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Thought might like it Jill. Got a shed load of pix.

I recently had a letter from Works and Pensions advising me that, now I am 80 years old, I will receive an age increase of...wait for it....0.25pence. Think it's time to put down a deposit for a Porche.

Just saying hello to Jill Sparrow and Catfan...

@DAVIDW, Being the first time I tried Mayflower, I followed the instructions, and weighed out 3gm and put in a jug with the relevant amount of water. Stuck it in t'owd micro with regular stirring. It was lovely and thick, but I made too much so I poured the rest into an ice cube tray and froze it. Brought a couple of cubes as needed and it was still tasty. I have to thank 'Bald Foody Guy' on youtube for that one.

@Brew, He is a she Brew, I never knew she existed until a week ago. I did return her post that she sent via Whatsapp, but as yet, not had a reply. I forwarded it to another cousin who managed to open it and said something about a property in Chilwell area being sold for £500,000. Still like to find out more though. I'm now intrigued.

Bugger , seems I'll have to remain in ignorance.

Ah well, thanks very for trying mate. Much obliged. B.

Iv'e tried to open it Brew, from the original but I'm asked to log in, but not being on f.b. unable to read it.

Can any kind person oblige me, by deciphering this facebook link for me. Iv'e just received it from a distant cousin, who lives in Notts. But I am not able to open it. Thanks in anticipation...

@MelissaJKelly, having tried the cheaper home brands and not being happy with them, we now stick with McCaines home chips. They're not the cheapest, but, in my humble opinion, they are the nearest thing to home made chips. Don't like those 'Steak chips', it's like eating a log. But they're all lovely with Mayflower curry sauce mix !

That's what I was trying to tell yuz Phil. McCaines 1.5k bag of Home chips ( not fries ) and Youngs battered fish. There's a variety of mushy peas available, usually all under 0.50p. I get mine from Aldi or Tesco, although we've started using a newly opened Home Bargains. ( they do Harry Ramsden mushy peas).

Aww c'mon Phil, now your'e making excuses. Iv'e every confidence in you to, if you wanted you could do it with a Philishave, (no pun intended).

It's yer own fault ! Wouldn't have happened if you'd used yer push mower Phil. Failing that, I'm sure Plantfit would've lent you his scythe.

Nottstalgians at the China meet up...

I'll bet he'll have a few buckets of frog spawn though Oz. Wonder if it freezes, Phil will let the local peasants skate on his pond.

Just watched your piece on Notts tv., Mr.Engineer, or may I now call you Peter? A most interesting film for this exile to watch. Also now to be able to put a face to a post. Now I know a tv personality. Can I have your autograph?

Not lard @mary1947, but Beef dripping. I understand it is still used in many chippies in Yorkshire. When I were talking about Linga Longenough, it was'nt after a night on the lash, but taking our 4 year son for a paddle at Skegness. It was on our way back to Chapel St.Leonards that we called at Linga for some late lunch. Tasted like everything was cooked in detergent ( or worse). Your servant ma'am.

@mary1947, just to add my little two pennorth of info about Linga Longa at Skegvegas. Called in once, in the mid 70s and they were without doubt the worst fish/chips we've ever had.

Yes Ian, on the old AEC mk3 they also had a backwards periscope, so the driver could see what was happening upstairs. I used to call it a "Seebackroscope".

Dunno mate, was'nt able to watch her going upstairs to the top deck. Stairs were at the other end of the bus.

"AMFT" "251" Was my conductress in 1964.

Phil., just goes to show, if you had your air fryer, you could get two Youngs beer battered fish, (£2.49) and a 1 kilo bag of McCains home chips, (£2.25) and you'd have a feast within 16 minutes. And still have enough chips left for a chip butty the day after. Plus if you want, a tin of mushy peas (£0.39).

I bought 'er indoors two big cookery books. She was as pleased as anything ! She uses them to stand on and now she can reach the sink taps.

Welcome to Nottstalgia Sue Snow. Hope you find many items of interest and folks to converse with. Nice to hear youv'e had a result and things are looking good. This site is how I found my cousin, who I had not seen for 62 years.