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Five years ago 'Poppy' dragged herself home, with terrible injuries after being hit by a vehicle. She had multiple injuries, one being her back leg literally hanging on by a thread. My daughter and husband drove her to a B-ham vets, for what we expected to be a one way journey. I stayed with my G-daughter and prayed that 'Poppy' would be put to sleep quickly to take away her pain. We were all devastated. The vet said, lets give her a chance? They amputated her leg and stitched all of her injuries. This is 'Poppy' today, as happy as Larry, loving life, three legs and she can run like lightening

I'm sort of like Margie it would probably have to be my first wedding day. It all went by so fast. Too fast. I only have one regret and it bothers me to this day. I'd been told by somebody or other that it was very unlucky to turn around and look at your bride as she came down the isle while you were standing at the front. So I didn't turn around. I was still superstitious back then. She didn't tell me until years later that this really upset her, didn't I care or what? I explained and I think all remained o-k after that. Superstition, load of rubbish. I believe that now, but the dam

It's lucky for him I can no longer sue for breach of promise! So, young Chulla, consider yourself dumped! the first time I've ever done that online. I thought I'd let him off the hook. I suspect he can't afford to keep me in the manner to which I'd rapidly become accustomed!

A company i did a two day job for recently, actually paid me twice, I rang em, and they said "did we Ben,oh well our fault,have it on us" Still some great people about who appreciate others, they were based in London real geezers i reckon,,,,

It's a bit damp for ball throwing this morning or I would have been out there. There's another flippin' 'urricane coming. This one is named Nate. Predicted to pass West of us, but that could shift one way or the other. Supposed to be less powerful than Irma was but still a good blow and lots of rain. Often seems to result in power cuts so if I disappear for a bit that will be why. I'm supposed to be preaching twice tomorrow. Might be a bit lonely, assuming I make it myself. The storm is scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Joys of the Sahth!

That doesn't sound like our Loppy! I'm sure he's as fascinated as the rest of us by your amorous encounters, Ben. You have my permission to spill the beans. We're all sitting comfortably, so you can begin.....Once upon a time, there was a cheeky little lad from Bestwood....

Loppy more or less banned me from this Topic, on grounds of romantic episodes i might mention, then nearly all posts have been such, Please lift the ban Loppy, Lol,

Long way to go for a bit of ice cream. I wouldn't have thought flights were too regular either. Glad she got it home before it melted.

I don't want the coat hanger when you're done with it either.

A few occasions I would love to relive but only if body could become the age it was then. First would be my wedding day in Buxton. The vicar was a 'sky pilot' in his younger days better known as a military padre, I and the best man called in the Devonshire pub next to the church for a pint whilst the car went for the bride. Who should be there with a pint of best but the vicar, we shared a pint and had a chat then looking at his watch he said "time to go,follow me". Off we went through the grave yard and entered the church through the vestry and were led to our places, what I didn'

This is sounding better all the time.

You'd better watchit! I might just take you up on that. Preach at yer all the way to Nottingham. Btw. I've always flown into Heathrow.

Same was said about Marsdens Jill back in the day..............but back then a chat was compulsary.....you had to hang about, ...........i'm sure you would hang about for a chat with Granville lol.

Should I re-impose the ban Jill? I was speechless 'cos I've never been to such a do in me life! . I must have lived a sheltered life. The original question was, What would you like to re-live? I can think of a few things that may have been fun at the time but I would definitely not want to relive them. No! I don't think I'll re impose the ban. There was never one to start with. Lol.

I go to a smaller supermarket that sells a lot organic stuff. Lots of cheeses from England etc.. Called Trader Joe's. I love it there. One of the older lady checkout operators is a dog lover. As soon as she saw my dog food and dog biscuits she jumped right in about her dogs. We don't hold anybody up, just friendly banter. Gets them more business. I'd recommend them to anybody.

You took the words out of my mouth, Loppy!

A few bikes at Ashover today

Go a long way to beat a Gardner 180 Rog

New Year's Eve 1966. I went to a great party in Southend-on-Sea and had a wonderful time listening to Radio Caroline's New Year Party on the radio and partying like mad at my girlfriend's house whilst her parents were away at a relative's for the night. In addition to the usual cuddles, kisses and some of the old 'what-not' we played old fashioned games like hit the blind man (Two people blindfolded and lying on the floor belting hell out of each other with rolled up newspapers; postman's knock for teenagers; hide and seek - rewards from the girls when you found them and many, many more.....

My Gran would have said "You'll be shitting over nine hedges" well I think she said something like that?

