MissingMotown 8 Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Well why post such a thing? Is there a contract that you have to post every day like you to use the site? I don't think so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Love is the drug. ...sorry!..wrong thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Fynger...... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 MissingMotown, I can understand why you're so concerned with the Arboretum because it's a beautiful place during the summertime with everything in bloom. I've not been there for a while so I was sad to read your post regarding the state it's in now. I agree with catfan that there always seems to be money available for 'other things'. I'll leave it at that because I want to keep my post about the Arboretum. I think that, because you're a new Member, you haven't noticed that quite a lot of threads go from one thing to another and there's quite a lot of banter between a few of us. Lizzie is one of these and is one of our most popular Members and, if you ever attend a Nottstalgia meet-up, you'll find this out for yourself. I'm not trying to speak for Lizzie, I'm just saying that she wouldn't send you, or anyone else, a 'catty post'. I hope your stay in hospital wasn't for anything too serious and that you're now feeling a little better. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Thank you Michael, I appreciate your post. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 MissingMotown, you posted your thread on here ranting about the state of the Arboretum & moaning about Nottingham City Council's cut backs concerning the up keep of the Arboretum. When myself & other posters commented & actually agreeing with your post it is you who has turned this topic in to a Homo bashing discussion, no one else.If you trouble yourself to go back & reread the posts by members you will easily see what I mean. MissingMotown what is your agenda ? Certainly not the Arboretum I don't think. Talk about the Arboretum, then stay on topic then. 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Just popped in for a coffee,as I'm on jankers again!!..mick I am roaring laughing.. Bulwell to the core!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,535 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 We all love the Arboretum and it was posted the the council can always find money to fund other things apart from our heritage ie: Nottingham pride,don't have a pop at true Notts folk they are the salt of the earth and among the most reliable people you could wish to meet so get off your high horse,get your head out of your ar$e and get back on topic Rog 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 I'm sure Lizzie wouldn't intentionally have insulted you MM. For heavens sake she isn't a mind reader (I don't think so anyway) and certainly wouldn't have realised that you had been hospitalised. She certainly didn't deserve your two insulting remarks. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 That is what I meant to say Rog ! But being a Sunday, you know !!! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,535 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 All days are the same for me catfan,i'm a prat every day Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Despite the banter,Motown is correct- the Arboretum is run down,last Monday I visited the spot where I layed my Mother's ashes and was shocked at it's drab appearance. I could go negative and say a pizza and burger freaks mobility scooter could finance a good few beds etc..and a non national who has just hopped out of the channel tunnel could earn his keep; but that will never happen.Firstly I would contact local MP and council parks Dpt. If this fails to please..enquire about a group of volunteers going in and show the boggers up on TV/Radio etc..I know that rates and tax has been paid but as always the ' dig for victory' British pensioners have to do it themselves!! Similar here,I am two miles from where the fight for Irish freedom began in 1916- next year it is the 100 year anniversary at Sologhead quarry.. they robbed the quarry dynamite to use on the GPO building in Dublin.The ( monument??) Is a holy disgrace,I ( English!!) rang brigade boss to enquire and volunteer for a clean- up for said 2016 function... Nothing planned!! It will all be in bleedin' Dublin with Merkle and Obama in tow!!..to get back to the point they can send Child Benefit to Eastern Europe, but can't despatch gerrainiums to Waverley st!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Volunteers are frowned upon as their presence infringes H & S regulations. Marvellous isn't it !!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJBrenton 738 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 I suspect that the Unions would also frown on volunteers doing work that should be done by employed workers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 That too DJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,535 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 But the employers of the employed wont let them go and sort it out,as was said in an earlier post are the council running the place down to deriliction (sp) with the end game of building houses or worse more student accomadation on the place Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 I completely agree with the last four posts. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 We have village and tidy town schemes here,doing council work,Union/authority don't give a sugar!! Whilst these are buying plants etc and doing up the villages.. More cash can be handed to ' others'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Hey Robbie,to make us all happy...you could post that lovely picture of the Arbo again!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie 39 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 I can do better than that Ian, I will post some other photos (1970's though) not yet uploaded. Sorry I missed you when you were in Nottingham, I would have loved to have shared a few pints with you and Mick in the Lime Kiln. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Just goes to show that no-one does care about that beautiful park, don't compare it even to the Embankment - there is nowhere else of that quality & content and no-one is helping the poor gardeners one bit. Shocking!! I said the Memorial Gardens on the Embankment, Missing Motown. Years back it used to have lovely flower displays and was very well-kept, as befitting it's purpose. The gardeners' building was actually on-site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Yeah!! A real treat that one Robbie,not a bad brew from there 'n all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Re Robbie's photograph: near the monkey puzzle tree you could enjoy some refreshment from that kiosk,the paper cups had that blue Chinese design,funny I thought it would have been Lyons Maid.Terrapins and tortoises, monkeys and birds kept us kids on there," no ball games" was strictly enforced; rolly polly down to the bust,apparently it was a full statue..but fell off the cart upon delivery!!- so they just mounted the head. Fergus O'Connor.. Wow what a 19th century bloke...reformist..editor/founder of Manchester Guardian.. sadly died in an asylum. Had some good times in an around that shack..thanks Robbie. Full statue of F.o' Connor is near the cannons..moved in the 80's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Midland Counties was quite common, I remember the Skyrocket, three flavours. Used to do hot sausage rolls in there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,218 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Posts about The Arboretum, I was looking through some old books yesterday and found this:- FLOREAT ARBORETUM Floreat Arboretum! Et Jessicus Booticus Playing fields of Long Eaton And Spartan Barton Bus. All of these have come to mean Nottingham - the Midland Queen. Floreat Arboretum! Most blessed of central parks; This plot, this other Eden And similar remarks; Where sheep may graze, all unattacked But yet do not, in point of fact. Eternal city on the Trent! Thy image never fails To warm the heart Flung far apart Beyond thy plastic pails. O, God to see the gasworks come Across the moon at Nottingham! Stands Woolworth's where it used to be? And are there kippers still for tea? Floreat Arborretum! The bells are not so rare In summer time on Breedon As in the Market Square. When East meets West, the bit between Is Nottingham - the Midlands Queen Donald Cotton 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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