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  1. Ashwell Street Infants LL? The Janet and John books were my introduction to reading too. But I was reading before I went to school, apparently
    3 points
  2. I have a male blackbird who comes for uneaten cat food. He's a real character and clearly enjoys the feast! Not sure what the moggies think about it though!
    3 points
  3. ‘The requested URL was not found on this server’ is all I could see. Is that because I’m a Lady?!!
    2 points
  4. I'm at home with the dogs this a.m. Still fighting the Crud so I didn't go to church. It's dark and rainy. Dogs are both sleeping. Let 'em lie. Mrs. Loppy went. Peace, two sleeping dogs, cosy and warm with some coffee and NS. Should make me feel a bit better.
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  5. Looking forward to this monumental event today in aid of Nottingham's homelss see you down the front for Sleaford Mods & Ferocious Dog if your not up to owt?
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  6. A short article in the Nottm Evening Post of 11/3/1940 mentions that Emily Mary Corbett was granted a licence for rediffusion music at the Paul Pry. (Radio music?!)
    1 point
  7. Here's my first ever school report when I was 5
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  8. In all honesty I was concerned more with seeing who would recognise the place. I feel a sort of natural loyalty to Stan because he was my teacher, and an Old Pavior. He was born in Bulwell and would often nod to me in sort of vague recognition if we passed as he ambled around Bulwell long after I left school. He typically wore an old gabardine mac and carried one of those patchwork vinyl shopping bags which I recall many miners used to carry their stuff to and from the pit. He was however usually and obviously deep in thought. I've only read three or four of his novels but enjoye
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  9. Actually it makes Bulwell Market sound more romantic than it ever was. If it really is Bulwell Market.
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  10. That bird better keep one eye on his surroundings as he pinches cat food. Those Moggies might decide he would go down well as a side dish.
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  11. IMPERFECTION I am falling in love with my imperfections The way I never get the sink really clean, forget to check my oil, lose my car in parking lots, miss appointments I have written down, am just a little late. I am learning to love the small bumps on my face the big bump of my nose, my hairless scalp, chipped nail polish, toes that overlap. Learning to love the open-ended mystery of not knowing why I am learning to fail to make lists, use my time wisely, read the books I should. Instead I practice inconsistency, irrationality, forg
    1 point
  12. One interesting thing about cover versions, is that it does give you a different perspective on the song. Take for instance the late great Tim Hardins 'If I Were a Carpenter'. I first heard it by Bobby Darin, then checked out Tims original, and bought the album, and really got a different interpretation of it. Then the Four Tops did a pop version, which was still pretty good. Led Zeppelin did a rocky version, then the Small Faces really smashed it. If you're not emotionally moved by Stevie Marriotts vocals, then you've got no soul. It's raw, heartrendingly soulfull. Then in later years, Willie
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  13. It's Marathon, NOT bleddy Snickers!
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  14. Was this the original sliced bread?
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  15. I actually liked this piece of descriptive writing, especially the first part. No idea who wrote it or where it is
    1 point
  16. This sort of stuff used to be called purple prose and written by someone who's been on a creative writing course - and failed spectacularly. If this is typical of the writer's work, they should be kept well away from all forms of written communication.
    1 point
  17. Back in the 1960s my Brother in Law's mate had one of those. His name was Mick and he was from 'Ucknal'. My B in L had his 'Stag' do in some place in 'Ucknal' and I was there. After the 'Do', Mick drove BinL and me back to Bestwood. How 3 of us got in that thing I don't know.. but we did... Col
    1 point
  18. Loved reading about the Sept 1963 show at the Odeon theater in Nottingham. My girlfriend and I also where at the show.....It was great and we loved every minute..... We where seated with me at the aisle, Little Richard stopped and gave me a big hand shake as he ran around the theater..... My girlfriend, now my wife of 53 years laughed at the time and bet me I wouldn't wash my hand for a week....... Fun when we where young.......
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  19. After attempting to repair my Hi-Fi ampilier this afternoon I took this picture of some wood:
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  20. I’ve just found an album of 50 wild flower cards (a full set) that I collected from Brooke Bond tea packets in the 1950s. They’re the same size as Cigarette cards. Many years ago I bought my Dad a framed display of ‘Cricketers’ cigarette cards, I think my brother has that now.
    1 point
  21. Can't see Mrs Red or my DirectLine home insurance being to happy about me setting a fire in her integrated washing machine.
    1 point
  22. The roads around here are cluttered up with Morris dancers at the weekends - can't move for them and this is not traditional Morris dancing territory. You'd cut a lonely figure Morris dancing on the quayside in Thurso and probably win a bravery award!
    1 point
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