Jill Sparrow 10,417 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Ay up, our Ben! Missed you! All the best in your new home. Ladies of the neighbourhood beware!!! He's a little terror but lovely with it! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,569 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 12 hours ago, benjamin1945 said: Moved into our new home today,, The site seems to have got back to its friendly ways,,so I'm back,, Apart from moving home the last few weeks have been a bit turbulent health wise for me and the wife,, Nice to see you back Ben, in the new, relaxed atmosphere. Without giving away any details, are you still in Bulwell....or have you gone somewhere foreign ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,541 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Bulwell IS foreign ....... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,308 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Now about 9 miles from Bulwell,,but lovely bungalow in nice area,, will always yearn for Bulwell,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,493 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, benjamin1945 said: Now about 9 miles from Bulwell,,but lovely bungalow in nice area,, What no more morning coffee at 'spoons? dear me, how the world is changing 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,775 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Tell us your nearest coffee place Ben, and I'll stand you a Double Espresso next time I'm in Nottm. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,279 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 18 hours ago, FLY2 said: If we get loppy back, and as Lizzie says, get a few old stalwarts returning, we might get some REAL banter back. Thanks Fly. ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,569 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 8 hours ago, LizzieM said: Bulwell IS foreign ....... Bulwell and Foreign are interchangeable. It depends whether you're outside looking in, or inside looking out. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,308 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Bulwell definitely stirs the emotions in folk,,i recently defended Bulwell on "nottm,way back when" and got 18 likes,,,i think its terrific that its still known as Bulwell Town,,within the city,,the only other i can think of is Basford Town,,anyone think of any others? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,880 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 Beeston Town? Not many people know that there's a B&Q in Beeston square. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,308 Posted June 29, 2019 Report Share Posted June 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, denshaw said: Beeston Town? Not many people know that there's a B&Q in Beeston square. Beeston not in the city Den,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AfferGorritt 868 Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 Eyup Ben! Moving house at our time of life is a right bugger, in’t it? I’ve recently done it and haven’t sat down since April, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,541 Posted July 5, 2019 Report Share Posted July 5, 2019 5 hours ago, AfferGorritt said: Eyup Ben! Moving house at our time of life is a right bugger, in’t it? I’ve recently done it and haven’t sat down since April, I’d be really angry if the removal company had lost our chairs when we moved house 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,308 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 Dug all my old CDs out this morning,,some great stuff I've not played for years,, Many I'd forgot about,,a very wide range,,from Benny Goodmans ""fascinating Rythm"" through Dean Martins ""gentle on my mind""to Acker Bilk and ""could i have this dance"" ahh Find some to sing to with Carni and the choir soon,, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,308 Posted July 7, 2019 Report Share Posted July 7, 2019 Great musical morning, sorting the CDs,,even had a dance,,in my dressing gown,, to ""make it with you"" by Bread,,and ""I'm into something good"" Hermans Hermits,, must get dressed,,wife getting excited at me in dressing gown,, Edit,,just seen your post carni,,go for it gel,,lol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,308 Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 Still playing my old CDs and keep getting memories from them from my travelling days, Used to do interviews in Grimsby at a Christian place which was known as the"" Ice house" Obviuosly from its fishing industry past,,they had a small theatre and ran things for local kids there,,plus a coffee shop (where i did my interviews) and a little shop selling all kinds of Christian artefacts,, Anyway the CD I'm playing just now i purchased there about twenty years since,,its by the "Jubilee choir""and is full of uplifting songs,, Morning has broken" "You'll never walk alone" "All people that on earth do dwell"" and many more,,whether your religious or not,,you can't help but be "uplifted" in the morning by songs like these,, My mind slips back to the nice people that ran it,,and and always made me welcome,, loved Grimsby and Cleethorpes,, 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,569 Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, benjamin1945 said: Anyway the CD I'm playing just now i purchased there about twenty years since,,its by the "Jubilee choir""and is full of uplifting