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I can honestly assure you RR.that don't hang listening at bog doors. I have more important things to do, like knitting spaghetti or filling ravioli parcels. ( Got tired of counting mushy peas in a pot).

Interesting to read where our pet dogs and cats are allowed to sleep. Never owned a cat but we’re on our 4th dog in 40+ years and this is the only one that’s even DARED to go upstairs, he’s a law unto himself, suffers badly with Separation Anxiety and for a few years now he has his own bed beside ours. However he wouldn’t jump up onto the bed, he knows his limits!

I went to the Gym today, not been for a while. They've got a new machine that's really good. You can get crisps, chocolate and lots of other things from it.

Just got back from hospital appointment to see endo about my thyroid problem. Had to have another blood test as I am in the borderline catagory. Results will be sent to me and my doctor with recommendations on either medication or just monitoring. Consultant was brilliant, answered all my questions and explained everything. Apparently I have a nodule which could be causing the problem (naughty thing) so am having an ultrasound when I get the appointment. But worrying that, but he told me not too as it very often happens. Medication will be slowly reduced so I could end up not having to take an

How typical of Nottstalgia, but lovely ....... we moved effortlessly from pronouncing place names to eating spaghetti. Situation calm on the site!

When we were children, my sister and I pretended to be birds eating worms and raced to see who could suck up a strand fastest. Well, we are sparrows! Usually ended up in a good hiding for not behaving properly at the table! Fun though.

I certainly wouldn’t eat the peanuts from the dish on a bar!

But it's OK if they wash their hands afterwards as well, Gem..... However, Paul tells me that a lot of men don't seem to bother washing their hands AT ALL before they leave the little boys' room. That's not true in the ladies' loo in my experience..

I must admit my boys sleep downstairs I have a child gate at the bottom of the stairs. They have the complete run of downstairs although their two dog blankets are in the passage, I do very often hear them moving about during the nite, usually when I get up Kai is on his blanket in the passage and Wolf is in the front room. I first put the gate up after being woken up at about 4 in the morning by two dogs jumping on the bed (not much fun having a 40kg dog landing on your chest at any time).

Perhaps her meter had run out, Ben!

I was always told never speak to women who wore ankle chains...

A new 8 part programme starts on BBC 2 tonight at 8pm. Teachers and children travel through the years (starting in 1890's) experiencing how education has changed over the years. Judging how interesting previous subjects in the "Back To" series have been I think this one will also be informative and bring back memories when your "years at school"are covered.

Table manners, spaghetti, the Mafia, ankle chains, unsavoury toilet habits, and it's pronounced Suthell ! Thats the beauty of NS at times like this. Variety, banter and good natured posting. Are we in for a welcome scenario for 2019 ?

Just finished a very nice spaghetti actually, we're big pasta fans. Nothing should ever be written in stone but most Italians with table manners just use a fork. You might see some in gangster movies with a napkin down their front shovelling but that's rude. Nothing at all wrong with using a spoon as well, after all it's not the easiest unless you've been taught the correct way or get plenty of practice.

Phil, on that subject, it used to be embarrassing when I was a ranger at water sports centre, holme Pierrpont, I could in be in the loo and my radio would blast out, "HP5 what's your location?", usually when the gents was busy. Oh the pain !!!

Worrabaart when them dogs been licking their bits & bobs & giving you a big lick after not for me kid.

We used to have a Blue Heeler when we lived in Australia, when she'd had a bath, first place she went was the back fence, dig a hole under it and head for the freshest, wettest largest cow pat and roll in it!

Not quite a Pint...............

I thought the sign was the wearing of an ankle chain?

What about eating spaghetti...do you slurp up the strands, or wrap them around the fork (or spoon) ? My solution is not to eat spaghetti at all.

Elegance and Newcastle, spot on Phil. Where they wash their hands before going to the loo.

I have always called it Suthell and shall continue to do so! Have worked with some jumped up types who, having moved there, insist it is South Well. You know the sort...they eat their peas with a knife!

You're probably correct Lizzie. Forever the optomist. I normally jump the gun !

Rebecca came from Mansfield !

Far too early for counting chickens FLY

I wasn’t trying to be brave - I was my usual flippant self. Never think before speaking!

With an outline like this, I'd say they have to be houses - and fairly upmarket too.

I always dread my 'phone going off during a funeral service. Fortunately I don't have a jolly ringtone!

