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- 14 Jan 2017, 08:19
- Forum: Seasons
- Topic: Winter 2016/17
- Replies: 138
- Views: 129219
Re: Winter 2016/17
Following the Environment Agency warnings for those on the coast in Norfolk and Essex, I was pleased to learn that our house is 41 meters above sea level. That makes us at just about 1/4 the height of Blackpool Tower. Our Yarmouth based employees were twitchy at work yesterday, a lot of them are Eas...
- 10 Jan 2017, 07:18
- Forum: Nostalgia
- Topic: HOUSEHOLD TIPS NOT FOUND IN WOMAN'S WEEKLY
- Replies: 5247
- Views: 658496
Re: HOUSEHOLD TIPS NOT FOUND IN WOMAN'S WEEKLY
It took years of procrastination before I went for a free test at Specsavers. (Other opticians are available). What I had was a free hearing test to determine whether my hearing was dodgy, if it were so they would have sent me to the GP who would have sent me back for a free hearing aid. I don't kno...
- 09 Jan 2017, 07:06
- Forum: Nostalgia
- Topic: HOUSEHOLD TIPS NOT FOUND IN WOMAN'S WEEKLY
- Replies: 5247
- Views: 658496
Re: HOUSEHOLD TIPS NOT FOUND IN WOMAN'S WEEKLY
Based on yesterday's changes..... If you're worried about your hearing deteriorating try improving the quality of your domestic radio and record player! I've just been down this particular route, Steve was convinced my hearing is poor and I was convinced that he mumbles, one hearing test later, iss...
- 04 Jan 2017, 07:33
- Forum: Local History Topics
- Topic: FORGOTTEN CORNERS
- Replies: 7101
- Views: 1072963
Re: FORGOTTEN CORNERS
It's also worth remembering that the Clarion Movement started when W H Smith's refused to distribute Robert Blatchford's socialist newspaper, the Clarion. The cyclists did the distribution. This is of course also the genesis of the Clarion Club House at Dimpenley. I wish I had known that 2 years ag...
- 02 Jan 2017, 07:34
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
- Replies: 21510
- Views: 2116254
Re: Today I shall be Mainly...
Starting my 2nd week back after Christmas, (being one of the workers).
- 01 Jan 2017, 08:45
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
- Replies: 21510
- Views: 2116254
Re: Today I shall be Mainly...
Happy New Year to all. I love a fresh start and have plans for 2017, the start of 2016 wasn't so good so I lost direction a bit. Seconds away, round one!
- 31 Dec 2016, 09:50
- Forum: Nostalgia
- Topic: THE FLATLEY DRYER
- Replies: 5024
- Views: 696951
Re: THE FLATLEY DRYER
That's just reminded me, can you remember the SOS messages that used to be delivered on air by the BBC if someone was dying and close relatives couldn't be located and informed? Steve and I thought these messages were code for spies abroad, telling them they had been "rumbled" and needed ...
- 30 Dec 2016, 07:35
- Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
- Topic: WE ARE WHAT WE EAT
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 315576
Re: WE ARE WHAT WE EAT
Today, we hope to finish up the goodies we brought into the office for our pre-Christmas lunch. Little actual planning had gone into this feast, Whereas normally we decide exactly what is to be on offer and from whom, we left it more open, and had another couple of people join us. Luckily my Christm...
- 27 Dec 2016, 18:17
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: OBITUARIES
- Replies: 1925
- Views: 392984
Re: OBITUARIES
Richard Adams (Watership Down) and Carrie Fisher. Besides all too close to mention, this year is ending like poo.
- 27 Dec 2016, 08:32
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Family Matters
- Replies: 1827
- Views: 405686
Re: Family Matters
Our condolences are with you Stanley. It was great that she came over so you could see her; and I know that talking together and the understanding you both gained from that was the best thing for both of you. Thinking of you and your family. Julie and Steve.
- 27 Dec 2016, 08:13
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: OBITUARIES
- Replies: 1925
- Views: 392984
Re: OBITUARIES
Always a fan of Liz Smith, as I am of anything written by Peter Tinniswood. I only watched her demise as Nana the other day and teared up.
- 26 Dec 2016, 20:23
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: OBITUARIES
- Replies: 1925
- Views: 392984
Re: OBITUARIES
I think he had his demons.
