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Conference trucks::great_britain

Title:The Great Britain Conference
Notice:The conference all about Great Britain
Moderator:VAXCAT::RKE
Created:Fri Aug 15 1986
Last Modified:Fri May 17 1991
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:904
Total number of notes:15309

79.0. "Why BRITAIN is still GREAT" by VULCAN::KERRELL (Do not disturb) Mon Sep 01 1986 14:27

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79.1Top GearVULCAN::KERRELLDo not disturbMon Sep 01 1986 14:303
79.2It isn'tGEM::ANDY_LESLIEis a Professional NoterMon Sep 01 1986 14:351
79.3Isn't it ?VULCAN::BATEBob Bate, ADG Support, ReadingMon Sep 01 1986 14:418
79.4Stabbed in the backVULCAN::KERRELLDo not disturbMon Sep 01 1986 14:414
79.5Another big exportVULCAN::KERRELLDo not disturbMon Sep 01 1986 14:444
79.6GEM::ANDY_LESLIEis a Professional NoterMon Sep 01 1986 14:5313
79.7Sorry, I'm otherwise engaged!VULCAN::KERRELLDo not disturbMon Sep 01 1986 14:5811
79.8GEM::ANDY_LESLIEis a Professional NoterMon Sep 01 1986 15:086
79.9ESB ESB ESBBASHER::WRIGHTONI didn't touch it..Honest...Mon Sep 01 1986 17:304
79.10Pink FloydSWIFT::HUDSONthat's what I thinkMon Sep 01 1986 18:181
79.11PERCH::LESLIEAndy Leslie, UK CSCMon Sep 01 1986 18:357
79.12Pass the lentils someoneBASHER::WRIGHTONI didn't touch it..Honest...Mon Sep 01 1986 19:255
79.13)FULTON::THACKERAYRay Thackeray MR03 DTN 297-5622Mon Sep 01 1986 23:227
79.14Right, it doesn't take much to beat a Jag!FURILO::BLINNDr. Tom @MROTue Sep 02 1986 00:350
79.15FIXER::DAYBob Day.. Brain the size of a planet.Tue Sep 02 1986 02:4913
79.16Putting Health FirstVULCAN::KERRELLDo not disturbTue Sep 02 1986 10:443
79.17And another....VULCAN::KERRELLDo not disturbTue Sep 02 1986 11:391
79.18Geopolitical delineations?SWSNOD::RPGDOCBrains clogged? Call Rent-A-WriterTue Sep 02 1986 15:1012
79.19Who caresVULCAN::KERRELLDo not disturbTue Sep 02 1986 17:035
79.21What are the pieces called?APTECH::RSTONETue Sep 02 1986 22:1710
79.22... the best whingers8616::SNYDERWherever you go, there you areTue Sep 02 1986 23:120
79.23RE .21 - YES & NOMINDER::ROBINSONIf all else fails read the manualWed Sep 03 1986 16:3623
79.24Yes, it is confusing!APTECH::RSTONEWed Sep 03 1986 16:447
79.25They really are legal!MINDER::ROBINSONIf all else fails read the manualWed Sep 03 1986 16:4911
79.26#1 Scots = #1.25 English ;^)KRELL::FRASERNaC Europe Product Assurance Group.Wed Sep 03 1986 17:055
79.27Poor deluded sassenachEAYV05::SHARPDrew Sharp - AYR Data Centre,ScotlandWed Sep 03 1986 17:5714
79.28Scots devalued ? :-) VULCAN::BATEBob Bate, ADG Support, ReadingWed Sep 03 1986 18:0315
79.29True ColoursVULCAN::KERRELLDo not disturbWed Sep 03 1986 18:314
