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Got up this morning to a heavy frost so decided to take Jj to a different park than usual today. The one we usually go to has a fenced in, what used to be, tennis court so I go on there to throw his ball. Once the gate is shut I don’t have to worry about any loose dogs being on my own and can concentrate on the game but thought it might be a bit slippy for him to run on. As usual had to chase him all over the house to get his coat on, once it is on he stands still and looks sorry for himself so it is easier to put the harness on. Got myself wrapped up, had my thermals on, and off we went.

Funny that Phil., it were the same bloke who sold me a George 3rd record player.

I've got a first edition of the Bible, personally signed by Jesus Christ! I bought it from a book shop in Golder's Green. Hymie the manager assured me it was Kosher.

Most of the colours I got playing rugby at Mellish were black and blue ,sometimes a bit of red thrown in but that could have been blood I suppose.

I have a toolbox which belonged to my late father and it contains a large number of odds and sods items which he bought over the years, including most of the items on this page, and I still occasionally use them. I don't know when he bought them but they are probably all older than me, and in good condition like me.

Visited Newark last Thursday; well, parked overnight at the lorry park. It being a dry evening, I decided to have a walk round for old time's sake. First port of call was the King's Arms. about 30 years ago when I last lived at Thurgarton, this was the go-to pub if you liked real ale; always a good selection. I was very disappointed to find that it's gone back to being a fairly ordinary boozer; friendly enough but no cask beer available, though in fairness this was down to a fault with the Doom Bar cask which should have been on. I continued my walk; pleasantly surpris

I never got school colours. I got county colours for athletics but school colours seemed to go to the rugger buggers. I still bear a grudge about that.

Haven't seen a post here I really disagree with. Some crazy fanatics do, unfortunately use it as an excuse to bump off those they don't like. I can honestly say I"ve never met a genuine Baptist (my crowd) who wanted to murder anybody. We just hold 'em down for a long time and drown 'em. On that positive note I'll bow out of this interesting exchange 'cus it is just supposed to be about our day. I'm busy barking, cough and cold.

My dad worked for DER (Domestic Electric Rentals) from mid-1960s onwards as a TV repair technician, having been trained by Rediffusion a few years before. He would carry three or four spare sets in his Anglia/Escort/Fiesta estate car so that if on-site repair was taking too long he could leave a good one and take the faulty one back to the guys in the workshop (in Bulwell at first and later in Broad Marsh). I think they were told to leave a slightly upmarket one (i.e. bigger) to try to get customers to upgrade (more rent!) DER was owned by Thorn and was later joined by Radio Rent

I rented a black and white T.V the first year we got married. Then a colour for the second year. (both from Southwell Tv rentals, way cheaper than the national TV rental co's) Then bought a colour in the third year. I've never rented any other domestic appliance, I bought a second hand washer, Hoover Keymatic, for the first one, then always new afterwards. I would think for the millions?? of people who currently rent houses and flats then renting appliances is not a strange idea, especially if they're younger and always want the latest models.

The last time I pulled a pint was in my local about 30 years ago. It was early doors and there was only four of us in there. One of them tempted the landlord to take a ride on the back of his new motorbike. I was put behind the bar with the words ‘don’t worry, nobody will come in’. Just as they left a coach load of OAP’s arrived and disgorged about twenty people. It was very embarrassing as they though I was mine host!

The nephew is Fred. He used the outbuildings after Uncle Ernest retired from farming and now owns the property.

£5.15, Scriv., what did you do buy the barrel?

You ought to have taken a camera S.G. then you could share your enjoyment of the frost and JJ.

A bit more reading for you Rog.....

OK I see that as a helpful way to describe the horrors of the last few centuries that have been justified by one religion or another. I am obviously not certain of this; but I suspect that those that have killed and hurt other in the name of their particular belief system would not recognise the idea that they are abusing their religion. Anyway forgive my sloppy use of language. The more I think about this then I see it is probably impossible to separate out religious from economic and political motives in such a way that religious intentions can be understood to be without violenc

As a young teenager on Bestwood estate we had some lovely day trips to Skeggy...Mablethorpe...and cleethorpes.......organised by a lady on the street named Elsie.........no parents allowed just Elsie who sorted us all out.........great community spirit... Most of us behaved and always took Mam a stick of rock back........

I was awarded the school colours for being a good all rounder - sport and academically. Think it was Honouris Causa?

Sorry to disagree siddha - but it is ABUSE of religion that is a reason for us slaughtering one another. Using religion as a tool for power. Religion itself is a necessary ingredient in life for most. Although I am an agnostic, my Christian upbringing is still an integral part of my being.

Manning's was Omnia Probate, Optima Tenete. Biblical in origin. Roughly translated, it means: That will teach you to pass your 11+, clever dick! It was inscribed in gold lettering around The Dome, under which miscreants were obliged to stand, so there was no missing it. Never stood there myself. Somehow, I escaped.

Agree with both the above posts. Had some experience with it over the years. I am not and never have been JW. Disfellowshipping is a powerful weapon against any who dare to disagree. Shunning by closest family has to be potentially emotionally devastating. Certainly not Biblical.

Whoops. Forgot it was Saturday. Got nabbed by the Jehovah's Witnesses this morning. I listened politely to their script then gave them a lecture on Buddhist philosophy. As expected, their eyes glazed over as the brainwashing kicked in. Don't listen, don't listen!!! Basically, said I, you're looking at God right now and so am I. If you look at the cat in the window, you're still looking at God and that earthworm on the path is also God. We are all the same. No difference. They scuttled off to bother someone else. One day, they might wake up? Bothering people on a Saturday morning gives them s

I remember Terry Hennessy coming to see me when he worked as a rep for Alida Packaging. Open necked shirt, hairy chest and a big gold medallion. Hardly representative material! I believe he emigrated to Australia. That was in the days when footballers had to earn a living after they had retired from the game.

I've just had a look at my ancient copies of Dickens which I bought from an antique dealer in Horncastle many years ago. The script is so minute it makes for difficult reading. I only read non fiction and very little of that is from books as I can get all the information I want online.