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12-08-17, 09:42 PM | #1 | |
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The bunkers built to survive an apocalypse
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In the 50's and sixties,this was common.
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12-09-17, 06:56 AM | #2 |
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What about the brexit apocalypse?
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12-09-17, 07:23 AM | #3 |
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Heh, the museum of cold war in Moscow (aka GO42) got mentioned.
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12-09-17, 08:59 AM | #4 |
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Well...this is something bigger an a apocalypse.
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12-09-17, 06:23 PM | #5 |
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One of the views is just an old telephone exchange!!
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12-09-17, 09:38 PM | #6 |
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Built especially for Aussies.
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12-09-17, 11:03 PM | #7 |
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Yes they were called Thunderboxes!!
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12-10-17, 01:20 AM | #8 |
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You have one of these?
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12-10-17, 02:13 AM | #9 |
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Doesn't everyone!!
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12-10-17, 06:16 AM | #10 |
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I can't claim to have a fart box as you say Thunderbox.
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12-10-17, 07:17 AM | #11 |
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STEED's Thunderbox
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12-10-17, 10:02 AM | #12 |
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I do. A cozy 4x8 single-holer with a clear corrugated plastic roof which makes it very light and airy.
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12-10-17, 03:33 PM | #13 |
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I'ts was a small place.
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Some were double, but just imagine sitting next to someone dropping bombs!!
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Y'know I used to think that as well but an old Mainer explained to me that a 2 holers real purpose was not for them to be used at the same time but rather to accommodate two different sized butts. That's why the holes will be different sizes.
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