79.30Back on the subject <please>VULCAN::KERRELLDo not disturbThu Sep 04 1986 09:539
79.31more tvSWIFT::HUDSONthat&#039;s what I thinkThu Sep 04 1986 12:288
79.32BROOKSIDE????? :^)VULCAN::KERRELLDo not disturbThu Sep 04 1986 13:262
79.33Not Brookside, surely.WARHED::SUDDICKI&#039;m pink therefore I&#039;m spamThu Sep 04 1986 13:305
79.34From world domination to pint size60563::HOWARDMartin HowardThu Sep 04 1986 14:0810
79.35pint size to pin sizeRDGE28::WILTSHIREVorsprung dort Technik.....Thu Sep 04 1986 14:091
79.36Where is the greatness?60563::HOWARDMartin HowardThu Sep 04 1986 14:2217
79.37RDGE28::WILTSHIREVorsprung dort Technik.....Thu Sep 04 1986 14:3915
79.38Beer, Beer, Beer and more BeerVULCAN::KERRELLDo not disturbThu Sep 04 1986 15:1714
79.39What's wrong with beer?FIXER::DAYBob Day.. Brain the size of a planet.Fri Sep 05 1986 05:543
79.40Afternoon TV??WARHED::SUDDICKI&#039;m pink therefore I&#039;m spamFri Sep 05 1986 11:018
79.41North of WatfordPERCH::JOHNSONFri Sep 05 1986 12:099
79.42Just a minute !EAYV05::SHARPDrew Sharp - AYR Data Centre,ScotlandFri Sep 05 1986 13:176
79.43nae be daft manFIXER::DAYBob Day.. Brain the size of a planet.Sat Sep 06 1986 04:3121
79.44GET REAL, PEOPLE!57428::MEDEIROS_Tue Sep 09 1986 17:4112
79.45Airstrip OneIOSG::WDAVIESPeace,Bread,and LandTue Sep 09 1986 17:503
79.46Sounds reasonable.FINDER::DAYBob Day.. Brain the size of a planet.Tue Sep 09 1986 17:507
79.47An apropos item from ONELINERS.APTECH::RSTONETue Sep 09 1986 18:4713
79.48I say, steady on old chap...BRS01::BROWNBiggles...Wed Sep 10 1986 14:5149
79.49Bal-ham,gateway to the southBASHER::JOHNSONWed Sep 10 1986 15:108
79.50Yanks.. dontcha love 'emBRS01::BROWNBiggles...Wed Sep 10 1986 16:1265
79.51Can I play too mister?DUBSWS::D_OSULLIVANWed Sep 10 1986 17:319
79.52RDGE28::KEWJerry built systemsWed Sep 10 1986 17:368
79.53Reply to Editorials57428::MEDEIROSThe Roving BlowtorchWed Sep 10 1986 17:4450
79.54I'm on your tail Biggles, with an EXocet.GAOV07::MHUGHESI got a mean wriggleWed Sep 10 1986 17:5841
79.55I'm gonna shoot that paperhangin' S.O.BSWSNOD::RPGDOCDennis the MenaceWed Sep 10 1986 19:0615
79.56And Furthermore...57428::MEDEIROSThe Roving BlowtorchWed Sep 10 1986 19:1814
79.5857428::MEDEIROS "The Raving Blowhard"58450::THOMPSONGord-O-MaticWed Sep 10 1986 20:570
79.59We're better -- because we are! (?)ARGUS::CURTISDick &#039;Aristotle&#039; CurtisWed Sep 10 1986 23:5212
79.60Come come GentlmenCOMET2::TIMPSONBlack Holes are for dividing by zeroThu Sep 11 1986 06:0019
79.61damned if we do, damned if we don't...JON::MORONEYMadmanThu Sep 11 1986 06:027
79.62Fight the real enemy...IOSG::WDAVIESPeace,Bread,and LandThu Sep 11 1986 10:0517
79.63RDGE43::SADATBuilt for speed not comfortThu Sep 11 1986 10:1011
79.64DUBSWS::D_OSULLIVANThu Sep 11 1986 11:1144
