philmayfield 6,145 Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 I think he just reached retirement age. I’ve never seen the bloke. Years ago the local vicar used to visit me regularly, not because I was one of his flock but he did enjoy a glass of whisky! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 Vicars, at one time, didn't have to retire. Then the rules were changed and they were obliged to retire at a certain age unless they had been in their parish before a certain date. The rules have probably changed again since then. I can't imagine they're queueing up to join the ministry these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,145 Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 He won’t be missed by me . He kept a very low profile. I always thought he was a bit like God. He’s supposed to be there but nobody’s ever seen him! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,602 Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 Certainly didn't see him when they were driving or else they wouldn't have knocked him off his bike lol Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 Anglican vicars/rectors must retire at 70. or earlier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,017 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 Here is a photo for Ben as he has missed his coffee here today , I still owe you a coffee Ben. Into Jeromes I had a black coffee and a real bacon sandwich with thick tasty bread and lashings of ketchup, to finish it off the compulsory cigarette. I am an animal, the wife said so. All this whilst sitting in the sun watching the world go bye. Then a walk along the Leen admiring the cleaniness of the water and the numerous ducks etc . Then off home , Bulwell town is a great place to visit. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,163 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 Blimey...Trogg ....you joking?.......thats me about 10.45.......enjoying 'Scambled Egg on Toast'' with a nice Espresso.......the lady is with her Dog there most mornings...we always 'Chat' but never Dance....seriously Trogg did you know it was me ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,158 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 And to think, I used to drive my 55bus past there up to Camberley Road, back in 1967. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,470 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 I can confirm that to the best of my knowledge, that really is the living legend which is Ben. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,017 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 Ben I was concentrating on taking the photo with people walking past, then playing with the camera before chatting with the wife. When we went into Jeromes there was only the woman with a dog sitting outside, did you see it was me and run off, lol, my eyes need distance glasses to recognise anyone from that distance. Shame to have missed you, Bulwell is a great place for a coffee and a wander around, you never know who you will meet or miss. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,163 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 Saw someone i thought was you but wasn't sure.....and thought if it was you...you would have known me........if any of that makes any sense....next time mate..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,163 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 Sorry.....tried to enlarge picture...obviously failed........CLIFF....!!!! LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 So that's what he looks like! When I saw him, he was wearing a menu on his head. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,158 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 He don't look owt like his Avatar. I tried to zoom in but I thought it were radios Ken Bruce. I can only picture Ben like his previous Avatar, one George Clooney. No offence Ben, honest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,470 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 2 hours ago, benjamin1945 said: Sorry.....tried to enlarge picture...obviously failed........CLIFF....!!!! LOL Here in all his glory.....Ben pausing for breath between chatting up the ladies. 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 Can't see your shoes, Ben. Gucci's, was it? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,163 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 Are there any others Jill?........Paid £30 for em some 20 years since...from a Charity Shop up Mapperley top... The rest of my Attire'' was.... Slim fit light blue Jeans £20 from Matalan... Pale Blue shirt from 'Outlet' on A38...£45 Black Necker-chief''.with matching 'Top Pocket Hanky' .present from Wife from store in the West-end..on her last visit.......Posh ya know''..lol Black suit Jacket...from 'Slaters' in Nottingham... Not forgetting a pair of 'Cuff-Links'' that were my Dads..along with his 'Silver Arm-Bands''...... Good job i was only going to Bulwell in-it....... 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,163 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 I'm beginning to see young Trogg in a new light. He might be working undercover as a spy. He's keeping you under surveillance, Ben. Making sure you behave yourself. Don't speak Russian, do you young Trogg? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,017 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 Speak Russian Jill you must be joking, I used to be able to speak English but after being married for so long the wife has taught me (battered into me) how to communicate in 50s/60s basic hucknalese. So now I dont even understand myself. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,298 Posted July 17, 2023 Report Share Posted July 17, 2023 2 hours ago, trogg said: the wife has taught me (battered into me) how to communicate in 50s/60s basic hucknalese. According to linguistic experts Hucknall is where the north of England accent starts. No wonder that Nottingham folk can't understand them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,084 Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 Your wrong OZ and the linguistic experts are The North of England starts at the bottom of the M1 There is a big sign saying ""To The North"" Ain't it right ?? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 18 hours ago, Cliff Ton said: Here in all his glory.....Ben pausing for breath between chatting up the ladies. That's our Ben! Must say though Ben that I haven't seen you since before your 'op' and I think you have filled out a little in the face? You look younger! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 12 hours ago, Oztalgian said: According to linguistic experts Hucknall is where the north of England accent starts. No wonder that Nottingham folk can't understand them. My Brother in Law comes from 'Ucknull'. I've known him for 57 years and have yet to understand a 'wod' e 'sez'. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,163 Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 Thankyou kind Sir........5 years since my Op Col.......didn't realise its been that long since i saw you........Yes i weigh nearly 3 stone more since those days...back to my fighting weight.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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