benjamin1945

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  1. Just love this advert............especially when the girl looks back after tripping...
  2. I was a bit too young to be a real ''Teddy Boy''....but always mixed with the original 'Teds' on Bestwood estate........think they've all passed now.....proper characters..........Lennie...Barry...Ronnie...Jimmy.....Pete...Len...Ray...Col....and many more..........Anyone who frequented the 'Heathfield' and 'Park Tavern''old Basford back in the 60s and 70s will know who i;m talking about........ My self was never a Ted (too young)..or a 'Mod' or even a 'Rocker''....but nicked a bit of all their styles..........still do......
  3. Too true @Oztalgian it hurts just looking at the picture..........
  4. This is very like my lovely Granddaughter.......who dances where ever she is...
  5. Do you watch Rumpole of the Bailey Jill'? he quotes Shakespeare all the time''' Didn't do much in the way of 'Shakespeare'' at Padstow school......but i do remember our Drama Teacher....who was always reading the works of him'''' He was on the school stage giving the old 'Bard;'' plenty... When he fell from the Stage bounced off the ;Piano'' on to the floor whilst breaking Wind......so funny.. my class of about 35 didnt stop laughing about it for weeks....
  6. Forced mesen out this morning...sunny but very cold....needed one or two bits...........so went into Bulwell for a change........ Whilst i was only in Tesco probably 15 minutes i saw 3 seperat males ''Shoplifting''''''''''' Then whilst getting in my car in their car park...parked only 2 feet in front of me....witnessed a Drug deal.....two cars side by side one passing a small bag to the other......then receiving some notes in return....they like the shoplifters seemed completely unperurbed by my close presence......... Sign of the t
  7. No nicer place than sitting in the Park.......having a moan....and making no sense....
  8. Many Wars there Brew..................but not all at the same time......
  9. The future doesnt look bright i m afraid..............I worry about it for the sake of my children and Grandchildren and of course other peoples.........through-out my life the world has never been perfect...but even with-out any 'Rose tinted glasses'' it was better than today...........i'm sure there have never been so many 'Wars''......... And as for having a second Personality....reckon we all need one...to escape all the wrongs in the world... ''' Laugh and the world laughs with you.........weep and you weep alone''' Quote from
  10. Slight differences to todays problems OZ.....But only slight..........even though one of my sons is now an Aussie......ive never fancied the country....don't like the accent...the heat...and when i see shots of it on TV......It looks as crowded as England (i know its not)....... If was a lot younger i would definitely leave our not so ''Green and pleasant Land''.........with Spain being my favourite destination.. Mind you i still fancy ''KYLIE''......
  11. I wear shorts only in the summer....for cycling and being on the Garden....would'nt dream of wearing them any other times.....except on the Beach.....If i ever get to Spain again..........
  12. Ian...just inside Derbyshire off the A38..nr South Normanton......Designer Outlet..Mcarthur Glen....
  13. Got a thing about ''Shirts'' Phil.......in fact about mens clothing in general always have had............ Ive never been a ''Dedicated follower of fashion''......if i like something i buy it.. Don't like the way a lot of men dress......sloppy T shirts...Shorts with ugly legs...Sandals...T-shirt with a suit....shirts with top 3 buttons open...dirty shoes...i could go on.......its just the way i am...to each his own hey?.......even Beards..thats another subject.......
  14. Been over the border this morning into Derbyshire..(10 mins away).........to Designer Outlet...to say money is tight couldnt believe how busy it was.. Nice 'Toasted sandwich'' with my Espresso in 'Costa Coffee'' then into ''Moss Bros'' for a couple of new shirts.... Nice to get out again for a bit of ''Banter''............on getting home as i was parking the car....a neighbour spotted me with the distinctive ''Moss bros'' carrier bag....'''bet you been buying shirts again...does Donna know ? ...............Our little Avenue is famous for ''Nosey neighbours''......lol
  15. Worked Manchester many times........was always pleased to get out of the place.......for some reason it always felt Hostile......... I love our country and have enjoyed working everywhere bar... Luton and Manchester..........
  16. Has she got two brothers..one named Michael..?.........Both were good footballers........
  17. Ive been same @Stavertongirl...feel good one day...and down the next.....only go out when feeling ok.........never stayed in so much in my life.... On a better note....rang the Doctors the other morning at 8.30 am...seen at 11am..........
  18. My first Dance Partner.....Ann Shelton..(.she don't look very happy...)...i was about six.. it was at the Huts infant school..Bestwood estate... Left to right...Pete....Marian...Roy....Edith....Me..Ann..michael...Beryl...Roy...Val....
  19. Lovely song......very relaxing listening to this with 'Babs''............
  20. Nothing like a pair of blue Jeans'' that fit in all the right places.....they GO with anything.......No matter Male or female...young or old.....get em on and feel good.........
  21. Didn't realise this great song was Banned about 4 years ago..........When it was in the charts about 50 years ago i recall listening to it on a ''Juke Box'' in ''Alum Rock' Birmingham in a little cafe full of Black and Asian blokes....and no-one batted an ''Eye-lid''...........even a couple of Chinese chaps when they heard ''Curly black and Kinky mixed with Yellow Chinky'' How this country's attitude has changed from those far off days....
  22. The last few weeks of foul weather as prohibited me from venturing out on me bike.... However that clear blue sky this morning tempted into a quick spurt....but for only a mile or so........but it was hard work due to the cold and the effect it has on my condition.......anyway i managed what i set out to do...and now feel so much better for it........roll on Spring.........