Rodger Pettichord Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Hi all. I worked my way through college and graduate school by working in an aluminum factory. In the factory, I was part of a group of guys who produced the big carbon blocks used as electrodes in the smelting process. Those guys adopted me, and I loved them dearly. Fifty years later, I still remember them fondly and even have dreams where I'm back on the floor with them again. I suspect that most of us have been part of groups we really enjoyed -- sports, work, military, hobbies, and so forth. And that leads to this week's topic. THIS WEEK'S MEANINGLESS TOPIC: What team(s) have you been part of that meant a lot to you? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 "sports, work, military, hobbies, and so forth Phew! - what a choice - bin thur- dunn that ! - so many memories and difficult choice - 18 years from apprentice to manager at my Alma Mata employer for 18 years - 2 years national service with a most diverse bunch of blokes in Cyprus - however as an apprentice - I went 1 day a week to my local tech. who were forming a new Rugby Union Team and my tenure with that team lasted until I cracked my ankle at 34 - and took up sailing racing dinghies. We took that club from a small college team to a full blown club in the North of England - with our own 3 pitch grounds and a modern clubhouse and training facilities. I think I am the last surviving original member - and feel sad when I look at the old photos - and know all my mates are dead. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 my only 'team' was probably when I was in the Army....I had a very traumatic experience at 14 and fell out with everyone, became a pain in everyone's backside, I found the military, only did nearly 7 years but they were the best ever...met some really fantastic people, loved the life and really felt wanted and part of a team, met the wife to...when I left I felt really guilty, I now see a few about the City and one in particular that lives a few hours away, we meet occasionally, but I found it difficult to mix in civvy street, still much the same now.....I'm envious of all you with longtime relationships, I wonder if it's because I have no siblings.... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Shadle Park H.S. golf team ......... beer , booze sex we do ; we are the class of 72 . 😉🤪 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 The Waverley Area Cricket Arena. (WACA). It was an indoor cricket venue no longer around. Great fun with our hopeless cricket side but we enjoyed it. Our side was called The Spitfires because we were, nothing like one. cheers Gumby 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cooper Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 15 hours ago, Rodger Pettichord said: I worked my way through college and graduate school by working sports, work, military, hobbies, and so forth. Hello Rodger, when I was at college, tuition was paid for by the taxes that my father and every other working man paid. He even received a grant towards my living expenses. Today, due I think to someone from the government over here years ago seeing how much money could be made out of students over there, my daughter has had to amass £64,000 of student debt in order to qualify as a nurse. Then the same governments (this is not a political point, they have all done it) that made it this way complain that there is a shortage of nurses. It makes my blood boil. 😡 I must have lived a very sheltered life. I wasn't good at sport at school and even today, I have little interest in it. I lack the competitive element that seems to be needed to gain one over my fellow beings. I have never been in the military, apart from cadets at school, though my son has and he has some very worthwhile friends as a result. My main hobby is flight simulation, I used to fly online with a group and that went well until we gradually drifted apart and in some cases, though not yet in mine, died. I do have other interests. Like you, I have worked with some excellent fellow workers over the years and enjoyed being a part of those "teams". Somehow though, we never seemed to keep in touch. Really, I don't do acquaintances and I have a small core of true friends who are enough, beyond the mainly good people who I meet from day to day. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Over the last 10 to 15 years our families have had various major home improvements done. We are fortunate to have a couple of brothers/brothers in law who know their building trades. We have collectively saved thousands of dollars through the whole extended family showing up to help in any way. Under the knowledgeable instruction of the boys the family team has pulled together and achieved some amazing home improvements. Teamwork truly does make the dream work! Cheers Graeme 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Guys that drive and unload the beer truck and put it in the trunk of my car. Your probably wondering how is that part of the team,well someone has to put the trunk up and take it out, right? Bartenders, well they serve it and I drink it to me that's teamwork. Brewers make it send it to the distributors I buy it take it home put it in the fridge and drink it, now that's teamwork I say.😄 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 I don't want to sound like I'm piddling in your pockets - you blokes - but how's about - "The Neil Hill Memorial Lounge" - as an answer??. 👍 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 8 hours ago, John Heaton said: I don't want to sound like I'm piddling in your pockets - you blokes - but how's about - "The Neil Hill Memorial Lounge" - as an answer??. 👍 Yeah I gotta agree with you there John.. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 10 hours ago, John Heaton said: I don't want to sound like I'm piddling in your pockets - you blokes - but how's about - "The Neil Hill Memorial Lounge" - as an answer??. 👍 That's true for me, John. This bunch of good-humored, wise and woolies means a lot to me. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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