I was always pleased to see Wimpy still surviving in the Broadmarsh Centre. No longer! It closes on Saturday. https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/wimpy-broadmarsh-centre-closing-2387343

I remember being in a toilet cubicle at Heathrow airport and listening to the man in the next compartment saying on his mobile 'phone "I'll have to ask my secretary but she's not with me at the moment".

I wouldn't think washing hands with soap and warm water destroys all the bacteria. Look how surgeons scrub up before an operation and even then they wear surgical gloves. Possibly not a good idea to live too clinical a life.

Phil, there are ways of opening the door without actually touching it with your bare hands... tissue or elbow? but I understand what you're saying.... just don't eat the mints on the bar (do they still have them?)

I rely on spell check but it obviously doesn’t recognise context! Why would you remember unless I made a dreadful exhibition of myself whilst eating it?

That's positive, SG. Thyroids often take a bit of time to resolve but yours doesn't sound too bad. Good news!

Maybe but 17th and 18th century courtesans also signalled with their little finger. It was an upper class thing, so Beekay shouldn't be at any risk!

That's a Tag Margie, if you've been a bad lad !!

Don't forget there's a thread on Hanley Street with photos of the places you've mentioned..... https://nottstalgia.com/forums/topic/7255-hanley-street-terminus/?

I agree Cliff Ton, too difficult to eat, I can’t be bothered with food that’s difficult to eat and don’t like it anyway.

Just mix em in to the spuds (a bit like mixing concrete) they don't go anywhere, and slosh a bit of gravy in for good measure. That's how we did it in St Anns!

I eat my peas with honey I've done it all my life It makes the peas taste funny But keeps them on my knife

It all depends Phil, whether you have garden or mushy. Garden peas, the only way is fork/shovel. That way you know you can get a decent mouthful. Mushy peas, that's another story. I prefer mine with mint sauce and a slice of bread and butter. When we first moved to East Sussex, used to take great delight in asking for fish and mixed ! (Our local chippy was 12miles away) They hadn't a clue what I was asking for ! Another one was " pie, chips and gravy". I always got a look of horror. Pies down here always seem to be sold still in the wrapper. B.

No Jill. It doesn't matter but when I hear the news readers on the BBC say Wol at on or bas ford it erks me. Maybe they're right. Who knows. Still cringe though. I love listening to Radio Nottingham coverage of Notts County matches where they often 'tek a corner' or 'ge the ball away'. Priceless. Feel right at om.

I'm afraid that the Highland cattle couple they had there were sadly put down about two or three years ago, as they had unfortunately developed arthritis. I asked one of the ladies on the tills if they were considering having any more, but alas, they aren't. It is so sad, as every time we went, it was cafe first, then up to the top end to talk to the cattle. We also go to the one further up the road at Branton. It's called Branton Farm GC, and isn't as well organised as Walkers, but I can invariably find something interesting, and the bird food is relatively cheap. Also, some unusual

The debate about Suthell or South-well crops up now and then. I was born and raised in Radford. my father (born Mapperley but Hyson Green raised) always called it Suthell saying this was the correct way. I moved to just outside Southwell almost 20 years years ago. Most natives of this area use the South-well pronunciation. Nothing to do with Nouveau Riche poncy southerners moving in or 'not sounding posh enough' as some have posted here. Simply the way it is. I'm not jumped up but do now use South-well as after 20 years I'm allowed to. I don't use a knife to eat peas. I use a spoon! Nearb

It was the 22, Loppy. We used to catch it too, as it went past our road.

Know Walkers Garden Centre very well, passed it every day on way to work. When the place I worked at moved to Billingham and we were made redundant the office staff used to meet at the cafe every so often to keep in touch. Loved the Highland Cattle they had in the field next to them

It's actually a rather positive addition to Beeston, for a change - it covers the massive, depressing, blank side wall of the Square buildings on the side of Station Rd, and depicts Richard Beckinsale, Edwin Starr and Sir Paul Smith. The same artist has created other pieces of art around Beeston centre, including a portrait of Boon and Rocky on the side of The Star

Very often frequent Walkers Garden Centre at Blaxton just down the road. Great breakfast.

I would consider myself a traditionalist but I have to say I do rather like the Newton building.

Was it just me, or did anyone else see Compo's jigsaw and think 'that's not very P.C'. a shop run by Chinks.