benjamin1945 16,139 Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 46 Years ago today played football for Park Tavern united (old basford) against Kimberley Miners Welfare on Bagnal road ground known as 'Creepers'' we won 2-1....,,still see a couple of my old mates who played that day,,,i recall that day so well,,,because after the game 'Rushed'' back to city Hospital just in time to see one of my sons being born,,,the wife refused to wash the kit that week,,,tut,,,anyway the baby is coming round for dinner today,,,Happy Birthday son''......... 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,894 Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 I've had a lovely couple of days, my cousin and his wife from Australia passed a couple of days with us. They have been touring  Europe and will be going on to Uk tomorrow. I 've taken them to all the small and picturesque villages round here and today it was the "Palio" in Asti. We went to see the medieval " sfilata". I dreaded trying to find a parking space as its a popular and famous event and Asti isn't all that big. Anyway I saw a space for us both ( my cousin was going on to Annecy after so they took their car and I mine) we had a 5 minute walk to see the beginning of the parade, hardly anyone around , front row and in the shade. We were very lucky as further down the road it was chocabloc. We had good views of all the 1200 participants excluding horses. We were also lucky because every so often they stop and they stopped in front of us. There were also the bandieri ( flag flyers). Took loads of photos so will post some when theyve been uploaded. The only photo I didn't get that I wanted to get was the final carriage pulled by 2 couples of huge, huge bulls. My phone battery let me down and I wasn't quick enough to use my camera. There were 21 horses running in the actual palio. Waiting now for the result of the winner, 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 The carriage pulled by bulls sounds spectacular.... were they ' entire' bulls or only bullocks?  (Or didn't you look ) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 We are wondering if we will get a glancing blow off hurricane Dorian by Wednesday or Thursday. Â Hope that is all it is. Gal in my Sunday School class made me smile yesterday, she said, "Since they started giving them men's names they don't know where they are going and they won't ask for directions." 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 They should have Women's names, they can be really wild and when they leave they take the house with them. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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nonnaB 4,894 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Just a couple of pics of IL Palio the other day. One is my sister in law and her escort the other is of The symbol of common freedom represented by the ancient carriage  of war which followed the group and was escorted by the captain of the Palio. I didn't think I'd managed to get a photo of the "Carroccio" until I'd uploaded the pics, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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philmayfield 6,115 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Are you growing rhubarb this year? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Hi Nonna, it tickles me how all the members of the crowd seem to be fascinated by the lass who's clearing up the horse apples. One even filming it. Was the pageant that dull that the only interesting thing was the clearer upper ? Incidentally, its no good for rhubarb, it's too fresh. Too much Nitrogen. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,894 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Would love too but no garden now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,894 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 BK they were watching the clearer upper but they were also waiting for the next courtiers to arrive and catch up. You have to watch something after such a magnificent parade. It lasted 65 mins, almost non stop. Worth every moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 What !! 65mins to clear up horse poo ? Think I'd sooner watch the parade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,090 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 In all the parades in my old town up north there were usually horses in them. So there was always a couple of folks in the rear with wheelbarrow etc. They were the Super Duper Pooper Scoopers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Seems like in my youth the saying used to be, Â "After the lord mayors parade comes the muck cart!" 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Paul's mum used to say "After the Lord Mayor's Show" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 If anybody is interested, and no reason why you should be. But it's my 54th wedding anniversary tomorrow, 4th.sept. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Congrats BK. Â Wishing you many more. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,303 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 You're not old enough to be my dad, Beekay! That's something to be thankful for young un! Â Enjoy your anniversary! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 A 54th wedding anniversary is traditionally celebrated with a glass gift. Take her to Specsavers! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Just bought her a posh chair, but she won't plug it in Phil ! She can't figure what the copper cap and wrist straps are for. Jill, but I'm old enough to be your big brother. Anyway, I'm not 54, my wedding is !  1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,115 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Will it give her a vibro-massage? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,303 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 I don't have a brother Beekay, but would have liked one. Maybe I'll adopt you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Be a shocking experience for her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,134 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Just now, Jill Sparrow said: I don't have a brother Beekay, but would have liked one. Maybe I'll adopt you! Just you wait til come up to Nottingham again. I'll bring the adoption papers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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