John Duff counts on Four Crown  by jamibann

John Duff counts on Four Crown

I found this advert in a pile of old papers belonging to my aunt. It's dad, hanging off a rock face at the pass of Ballater, in the early seventies. He got a good donation for the Mountain Rescue Team for doing this advert, but he also got into a bit of trouble with his hierarchy in the Police Force, as 'it wasn't the kind of thing that policemen are supposed to do'! Rebel!! I love the ad and the wording. Makes me smile every time I see it - dad too. Maybe Diana @ludwigsdiana can tell me if this drink still exists? I've certainly never tasted it!
Love it! It’s a great photo of your father on the cliff face. Your father sounds like he has a fun and independently-minded character. That ‘men of spirit’ byline is excellent. And also ‘he needs a strong drink’! 🤣

You could never get away with that kind of alcohol advertising today, how times have changed! What a wonderful keepsake.

It looks as if it could be a kind of port, or a fortified wine.
April 7th, 2023  
@cocokinetic Whatever it is, I'm pretty sure that dad never drank it (unless he got a free sample, which is quite possible and perhaps likely!). He's more of a whisky man. :-)
April 7th, 2023  
What a treasure for you Issi!! Your Dad is such a wonderful man who has led and exciting life and done so much for Mountain Rescue. You must be so proud of his achievements!!
April 7th, 2023  
@jamibann
Good choice! I think this port, sherry and fortified wine stuff may have tendencies to give you terrific hangovers if you have one too many. In what year did this advert run? I think it’s very wonderful.
April 7th, 2023  
Wow, fabulous treasure! You are obviously following in his footsteps
April 7th, 2023  
I live thé line …” he needs a strong drink…”!!!
April 7th, 2023  
How wonderful to find such a great documentation and memory! Your Dad must have been happy to see it too 🤗
April 7th, 2023  
What a great stoty. Your dad has had such an interesting life hasn't he. I hope he got some free samples to share with his mates
April 7th, 2023  
What a wonderful memory! Your Dad absolutely ROCKS! (No pun intended.) :)
April 7th, 2023  
If you want to have Diana see this than put something in the comments. Using her @name in the description does not notify her.
what a neat bit of history to Have.
April 7th, 2023  
A great discovery in old documents.
April 7th, 2023  
So cool that that is your dad!
April 7th, 2023  
What a find, love it! Such a great memory.
April 7th, 2023  
Well what a great advert…..I think the Police Force should have been mighty proud to have such a fit community spirit minded member of their force! What a find! The wine sounds rather revolting! 🤣
April 7th, 2023  
Excellent vintage.
April 7th, 2023  
So interesting
April 7th, 2023  
a fabulous family heirloom for sure. Strange bit of marketing though , the combo' of wine and mountaineering doesn't sit naturally , probably wouldn't be allowed these days ! Thanks for sharing this lovely moment in your family history
April 7th, 2023  
The main aim here is to get some money for the team - not to advertise the drink though it somehow does!
April 8th, 2023  
Wonderful memories of your dad!
April 8th, 2023  
what a cool thing to have and treasure. You are a very fit family
April 8th, 2023  
Wow, your dad was quite the man in his time. (not that he isn't now).
April 8th, 2023  
Wow! Terrific photo and story! Great history to have!
April 8th, 2023  
Issi, you have some treasured photos of your Dad & his 'doings!'
April 8th, 2023  
@cocokinetic Not sure of the year, but mid to late sixties, I'd say. 1967-ish.
April 8th, 2023  
what a great memoir of him!
April 8th, 2023  
I just love your Dad! This is a super clipping to have and the ad is fab
April 8th, 2023  
Ha, I love rebels. Great find, and thanks for sharing.
April 8th, 2023  
Good for dad! Lovely old poster.
April 8th, 2023  
@ludwigsdiana The advertisement says it's a South African wine- do you think it's still being harvested? Wine making is usually a long-standing tradition.

Great discovery Issi- and how fun to add that to the family archives.
April 9th, 2023  
@jamibann Rewind on that ... it must be early seventies, as the cost of a bottle quoted is 80p, so, it must be post 1971!
April 9th, 2023  
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