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Margie, I had a phone call from my surgery last week, inviting me for my CV jab, which is tomorrow. But today I've just received in the post a letter inviting me to apply via 119 for an appointment. A bit like left hand not knowing what right, etc.

Swat I'm using at the moment. A Galaxy tab8, running on Android 9. Ain't got a clue what that all means. Cheers mate !!

Wot yer get Den? Not bein' nosy like.

You're right Ben, not a bit like the big city of Ramsey.

As agreed with you. The memory images are still there but the fog seems to get denser as we move on. It's these sort of posts that clear the image and enable us to relive our early years. After CTs post, I've just spent a Happy half hour selling tickets on Castle blvd., and chatting to the girls while standing on me platform. Ding, Ding.

Been a conductor on that service CT. As the saying goes... "I was there, I was that soldier"..

Remember that service CT. It went, as you said, along Castle blvd, onto Lenton blvd., then Radford blvd., turned right on Hartley Road and terminated just before the lights at Alfreton Road. "58 Radford."

Thanks Phil, much appreciated ! Now I know my mind wasn't playing tricks. I could have been anywhere up to 13 years old then. If that's the case, then I could have been walking to Trent Bridge, to go swimming with my pals. Was still living on Denton Street at that time.

When were the Collins Almshouses demolished. I seem to have a very vague memory of walking past there, though Heaven knows what for. I could've only been a tiddler.

Wasn't there a pub down the approach to Old Broad Marsh bus station? I seem to remember it had a rather notorious reputation. You approached it from Listergate (I think) and it was on the left and set slightly back. Said to have regular punch ups in there. The sort of place you hurried past when going for a bus. Pity I can't remember the name.

Hola Señor Ben, como esta? ¿La gusta Èspania? ¿Donde en Espania usted prefiero?

I meant on his way back Phil.

PP, stop at Scotch corner for a cuppa tea and bacon sandwich.

A bit sluggish PP? Are you sure you've not sprung a leak or left the mooring rope still tied. Look on the bright side. "It's downhill all the way back !!

Mary1947, Hello Noddy, to add a bit more to your post...We have alternated between Morrisons and Iceland, depending on our needs. What I DON'T do, is book a delivery spot first. I make out my shopping list first and then go to check out. I'm told then to book a delivery and continue to check out and pay, (I do make sure there is a spot first). On one occasion I made a list of shopping but then went and did something else. The list was still there two days later, so I added a bit more then booked a slot. Job done ! Been on line shopping for 11 months now. Never been able to find

Thanks Dave5491, much appreciated. Looking at the map you posted, you live not too far from where I lived.

The King Brothers, ( no relation). " Standing on the corner, Watching all the girls go by" "Standing on the corner, Giving all the girls the eye".

This is probably a bit off kilter but did Bulwell ever have a "Wakes"? I can remember Basford wakes on the field near Basford crossing, with entry on Lincoln Street I think. It also spilt over to the Shoulder of Mutton, Radford rd/Western blvd. (Not sure if they were at the same time). I just wondered if Bulwell had a fair at sometimes.

Sheer bliss Trogg. I worked in the baths for a while before my 16th birthday and then being old enough to go 'down t pit'. Ironically, I ended up driving for Makemsons, part time. Used to do an evening run to Calverton pit, taking night shift workers and bring home afternoon shift. Also have done Bulwell to Bestwood on Sundays, (both as a driver and conductor at various times). I saw the pictures in one of CTs links and was a real memory jolt. (Would love to take a drive up that road again).

Just a thought LL, but have you considered doing a system reset, ie a factory reset? If you do try it, don't forget to save all your personal stuff before you do, as this will take it back to when you bought it. It will mean you need to log in on any apps. Basically, this wipes the slate clean and you start again. Only a suggestion Loppy.

Travelled up and down both those shafts as well, when I were a lad. Happy days eh !

Walked up this road a fair few times. Not in 1940 though. Used to walk from the 44 terminus and come up over "Bonemill", that was if I didn't catch a Makemsons bus from Bulwell Market to the pithead baths. That were back in 1958.

Nice wi egg and chips, slice bread n butter Phil.

With a thick crusty edge so you can hold it without getting China clay all over your dinner.

"Sankeys Tip", is that the local name for Snape Wood?