eindhovendee Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 5 hours ago, Shadow Play said: There are a few suggestions as to why they went their own way. The one that seems to hold most weight was Adolf managed to avoid remaining in the army in order to run the company whereas Rudolph did not. Rudolph felt Adolf had used the situation to gain more power in the company. Adidas certainly out on top but a strange 70s take on what everyone was wearing, didn't matter as long as it was Adidas or Umbro. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 10 hours ago, eindhovendee said: Adidas certainly out on top but a strange 70s take on what everyone was wearing, didn't matter as long as it was Adidas or Umbro. It's not obvious in that photo but Cruyff was allowed to wear a shirt with 2 stripes instead of 3 as he was a Puma man whilst adidas provided the kit to Holland. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 17 hours ago, Shadow Play said: There are a few suggestions as to why they went their own way. The one that seems to hold most weight was Adolf managed to avoid remaining in the army in order to run the company whereas Rudolph did not. Rudolph felt Adolf had used the situation to gain more power in the company. Fanta was the nazi produced alternative to coca cola. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bobo Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Cards of any kind, Christmas, birthday, easter, fathers day etc are a waste of money and trees. I do buy my Dad a bottle of malt for father's day. My Mum gets a bottle of Sherry for mother's day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bobo Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 2 hours ago, hk blues said: It's not obvious in that photo but Cruyff was allowed to wear a shirt with 2 stripes instead of 3 as he was a Puma man whilst adidas provided the kit to Holland. Cruyff is one of the best footballers there has ever been. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just me 2 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Last couple of years the daughter has made me vouchers. " Afternoon in the pub" "day watching the racing" stuff like that. Hoping now the son is older and started craft and that he'll give me vouchers too and I'll get two afternoons in the pub 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 On 26/05/2024 at 10:59, BFTD said: No, but that's a nice idea, and it sort of ties in with my work too. Not too far away from him either - I'm going to give that a shot and see what he says, thanks! Also, Google does something nice when you search for Bletchley Park Update: he's been to Bletchley Park; doesn't fancy another trip. Shot down a few other daytrip suggestions too. He's a massive NCIS fan for some reason, so I thought I'd try one of those coffee-table books you see about those kinds of shows. Of course, this appears to be one that nothing's been released for except "fan books" that look printed on an old monochrome copier. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florentine_Pogen Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 3 minutes ago, BFTD said: Update: he's been to Bletchley Park; doesn't fancy another trip. Shot down a few other daytrip suggestions too. He's a massive NCIS fan for some reason, so I thought I'd try one of those coffee-table books you see about those kinds of shows. Of course, this appears to be one that nothing's been released for except "fan books" that look printed on an old monochrome copier. Slightly tangential but if he's into NCIS-type stuff, how about Surgeons Hall Museum in Edinburgh ? https://museum.rcsed.ac.uk/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Hibee Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 16 minutes ago, BFTD said: Update: he's been to Bletchley Park; doesn't fancy another trip. Shot down a few other daytrip suggestions too. He's a massive NCIS fan for some reason, so I thought I'd try one of those coffee-table books you see about those kinds of shows. Of course, this appears to be one that nothing's been released for except "fan books" that look printed on an old monochrome copier. Christ - I thought my wife was difficult to buy for. Stick a tenner in a card. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Play Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 3 hours ago, Sergeant Wilson said: Fanta was the nazi produced alternative to coca cola. I did not know that. Just read about it and it would appear it was all to do with the fact that during WWII Germany could not get the syrup required to continue making Coca Cola. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 3 hours ago, Shadow Play said: I did not know that. Just read about it and it would appear it was all to do with the fact that during WWII Germany could not get the syrup required to continue making Coca Cola. Aye, I've seriously wondered how far products have come from that time. Do you get Fanta in the cafe at Auschwitz? Do the staff discourage turning up in a Volkswagen, dressed in Hugo Boss gear? Younger people tend not to know about these things. I've known old people who were very anti Japanese or German and would avoid goods from either. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 7 hours ago, hk blues said: It's not obvious in that photo but Cruyff was allowed to wear a shirt with 2 stripes instead of 3 as he was a Puma man whilst adidas provided the kit to Holland. I learned a thing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 1 minute ago, Miguel Sanchez said: I learned a thing Apparently, there's a few players in the past accepted boot sponsorship, then cut off the logos to stick on to their actual favoured boots. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie McSquackle Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 6 hours ago, BFTD said: Update: he's been to Bletchley Park; doesn't fancy another trip. Shot down a few other daytrip suggestions too. He's a massive NCIS fan for some reason, so I thought I'd try one of those coffee-table books you see about those kinds of shows. Of course, this appears to be one that nothing's been released for except "fan books" that look printed on an old monochrome copier. What about a box set of The World At War series if he's into his war series? Unless he can get it through his TV package. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 7 hours ago, BFTD said: Update: he's been to Bletchley Park; doesn't fancy another trip. Shot down a few other daytrip suggestions too. He's a massive NCIS fan for some reason, so I thought I'd try one of those coffee-table books you see about those kinds of shows. Of course, this appears to be one that nothing's been released for except "fan books" that look printed on an old monochrome copier. Shoot some Germans and send him the skins. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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