@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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Happy Birthday for last Saturday big fella. I have several things in common with you. Love the red vino. I had 34 years in the Army Reserve in a Transport Squadron - over 1/2 of those years a was a Staff Sergeant.
Thanks for your yarn of life, and regular comments.

Kev.
 
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My kids were British Army Brats too before we moved to Perth to be near family….We lived around the place , but hubby saw much more…. I also worked with the RAF in HK……My kids became very adaptable to different situations, schools etc and I think it did them good….We left the Army in 1993 after 20 years (kids at 19 and 17) and we’ve been in Perth since then. When they look back on their lives they can’t see themselves as they were, my son doesn’t even recognise himself in that life anymore, and I must admit it seems that we lived our early life in a completely different time and place. I remember it all though because I’m the mum and I have to remember for them…..
 
My kids were British Army Brats too before we moved to Perth to be near family….We lived around the place , but hubby saw much more…. I also worked with the RAF in HK……My kids became very adaptable to different situations, schools etc and I think it did them good….We left the Army in 1993 after 20 years (kids at 19 and 17) and we’ve been in Perth since then. When they look back on their lives they can’t see themselves as they were, my son doesn’t even recognise himself in that life anymore, and I must admit it seems that we lived our early life in a completely different time and place. I remember it all though because I’m the mum and I have to remember for them…..
Yes, but it's a great education🎓
 

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