Annesley Red

I thought shingles were little bits of gravel and pebbles but not my kind at the moment, ouch!

Same here

Well the Royals history brings loads of tourist money into the country , so I've nowt against em. Lets face it they haven't even got a good football team in London so what else is there to see. There were no street parties in Annesley and the last one was when it was Pit village times change but the moaning goes on. Long Live The King and I don't just mean Joe Baker

Chris Ashley knew how to wind us Forest fans up, but it was a laugh (especially when we were winning)

I remember two tone Levi's Sta-Prest from there and a suit jacket. My ma said it was about time I smartened meself up . An ex Skinhead lol

Still Have mine from around 1970 tho.

First went in there when I was 15 and just got my first pay packet (Moorgreen TC NCB )Got me yes knocked up there once but still went back on Friday nights. We had to catch two busses to get there and leave a 10:10pm. I remember seeing Paper Lace there and Mud before they got in the Pop charts. Two pints of Tartan Bitter and on the dance floor. Must have stood out a mile with the Doc Martins on. Good times

My Granddad Willie Roe's brother Arthur played for Luton Town at the time and there were most part of the team called up to a Middlesex regiment in 1914. He did survive to play again . Granddad harry peach would never mention the war according to my late mam.

Both my Granddads fought int the Great War. Harry Peach was in the Northumberland Fusiliers even though he came from Nottingham. I can't trace my Granddad Willie Roe as his name may have been changed to William and/or Rowe at the time he joined up or stated work at the Pits. Its a shame you have to pay to check up on our heroes records but somebody is always there to make shilling or two......... its a pity they didn't take the Kings Shilling like them . .

Im still trudging through me Charles Dickens collection ,keep falling asleep with Edwin Drood

As a kid I was amazed at the one in the Co-op at Annesley. I was often prompted to buy what I came in for by the staff with my written note in hand with Co-op number as well. Maybe I should be telling this to a psychiatrist ??

I was down at Nottingham General one day after a Pit accident and there were three Corned Beef tin injuries there (all cuts). I was glad I worked at Newstead Pit instead of Fray Bentos, it was sfer.

You must have a drawer full of spare keys if we need one then

Opposite of this topic I just realised something that has never changed in my lifetime.... the method of opening a tin of Corned Beef, we still use the key! Never seen Corned Beef without the key.

I took similar pic with crescent moon in line with two planets and just missed an aeroplane passing through the middle but the file is till too big to put on

Listening to the media after a draw with Man City , hardly anyone gave praise for good defending. So the Premier Leagues 'whipping boys' continue to climb. COYR

Yes that gripes me as well oops there another "that gripes me "

... or "just nip...."

Similar, we used any wood for the shaft , usually privet hedge as it split easily.

Best thing about the Corn Flakes box was the cardboard made good flights for the 'throwing arrows'

I still have Terry Hennessey and did have Forest Team Spurs team and Jim Baxter like that and was gutted he wasn't wearing the Forest kit. I couldn't wait for the tea caddy to be empty. Then we went back to Indian Prince tea (2/-)which was more expensive but there were some luxuries in life me Dad liked

Me and young cousin at Winthorpe. Notice the snake belt ?

I saw my first Panto along with missus, daughter , boyfriend and Granddaughter (aged 4). I was reminded by my daughter that we never ever took her to one until our Granddaughter came along. Well better late than never. It was enjoyable mainly watching Layla's (Granddaughter) reaction to it all. For her it was the trumping bit and the slapstick bits but she really enjoyed it and her favourite was of course Muddles (Joe P). Definitely going to the next one!

I got mine didn't know what it was for until now . ta

I have tried various pub sunday dinners (not lunches ) but prefer my missus' dinners. Usually four veg, beef and Yorkshires. I told her it was better than eating out and she just said I am tight.We were both right for a change.