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Very attractive Enigma; full of Primaries: Red, Yellow, Blue and Secondary: Green.

Hi Stu, not seen you posting for a while. PS: What do you think of the above for a desktop image? After all, I'm always using my hands - in a creative sense - on my Laptop.

Had to laugh out loud when I drew my kitchen curtains this morning to the snowy, Winter Wonderland outside; the weather in this country never ceases to amaze does it? Instinct told me that it won't be with us for long; in fact bet you the sun is shining this coming Sunday - for my birthday.

Remembering when Jammy Dodgers were first introduced at School breaks: Delicious - loved 'em - cost a penny each; expensive, much cheaper now that you can buy packets but don't taste the same, ambrosia back then, a grand treat to have with school milk when taking a break from the tedious slog of Maths and English - forming the majority of the timetable at William Crane Juniors.

Those pimply biscuits (Lincoln) I recall 1d each at school playtime (not cheap). PS: Biscuits back then were not cheap, only Broken Biscuits - if you were lucky enough to come across them. PPS: My grandma always kept Arrowroot Biscuits in; to help an upset tummy I'm sure. I still love Arrowroot Biscuits, get mine from 'Heron Foods' in Bulwell, cost 45 pence a pack. Lovely with a cup of tea, trouble is once I start eating them I can't stop. I was tempted the other day to have some with butter and cheese on the top but cholesterol worries stopped me! Anybody else any ideas about wh

Hi Paulus, B&M's are extremely cheap and immensely popular supermarkets; there's one at Bulwell in the place of the old Woolworth's and also a huge one at Bulwell. Apart from an immense one in Barnsley I do not know if there are others across the country. PS: They are well stocked on most things including a decent gardening section.

Radford, a pound of course me duck; everything a pound unless 2 or 3 for £1. However the other day I got 6 packs of curry flavoured noodles for £1 - tasty they were to. Went the next day to buy some more but they'd all gone - just shows lots more people like me are on the lookout for bargains. PS: Came across a terrific B&M today at Beeston. Massive it was, in the place where the old Sainsbury's used to be. Happy Shopping.

You can purchase quite a decent variety of Patak's products in 'B&M' and 'The Pound Shop' - cheap at the price. PS: Always on the look-out for bargains me.

Once a tin of condensed milk is opened not much chance of me making a recipe from it; too busy nipping into the pantry and helping myself to the delicious, sticky stuff.

Not bragging but I make perfect mushy peas: 1 Give dried peas and steeping tablet an overnight soaking. 2 Next day, discard water and add fresh. 3 Add little salt and pepper. 4 Bring to the boil, then simmer for a short while, then bring to the boil again, then simmer for a short while. 5 Turn power off and allow peas to cook on the heated hotplate. 6 Taste (you may wish to add extra seasoning) and check if peas are tender (if not, apply (4) again). 7 You may wish to add freshly chopped mint to dish. Delicious; Enjoy.

Condensed Milk; can only be described as 'Ambrosia of the Gods' - can't lick it.

As a kid I was envious of boys lucky enough to be given a bike to do their errands; being a popular errand girl around, it was always Shank's Pony for me!

St Patrick's Day; Love the Irish Dancers on the top of Google - so cute, gave me a laugh. PS: S'pose I must have a tipple of Irish Whisky: "Here's to the Irish in me."

You're an Angel Cliff Ton - now I can reminisce even better. How Beautiful the photograph, I notice the stamp machine at the side of the post box; this I would have forgotten if it hadn't have been for Cliff Ton kindly putting the image on). PS: I don't always live in the past, I do get on with everyday living. PPS: Some memories from the past remain sharp with me: the postbox outside Freeman's had an indentation of King George above the posting slit. I well recall posting a letter one morning and being very upset because we'd been told at school the previous day that the farthing

Tazraz @ #18, yours are wonderful and fluid memories so how come you're not posting? Freeman's on Broxtowe Lane was one of the first supermarkets. I recall being a schoolgirl of 7, a pupil at William Crane and we kids talking amongst ourselves that Freeman's had had some deep freezers installed and were now selling frozen foods. This news amazed and intrigued us, so at home time some of us formed a group and took ourselves off to take a look in at this newly called 'Supermarket', to take a look in at the freezers. No, we didn't have a penny between us but we stared in wonder at the fro

The above is A Wonderful Service; I use it regularly - especially good if you're loaded up with shopping. PS: Aren't we a civilised society that Nottingham should do this for its citizens?

I remember with love my great grandma's front room (parlour) on Leivers Street, Radford Woodhouse: in the front window behind the gloriously white lace curtains, was a small, walnut table with barley sugar legs, an aspidistra placed upon it; a brown leather sofa you could just flop on to, a few rugs and pride of place an upright piano. We kids would be made to hang around for a short time in the parlour whilst grandma finished 'doing' for her mum and dad. I loved this privilege because I was allowed to practice on the piano. The first piece I mastered was: 'Oh can you wash your father'

I met a lovely, young lady name of Joanne on the bus yesterday, with her twin boys Rhys and Connor aged 14 months. We got talking during the long ride out of Nottingham and she told me that she was a soul singer and that she'd put some videos on You Tube; she handed me her reference: supermojojojo 90. Ever so sweetly she asked me to look her up; I promised I would. Back home, as soon as I'd finished enjoying a cup of tea I sat at my computer and googled Joanne's reference. Must say, was really impressed with her singing: such a tender, soulful voice, so natural and original. I can

Welcome to 'Nottstalgia' Sneintongal'. Reading your post @ #25, do you remember the red 'Cardinal' polish for the front step and also the window sill?

Recalling the top of Wigman Road - just up from the no. 56 bus terminus - during the 60's: it was such a wide road, on one side were the semi detached houses and on the other, Strelley Church and graveyard, with a generous area of wild scrub land around. It was quite an experience to walk down Wigman Road, especially as you could view Wollaton Hall in the distance. My sister Jennifer and myself had friends named Helen and Rebecca Salmon who lived just below the no 56 terminus, Wigman Road. Jennifer also had a best friend name of Janet Fletcher who was lucky enough to have the bus terminu

Keith Moon and Mama Cass were great friends; in fact they couldn't get enough of each other................ PS: Both reputed to have been nuts! (not used this for a time, now's as good a time as any!)

Babs, the 'Mr Silva' you mention must have been the gentleman who occasionally visited the Western Boulevard library with his children - he was indeed a Gentleman. I recall him dressed in what seemed like a black, after dinner suit and always being around at the Savoy performances - making sure that things ran smoothly I'm sure.

Banjo48, I know the prefabs - Bilborough - that you refer to; I'm sure they were never demolished, just updated and modernised. The same was done to the roads of prefabs off Nuthall Road. PS: Will find out more information and get back to you.

Well done Enigma1st, for making a topic of the above. I have many happy memories of the 'Savoy.' When I worked as a junior library assistant during the 60's at the wonderful, little Western Boulevard Library, the owner of the 'Savoy' and his three children would regularly come in to choose some books; they seemed a close knit and happy family. I believe the cinema is still a family concern. So yes, definately the 'Savoy' must be saved. Good luck!

Bendigo69: Excellent little write up on Kenny @ #7; You've managed to write about the Jazz Trumpeter just as I remember him - always seemed to be having fun as he was performing, especially on the 'Morecombe and Wise' shows. PS: Welcome to 'Nottstalgia', I note that you're a habitant of Bulwell, which can't be bad; good place to shop, cheap and mainly cheerful!