benjamin1945

Believe it or not when Bestwood estate was built in mostly the late 30s every front garden was planted with a blossom tree.....and by the time i was growing up they had matured and in the Spring it was a wonderful site just to walk down the street,,,,,,,

One of my son's also loved it in Rwanda Lizzie when he was there a couple of years ago.........and he's really looking forward to going back....

I Fully understand your worries @LizzieM2 of my Son's have been traveling some of the worlds worst trouble spots for a few years now.....i know they don't tell me everything and mainly stick to the humourist things......funny you mention Rwanda Lizzie both my lads are due out there in a few weeks...where ever they go i brush up my knowledge on the country and its current Political situation.....not always a wise thing to do.........

SO Malc..1 pair of shoes.....for walking...cycling...Gardening...Dancing...shopping...Holidays....and all other of lives tasks ?

Had a terrific morning with one of my sons over Breakfast in Bulwell....Not seen him for 4 months.....he's been working all over East Africa.......he's been filling me in on his experiences from Somalia to Madagascar...he's now home for a few weeks..at least i'll have a a bit of time now not to worry about him... The trouble with having Sons who are hell bent on experiencing the World..is they don't realise how much i worry......although i love to hear their stories when they return........

The one and only Billy Fury......Passed on at only 42...sad loss to all us nearly 80 year olds today...... Great memories of some 60s Party's....and old Pals...who all tried to look like Billy......not many made it........still know all the words to most of his songs.......... Locarno mens room......combed our hair like his..... 6 Pence for a shine on our 'Winkles'' Then hit the undulating Dance floor......looking for a lucky Girl...... We thought we were great....lol

Have you noticed a 'Subtle' change in mens suits?.....you have to zoom in a bit...what may look like a blue or black even a dark grey....now in most cases there is a faint pattern.....not for me.....nor is White Trainers with a dark suit.....

I can only imagine that kicking this around the damage it also did to my feet........to say nowt about the damage heading this ball did to your brain..........

Todays PUFFY THINGS LOOK LIKE CARPET SLIPPERS

MY First football boots from about 1950 looked like this no wonder my feet are as they are

My feet are not the prettiest in the mostly because of my 'Winkle Picker'' days and the old fashioned football boots.....but i do look after them plus i see a ''Podiatrist'' on a regular basis....... I never show my feet...dont go barefoot even at home........certainly never wear 'Flip-Flops'' or sandals......Dad also never showed his feet,which were fairly ok...

Your right Col.......i do have a problem with men's feet...most men neglect them then have the nerve to show them off by wearing ''Flip-Flops and ''Sandals''............i love baby's feet and most Ladies are ok.........

Lol......I really do dress like that when i'm in Spain except with the Tie..........not all the time...never in the evenings especially in Restaurants.......or when at dance venue's.....one of the many things i enjoy about the Spanish they never dress scruffy.......hardly ever wear shorts .....and most wear a suit even in hot weather especially the older ones....where i go anyway.......

I Find this Excellent OZ...........No feet and very smart......

Sad thing is Cliff ton....its men in their 60s and 70s that are the worst for dressing in shorts and T shirts even sandals and flip flops..........

Very interesting ..............must have a good 'Lurch' now......

Can't believe how low Mens dress sense has become......ok no Tie..but 'T' shirt instead of shirt when wearing a suit.......even dirty 'T' shirt with shorts plus wearing '' flip flops'' or sandals'' showing their hideous feet.all this being normal when just out and about.....and much more.....what do yo think?

Its absolutely brilliant......you will see how many really nice places there are in Bulwell.....many people have completely the wrong impression of the place...

I Like Retford too..used to have relatives there....also did a few stints at the Coop.....got a good friend who used to be Warder at nearby Ranby Prison.......oh yes also used to deal with a Butcher there named 'Bacon'.....Rog is the Cannon still there? Do they still have a football team ? played on their old ground a couple of times.........also played Cricket on a nice ground just before you enter Retford...... So you could say i knew Retford pretty well....... Also Rog love the 4 cylinder engine.......

Never conscripted, ....he had a job on the railway and it was a ''Reserved occupation''

Funny that Jill.........Dad always said i was a ''Spiv'' cos i never did manual work........

thanks Margie........sorry didnt mean to put photo on again.....i am more than happy about it................because we never had a photo of his days in the home guard...........when i was little i used to ask him about his time in it ........and all he ever did was tell me funny stories about it........my Dad a lovely Gentleman...

Bulwell home guard WW2 years... Just found this on Turtons Bulwell photo's....And i am certain thats my Dad far right second from bottom with the Moustache ..........I'M so happy at finding it..i could cry.........

Bulwell very busy this morning........

My favourite Marsdens photo.......Bulwell 1920s?........worked there a short time about 1961.......................thanks to Paul Turton's Bulwell photo's