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When I qoute I snip out the bits that are not relevant to my response. Keeps the quote short and to the point so that everyone can see what I'm nattering on about.

70 a milestone? More like a millstone.

Thanks all , three score years and ten ....now I do feel old ! (Typing this on my NEW birthday gift wizzy phone )

Hi Heather, I was your housemother ( Miss Joanne) from 1979-80 All the children at Ramsdale totally touched my heart and even to this day I still wonder what became of you all. Everyone I cared for were very special to me, but can’t deny over the years I still think of you. I’m not sure if you’ll remember but one weekend you couldn’t go home and had nowhere to go. I took you home with me!! Today this would never be allowed but back in the 70’s it was ok. I also took my whole group I cared for to my home for a special tea party in an attempt to give you all some happy

I'm totally disgusted after watching the live debate in Parliament. We face one of the most important decisions the people have faced since the end of the war and what does Parliament do? Not a lot. There are two thirds of the members missing, they can't even be arsed to attend never mind speak in the debate. This is not criticising any one party or opening the leave /remain vote. I see my MP is missing so I feel a note coming on asking why..

We took quite a lot between us so will post a few. Also had an early wander round the old streets. Bobbers Mill Road, where I was born. Oakland Street, Berridge Road, Brushfield Street, across Alfreton Road and up Radford Boulevard, Wordsworth Road, Prospect Street, Churchfield Lane and a wander round the exterior of St Peter's Old Radford where my parents were married 70 years ago this June. Both change and familiarity but I was dismayed by the apparent habit of dumping rubbish, especially furniture, outside houses, parking all over the pavements and, generally, the ta

Margie, it sounds like they're all youngsters bar us. Can't believe I'm 76 next. I drive a mini bus for a retirement village and had a police check cause they are "old and vulnerable". I'm older than most of 'em.

Thinking about it Dave, I've lost four in laws over the last couple of years. One slightly older than me, (I'm 73) and a very heavy smoker, and two slightly younger than me, but one a heavy drinker, and both were heavy smokers with bad diets and unnatural sleep patterns. The last one was twelve years younger than me, too many fags, fatty foods and bone idle. So Dave there you have it. A reasonable diet, plenty of exercise, no smoking and sensible alcohol intake. I thought we were going to lose my sis in law on several occasions over the last few years. 63 and looks 83. About si

Oh please don’t say that Phil, I’m reaching that this year too, I’m looking upon it as ‘the new 50’ which only seems 5 minutes ago.

I refrain from making overt political comment on the Forum, but have to say that this rabble is beyond contempt!

Happy birthday Dave. Long may you continue to provide material on all the various FB pages !

Today was our Berridge visit. Along with PP Terry, David letsavagoo, my old friend Jane and myself, we had a wonderful time. There have been changes to the old place but it still felt very familiar. The highlight, for me, was going into the former infants' Headmistress's office..which is now the caretaker's domain and finding that the fireplace was still there, along with her Victorian desk, now shoved ignominiously into a corner. Took me back to my first visit when I was 4 years old. A blazing fire in the grate, whilst the stern Miss Smith peered at me over her desk and decreed that I should

Happy birthday from me too . 70 isn't too bad when you get used to it. My next one is 77 (and I had to stop to think AND reckon up.)

Don't know how I've missed this topic. With most of my family living on and around Peveril St/Alfreton Rd. The Beales factory was very important to us. My Mum and three aunties worked there at one time. Materials used to be delivered in large wicker baskets and the empties were stacked outside on the pavement waiting to be collected. As kids we used to play in them. Two or three of us used to 'play den' in them with the lid shut. Fortunately none of us got loaded into the big vans.

Like Phil, I'm 76 now, but I reckon I'm reasonably healthy (apart from my eyes... and they won't kill me!). I agree with FLY about having a good diet, no smoking and not too much alcohol (none in my case). I do try to have some exercise as well, but it's only walking and gardening....can't be bothered with going to a gym. I do like swimming but all of the places are several miles away.... wish we had an indoor pool at our house then I'd swim every day!

I bought all my shirts and underwear from M&S when I was younger. Good quality at reasonable prices and made in England, then some management clown tried to take the company 'up market' and it's never been the same since.

Good find Ian - an excellent example of what this Forum is all about.

