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.
@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. :-)
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!!
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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.
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what a neat bit of history to Have.
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! 🤣
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
@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.
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.
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.
what a neat bit of history to Have.
Great discovery Issi- and how fun to add that to the family archives.