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In that case, bollocks to it. I'll stay off !

Can you not take a joke Brew?

Think there might one or two on here like that.

I reckon you two are embarking on a Hog rehabiltation and repatriation programe between you. I'm sure I've read about you both in "Hog Breeders Monthly". MrsB., I'm trying your tip of sowing some saved tomato seeds from fresh toms. Never tried it afore so don't know what will happen. Will have to ask your advice if nowt happens.x

A few years ago, before we bought the random number machine, we had one old lady who called the numbers by drawing tiles out of a bag. She would often pull a number out, look at it then check her own card and say "I don't like that one" and proceed to put it back and grab another. I kid you not. She did'nt last long as a caller. She is still a regular player though at the age of 96. !!!

Nonna, we also have a weekly bingo night every Tuesday. We pay £3.50 each. We play 6 full house games to win a fiver with th exception of the snowball which has to be won within a certain amount of numbers. This is a rolling amount if not won, then the prize goes up the following week adding an extra number. The other 6 games consist of...Any line, First 5, 1.2.3, 3.2.3, 321, the winner of these games gets a choice on the goodies trolley. I always choose, a tin of taters or soup, something savoury rather than sweet ( I'm diabetic ). We used to draw tiles out of a bag but we've invested in a R

Well done Rog., another superb change over. Do you get the transfers online or have you a supplier? Your window sill must be getting pretty full by now. Perhaps Siddha could make you a display shelf from his garden bench, then he could buy a new one ! Nice to hear that Uncle Trogg also has a passion for models too. Me, I just don't have room where I live. All my tools, including elctrical ones are all in the community shed and have been there since we moved in back in 2005, ( although I do check on them periodically ). Carry on the great work gentlemen and don't forget the woode

Tell you what Siddha, I don't want you to feel left out. Next time I do a quiz night, I let you know. Consider it an open invitation to join us. I might even send you some of the questions for you to answer, while you are sitting on your garden seat with a cup of tea/coffee. I feel sad when one posts on here or locally, yet does'nt get any response. It makes you wonder if it's worth bothering. ( I love to get interaction or indulge in friendly banter on here with fellow N.S.s.

Cheers IAN , much appreciated.

Well I'm back home and we've had a crackin' night over at our little community centre, with a turnout of 30 people, which at £2 entry netted 60 quid, half to the winners and half to our social fund. Better still though, the winners gave back their winnings to the social fund, so the residents benefit all round. I did a mixture of verbal questions, visual idententification and musical intros. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and because they bring their own refreshments and nibbles, nobody wentv without. Got back home at 22.45, knackered and just wanting a cup of tea. It's a lovely fee

i've actually been perspiring this afternoon, ( don't know the temp ). it's now 18.10 and I'm just off to run a quiz night. Who needs crap telly any road. Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye .

Can some kind person tell me why I cannot find Granby street? Tried Google but just getting the Granby hotel or Granby street in every other bloody town !

"These are the jokes folks. Pay attention, cos Oz is philosophising".

Tried nail varnish remover but it never touched it.x

Cheers Ian, but I think a wire brush wheel would be a bit too stringent. It would fetch the base paint off, and that's why I don't want to use emery cloth...yet !! WD40 sounds a good idea Rog. I'l. Try both suggestions, before I lose heart and sandblast the bloody things.

@MrsB, if you read this, your'e the first to see the progress. As promised.....

Change of subject..... Does anybody know the best way to remove the sticky residue left on tins, when removing labels? A daft question I know, but I've tried all sorts, including very hot water inside the tin, also acetone varnish remover as well as white spirits but to no avail. I want to paint and decorate these containers but cannot until I've removed the stickiness. I don't really want to use emery cloth if I can help it. Any sensible suggestions would be most helpful and gratefully recieved. Ta very muchly.

@MRS B, re the above post, I have sent a mail to my S.i.L to ask from where the photograph was taken. As soon as I get a response I'll let you know.

This is the project I'm working on at present. i'm doing a 12 x 14" canvas painting for my dear sister-in-law who lives in Stapleford. Photograph of the Duomo, Florence that she took when visiting last year. Will post the finished work, if anyone is interested.

yo no entiendo.

Me and 'Er Indoors went to night school there to learn Español.

Think of Ind Coop M ! x

Or maybe a Light Ale.

When leaving, did you say to your dining neighbour, "ta-ra duck, or Sithee". That, he would understand. B.

Just had a look on Google. As usual, I'm well out of my depth. Know bugger me !! The school I was referring to is Trinity Catholic school, on left side, going down Beechdale road, just past Kingsbury drive. Think I was getting mistaken because the girls uniform was/is blue blazers. The ages as far as I knew were up to 18/19, so you can imagine, as an impressionable 19 year old myself I found some of the older girls quite admirable. So, I'm blaming Compo for confusing this doddering old fart. Cheers everbody and thanks Jill and Stewpot.