@Da Freddo’s Member Spotlight: ‘Take nothing seriously, except serious stuff.’

Today, I have the pleasure of introducing one of our wonderful SDC Rewards members, member @Da Freddo.

For those interested in a glimpse into the life of someone who has never shied away from life’s hard yakka, read on.



Introducing member @Da Freddo:

June was a brilliant month in the fantastic year of 1954 because that is the year I was brewed and born in.

I am a happy-go-lucky fella who takes nothing seriously, except serious stuff.


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Member @Da Freddo worked mine and drill rig sites for many years. Image Credit: Shutterstock



I was a British Army Brat and have been around the World (Dad was a Staff Sergeant); that was a good education for us three kids.

After completing Technical High School Certificate, I did a 5 year apprenticeship as a Boilermaker for years and then I worked the Mine Site map over Australia, and Drill Rig sites for many years. It wrecked my body and now I pay the price.

Would I do that again? You bet I would; that set us up for a comfy retirement.



Repairs on huge dump trucks, draglines, rippers, stackers, and vibrators: it all takes a toll on your body.

But it was a fantastic career and made heaps of friends all over this country.

I love making new friends and keeping good friends that I have had for 56 years. 🍻

I found SDC on the net and thought that would be a good outlet for finding new friends.

The best bits of the SDC, in my opinion, are the Games, Forum, and Members' posts (you know, the whole kit and caboodle).

Words of wisdom? Be nice and friendly to others and remember it’s only and all in fun.🥂 😸

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A huge thank you to member @Da Freddo for sharing this with us all!

Have you had the luck of bumping into member @Da Freddo on the forum? Can you relate to any experiences? Join in the conversation in the comments below.

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You bet I have tripped over Da Freddo on very many occasions. We share much of our backgrounds. Both grew up in British Forces' families on far flung outposts of the Commonwealth. My Dad was a Flight Sergeant, his a Staff Sergeant. So Da Freddo is an Army Brat, me a RAF Brat. We are proud to be the SDC Brat Pack. 👫

By the way it is his BIRTHDAY:love: 🎈🎂on Saturday. But please don't let on that I told you. 😺😸
 
You bet I have tripped over Da Freddo on very many occasions. We share much of our backgrounds. Both grew up in British Forces' families on far flung outposts of the Commonwealth. My Dad was a Flight Sergeant, his a Staff Sergeant. So Da Freddo is an Army Brat, me a RAF Brat. We are proud to be the SDC Brat Pack. 👫

By the way it is his BIRTHDAY:love: 🎈🎂on Saturday. But please don't let on that I told you. 😺😸
thanks, 🥂 😼😼
 
Love the photo of your giant Tonka truck! Have just got my tiny ZX🚙 back on the road. Reckon it could drive under yours without even scratching the duco! 😸🐈‍⬛🍷😺
 
Love the photo of your giant Tonka truck! Have just got my tiny ZX🚙 back on the road. Reckon it could drive under yours without even scratching the duco! 😸🐈‍⬛🍷😺
Your car would fit in my glovebox 😼 😼
 
Happy birthday da Freddo 🥳 may your day be filled with love,❤️ laughter 🤭 and great food and cheers 🍻 enjoy. 😊
Thanks for sharing your interesting life,😊
 
Happy birthday da Freddo 🥳 may your day be filled with love,❤️ laughter 🤭 and great food and cheers 🍻 enjoy. 😊
Thanks for sharing your interesting life,😊
Thank you for your wishes I had a top shelf day with family and great friends 🥂 😸
 
What an interesting life. I always enjoy reading your comments, you can see you are a carefree man and serious when you need to be.

Happy Birthday for last Saturday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁
How young did you turn ?
 
What an interesting life. I always enjoy reading your comments, you can see you are a carefree man and serious when you need to be.

Happy Birthday for last Saturday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁
How young did you turn ?
71 years young and no not feeling it either,
A glass or two of a nice red helps ease the aches 😼
Thankyou for your wishes 😸 😽
 
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Happy Birthday For Saturday
 
And beers.
 
meow...have a great day Freddo
 
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Cheers Da Freddo glad you had a great Birthday and thanks for your story.
 
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