songs,, Morning has broken" "You'll never walk alone" "All people that on earth do dwell"" and many more,,whether your religious or not,, Hymns always remind me of assembly at infants and junior school. Reading the words off a large sheet of paper which was fixed to the wall in the school hall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,309 Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 We had hymns rammed down out throats at school for years. Whenever I go to a wedding or a funeral I know all the words without resorting to a hymn book. You can never shake off the religious indoctrination to which we were subjected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,621 Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 Phil, if you come to my funeral, you won't know the words of the songs! I've chosen some of my favourite modern ones - ones which have words that mean a lot to me. I know I won't be there, but I would like people to remember me partly through the songs. The church will probably present them via the sound desk with downloaded music and singing... and the words on a screen. Many churches nowadays are probably very different places from those you remember - at least the ones are that have moved forward in their outlook. The basic beliefs are the same but the way these are presented and shared is more up to date. Christianity is not an old fashioned belief. It's relevant in the world today 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,308 Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 Actually enjoyed morning assembly and the Hymns that went with it,, All things bright and beautiful""my favourite,,a must at my funeral, along with "gentle on my mind" Glen Campbell,, Edit, don't know what else will be played,,wife says she's gonna surprise me,, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,775 Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 8 hours ago, HSR said: Could talk Jack Bruce & Nottingham, saw him three times in the eighties and refused entry on another occasion, due to being sold out. Amazed that a certain gig hasn't been mentioned on here! Not sure which gig you are referring to, but I saw him with Cream at what was then Nottm Tech (Nottm Trent Uni now I think.) I have mentioned it before. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,569 Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 9 hours ago, HSR said: Could talk Jack Bruce & Nottingham, saw him three times in the eighties and refused entry on another occasion, due to being sold out. Amazed that a certain gig hasn't been mentioned on here! He played Nottingham twice in 1984. On 5th June, at an Alexis Korner tribute gig with an all-star cast; and on August 21st with a 4-piece band....and I was at the second one. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,309 Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 2 hours ago, MargieH said: Phil, if you come to my funeral, you won't know the words of the songs! I've chosen some of my favourite modern ones - ones which have words that mean a lot to me. I know I won't be there, but I would like people to remember me partly through the songs. The church will probably present them via the sound desk with downloaded music and singing... and the words on a screen. Many churches nowadays are probably very different places from those you remember - at least the ones are that have moved forward in their outlook. The basic beliefs are the same but the way these are presented and shared is more up to date. Christianity is not an old fashioned belief. It's relevant in the world today ‘Straight to Crem.” in my will. Nobody’s getting a ham tea out of me! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,417 Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 Ben, when your time comes, we'll rewrite that old song from Oklahoma just for you. Something along these lines... I'm just a boy who cain't say no, Kissin's my favourite food with or without the mistletoe i'm in a holiday mood. other boys are coy and hard to catch but other boys aint havin any fun every time i lose a wrestling match i have a funny feeling that i won although i can feel the undertone i never make a complaint till its to late for restraint then when i wanno i caint i caint say no 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HSR 286 Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 15 hours ago, Cliff Ton said: He played Nottingham twice in 1984. On 5th June, at an Alexis Korner tribute gig with an all-star cast; and on August 21st with a 4-piece band....and I was at the second one. Must confess, I thought the Alexis Korner show was April '84, so much so I plonked my size 13 feet on the ladders to the loft..normally when I want something I leave it to my more nimble daughter! I was looking for a cassette tape..Spot on Cliffton! June 5th spoken by John Shaw on Trent, the Folk show, this was broadcast a few weeks later, Grandad recorded it for me as I didn't reside in Nottingham. At one time it was on utube, don't know if it still is, but missing the interviews with Jack, Iain Stewart and Jimmy Page. As for the gig itself, while being very well attended it didn't feel overcrowded, listening to the interviews think it was kept a little 'hush hush' who was appearing..a truly magical night, if I could 'revist' this would be the one. Sorry for the ramble..Jack Bruce part 2 to come Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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