79.6520 million!!!BASHER::POINTONThu Sep 11 1986 12:495
79.66COMET::TIMPSONBlack Holes are for dividing by zeroThu Sep 11 1986 14:444
79.67BASHER::DAYBob Day.. Brain the size of a planet.Thu Sep 11 1986 14:586
79.69A message from Peter (nodeless) TallonBRS01::BROWNMine&#039;s a pint...Thu Sep 11 1986 16:0347
79.70No more cheeks left to turnBRS01::BROWNMine&#039;s a pint...Thu Sep 11 1986 16:2328
79.71Getaloadathis...BRS01::BROWNMine&#039;s a pint...Thu Sep 11 1986 16:2919
79.73RACIST REMARKS.GAOV07::MHUGHESI got a mean wriggleThu Sep 11 1986 18:2725
79.74Sense of Humour!!!!!!!!GAOV07::MHUGHESI got a mean wriggleThu Sep 11 1986 18:4112
79.76I thought it was only ostriches...BRS01::BROWNMine&#039;s a pint...Thu Sep 11 1986 18:4824
79.77Old soldiers never die - only young ones...KRELL::FRASERNaC Europe Product Assurance Group.Thu Sep 11 1986 18:538
79.78Does this conference have a moderator?CEDSWS::SESSIONSAll I want is a little reaction.Thu Sep 11 1986 19:051
79.79SWSNOD::RPGDOCDennis the MenaceThu Sep 11 1986 19:243
79.80Moderation rules ok??BASHER::MOUNTFORDThu Sep 11 1986 20:039
79.81Now you're talking!ARGUS::CURTISDick &#039;Aristotle&#039; CurtisThu Sep 11 1986 22:508
79.82Did "Biggles" get shot down or is he on the beer?GAOV07::MHUGHESI got a mean wriggleFri Sep 12 1986 10:4035
79.83STOP STOP STOP STOPTMCUK2::BANKSRule BritanniaFri Sep 12 1986 10:5210
79.84Subjective objectivityBRS01::BROWNMine&#039;s a pint...Fri Sep 12 1986 11:1713
79.85Toodley pip, and all that...GAOV07::MHUGHESI got a mean wriggleFri Sep 12 1986 13:0114
79.86Foxtrot Uniform etc....BRS01::BROWNMine&#039;s a pint...Fri Sep 12 1986 13:560
79.87Leave the Welsh out of Great Brit.RDGMRC::ALUNFri Sep 12 1986 15:249
79.88British Innovation: Self-contradiction57428::MEDEIROSThe Roving BlowtorchFri Sep 12 1986 16:1310
79.89The jet engineRDGE28::KEWJerry built systemsFri Sep 12 1986 16:221
79.90RadarRDGE28::KEWJerry built systemsFri Sep 12 1986 16:231
79.91TelevisionRDGE28::KEWJerry built systemsFri Sep 12 1986 16:270
79.92yRDGE00::BATEFri Sep 12 1986 16:3616
79.93TelephoneRDGE28::KEWJerry built systemsFri Sep 12 1986 16:370
79.94Steam powerRDGE28::KEWJerry built systemsFri Sep 12 1986 16:380
79.95Babbage's calculating engineRDGE28::KEWJerry built systemsFri Sep 12 1986 16:510
79.96HovercraftBASHER::WRIGHTONI didn&#039;t touch it..Honest...Fri Sep 12 1986 16:591
79.97Strikes?BASHER::WRIGHTONI didn&#039;t touch it..Honest...Fri Sep 12 1986 17:211
79.98References, please57428::MEDEIROSThe Roving BlowtorchFri Sep 12 1986 17:2223
79.99RDGE43::KEWJerry built systemsFri Sep 12 1986 17:2821
79.100PenicillinRDGE43::KEWJerry built systemsFri Sep 12 1986 17:320
79.101Leave orf John...narrmeen?BRS01::BROWNMine&#039;s a pint...Fri Sep 12 1986 17:4247
