Stavertongirl

I usually log on first thing to see what has been posted and then later on in morning when I sit down to have a cup of tea and then find that an hour or so has gone by. But still the housework will be there later (unfortunately) it isn’t going anywhere.

I hate to admit it but I am hooked on Gordon Ramsey’s Series about restaurants that are a complete disaster, especially the American ones. It is amazing to see how he turns them around in about a week. Some of the owners are so bolshy but eventually accept what he says, possibly because they are scared of him?

I too have been away from Nottingham for 40+ years when I moved back. It has changed so much, especially the marker square, was surprised the flower beds had gone. I spent many lunchtimes there when I worked in the town when the weather was good. I have found the Nottstalgians are welcoming and the content is very interesting, especially with all the ex-pats. I’m afraid I have become addicted so much that I have to make myself log out to get things done,

When I worked in a shop where I lived before we had paper boys/girls (suppose that should be persons). Whenever anything went wrong with the deliveries, papers being delivered to wrong houses or someone not turning up we always got the flack but the paper boys/girls got the tips at Christmas. Always thought there was something wrong there.

I think all dogs have a mischevious side, I have been lucky and only had one that peeled tennis balls. Just got him solid rubber balls instead which cured the problem. Pleased to say Kai is back to his normal self, he is just having his afternoon nap after playing with his squeaky pig. Such a relief to have him back to normal. Vets again next week, they want to do xrays. Don’t think I will have them done, will see how he goes on.

Where I lived in Doncaster we used to see the monk jack deer (which I believe escaped from somewhere, they are originally from India I think). They are only a small deer but quite beautiful. We used to see them early in the morning when taking the dogs out.

My two boys cut their teeth on my then kitchen table legs. Got them all sort of chewy things but the table legs were the only thing they chewed. One of them did get hold of my new bank card as it came thru the door a few years ago. It did still work luckily, just had a full set of dog teeth marks on it much to the amusement of the local supermarket. NonnaB could she be nesting as in a phantom pregnancy?

My parents had a dog and every time the Hoover came out he laid down to be vacuumed. Used to drive my mom mad as she would do him and carry on hoovering and he would move and lay down in front of hoover again. She had to put him in garden so she could get done.

Vets again this morning, Kai seems a bit better after the injection yesterday, getting up easier, had something to eat last nite without any prompting. Now got anti-inflammatory liquid. Told vet they don’t have wet dog food but she said he will just take it from syringe or put it in some chicken. Couldn’t get the flipping lid off the bottle, battled with it for ages and then got scissors to it which worked. First try with syringe was a disaster, he clenched his teeth so couldn’t get the stuff in his mouth. Tried putting some of it in his cheek, he just looked at me and let it dribble out. Mana

I have recently moved back to Bilborough. It is really nice where I am. A short walk to shops and vet. Electric bus runs past house and my sisters house is on the route as well as Aldi. Buses into town just down road. It is an area I feel comfortable with, just have to know area and where to look for a house. Did see some rum uns, Jeremy Kyle would have been at home!

Back to the vets again today, thank goodness it is only a 10 minute walk. Kai definately isn’t right, very lethargic and is not eating right (had to hand feed him to get him started but still didn’t eat much).Had blood works done this time, it picked up inflammation/infection, everything else okay. He’s had an anti-inflammatory injection to see if that helps. His temperature was a bit high so we have to go back tomorrow to see how he is. He seems sore on his back legs, never happened before he has always been healthy, bit worrying as he is German Shepherd cross. Just hope the injection helps.

I worked for MCColls until a few months ago. They acquired a load of the smaller co-op convenience stores this year. They can be very expensive. Feel sorry for the staff.

I am having trouble with my email, only just managed to retrieve the messages this morning. Sorry for no response. Think I am going to have change it to my other address if I can find out how. That was easier than I thought, should be up and running again.

A while ago my husband and I came into some money and decided to buy a new car, we had never had a new one and decided to treat ourselves. Husband decided on a Vauxhall Ankara. We went and viewed the car, had test drive, had excellent coffee and then sorted out a deal. The number plate was about to change but they had some in stock on old number plate and got a really good deal. Went to pick it up and on the wat back my husband said he didn’t think much to gear box it was very awkward and he was having trouble getting it into reverse. The next day we went out and suddenly the gear box went it

I enjoyed working there, except when someone cut themselves on bacon slicer. They had an amazing canteen, the sandwiches had more filling than bread! I also worked for a while in a factory at Beeston putting fancy trimmings for furniture and clothes on cards. Think it was called jenning or something like that, didn’t stay long though as it made your hands sore. But I got the fringed trimming for my jeans for nothing, a must if you were a “mod”.

My friend and I got Saturday jobs at Woolworths on Hyson Green. I was on hardware and in the spring the gardening section was on there, I’m sure I can remember having to count bulbs as they were loose and priced at so many for so much. Some people probably had a surprise when the bulbs grew as we used to get them muddled up, just didn’t have a clue. My friend ended up on the paint counter so the bulbs didn’t seem so bad after that, although she was eventually transferred to sweets. She got into trouble for eating chocolate brazils, nearly got sacked. We had to get permission from headmaster at

I went to see How The I can remember going to see How The West Was Won on The Forest with my mum and dad. There was a bobsleigh film on first, made you feel you were actually on it. The screen was curved I think and in 3 parts?

She was only about 5 when we moved. The car was a Consell, an old banger really but it had these bench seats front and back. You could lay out on the back seat and 3 could sit in front. I can remember going out with my Dad when he first got it, one of his friends was with him in the front, not sure whether he had took his test then or was still learning.

I liked the mint one, must say I can’t remember the orange one.

Went into pound shop and they had the Fry’s Creme bars, original, mint and orange. Didn’t have Fry’s 5 centres though, used to love the pineapple one.

Did anyone work with Jill there?

I think I can remember Janice, from what I can remember she wasn’t in our little gang. Went with my sister to see my brother this afternoon, we were reminiscing about Huxley Close, my sister can’t remember much as she is the youngest but my brother could. It was more of a community than Staverton Road, I can remember the street having a “do” where there were races for kids with small prizes, can’t remember what it was for. I was quite sorry to leave there, Staverton seemed a bit posher somehow but my dad wanted a garage for his precious car.

I think I can vaguely remember someone called Janice, don’t know if this is the same person. Did they live towards the bottom of the close, opposite end to the green?

This is the second time I have had 2 dogs, first time it was a bitch that had a litter and we kept a pup. It was fascinating to see her teach him things and even though he was a lot bigger than her she could back him up if he did something she didn’t like. She was definitely the boss. My present 2 boys, although they are brothers from same litter, have such different personalities. Kai is very laid back, takes everything in his stride, Wolf is definitely more needy and does need a lot of assurance. Luckily he instantly fell in love with my sister, he absolutely adores her and it is recipricate

Think it was about 1965/66 when we left, used to live at no. 12, had an enormous garden front and rear. It rings a bell but can’t place them, do you know any Christian names of kids. Can remember the Chambers who live across from us and the Pugsleys who had a Great Dane called Pongo. There were twin girls who lived a bit further up, Lillian and Doreen I think they were called. Didn’t know any of the families who lived at top of Close round the green, they weren’t in our gang. Also Fat Micheal who liver down the bottom, bit politically incorrect that now and the Tomlinsons that lived near him,