Many of you will have read this very public proposal made recently by our very own would be bigamist, the Dalai Chulla. Any sign of an engagement ring? Nowt! I've been browsing Tiffany's online. They do some nice rocks. He'll probably expect me to make do with one of Liz Taylor's cast offs. Cheapskate!

Oh, he's busy throwing a ball for Jake and Bailey in the back yard! You'll have to start soon Ben, cos I'm nearly 60 and may not live !omg enough to read it all!

Yes, please Loppy, else he'll have nowt to talk about Rog

Rapping is a so called type of music favoured by the great unwashed, uneducated, and easily led repulsive younger generations. Jigga, jigga is my derogatory term for reggae as that played by Bob Marley and his cohorts. It does nothing for me !

He's still inspecting the S bend Rog

So, FLY, how was Goose Fair and what sort of fare did you partake of?

Here's a few to be going on with WW Rog

I would not like to re live any event. The most momentous events in my life like births of our children, regaining sight and hearing, are set in stone in my memory. Any replay can only shade those memories.

I used to have a cousin who ran an off licence cum grocers and the only difference between him and Arkwright was that he didn't stutter. He could have sold fridges to the Eskimos and didn't believe in letting a customer get out of the shop before his pocket had been lightened. One of life's characters, sadly a dying breed.

Loved Granville. Felt sorry for him. Hilarious programme. Never missed it. Ronnie Barker was a comedic genius, both as an actor and a writer.

Breakfast at Wetherspoons in Bulwell is on me, Loppy!

Speechless!!

I often just put everything straight back in my trolley after it has gone through the checkout, then bag it up afterwards either in the store or at the car. That way, you're not holding anyone up

Fast cars & loose women that sadly killed a mate of mine ......................... couldn't get either so he shot himself

Not quite the 'high life ' I had in mind when leaving FFGS at 16 Jill. I fancied being a playboy. Got my MG at 19, but that's as far as it got. My visions of a life of luxury rapidly plummeted !

Thank you for your welcome Jill. His name was James Joseph Widdowson ( his Father had the same name so it has been a bit confusing doing his family history! )

Superb ! A long walk in Clumber Park this morning after breakfast. Coffee and scone there. Fudge this afternoon after digging out one of my compost bins in readiness for potting my new dwarf daffodil bulbs. Sawn up an old rotting bird house, then lit the chiminea. Been in as its raining, and got a beer. Pizza with my own toppings tonight..... Burp !

OoooH! That's cheap. I reckon he owes you at least a couple of Yaks and maybe a Camel or two as well. Jill.

Must have used at least five of her nine lives in one go!

Consider the ban lifted Ben. . All I meant was let's keep it family readable. I didn't mean a good kiss was out of line. I've crossed that line me self now.

Lol, I'm 72 and might not live long enough to write it, Anyway I'm right busy at work now

Talking of fairground wagons, what will happen in years to come when all these wagons need replacing ? With what, after the sad decline of the british truck industry all what is available is this european produced junk of today, please don't say Scania, total junk. Mercedes etc full of computers, walk past one & cough it will throw up an error code straight away. They are not built to last.

Built to last they were if looked after in the right hands. Wagons when wagons were wagons. Well done FLY.

Read the other day where a bloke was fined £600 by the courts for cycling in a designated "No Cycling" street in Mansfield, arrogant sod got his just rewards for once. As Mr Punch would say "That's the way to do it " ! Well done Mansfield.

Just for you Mike, I took notice of the types of wagons on show. Plenty of ERF's, Foden's and one Atkinson, but the highlight of the evening was a beautiful green, cream and gold Foden owned by that old favourite, Pat Collins Amusements of Bloxwich, West Midlands.

Yep, can't be too reckless at my age. Although I was disappointed that there wasn't a cockle and whelk stall. Probably H & S put a stop to those. Only one pint too, as I couldn't be caught out if I had to wait ages for a bus !

I don't understand the first bit of your post, FLY, but the food intake was certainly an eclectic mix. As my mother would have said, with an old fashioned look, "God bless your stomach!"

Anyone coming out for a bike ride round Wollo?

There's so many events I'd like to re-live..... don't know where to start. I often relive them in my memory (as we all do) but sometimes wonder if I'm seeing some of them through rose-tinted glasses? There are lots of days in my teenage years that were very special to me - going out dancing and meeting new boyfriends come to mind, but especially the day I met Paul. I'd like to re-live our Wedding Day and take in all the details - it seemed to pass so quickly, and I'd also love to re-live the first time I saw each of our babies. I'd like to have the opportunity to be with my lovely mum an

Mrs C was shopping in Iceland the other day & on special offer were Magnum ice creams box of 4 for quid, last box in the freezer was a bit battered so at the checkout was reduced to 50p Result.