philmayfield 6,089 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 I’ve heard that superstion before and my wife never washes clothes on NYD. I’ve just washed my car as it was being shown up by my wife’s which had been to the car wash on the way back from shopping. I thought I might be in trouble if I washed mine tomorrow and as I’m the oldest one in the family I don’t want to tempt providence as we’ve got a rather nice meal lined up which I don’t want to miss! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Nice car avatar, Phil. Is that what you drive now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 I wish it was Margie. That was a Morgan +8 I had back in the 80’s. It’s still going strong though with only about thirty thousand on the clock. I sold it to make the space to build a Caterham 7. I sold the Caterham to a man who was just recovering from a heart attack. Not really a wise choice under the circumstances! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,269 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 My mum would never wash on New Year's Day or Good Friday as she thought it brought bad luck. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,085 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 I was told, not even a hanky or a pr of stockings (showing my age) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
meeowed 314 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 my gran always said wash on new years day and you wash someone away 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Dave.....if you don't think Bach wrote any toe tappers. Check out the Gigue fugue. Played on the pedals too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 I have never washed on NYD never thought why, told mum about topic and she said her mother told her never to wash and she told me. So its always been tucked away somewhere ................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Tent erected and all ready for another New Year camp....See you all tomorrow at some point 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Thought one of my sons and a Grandson were camping for new year up a Welsh mountain......but just had a phone call they've been in Belguim last couple of days,decided at last minute to drive there....Brugge and Antwerp......but came home tonight.......both are single and fancy free,came home tonight cos they have dates in Nottingham ! How times have changed eh, in my day it would have been a toss up between Skeg or Mablethorpe,not Brugges or Antwerp, anyway they now want to know whats a 'Walloon'........bless em........History lessons when i see em..........lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Just pinched the words below from Facebook and thought it was worth posting on here. Perhaps I'll try and follow the advice for my New Year's Resolution... Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire, If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something For it gives you the opportunity to learn. Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow. Be thankful for your limitations Because they give you opportunities for improvement. Be thankful for each new challenge Because it will build your strength and character. Be thankful for your mistakes They will teach you valuable lessons. Be thankful when you’re tired and weary Because it means you’ve made a difference. It is easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks. GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles and they can become your blessings. ~ Author Unknown 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 ^^I like that Margie, a good code to live by...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Too deep for me. I’m off to bed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Great stuff Margie........and so very true....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Phil, I'll explain it to you when I see you at the next meet up...... 5 minutes ago, philmayfield said: Too deep for me. I’m off to bed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Good evening/morning all. Belated Christmas/Birthday and New Year greetings to all as appropriate. Been a bit busy. Good to see Hippo Girl posting. Love those lines Margie. Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 My day/night one of those nights, been up most of the night could not sleep. Get out laptop visit Nottstalgia seeing as most of my post are in the night please forgive me members if I ramble on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Loppy and Jill. Is this the piece you both mentioned. Nowt wrong with it, better than a lot of his other stuff. To be honest, I more enjoy seeing the piece played than just listening to it. What it needs is a banjo accompaniment . 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 20 hours ago, Cliff Ton said: How did you know it was me who did it ? I guessed, but is there a clue in your post? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,269 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Chulla said: What it needs is a banjo accompaniment Philistine! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 1 hour ago, mary1947 said: My day/night one of those nights, been up most of the night could not sleep Just lay on the edge of the bed, you'll soon drop off ... 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_big_fact_hunt 9 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 16 hours ago, katyjay said: Doing a bit of laundry today, it always sticks in my mind what my mother-in-law used to say. Wash clothes on New Year's Day and you wash someone out of the family. Not normally a superstitious person, but I've never risked it! I knew there was a saying to this, i just couldnt remember. Do we get to choose? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 13 hours ago, MargieH said: Phil, I'll explain it to you when I see you at the next meet up...... I don’t go to meet ups. I prefer to think that you all only exist in the ether and are not actually real people! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Temperature at 0700hrs this morning was -3°C.....just cold enough to have frozen the overnight rain making it near impossible to open the zip on the tent this morning! When I came to take the tent down, it was frozen to the ground! Anyway, had a restful night despite the midnight fireworks down in the village a mile away. By 0830 I had been out on the bike and cooked a bowl of hot porridge ready to warm me up I wonder if I will continue my tradition next year? 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Try pitching the tent outdoors next year. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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