Back in the 70s the Post Office refused to hire my mate's brother because he was a member of the communist party

Of course you are not alone with complaining about Royal Mail, downunder we also complain about Australia Post.
E.G. I have just received 2 parcels from the UK (Kernow and YouChoos) both of which at 8am this morning the tracking system of both RM and AP were telling me were still in the UK awaiting a flight to Aus. They must have the fastest planes available to get them from London to my front door in 4hrs.
As for being refused a job because of being a communist, think about it, we were in the midst of the cold war. No way was anyone going to get a job in an organisation which could involve touching national secrets.

Quote from: Graham on December 01, 2025, 02:34:31 AMAs for being refused a job because of being a communist, think about it, we were in the midst of the cold war. No way was anyone going to get a job in an organisation which could involve touching national secrets.

But the UK suffered more spies than it wanted in the Cold War, mainly from Cambridge Uni

During the aforementioned young Bealman postie job, I have distinct memories of this huge Afghan dog attacking me one dark snowy morning and latching solidly onto my arm.

I reckon it was a recruit 

Quote from: Newportnobby on December 01, 2025, 09:25:36 AM

Quote from: Graham on December 01, 2025, 02:34:31 AMAs for being refused a job because of being a communist, think about it, we were in the midst of the cold war. No way was anyone going to get a job in an organisation which could involve touching national secrets.

But the UK suffered more spies than it wanted in the Cold War, mainly from Cambridge Uni

Totally agree.

B&M in Eastbourne this morning:

It's a joke, really. The world is mad.

When you think about it, certain items seem to be available virtually all year round.
In our Tesco store hot cross buns are, and mince pies ain't just for Chrimble