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Yes at last I admit it I am a long term Lurker, I have been for at least 2years, I lived on Bestwood estate from aged 7 to 19,and like a well dressed man from there I wear a tie, but mine is round me waste , wife not buy me a new one as I might not live long enough to get me monies worth. I learnt a lot of things about Nottingham from this site , many thanks. I also now know what not to do, stand I front so somebody in the food queue for fear of me life, complain about cats for fear of verbal abuse and not to mention my favourite topic cos I get banned. So I try and stick to my favourite city

many thanks for the welcome , I stayed a lurker because after reading all the post over a long period I thought I could not be able to offer much more to the knowledge held on this site, but when there was uncertainty over the NCB xray site I remembered as a 15 year old walking up the tree lined drive asking the others whats an xray. I found out over time if you want to know where a street is that been demolished for years just ask and in a short time some one will supply a map others will tell tales of the street and often or not a photograph will be supplied, I have been mesmerised by the

#666 Just couldn't help noticing the number of your post, Ben!! Beast! Besides, there are all those deprived females who haven't even met you yet so you can't shuffle off for an early bath, Ben. It just wouldn't be fair on them!

Funny you should say that Loppy............bumped into a Lady this morning who was part of our crowd in the 60s,we sat and had a 'natter' in the Doc's waiting room...........she told me never got married,right man never came along,.....told her i Married 3 times,.......and with a straight face said.......''yes thought you would''............lovely well preserved lady.........but didnt know how to take her comment........when we parted she also said...''see you in 40 years then''..........lol

In answer to carnie on the wrong thread.............yes i do feel lucky,.........ive abused my body over the years and i'm amazed i'm still here,...........two major life threatening illnesses........now hopefully over..........plus big emotional stress.......thru loss of people........still smoke but alot less and trying to find the 'will power' to knock it on the head.(don't need telling).still enjoy a wee drink but not so often..........the mad thing is most days i feel like i did at 40............hopefully when the good Lord takes me.......it'll be sudden.........playing football or making

#11. Did they test your eyesight, Ben?

Welcome Trogg. Keep your nose clean and you should be ok. And for goodness sake don't let on your sisters names!

Visit to Doc this morning,for results of x-rays on hip and blood test.............all good news Blood all ok and X-rays showed no wear and tare,........so can carry on 'Sky-Diving',Marathons,Fell-running,Mountain climbing,etc,.......but must get the Fags down to five a day........lol. edit. sorry just noticed,wrong thread.................

Margie, like trogg I lurked for a long time mainly because everyone seemed to know each other, also thought that I would have nothing to offer that would interest anyone else. Still not a prolific poster but try to check in at least every couple of days.

Welcome to Nottstalgia, trogg. I look forward to reading your posts and sharing your memories. When I saw that this thread was called 'Confession' I thought it was started by Benjamin1945 who was confessing to still being a virgin well into his 20's.

#655 That would be an awful lot of thumbs, Chulla, even if they all only contributed one each!

Carni and Ben, that song always reminds me of my dad. When I was at school we learnt it in German and I was singing it at home to my dad. "Mein vater war ein wandersmann". He said surely that wasn't the word for 'father' because it sounded a bit rude!

don't worry Benj I never knew les from bestwood estate only know him from his time on the fire brigade and as a Union official, but I might have to look him up to find out your secrets. Yes I am shy and reserved all bestwood boys are known for that, amongst other things.

He's probably 'shy and reserved'........like all us Bestwood Lads Sue.............lol.

Welcome Trogg hope you enjoy Nottstalgia, how could you resist talking to us for 2 years ?

Saw Les about 3 years ago..........good lad........used to work at Marsdens and Gibsons with his brother Frank.............got a picture on the Bestwood estate thread with me and Les in Whipples football team,.....Les is a year older than me,......don't know if youve seen the thread on Bestwood..........bet one of your Sisters is on one of the school photo's i posted.......c'mon you got me right curious........and take no notice of Lizzie..........lol.

#1 Welcome Trogg! You'll provide a bit of competition for our Bestwood lad, Ben! Nice to see you've done your research whilst lurking. Look forward to reading your posts.

#660 You see, our Ben, someone had you sussed all those years ago! Female intuition...never fails!

I was more bothered about Benjamin than my sisters they could more than look after themselves, allegedly , for Benjs information I lived on Leybourne drive.

Welcome Trogg, Your sisters are safe, our benj is a true gentleman, what else could he be, donned in his Liberty Bodice, Silk Tie and Hanky in his pocket. I'm sure you will enjoy NS, you will be among good company.

Back on right topic Carnie............................'along the mountain track'

Just found your post benj, so glad to see your doing OK. If you can do all those activities and enjoy a smoke as well, you are doing better than some of us. Fell Walking you say.......I feel a song coming on........I Love To Go A Wandering.

655. Did you just read what Ben said on another thread, Dave? . He's got a clean bill of health! That's great but if he feels like a teenager he'll be out chasing the birds again. Somebody better hide his Liberty bodice. Lol.

Hope your health problems will soon be sorted, Col. Take it easy...

I quite often read up on the 'Workhouses' in England, and I try to imagine what life was like for the poor souls who had the misfortune to end up there. I have never yet read one that doesn't leave me cold. Yesterday I was again researching the subject; as Chris, W-ton born and bred had no idea that the hospital that we visit so often was once the site of a WH, part of the building still stands. I got to delving again and added this link for you about Nottingham Workhouses. Whilst researching my family tree, I discovered that some of my ancestors ended up in the WH, for

It's obvious what's causing Benji's thyroid problem - his ties are too tight around his windpipe. Safer than girfriends' thumbs, though.

1568 days from from the last post there still not here ? Or 4 years, 3 months, 15 days ! or 135,475,200 seconds ! or 2,257,920 minutes ! or 37,632 hours ! or 224 weeks ! I've got a feeling there not coming me duck ?