Compo 10,328 Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 Cucumber and onions in vinegar, with just a little sugar, now in the fridge for Saturday 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 When building with Bayko, I remember that you had to put 3 of the upright metal poles at each corner of the house because there were special corner bricks that needed 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,720 Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 We had some other sort of building set. Think it was made by Airfix, All I recall is that it was awkward to use and had little green roof tiles that clipped together with little plastic 'pips' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,450 Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 I never had one but I remember this. Build your own 1960s concrete skyscraper - the kind of things nobody ever liked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,086 Posted November 16, 2017 Report Share Posted November 16, 2017 First building set I had for Christmas, when I was about six, was Bayko. What I didn't know was that it was actually a hand-me-down from my older brother! Still, played with it anyway. A couple of years later, I was given a big square wooden box with a sliding lid, which was full of Lego bricks. Spent many happy hours with that, apart from when I trod on the bloody things! I think that was repackaged and became a nephew's present after I'd grown out of it. Who said we never used to recycle? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Looks a bit of a weedy tree, Michael! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,404 Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Good Margie, very good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted November 17, 2017 Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 It was a humorous post, Margie but it seems you've all missed the point because you've not realised what type it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Is it good or bad that i know what it is, go up in smoke after christmas. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 What a lot of us got Bayko sets at christmas, my cousin was also given some but didn't want it. I ended up with enough to build a small village, as an only child it gave me scope to use my imagination and pretend i lived there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,404 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 I think you missed the point of Margies reply, we know very well what that plant is but I'm not going to get all HIGH and mighty about it. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 7 hours ago, Michael Booth said: It was a humorous post, Margie but it seems you've all missed the point because you've not realised what type it is. Are you sure of that, Michael...... .... ? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,569 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 You DOPE!!!! Michael Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldphil 331 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 last few years the family Christmas has been divided between Nottingham and Westridge Green, just up from Goring-on-Thames. Down there, they are very polite, but I am convinced that many of them think that north of Watford we eat black puddings and strangers. Bizarrely, last Christmas Day we were having a few pre-dinner noggins in the Miller of Mansfield before heading back to Westridge for the usual feast. Then started to see the news about George Michael. Went into Goring the day after Boxing Day, and you couldn't move for reporters and fans. Quite poignant, but I'm sure they will overdo "last Christmas" on the radio in a few weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldphil 331 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 On 09/11/2017 at 4:00 PM, plantfit said: Used to get a clout quite often,odd times I never had any presents on the day,but on the upside I was forced to open them before christmas (usually November time) for being naughty,can't remember what I'd done wrong, killed a granny or swore at the pope whatever it was it must have been bad, ah the old memories of the ever present garden cane, don't like christmas. Sorry for putting the mockers on it,perhaps I shouldn't have started reading this thread Rog It is probably the same for a lot of people Rog. Most Christmases of late are tempered by all the disasters that befall us, as individuals and as communities-Tsunamis, Earthquakes etc. Then all the people for whom Christmas is just another day, either because of illness or having to work. Promise me you'll do what I do every year - with one hand raise a glass to honour those who mean something to you, and with the other, stick two fingers up at who or what is in charge of the things that annoy you. Happy Christmas Phil 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Brew and Rog, perhaps we should cease all the connotations now, however tempting it might be to continue.... the list of alternative names is very long! 'Peace and ❤️ ' to you all.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,450 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 The fact that so many people can identify what that "tree" is, must say something......... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,404 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Mutter, mutter, mutter......spoilsport......mutter mutter mutter...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldphil 331 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 17 hours ago, Michael Booth said: I'd laugh if it was artificial.....Now, that's a business idea! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted November 18, 2017 Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Well, I put a funny post on but it seems the joke is on me (why am I thinking of the Bee Gee's, haha). I just didn't 'get' your reply last night Margie as it was late and I was feeling tired but I've had a good laugh at all the posts this morning. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Here's a photo of my rusty old home-made Xmas toffee hammer. I'm not sure if I made it at school or as an apprentice - it was so long ago 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 I took this photo over the weekend in Strathpeffer, Easter Ross. It reminded me of Christmas as a young lad when we did occasionally have snow. Anyway - I couldn't think of a better place to post it so here it is: 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,720 Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 That's a fab picture Compo!! Very striking and seasonal colours. I love it. Col 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Thanks col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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