woody 549 Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 Fantastic sight Phil. Used to work in Bulwell at a site that backed onto Hucknall airfield. It was great when the Spitfire or Hurricane turned up and did mock attacks on the runway. As a foreman I was not restricted in where I was at any given time but it was not by chance I was outside at the time these two beauties turned up. It also helped getting inside information from a cooperative contact at RR. No official secrets you understand. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,535 Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 33 minutes ago, Beekay said: Talking of 80ths, it will be mine in a couple of months. Mine in November and 'er indoors one month earlier, October. Also our 58th anniversatry in two weeks. Only our 25th this Christmas although Mrs P says it feels like a lot more for some reason   Rog 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,002 Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 6 hours ago, plantfit said: I handed her a "frozen Birdseye battered cod fillet" Â Â Rog you are heartless, you should have used a bag of frozen Petit Pois, they mould better to the injury thus healing quicker. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 Got to admit it Rog., a nice picture and it shows you scrub up well. Wishing you an early HAPPY SILVER ANNIVERSAY, to you both. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 I’ve called at Gretna a few times. Not to elope but to buy gifts for the folks back home when returning from Scottish holidays. The last chance to buy a Scottish present before crossing the border. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,893 Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 5 hours ago, IAN FINN said: Happy 80th nonna's husband there's always a first time for everything hope you enjoyed the cream cakes. Oh we did and tonight family get together. Thankyou. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 Hi nonnaB wish your hubby belated birthday greetings I hope you both had a good day.  Congratulations Rog for 25 years even the train robbers didn;t serve that sentence Sorry Rog you and your wife enjoy your day.  Hi to my friend Big ears Happy 80th Birthday , Oct 1965 was a very good year Forest won their match at home. 3-0 o clock kick off that also was the time master and I married . just look back at them there photos didn't we look young? Have a great 58th wedding Anniversery Barrie n' Tina. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,893 Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 Thankyou to all the lovely people who wished my husband happy birthday. He was very touched by the thoughts of those he didn’t know. We had a lovely evening all together.  Thankyou once again  https://postimg.cc/YvsnS4VF 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 Smashing picture Nonna ! You really ought to get it printed and framed. Best wishes to you both. B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,893 Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 Thankyou Barrie my daughter took the photo and she’s going to edit it and take background out so I may do that. Sorry about the adverts sometimes this happens when I post Direct. It’s a nuisance . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Three of my Grand-kids 10-4 and 7 stayed with us last night.....and are off for a week-end in Kent later today........gave em a £ each...and told em to buy me Sumat nice....they said OK Grandad...but looked slightly confused......told my 7 year old i was 9 ''when i was his age''.............which added to his confusion... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Wait til you start telling them about tub butter, cheesewires and blue sugar bags. They'll think you're an alien. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 I'm sure they'll have a good time......down in 'Margit''.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Remember the other blue bags Jill? I remember my Grandma used them in the washing machine many years ago i think bet ben flogged them at Marsdens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,267 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 I do, indeed, Ian. My mother used them profusely. Very picky about her white washing. Blue bags and Robin Starch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 My wife also named Jill wanted her Sunday best coat in sugar bag blue when she was a little girl. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,535 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Â Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Did'nt folks refer to them as, 'Dolly Blues'? Hey Rog., your picture looks like the fags I smoked as a kid.  1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,535 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 I tried Craven "A", Black Cat and finished on Marlboro until I saw sense about twenty years ago, instead of smoking now I just smoulder in me shed  Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,893 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Notte bianco tonight. Festivities in main  square everywhere is open all night. Tables everywhere restaurants and bars are serving food for takeaway or sitting down. It’s early yet but lots of people around . Music groups are walking through everywhere. Lovely atmosphere and what makes it even better is that there’s a lovely breeze perhaps every now and again a little stronger but it’s FANTASTIC. Hope it rains tomorrow. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Have a fantastic all nighter nonna. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Do you think we should nip over to Nonnas gaff Ian? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 1 hour ago, nonnaB said: Hope it rains tomorrow. The weather map does look very wet in your part of the World tomorrow Nonna, hope tonight’s festivities go really well and you enjoy yourselves 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 792 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Sounds like a heck of a plan Beekay i will have to polish up my Italian and find my passport. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted August 25, 2023 Report Share Posted August 25, 2023 Ian, just been reminded that it's bank holiday weekend and I'm working up at Sheffield park. Our neighbour, the Bluebell Railway has a famous star visiting over the weekend, The Flying Scotsman, 4472 steam locomotive. So it's odds on we'll be extra busy with their overflow cars added to our own capacity crowd. Happy Days !! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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