mick2me 3,033 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I remember the Cyclone that was a cage like a big spin dryer. Started off horizontal but once it got up to speed it lifted up for vertical rotation!. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 And the Rota, if you had long hair it would drag your head back, the clever ones used to crawl round the walls and then the end bit were you had to get to the middle. It was a bit uncool if you fell on the floor and got rolled over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pixie 162 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I remember going on those swinging basket/swing things! They still have them, you still don't have any straps... Last time I went, we went on most of the big rides, although I hate fair ground rides, makes me very uneasy at the thought of them being taken down and rebuilt numerous times. I'm just in it for the candy floss, doughbuts and ginger snaps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Travelling fairs seem to have a better safety record than static ones. Now all the kids (even the grandkids) are old enough to go themselves, we don't bother with rides. It's not the ride that makes me dizzy, it's the price of going on them Like you, I like the smells and the food. One year I went round and took loads of photos. I might do it again with my digital. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I am thinking of taking my camera down one day this time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilboro-lad 294 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Does anyone remember the Paratrooper? Top corner on the right not far from the big wheels. Best ride on the fair - ever. Also, what happened to the rockets? Pulling the joystick was great fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roger peatman 337 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Came across this, which, according to the date on it, my dad took at Goose Fair 1964. It's a completely random shot; all the people are strangers who just happened to be there at the time. There's a remote chance someone might recognise themselves from 49 years ago. Another sign of getting old; Goose Fair in the past always seemed better than it is now. Great foto from the 60's -- can I nick it for another site please with copyright acknowledgement Anybody got any more from the same era ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 The big Swing Boats were nicknamed "Monty" and Winny" after Field Marshall Montgomery and Winston Churchill I may actually be over for the fair this year, if it all falls into place I shall be going to Notts in the afternoon then take the kids to the fair on the Sunday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 #38 Babs Did you have a snog when that cover came over on the Caterpillar, I did, well i thought that's what it was for? #38 Babs Did you have a snog when that cover came over on the Caterpillar, I did, well i thought that's what it was for? now carnie that would be telling just to say 45 years latter we still together. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 bilbroughborn they the baskets i nearly fell out all them years ago pixie the have not been on the fair for many yearsnow the pirate ships are rhe nearest thing to thenwould never go on them again although my kids got mr on the pirate ship a few times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Babs, I remember the baskets and hanging on for dear life, i'm not surprised they aren't there anymore. We always went on them but i can't say it was a favorite of mine. I have been trying to remember which was my favorite one and i have decided i didn't like any of them. I am a mardy mardy mustard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pixie 162 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 bilbroughborn they the baskets i nearly fell out all them years ago pixie the have not been on the fair for many yearsnow the pirate ships are rhe nearest thing to thenwould never go on them again although my kids got mr on the pirate ship a few times. I see! For some reason I thought they were the swing seat things that go round in a circle up high. I hate the pirate ships! When I was younger my sister took me on and made me sit on the very last seat at the back. Traumatised I wah!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I understand that someone is trying to get the big Goose to be paraded through the city on its way to its usual stand at the end of regory Boulevard. What does the gang know about this ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Was the Goose kidnapped one year? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pixie 162 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I understand that someone is trying to get the big Goose to be paraded through the city on its way to its usual stand at the end of regory Boulevard. What does the gang know about this ? Just seen photos of it being installed in its usual place today. So I assume no... & yeah I'm pretty sure it was stolen one year 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 goose is now in place on the island i past it today on my way to town said hello to it yes it was stolen one year by students and held to ransomwas missing about 3 days then reapeared as misteriously as it had gone must have taken a lot of moving as i think they use a small craine to get it into placethe plinth it stands on must be about 4ft high and the goose aboue6 to 8 ft Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 You won't visit GF if you read the Nottingham is Crap blog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 It won't make any difference. People seem to like being ripped off in the name of tradition. As for pick pockets. Our city fathers like to think that they've cured crime in Nottingham. Just remember. In the Socialist Republic of Nottingham the real hardened criminals are people who drive or park in the wrong place, and all resources have to be directed towards teaching them a lesson. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Wait till they start on the people with bus passes. I'll use mine today to take two buses to the meetup, That'l play havoc with the Carbon Footprint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 My carbon footprint is so big it takes all day to cross. am I bovvered? Is my face bovvered? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 It won't make any difference. People seem to like being ripped off in the name of tradition. As for pick pockets. Our city fathers like to think that they've cured crime in Nottingham. Just remember. In the Socialist Republic of Nottingham the real hardened criminals are people who drive or park in the wrong place, and all resources have to be directed towards teaching them a lesson. On the contrary. From what I read the real hardened criminals are the pickpockets who live in the Council House ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Stephen. They will never be punished. Just one of many examples of legalized robbery. I bet you know a few more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 The big Swing Boats were nicknamed "Monty" and Winny" after Field Marshall Montgomery and Winston Churchill I may actually be over for the fair this year, if it all falls into place I shall be going to Notts in the afternoon then take the kids to the fair on the Sunday. Does the fair stand on a Sunday? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Good point. (My excuse for missing it then. ....LOL) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 It used ti finish Saturday night but I think it goes through to sunday now with an early finish. Maybe some rides even go on Saturday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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