Happy Birthday DAVIDW Have A Great Day Thank you for all your help with my Family Tree.

Thanks guys. I guess back In 1966 when I finished my apprenticeship they just expected you to have a bit of common sense.

It's a qualification that nobody fails. You either pass first time or you're not quite ready for it so try again later.

Or not very qlever.

Cor lummy she sounds a catch ! Though she wouldn't reckon much to me , don't drink , don't smoke , dead boring really . I suppose exercise or lack of , is my weakness.....must do better !

Happy birthday David remember it's only a number.... enjoy your day.

Haaaa just figured out how to do it.

It gets complicated. This is Sun Street (the road going diagonally on the right is Manvers Street) and at this time - 1880s - there aren't any Inns shown, but there are two Malthouses nearby. There doesn't seem to be a Sun Inn in the area, which leads to the fact that I can't find a Sun Inn Yard. Another possible explanation may be that nearby, off Colwick Street (effectively behind Victoria Baths) was a road named Sun Hill. But it only seems to have housing, with no pubs.

Yes, it's time he either got a job, or is forcibly removed !

Please forgive the reminder. Just that the majority of members have indicated they don't want to be embroiled in potential conflict so all members can enjoy the site.

When coppers stopped you when speeding: "Who do you think you are, Stirling Moss?!" Nowadays it seems to be an instant breathalyser test and then a speeding ticket.

It only gets worse I’ve been living on borrowed time for six years now!

Happy Birthday David, have a fantastic day celebrating this special milestone

Is it connected to the incinerator at East Croft? (not physically connected although I don't know but maybe same purpose) Rog

Whey hey, Wizzy Phone You say. I've seen them things. Too quick for me Miduck. No one will let me touch their wizzy phones, even to look at photos, they hold it near me, but wont let me touch. Enjoy your prezzie.

Associated Heat Sevices Rog, could be part of the district heating scheme ?

When I started at Plessey in August 62, the managing director at the time, had began his career when it was Ericsson's as a machine cleaner. Impossible today, as you probably need an NVQ even to pull the toilet chain !

Tom Watsons fishing tackle shop was just up the road from there Ian, was that building with the chimney anything to do with heating for the Boots buildings? Rog

Why hang your head in shame Brew, if there's sommat on your mind spit it out,don't matter if folk don't agree at least you got it off your chest Rog

I had a phone call from London when boss man was at M & S. "Socram, can we reduce the labour cost of a dozen pack of men's underpants, by £2.00?" "I doubt it Norm. The current labour cost is less than £2.00 anyway." Classic case of a) management not exactly understanding the actual cost of manufacture b) the start of M & S totally screwing British manufacturers. Having been involved in the industry now for over 40 years, with a very wide client base, I have yet to come across any company that was anywhere near as effici

Leenside Police Headquarters..Dealt with Narrowmarsh and surrounds.

The former Isandula Station on Radford Rd.Basford...

You're quite right Ian and TBI. A flagrant disregard for the rules. The Queen of Hearts knew what to do with recalcitrant miscreants, she should be PM! and vituperative outbursts have no place here, I hang my head in shame, mea culpa..

Me Mam once said, " Don't matter who ya vote for, the bloody government allus gets in !"....

Saw the Beat down Rock City 2 years ago and this man never stopped dancing. R.I.P. https://louderthanwar.com/ranking-roger-rip-much-loved-frontman-beat-dies/

NVQ means ‘not very qualified’.

He's only 21 really...a few times over. Have a wonderful day!

Spot on Fly2.. totally agree..aunty beeb obviously think differently..with modern equipment they could easily move out of the range of his gob!

Healthy Situation ! We are seeing them in their true colours! New party's at the next election!

It's the Mount Zion Millennial Church. The building is listed. From cinematreasures.org.

Living in rural America, I'm responsible for providing my own water, in my case a 550ft deep hole with pump and control gear. Water is crystal clear from the limestone measures that go down hundreds of feet. All the water has to permeate through 60 ft of clay before it gets to the limestone.

I was thinking of this thread a few minutes ago. I like fresh crusty uncut bread made myself a ham sandwich. Without thinking I flipped the bread knife over and used it to spread the butter. It's something I saw my gran do when I was about 7. Why did it suddenly come to mind? Strange things memories...