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Trogg, I figure being realistic, at 80, would I get my moneys worth. Hopefully I'll get me telegram. It's only 20 years away.

Was undecided what I wanted to be, A Brain surgeon or Street car conductor... They didn't do operations at Bilborough depot so it an easy choice.

Well Trogg, now you know why we did not bother to renew our passports. Can't bedoing with the hassle nowadays. Glad your'e recovering. Take care.

Would the tailors be the same Burtons as the grocers that used to on Long Row ( the Council house) that I used to deliver Birds Eye to on a Friday morning, back in the early 70s.?

Its now 16.45 and its been a very quiet day on here. Maybe everyones gone fishing with PP.

Saga quoted me just now...£991 minimum, and rising, depending on extra services required.

Hey up @philmayfield, have you still got your wildfowl lake or has turned into an ice rink? Of course that depends if you've had a load of snow. We drove to Uckfield earlier for shopping and I was astounded at the floodwater at Newick. One of our rivers had burst its banks causing substantial flooding, not seen for a long while. It was amusing to see two horses standing shoulder deep whilst having a drink. One time when I did'nt have my camera.

Thats what I thought Para, an' I aint been up there for years.

Thanks for that CT. Must admit, I have never heard of Harts or the restaurant, but then, I have been away since early 1987. I find all the changes quite frightening.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but in your link CT, the opening picture shows what looks like the late General Hospital. Been through those gates many a time, usually as a patient.

@katyjay, think your'e probably right. Looks like Gold Hill. There's a place halfway down that's a self catering holiday rental.

If it's where I believe it to be, it's now a Co-op and Star fish chip shop. But I've been known to err.

Not Hemlockstone....but this one is.

You know the saying Phil., He works in mysterious ways, His wonders to perform.

Not since me operation Ian. But I can now sing falsetto.

To be honest Phil., i,ve no idea. I,m just a lazy bugger at heart. Even my new GP did,nt believe me when I told her my age. " Not with skin like that your,e not", were her words. So she had another look at her computer records. Think it might be due to all the swimming in the Trent as a nipper, in Nottingham.

Could save myself £63 if I pay annual fee, rather than monthly. Which equates to nearly 10%, I think.

Got a quote from Santander Den, it were nearly three hundred pound more ! Got a long list of quotes from Compare etc, but they are all dearer than mine, rising up to £1800. So might as well stay put. Just cannot figure why the massive increase. Is it my age or maybe something I said.

My day ruined already. Just received my insurance quote for the next year. It's risen from £328 last year to £678 !!! I am not a happy bunny. 100% + increase for no apparent reason. Time to consult 'Compare the market' methinks. Anybody got any recommendations?

Or like I did. Bite your tongue in half as an 11 year old. Then have stitches in without anaesthetic. !

That's not wot your chipshop manager says.

Don't you wait for your twelve quid change then Phil?

Even so Lets, no need for modesty. You,ve got a good team there and it works well, with a system that has proven success. More power to your elbows mate PS. Can make sure Miss Sparrow hears this, coz I think I may have blotted me copybook.

I have now got to think of a way to make redemption. I just knew there'd be reprisals. Waiting for the 'boys' to be sent round. And I promised to behave myself. ( it's a superb photograph though. Thanks Lets).

I'm sure the tv series was a spin off from the film, 'The Blue Lamp'. Same actors, with the lovely Petula Clark as the daughter.