tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271194216217582823.post2380367406451262620..comments2023-09-10T16:35:32.651+01:00Comments on Captain Ranty-Lawful Rebel: Young RantyCaptain Rantyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07839241144954596066noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271194216217582823.post-38400598286798848092011-02-18T23:08:42.048+00:002011-02-18T23:08:42.048+00:00Captain,
I bought my first cigarettes from the lo...Captain,<br /><br />I bought my first cigarettes from the local 'sweetshop', one ParkDrive and one match,3d, on the way to school.The shop owner would ask us politely not to tell our parents, as if.NewsboyCapnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271194216217582823.post-31105127637924913172011-02-18T22:56:53.170+00:002011-02-18T22:56:53.170+00:00Newsy,
My dad used to smoke Texan. (Made in South...Newsy,<br /><br />My dad used to smoke Texan. (Made in South Africa)<br /><br />Check them out:<br /><br />http://www.cigarettespedia.com/index.php/Texan_%28Toasted%29_KS-20-H_-_South_Africa<br /><br />They were a bit harsh for an 11 year old so I moved on to Rothmans. (Mums brand). Then she switched to Consulate. Yuk!<br /><br />Had to start buying my own then.<br /><br />Still, at 1 cent each, it wasn't too troubling. Had to buy them at the black shops though. White folks wouldn't sell them to us. <br /><br />CR.Captain Rantyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07839241144954596066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271194216217582823.post-26584344189448795022011-02-18T22:50:08.872+00:002011-02-18T22:50:08.872+00:00Captain,
My Dad used to 'hide' a stash of...Captain,<br /><br />My Dad used to 'hide' a stash of Senior Service in the loo down the yard, I stated 'puffing' on them at a very early age, can't beat a smoke and a shite. Not allowed now with these fancy indoor toilets.NewsboyCapnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271194216217582823.post-59270008196728670512011-02-18T22:30:35.398+00:002011-02-18T22:30:35.398+00:00Steady on!
That clobber was all the rage in '...Steady on!<br /><br />That clobber was all the rage in '63.<br /><br />CR.Captain Rantyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07839241144954596066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271194216217582823.post-16373691483496071372011-02-18T22:13:39.387+00:002011-02-18T22:13:39.387+00:00Yep. Nothing worse than that splash, and a freezin...Yep. Nothing worse than that splash, and a freezing cold, wet foot.<br /><br />We called 'em "gazunders". The real toilet was down the bottom of the yard. Squares of bloody newspaper for wipage.<br /><br />Couldn't afford "comfy bum" in them days.<br /><br />CR.Captain Rantyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07839241144954596066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271194216217582823.post-3556469741088347142011-02-18T21:55:08.973+00:002011-02-18T21:55:08.973+00:00Captain,
We, me and Kid brother, had 'po'...Captain,<br /><br />We, me and Kid brother, had 'po' under our bed. Nothing can get you off to sleep like listening to him 'pee and trump' only a foot away!Then climbing over to get back in bed.<br />Then in dark winter mornings praying he had pushed it back under the bed, before I got out.NewsboyCapnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271194216217582823.post-42808744818233258812011-02-18T21:10:45.565+00:002011-02-18T21:10:45.565+00:00Newsy,
At one point there were four of us sharing...Newsy,<br /><br />At one point there were four of us sharing a bed. Two brothers, two sisters.<br /><br />No potty.<br /><br />I was the only kid in the street with a chapped back.<br /><br />CR.Captain Rantyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07839241144954596066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271194216217582823.post-91747410801560694382011-02-18T21:07:17.942+00:002011-02-18T21:07:17.942+00:00Captain,
Didn't think you were old enough to ...Captain,<br /><br />Didn't think you were old enough to be living in the Black & White era.<br />By the way did you have the potty under your bed ?NewsboyCapnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271194216217582823.post-26760354159600346922011-02-18T21:01:40.857+00:002011-02-18T21:01:40.857+00:00Some things don't change.
I need the potty al...Some things don't change.<br /><br />I need the potty almost constantly now!<br /><br />CR.Captain Rantyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07839241144954596066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271194216217582823.post-40118450297705417662011-02-18T20:56:52.937+00:002011-02-18T20:56:52.937+00:00Nah looks like he needs the potty!Nah looks like he needs the potty!Catmarhttp://alternativeaction.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271194216217582823.post-61239098412438806642011-02-18T20:19:55.437+00:002011-02-18T20:19:55.437+00:00You look like I need a drink!You look like I need a drink!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com