79.102If I might make so bold...BRS01::BROWNMine&#039;s a pint...Fri Sep 12 1986 18:0820
79.103The Snake is my mate and he's ok!DUBSWS::D_OSULLIVANFri Sep 12 1986 18:176
79.104hoevcraft.optical computerBASHER::DAYBob Day.. Brain the size of a planet.Fri Sep 12 1986 18:216
79.105I drink therefore I amBRS01::BROWNMine&#039;s a pint...Fri Sep 12 1986 18:2929
79.106Laurie the lip Lisps loudly on.GAOV07::MHUGHESI got a mean wriggleFri Sep 12 1986 18:3713
79.107Brevity may be the soul of wit, but...SWSNOD::RPGDOCDennis the MenaceFri Sep 12 1986 18:4912
79.108References Provided on Request57428::MEDEIROSThe Roving BlowtorchFri Sep 12 1986 19:1726
79.109RDGE43::SADATBuilt for speed not comfortFri Sep 12 1986 20:0025
79.110How to Compare?57428::MEDEIROSThe Roving BlowtorchFri Sep 12 1986 23:1816
79.111FoodMARVIN::COVERTJohn CovertMon Sep 15 1986 00:5613
79.112Listen to the languageRDGE00::BATEMine&#039;s a &#039;Pan-Galactic Gargleblaster&#039;Mon Sep 15 1986 17:0216
79.113Another Reply57428::MEDEIROSThe Roving BlowtorchMon Sep 15 1986 20:1159
79.114Meglomania rulesBRS01::BROWNMine&#039;s a pint...Tue Sep 16 1986 12:267
79.115An opinion, please respect it.BRS01::BROWNMine&#039;s a pint...Tue Sep 16 1986 13:28131
79.116Have some Madeiros, my dearBRS01::BROWNMine&#039;s a pint...Tue Sep 16 1986 13:5268
79.117In answer to .113TMCUK2::MISCRule BritanniaTue Sep 16 1986 14:4768
79.118In my opinion...JANUS::FRASERNaC Europe Product Assurance Group.Tue Sep 16 1986 15:538
79.119Quid pro quo?ARGUS::CURTISDick &#039;Aristotle&#039; CurtisTue Sep 16 1986 16:197
79.120FLAMEIOSG::WDAVIESPeace,Bread,and LandTue Sep 16 1986 16:3040
79.121Peace with Honor57428::MEDEIROSThe Roving BlowtorchTue Sep 16 1986 16:3517
79.122What next?BRSAD1::ICS2Pink PantherTue Sep 16 1986 16:527
79.123Allow me to explain..BRS01::BROWNMine&#039;s a pint...Tue Sep 16 1986 17:4876
79.124Well doneGAOV07::MHUGHESI got a mean wriggleTue Sep 16 1986 17:5523
79.125A doctor talksBRS01::BROWNMine&#039;s a pint...Tue Sep 16 1986 17:576
79.126Gateway to the great white NorthSWSNOD::RPGDOCDennis the MenaceTue Sep 16 1986 18:5215
79.127A little bit more rhetoric...IOSG::WDAVIESPeace,Bread,and LandTue Sep 16 1986 18:58131
79.128Another opinion from one who remembers...XANADU::BANKSDavid Banks -- NOT TMCUK2::BANKSTue Sep 16 1986 21:5910
79.129bog offFIXER::LEWISWed Sep 17 1986 00:553
79.130Immigration60582::WILLIAMSJOHNWed Sep 17 1986 05:3116
79.131And did those feet...BRSAD1::ICS2The sand is quicker than the sky...Wed Sep 17 1986 10:4538
79.132IOSG::WDAVIESPeace,Bread,and LandWed Sep 17 1986 10:599
79.133Permission to transfer, Sir?BRS01::BROWNMine&#039;s a pint...Wed Sep 17 1986 13:12115
79.134No don't please.IOSG::WDAVIESPeace,Bread,and LandWed Sep 17 1986 13:3846
