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DJ360,
I would go a little further than passive community action with selective Sharia type punishment for thugs, drug dealers, burgulary, theft and knife crime. We would soon see the result in improved behaviour.
Having been and lived in Saudi Arabia, Singapore etc, one could always walk safely at night as everyone with any criminal tendancies knew what expect for any 'non-compliance' with respect for others and the and for the law.
It used to be, if caught on the Monday they were topped or chopped on Friday. No fussy court human rights cards played out, just mean justice.
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I'm with Beekay for Easter time. BBC had hardly any news broadcasts and totally abysmal programmes.
I watched half of 'Spitting Image' the BBC borrowed from that equally abysmal Britbox.
I was never tempted to subscribe to it. Total rubbish. Listened to Radio4 extra which was far more enjoyable listening.
Wishing you all a happier and healthy new year.
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19 hours ago, poohbear said:
Paul was just Paul Halfpenny when he lived near me as a kid...ie No 1, Llanberis grove in the fifties. Brother Rodger and Mum and Dad...Strict Mother .....couldn't come out to play on a Sunday... His Dad I think had a decorating business and was very interested in sports cars.
Llanberis Grove in, and past, the fifties was considered as 'rather rather'. Do you remember Pat? Sheldon who lived opposite Llanberis Grove next to the garage. She was the daughter of Mrs Sheldon, secretary at Ellis School. For a brief period I lived with my parent at the terraced houses just below Llanberis until the mid sixties.
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34 minutes ago, Cliff Ton said:
The useless, non-user-friendly image system built into Nottstalgia is something which comes with the software package which runs the whole site. No-one here has any control over it, or any knowledge of why it is still included. The only person who has any contact with the software people very rarely visits the site.
Using the free hosting sites is pretty easy. You load your photo into your account; then you click on a reference number which is generated by your account; then you copy that number into your post on NS.
Thanks, CT. I will use your example next time I need to upload an image.
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Not that I'm knowledgeable regarding imaging transfers (uploading) to N from a PC so why has N not been adapted to a better user friendly method of uploading images?
If not, how would you use one of the free imaging sites to upload from your PC to N as it seem rather a complex operation
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In all probability the reason why High Street was renamed Basford Road was because it confused postal addresses. High Street Terrace was the last line of old Newcastle miner’s terraced cottages on the right hand side of Basford Road before the Newcastle Arms on Nuthall Road. This area was known locally as Whitemoor. Not Aspley or Basford.
As such, number 5 High Street, located next to Church Street cemetery, had, on a number of occasions, to deliver mail which was addressed to number 5 High Street Terrace.
All the terraced cottages from High Street Terrace up to Saxby’s boundary wall consisted of old miners’ cottages and three corner shops. There was, however, a farmhouse that separated this main block of terraces and and the upper single terrace of miners’ cottages located next to the ‘twitchel’, opposite Hayling Drive.
The farmhouse was owned by the Pendleton’s a family which had an orchard with the house set back from the road. The farmhouse is still there but not as it was then.
I always thought Basford started from the White Swan on the corner of Alpine and along Church Street.
From Whitemoor Road to Nuthall Road was Whitemoor and Aspley began at the junctions of Nuthall Road, Bar Lane and Melbourne Road.
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I am fully in agreement with Oz's reference to Singapore's vaccination policy. We are far too soft in the UK in dealing with those who, with dismissoive arrogance, continue to refuse free preventative protection.
I would suggest those misguided few who refuse vaccination once should forfeit all other state benefits and that medical needs of that person should become chargeable.
These individuals are usually the first to expect immediate assistance when they themselves experience any medical issues.
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7 hours ago, Cliff Ton said:
I've often thought that politics is the employment option for people who think "I'm not really very good at anything, so I guess I'll end up working in politics".
Or the church.
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Just a few thoughts and responce to the quotation,
'It very clearly is not. It just results in lower wages, lower standards and failing services. If that is not obvious to everybody by now, it never will be'.
Obviously, democratic elected government is severely flawed and not fit for purpose. Have we the wrong type of elected individuals in a position of authority (power)? Politically aligned higher officials (ministers) are not aligned to the rule of managed government via a hierarchy of skill, knowledge and competence in their given roles through experience, over time, but in their strict allegiance to Party dogma.
