess up the quote function Every. Single. Bloody. Time. You. Post? How many WW1 vets has Germany got now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted May 29, 2008 Hmm, now let me see... by the way, how do you manage to mess up the quote function Every. Single. Bloody. Time. You. Post? How many WW1 vets has Germany got now? I wonder if they go through the whole process of giving the last remaining Tommy a state funeral and then find another one still alive in a nursing home somewhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Scot Posted May 29, 2008 Hmm, now let me see... by the way, how do you manage to mess up the quote function Every. Single. Bloody. Time. You. Post? How many WW1 vets has Germany got now? I wonder if they go through the whole process of giving the last remaining Tommy a state funeral and then find another one still alive in a nursing home somewhere Because I haven't got a quote function on my computer. My computer's a old one - but I'm going to replace it once I've paid for my motorbike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted May 29, 2008 Hmm, now let me see... by the way, how do you manage to mess up the quote function Every. Single. Bloody. Time. You. Post? How many WW1 vets has Germany got now? I wonder if they go through the whole process of giving the last remaining Tommy a state funeral and then find another one still alive in a nursing home somewhere Because I haven't got a quote function on my computer. My computer's a old one - but I'm going to replace it once I've paid for my motorbike. You don't need a quote function on the computer. All you need to do is look at the tags when you reply. if you close the quote tag it will fix itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Darren Posted May 29, 2008 Hmm, now let me see... by the way, how do you manage to mess up the quote function Every. Single. Bloody. Time. You. Post? How many WW1 vets has Germany got now? I wonder if they go through the whole process of giving the last remaining Tommy a state funeral and then find another one still alive in a nursing home somewhere Because I haven't got a quote function on my computer. My computer's a old one - but I'm going to replace it once I've paid for my motorbike. You don't need a quote function on the computer. All you need to do is look at the tags when you reply. if you close the quote tag it will fix itself. Please will you leave my brother alone. He doesn't work with computers all day long like you people. He has a very important job as a hospital porter in Newcastle and we are all very proud of him. I am a better at computers and have found the quote function. I like this site, I hear there is a convention coming up. We are all keen to go but maybe we could have one in Glasgow. I have many relatives who I could bring along too. Who do I contact about the get together? Are dogs allowed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted May 29, 2008 by the way, how do you manage to mess up the quote function Every. Single. Bloody. Time. You. Post? 'Cos he's a fekin moron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest_terminator_* Posted June 2, 2008 by the way, how do you manage to mess up the quote function Every. Single. Bloody. Time. You. Post? 'Cos he's a fekin moron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest_terminator_* Posted June 2, 2008 Remains found at WW1 ' mass grave'Remains found at WWI 'mass grave' What exactly would you expect to find in a grave..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted June 2, 2008 Hmm, now let me see... by the way, how do you manage to mess up the quote function Every. Single. Bloody. Time. You. Post? How many WW1 vets has Germany got now? I wonder if they go through the whole process of giving the last remaining Tommy a state funeral and then find another one still alive in a nursing home somewhere Because I haven't got a quote function on my computer. My computer's a old one - but I'm going to replace it once I've paid for my motorbike. You don't need a quote function on the computer. All you need to do is look at the tags when you reply. if you close the quote tag it will fix itself. Please will you leave my brother alone. He doesn't work with computers all day long like you people. He has a very important job as a hospital porter in Newcastle and we are all very proud of him. I am a better at computers and have found the quote function. I like this site, I hear there is a convention coming up. We are all keen to go but maybe we could have one in Glasgow. I have many relatives who I could bring along too. Who do I contact about the get together? Are dogs allowed? What a shame you're unable to demonstrate that you have grasped the concept of how to use the quote function Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted June 6, 2008 Happy birthday Henry Allingham. Respect for 112 years on the planet. If you're feeling generous it would suit my HPDP standings if you wait for Billy Graham to die and then go just before the Right Reverend Ian Cundy, cheers mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted June 6, 2008 Happy birthday Henry Allingham. Respect for 112 years on the planet. If you're feeling generous it would suit my HPDP standings if you wait for Billy Graham to die and then go just before the Right Reverend Ian Cundy, cheers mate! Just saw him on TV at the flypast, looking so dandy and so fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted June 17, 2008 Harry Patch becomes a supercentenarian. Unlike Henry, he eschews the 'live fast, die old' method of wine, women and song, but each to their own. Happy Birthday, Harry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted June 17, 2008 Reminds me of the joke... A doctor tells the man in his surgery that he has less than a year to live. " I suggest giving up alcohol, sex and smoking." says the doctor. " Will I live longer then, Doctor?" asks the man. " No, it'll just seem like it." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