79.135Rewind the tape, UP with the volume, LISTENBRS01::BROWNMine&#039;s a pint...Wed Sep 17 1986 14:4511
79.136Immigration moved to topic 96.TMCUK2::BANKSRule BritanniaWed Sep 17 1986 15:109
79.137Another great - The PromsRDGE43::KERRELLDo not disturbThu Sep 25 1986 10:381
79.138ECCGY4::JAERVINENIntentionally not left blankFri Sep 26 1986 16:054
79.139British Aerospace/Aerospatiele CONCORDEFINDER::ROSEMon Sep 29 1986 06:431
79.140I don't want to be an EEC citizenFINDER::ROSEMon Sep 29 1986 06:475
79.141Fly the Flag?BRSADG::SUPRA_5Keith KennedyMon Sep 29 1986 10:304
79.142zzzzzzzzTMCUK2::BANKSRule BritanniaMon Sep 29 1986 15:066
79.143ECCGY1::JAERVINENIntentionally not left blankThu Oct 02 1986 15:412
79.144Another exchange of insults?RDGE43::KERRELLDo not disturbThu Oct 02 1986 18:186
79.145ECCGY4::JAERVINENIntentionally not left blankThu Oct 02 1986 18:404
79.146Beer, in hier ?ECCGY1::COURTSEdwin Courts, ECC, MunichThu Oct 02 1986 18:486
79.147Come on, tell allRDGE43::KERRELLDo not disturbFri Oct 03 1986 15:349
79.148RDGE00::KEWKnocker ShockerFri Oct 03 1986 16:577
79.149can't stay away....BASHER::JOHNSONNils taurus excretumFri Oct 03 1986 19:1712
79.150More levityROYCE::RKEWave on!Sat Oct 04 1986 14:017
79.15157578::WILLIAMSTue Oct 07 1986 22:1318
79.152SMAUG::THOMPSONTue Oct 14 1986 00:2518
79.153how many?ROYCE::RKEcryptic and possibly amusing commentTue Oct 14 1986 19:005
79.154Confirmed...ECCGY4::COURTSEdwin Courts, ECC, MunichTue Oct 14 1986 19:283
79.155Surely out of date by now?RDGE00::KEWJerry built systemsWed Oct 15 1986 09:288
79.156funny numbersRDGE00::LINDETony Linde @RYO, 830-4941, ReadingWed Oct 15 1986 13:218
79.157America has better... crimes?CSSE32::PHILPOTTCSSE/Lang. &amp; Tools, ZK02-1/N71Sun Oct 19 1986 21:4467
79.15851, 52, 53,...6057578::WILLIAMSThu Oct 23 1986 20:228
79.159A british bestRDGE00::KEWJerry built systemsThu Nov 06 1986 16:066
79.160Humourous periodicalsRDGE00::KERRELLDo not disturbThu Nov 06 1986 17:085
79.161Only if they bring back Ingrams !ECCGY1::COURTSEdwin Courts, ECC, MunichThu Nov 06 1986 17:510
79.162And another thing -WELSWS::TREVENNORAMSTRAD PC on BARNA::AMSTRADFri Nov 28 1986 15:599
79.163Wogan makes Britain GrateWELSWS::TREVENNORAMSTRAD PC on BARNA::AMSTRADFri Nov 28 1986 16:005
79.164PERCH::SCOTTSat Nov 29 1986 00:101
79.165Deeply wounded of Welwyn.WELSWS::TREVENNORAMSTRAD PC on BARNA::AMSTRADThu Dec 04 1986 18:116
79.166custard pies at thirty pacesBASHER::SCOTTThu Dec 04 1986 21:574
79.167You're entitled to your opinionRDGE40::KERRELLtest drive in progressFri Dec 05 1986 09:301
79.168ChivalryESDC2::SOBOTBeware of the parrot !Fri Dec 05 1986 14:056
79.169Nigel MansellRDGE40::KERRELLwith a little bit of top and sideMon Dec 15 1986 09:494
79.170NRMACE::ULGSGraham Smith N.U.K. M.A.C.Mon Dec 15 1986 12:3719