A number of politicians are in the political theatre for an easy life and the benefits so accrued of being in such grandiose life-styles and surroundings. Their dedication to Party rules when questioned by the media on current affairs becomes an embarrassment to listen to as they try all measures to deviate from answering a simple question on important current events. Political antics during parliamentory debate appear to focus on political point scoring trivia rather than seeking to resolve the more important social issues that effect us, the electorate.
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That's why the vicar called in to see you. To imbibe the true spirit.
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Do your pagan serfs wipe their noses on their sleeves or the table cloth when serving dinner Phil?
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Hi Philmayfield,
I'm in the process of upgrading to a Cessna 172 Skyhawk from a Jodel 112. What flight simulator would you suggest might be helpful for use on a standard laptop?
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Well Brew,
to see on a bright winter day, partially deflated santas etc, blowing aimlessly in the breeze, tied up with string, is not what I would regard as seasonal decorations. Traditionally, holly with berries etc, (the birds, unfortuneatly, have feasted on the usual crop), I feel is far more appealing than partially deflated economy flashing decorations.
I am personally indifferent to mass seasonal lighting though a few, I agree, may enhance the spirit of the season. I do tend to indulge my wife and trditionally decorate our home as she would like. As for the seasonal spirit, I readily celebrate with a glass or two, three or more, and savour the delights of the table, with natural festive decorations I foraged locally.
As for the decorative lights, I know they're made in China, I would not have bought them if it was just for me. I would have bought more locally produced sparkling wine enjoyed with sliced ham off the bone with diffused lighting by lighted candles. Seasonal greeting to you all.
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I prefer a just few decorations, mostly LED lights, but my wife enjoys the season (we're not anyway religious and me totally agnostic) with a tree, door wreath and illumuninated garlands etc.
I cannot abide those disguting plastic santas, reindeer, sledges which appear as ridiculous tat which only fund the pockets of the Chinese manufacturers and just empasise the poor taste of the individuals who erect them and think they are being trendy.
I would rather spend this outlay on decent wines, champers, Tarquins (Blackberry) and grub, which I have done. Good old Braithwaites, M&S et al. Cheers.
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On 11/24/2021 at 12:18 PM, benjamin1945 said:
Thought i'd start a new Topic......don't seem to be many of late
I know it's off piste Ben, but do you remember Chambers butchers in (Main St or perhaps Commercial Road). I had an uncle who worked there in the 50's.
They had a daughter who had slight learning difficulties and one of the sons, who's name was Edgar.
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On 11/15/2021 at 6:31 PM, benjamin1945 said:
Northants.......just been on the news.......thats 3 counties now...
I would like to see what these comments are in black and white.
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10 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said:
Nae sense o' haemor!
What moves faster than the speed of light?
A Scotsman with a money-off coupon!
Which he dropped, apparently, into a crevice somewhere near the Grand Canyon,
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Hair grips, Ben?
Can you still buy them in Bulwell Market.
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Can anyone recall the term a 'trackless' as an alternative name for a trolley bus.
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This particular topic on NCT trolley buses appears to have gone off piste into the realms of womens workplace behaviour. Can we please keep on track.
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21 hours ago, denshaw said:
Coincidence there, the Les Anderson I knew in the 80s was West Indian.
No. I was referring to his time with NCT up to approximately the 1970's.
Was the main NCT depot located on Lower Parliament Street?
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18 hours ago, Beekay said:
Hi Denshaw,
What was PSD, as opposed to SPD? Regards, Beekay.
Beekay, Les Anderson lived in Beechdale and retired there. An avid card player, I believe, at PSD.
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19 hours ago, philmayfield said:
I remember Walter Bell who kept that garage by the 44 terminus. I went to Mellish with his son Allan. They used to live next door but just over the city border in Hucknall. Allan introduced me to a few Bulwell girls who were not quite as ‘refined’ as the ones in Woodthorpe where I lived!
Now, there's a surprise Phil. I'm sure Ben would like to comment on the lack of refinement in old Bulwell.
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Beekay, Catfan,
I probably confused the routes and termini. Routes 44 and 43 are the ones I recall.
There was another family member. His name was Jack Alcock who worked as an inspector on various routes.
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Kong Nam Chinese, Hurts yard 1960's
in Nottingham City Centre
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I can remember the Chinese restaurant at the bottom of Wollaton Street. I often popped in for the set lunch, 3/6p I recall. Unfortnately, the name of the restaurant eludes me.
Anyone remembers the fish and chip shop opposite? it was there for years.