Frank

Got to say, The Golden Fleece rings a bell but I don't know where from. Most of my memories of steam are from going to Victoria train station on to our holidays. Going North into the tunnel for quite a few minutes with the smoke and steam coming into the carriage ( 2 long seats facing each other with a corridor outside) making the eyes smart etc. I do also remember that you could walk down the corridor during the journey and lower the window in the door to have a 'deckers' Did this once on the way back from Great Yarmouth - I'd be about 10 - and the Flying Scotsman nearly took me 'ed off!

It's still in Boots - waitin' to be developed !laughing!

The only other train I can remember of that shape was the Mallard http://www.o-keating.com/hsr/mallard.htm

No...... we had that fer our tea with chips and mushy peas !hungr!

Speaking of cold in the UK, here's a couple of photo's of Mrs Frank chancing her luck on the frozen lake during our end of year trip to the Lake District. It dropped to -11C during the night, following a few days of -4/5C. The sun came out early morning of the picture, which makes it look warm - but it wasn't!!!......bbbbrrrrrrrrr

All that money and he still can't afford to buy soap to clean his fingernails!!

Mick's packed up drinking J2O and started suppin' HP since going out on the razzle with Bip...................

When I worked for the East Midland Gas Board in 1967 we had a 6 week on 6 week off block release apprenticeship at the Peoples College. Our workshop was next to the electrical workshop under the curved roof low level part. We also has theoretical classes on College Street. Memories eh? When I first went to work for the gas board, our depot was on the corner of Huntingdon Street and Woodborough Road, where the Rest Home is now. Later, we moved to Lenton Industrial Estate, where Games World is now. Anyone remember the Gasmen's strike in '67? I have a picture somewhere from the Evening Post wi

Just back from me Xmas jollies and catching up on old threads. Well done Rog, new mum and dad and all the family. Take great pleasure in counting those little toes......

I too lived on Woodfield road (circa 1971-1975), number 115. Got broke into the night I was rushed into hospital. Came home 4 weeks later to empty meters, broken window and less furniture. Great Christmas that was!

Been a member fer a couple of years (nearly ....or thereabouts) Good thinking John.

Here's the new look Arkwright Street soon to be..... http://plan4.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/WAM/pas...p;action=Search Scroll down and view the 05/Nov/2008 Application Form Whole Doc / Thumbnails PHOTOMONTAGES

Well, the Odeon is shortly to be demolished and flats built in it's place. Who would want to live on Angel Row? http://plan4.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/WAM/pas...p;action=Search Have a look at some of the Docs - view from Maid Marion Way, view from Angel Row etc.

Better get your pictures now as it looks like it will shortly be a new housing estate http://plan4.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/WAM/pas...p;action=Search

When you start your computer from cold press and hold F8 till the 'Load Options' screen comes up - then select Safe mode When in safe mode, go into Programmes, Accessories, Restore Point. Select a previous point and then re-boot. My PC at work had exactly this problem on Friday afternoon - damn frustrating. I restarted 5 times but always the same. So, at 6 pm I just switched the screen off, left it and went to the pub with Mrs Frank. When I went in yesterday morning it was all up and running OK. Couldn't believe it. I used 'Cleanup' and it removed 1.2Gb of old internet files

Here you go lads http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/pubs/pub-de...?PubNumber=5571

Nice bit of footage. thanks. I remember when we used to take the kids to EMA on a Sunday up to the first floor viewing area. Used to stand behind the glass and watch all sorts of planes take off and landing. Got some photo's somewhere.

All the best to every one of my new found friends..... Merry Christmas. As BIP says, Don't overdo it.............................................Leave that to ME !cheers!

Looks like you can get such a beast Bazzer. Bit pricey though. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Acer-EasyStore-Wirel...A2%7C240%3A1318

Hey Mick During your time in the Nottm force, did you know Jeff Buxton??

If I'm not mistaken, the Framesmiths Arms is in Bulwell and is known locally as the Monkey

Don't want to disappoint but...... We break up for Christmas on the 19th and return to work on the 5th. Lucky for me I'm not on call this year either... wow.. Just to rub salt in the wound... we are going away for Xmas and New Year. !tanning! Downside is.... I don't know who will be stuffing my bird??? Steady, steady.....

Don't put yourself down like that. We are all different in our own little ways. I doubt any of us would make 'Playgirl/boy of the month. Get yourself across for one of the get togethers and you will see what I mean !inthebin!

Many Happy returns of the Day..... and congrats on reaching 50!!! (should get some brownie points for that) !clapping! !congrats! Have a good un...

I thought you were a plumber Bazzer?? Never mind, a bit of wood spoilin' on the side for cash is good - just don't let the tax man know...........