- 25 Dec 2016, 09:00
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
- Replies: 21510
- Views: 2116254
Re: Today I shall be Mainly...
Having family round for dinner, stopping Samuel-the-spanuel from meeting mother (they wouldn't understand each other), and cooking goose. Happy Christmas everyone.
- 24 Dec 2016, 18:25
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Family Matters
- Replies: 1827
- Views: 405686
Re: Family Matters
Our thoughts are with you Stanley.
- 20 Dec 2016, 07:37
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
- Replies: 21510
- Views: 2116254
Re: Today I shall be Mainly...
Relaxing after a weekend of celebration of my 60th birthday. I promised to party for 60 days and so far: we went to see comedian Rich Hall, we went to see the Specials, we had a Madness weekend in Minehead with other ska and reggae bands also, we went to York and back on a steam train, we arranged f...
- 20 Dec 2016, 07:27
- Forum: Nostalgia
- Topic: HOUSEHOLD TIPS NOT FOUND IN WOMAN'S WEEKLY
- Replies: 5247
- Views: 658496
Re: HOUSEHOLD TIPS NOT FOUND IN WOMAN'S WEEKLY
Inherited my dislike of Brussel Sprouts from mother, father loved them. Interestingly, because of her deep knowledge of genetics, I also knew why we didn't like Brussel Sprouts.
- 20 Dec 2016, 07:21
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: OBITUARIES
- Replies: 1925
- Views: 392984
Re: OBITUARIES
RIP Rabbi Lionel Blue. A lovely man.
- 19 Dec 2016, 08:02
- Forum: What, Where, When, We, Who, Look & How
- Topic: WE ARE WHAT WE EAT
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 315576
Re: WE ARE WHAT WE EAT
I have two comments about the diabetes string.
1. Verner Wheelock are a great place providing training, I have been there myself.
2. I had an amusing birthday card, or it may have been a warning: Mark has 40 pieces of cake, he eats 38, what has he got now? Diabetes.
1. Verner Wheelock are a great place providing training, I have been there myself.
2. I had an amusing birthday card, or it may have been a warning: Mark has 40 pieces of cake, he eats 38, what has he got now? Diabetes.
- 14 Dec 2016, 07:48
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
- Replies: 21510
- Views: 2116254
Re: Today I shall be Mainly...
Today I shall be mainly licking the wounds of what was my bank account. A suspect leaking valve turned out to be a slightly buckled wheel, due in no doubt to the many potholes I try to avoid when driving. Then the addition of anew tyre needed. Then I got home and Honey (Sam's best mate) wouldn't put...
- 11 Dec 2016, 07:32
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
- Replies: 21510
- Views: 2116254
Re: Today I shall be Mainly...
Again, slightly late (by 8 hours) having a 60th birthday party (early by 8 days). Fine blues music supplied live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWjAbjQeVDM
- 09 Dec 2016, 07:30
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
- Replies: 21510
- Views: 2116254
Re: Today I shall be Mainly...
I always think of this topic a day late, so yesterday I was mainly travelling to York by steam, however Network Rail failed the Duchess of Sutherland on gauging between March and Ely so we didn't pick her up until Peterborough. Although the old dear has done the journey several times (I went on it m...
- 07 Dec 2016, 07:31
- Forum: Nostalgia
- Topic: HOUSEHOLD TIPS NOT FOUND IN WOMAN'S WEEKLY
- Replies: 5247
- Views: 658496
Re: HOUSEHOLD TIPS NOT FOUND IN WOMAN'S WEEKLY
Would that the general population had a tenth of your wisdom Stanley.
- 01 Dec 2016, 07:23
- Forum: Puzzles & Quizzes
- Topic: MYSTERY OBJECTS
- Replies: 20783
- Views: 2563183
Re: MYSTERY OBJECTS
Is it "T" shaped because you are trying to "T"ease us?
- 29 Nov 2016, 07:41
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Family Matters
- Replies: 1827
- Views: 405686
Re: Family Matters
i read this string a little late, I know you will all enjoy yourselves. Great news Stanley.
- 22 Nov 2016, 07:23
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Today I shall be Mainly...
- Replies: 21510
- Views: 2116254
Re: Today I shall be Mainly...
Recovering (quietly at work) from the Madness "House of Fun" weekender at Minehead, and the very wet journey home. Sleep came easily to me last night.