79.171RDGE40::KERRELLwith a little bit of top and sideMon Dec 15 1986 13:5912
79.1721986 - A great year for sportRDGE00::ROBERTSONBring back ThunderbirdsMon Dec 15 1986 17:4727
79.173Maggie is our Leader.60602::CHEQUERRucki_ZuckiSun Dec 21 1986 22:230
79.175Oh and we invented 3 men in a boat too!WELSWS::TREVENNORAMSTRAD PC on BARNA::AMSTRADTue Dec 23 1986 09:1313
79.176ROYCE::RKEdragons slain....maids rescuedTue Dec 23 1986 13:402
79.177'cos they are Canadians...RDGE28::SADATFunny old game, eh, Life?Tue Dec 23 1986 14:100
79.1784 wheels o' ma wagg'n...ESDC2::SOBOTBeware of the parrot !Wed Jan 14 1987 19:183
79.179You ain't kiddin'BRS01::BROWNMine&#039;s a pint...Thu Jan 15 1987 12:528
79.180Lloyd HoniganRDGE40::KERRELLsailing close to the windMon Feb 23 1987 18:010
79.181North Sea OilROYCE::RKEdragons slain....maids rescuedMon Feb 23 1987 18:130
79.182OSI::ANDY_LESLIEAndy `{o}^{o}&#039; Leslie, ECSSE. OSI.Tue Feb 24 1987 13:373
79.183BCSE::MACDONALDSteve MacDonaldSat Jun 27 1987 00:374
79.184LESLIE::ANDYEgo ipse custodes custudio?Sat Jun 27 1987 10:213
79.186She said soWELSWS::MANNIONFarewell Welfare, Pt. 3Thu Jul 30 1987 16:2710
79.187{cough, cough, cough, cough, whew!}CURIE::COSTLEYFri Sep 11 1987 18:2114
79.188You what, John?RDGE00::SADATCur non fieri possumus ebrii sensim?Fri Sep 11 1987 18:276
79.189me tooRDGENG::KEDMUNDSSo this is an ellipsis...Fri Sep 11 1987 20:167
79.190" Don't ask an Egyptian in PARIS! "CURIE::COSTLEYFri Sep 11 1987 20:1756
79.191Whaur's Wullie Gane?WELSWS::MANNIONLegendary Lancashire HeroesWed Sep 16 1987 17:4814
79.192" What makes Bririan Great? " CURIE::COSTLEYWed Sep 16 1987 22:569
79.193SHIRE::TALLONMega Biblion, Mega KakonThu Sep 17 1987 08:569
79.194Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpaWELSWS::MANNIONLegendary Lancashire HeroesThu Sep 17 1987 11:355
79.195DON'T PANIC ..... yetRDGE28::BATEIt IS life, but not as we know itThu Sep 17 1987 11:465
79.196I think that was Bug-BlaTTer beast Bob!42690::HAYESIan Hayes, DTN 830 ext 4992Thu Sep 17 1987 14:121
79.197Humble-pie time :-(RDGE00::BATEIt IS life, but not as we know itThu Sep 17 1987 15:141
79.198: Cut the fakin'! CURIE::COSTLEYThu Sep 17 1987 21:0415
79.199SHIRE::TALLONMega Biblion, Mega KakonFri Sep 18 1987 08:471
79.200Traal, not TrollRDGE43::BARKERLife on the Ocean Wave...Fri Sep 18 1987 09:451
79.201Slan agus BeannachtWELSWS::MANNIONLegendary Lancashire HeroesFri Sep 18 1987 10:1610
79.202NOT a nattering nabob of N.Am.negativismoCURIE::COSTLEYFri Sep 18 1987 21:0640
79.203NOT Grosse Britainie [.]CURIE::COSTLEYMon Nov 09 1987 18:416
79.204Set mod/hat=onTRUCKS::RKEPegapus, the winged pussycatMon Dec 19 1988 09:3447
79.205set mod/hat=onTRUCKS::RKEPegapus, the winged pussycatTue Jan 03 1989 09:42135