Beekay 5,261 Posted November 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, MargieH said: Perhaps you hadn't sorted your privacy settings enough? Doesn't mean a thing to me, I'm afraid Margie. I happy in the twilight zone. Would you believe it but I still use pen and paper !! How antiquated is that? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,617 Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 BK, you seem to be managing OK on here.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,261 Posted November 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 I know, I won the day on Friday, ( most likes or summat ). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,539 Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Beekay said: Yes CT. He is the 4th from the right. I emailed my sister in law with the PIC and she thought it was as well. Blimey you were on the ball. Well done !! B. BK, you can usually rely on CT to dig deep and find relevant info and photos. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,261 Posted November 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Lizzie, I can rely on loads of you to pull me out of the quagmire. If need help I know where to come. Ta very much !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,539 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Yes BK, there are several 'experts' on here. Cliffton finds photos DavidW will search newspaper archives Ann Swaby is the person to help on ancestry queries Carni is the cake expert Albert is the trains and dancing expert Jill can tell you anything you want to know about The Manning School Loppylugs is the musician Peveril Peril is our resident keep fit enthusiast Benjamin is the DIY expert We all have our specialities, we're a good mix!! 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,547 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, LizzieM said: Benjamin is the DIY expert In that case, DIY must stand for something I don't understand. I would've said Ben's expertise lies more in the direction of smooth-talking and romantic assignations. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,398 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 I've heard it called some things...but DIY? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,480 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Ben and DIY????? Bwaaahahah. Best joke of the day! No offence Ben.. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,280 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 None taken Brew.........can't talk now, just Hammering'' some Screws in..................... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,617 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Even I know that you don't hammer screws! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,879 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Ben, I hope your not using a left handed hammer. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,273 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 I don’t think Ben’s ‘left handed’. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 2 hours ago, MargieH said: Even I know that you don't hammer screws! It has been done, Margie. The guy who I served a lot of my apprenticeship with called it the 'Birmingham screwdriver.' 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,280 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 2 hours ago, philmayfield said: I don’t think Ben’s ‘left handed’. As it goes Phil i am a 'Leftie' ,, and have always been totally useless with any tools,, consequently absolutely crap at anything DIY wise,, long since gave up trying to be handy,,never really had any interest in owt that involved mending or meking owt...........my Dad and Grandads plus all my sons are the same,,.......we do have other attributes though,, lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,273 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 9 minutes ago, benjamin1945 said: As it goes Phil i am a 'Leftie' ,, and have always been totally useless with any tools,, consequently absolutely crap at anything DIY wise,, long since gave up trying to be handy,,never really had any interest in owt that involved mending or meking owt...........my Dad and Grandads plus all my sons are the same,,.......we do have other attributes though,, lol I was using ‘leftie’ In the Elton John context. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,280 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Oh right i see,, always thought 'Elton' was left footed,, And his Uncle played for Forest........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 It could apply to Ben if it meant 'Don't Injure Yourself' so he doesn't. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,261 Posted November 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 I love the way these conversations suddenly change from one thing to another. No wonder I struggle to keep pace. It's like watching a comedy variety act. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,261 Posted November 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 Dont care who is reading this thread, it's my Birthday and I'm 75 ! so there, I am now going out to the garden centre for a silk cactus and cup of coffee, then maybe shop for my zimmer frame. Have a good day everybody. Cheers !! Beekay 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,109 Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 Happy birthday Beekay. Go on, spoil yourself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,539 Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 Happy Birthday Beekay, have a lovely day! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,273 Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 27 minutes ago, Beekay said: Dont care who is reading this thread, it's my Birthday and I'm 75 ! so there, I am now going out to the garden centre for a silk cactus and cup of coffee, then maybe shop for my zimmer frame. Have a good day everybody. Cheers !! Beekay Get used to being called ‘darling’ at the checkout! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,617 Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 Hope you'll have a great day BK. (I was already 8 months old when you made your entrance into the world!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,398 Posted November 23, 2018 Report Share Posted November 23, 2018 Have a great day, Beekay! Us November birthday people are a special breed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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