philmayfield 6,123 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 I think I’d rather catch Covid than drive through Milton Keynes! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,141 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 I went to Milton Keynes once.....it were closed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 We saw you @MargieH driving round and round that roundabout this morning! We drove to Milton Keynes yesterday to spend time with the family and came back home this morning. As for the negative comments, I think it’s matured into a pleasant city and a decent area for families. Our son was living in St Albans when they realised a bigger house was needed for their growing family. They couldn’t afford what they wanted in ‘Snorbans’ but could in MK, on a quiet little lane with a handful of individual style houses and a paddock across the lane. There’s a network of cycle paths, lakes, parks, Grand Union Canal, woodlands and lots of entertainment venues. I never imagined that the area I used to drive through regularly 40 years ago would turn into such a pleasant area. I’m not saying I’d want to live there though ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 I think Milton Keynes looks very pleasant with all those cycle/footpaths but I think they wouldn't be safe to use after dusk. I do like those cute little food delivery robots though. They remind me of K9. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,155 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 Did you see the 'Peace Pagoda' Margie? Worked MK a lot 80s and 90s........The Coop had a store in each district......some very interesting 'Shoplifters' down there......Mostly East-enders..who had moved there..........all claiming to know the 'Krays'.......bless em............ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,412 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 Was it MK that had the concrete cows scattered about? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,155 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 Yes Brew.......forgot about them............... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 Had to cover the tomatoes last night temp dipped to -40 shovelled the snow now inside having a hot coffee with the wife to celebrate 50th anniversary brought her some muffin pans to make yorkshire puddings in,now she wants a new microwave what do you think Beekay? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 Congratulations both! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 Thankyou Jill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 2 hours ago, benjamin1945 said: Did you see the 'Peace Pagoda' Margie? Worked MK a lot 80s and 90s........The Coop had a store in each district......some very interesting 'Shoplifters' down there......Mostly East-enders..who had moved there..........all claiming to know the 'Krays'.......bless em............ We only travel on H8 (Standing Way) on the way towards Buckingham. There are 13 roundabouts and I know all their names! The last one is called ‘Bottledump’ and this is the one where we did a 360 degree turn to go back home again. About the Krays…. A woman I worked with had a twenty-something son who went to a party and one of the Krays was also there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 @IAN FINN congratulations to you both on your Golden Annversaryx 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 Thanks Margie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,141 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 Heartiest Golden congratulations to you and Mrs Ian Finn, on your special day. Sincerely hope you're having a really great day. Kindest regards, Beekay and 'er indoors. BUY HER A BLOODY MICROWAVE YER TIGHTWAD (or maybe a Ninja airfryer). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted December 27, 2021 Report Share Posted December 27, 2021 I will breakdown and splurge Beekay, hope you had a good Christmas take care stay safe all the best for the New Year. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,728 Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 Congrats to Mr and Mrs Ian!! Mr and Mrs Mull are up for that in 2022. Commiserations to all those who had Christmas disrupted by the virus, but at least current evidence seems to point to it getting a bit less lethal. Mrs Mull and I went over to No.1 Daughter's yesterday, for a family gathering. So that was No.1 daughter, her hubby and both kids, plus No.2 daughter, her partner and ickle baby Soleil. All adults did LFTs before setting off and shared pics of the negative results. I fugured that the kids have been out of school for long enough for anything they had acquired to be shared with their parents and showing up by now. Had a bit of a walk in the park, with the Grandkids, No.2 Daughter, baby and the dog., then back to No.1 daughter's gaff in Worsley, for party foods, prezzie exchange and silly games. (Her kids like olives.. a sure sign of a middle class family.. ) And then home at a sensible hour for old folks like us... Ickle Soleil: https://photos.app.goo.gl/eB9GYdYLfYmQewQeA Grumpy Grandad, No.2 daughter and No.1 Granddaughter. https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z3idArwJv2ZpAMud7 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,079 Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 Sat here thinking ????? Now Now you lot my upstairs doe's work. some times. Ita my Brithday soon wouldn't it be nice to have big "PARTY" with a real live group playing music, free booze, lots of nibbles OH! NO!!! said wrong word again, I mean food nibbles. and lets be our age. SOME PARTY GAMES. Of cause all members would be invited one can only dream. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,412 Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 9 hours ago, DJ360 said: Had a bit of a walk in the park, with the Grandkids, No.2 Daughter, baby and the dog., then back to No.1 daughter's gaff in Worsley, for party foods, prezzie exchange and silly games. (Her kids like olives.. a sure sign of a middle class family.. ) Sounds like a good time was had by all.... good for you Col 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,728 Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 Quick apology. Calling myself Mull.. My name on another forum is Mullardman..shortened to Mull.., I sometimes forget... Col. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted December 28, 2021 Report Share Posted December 28, 2021 Now i know just knew as DJ 360. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 Mr & Mrs Finn, Many congratulations on your 50 th wedding anniversary. A bit late but hope you celebrated well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 Congrats from me too Ian and your lady wife, I’ve not been on here much in the past week. I trust you had a smashing day. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 Thankyou ladies had a great day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 Just heard we are expecting a sudden rise in temperature. Up to 21 c. Lately its been -0 c Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 807 Posted December 29, 2021 Report Share Posted December 29, 2021 Send some warmer temps this nonna its been -40 for the last four days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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