Paulus 541 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Come on, let's hear it for today!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 The fact that I dont have to go to work. And can go where I like when I like Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Internet forums! Listed quite a few things here: What things have 'improved' in Nottingham? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Winsford ?? Eff all !! I'd rather have Eff all any where else but here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 The best thing about Nottingham today is undoubtedly NOTTSTALGIA! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 The pubs don't close at 10.30pm any more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Ok here's my what's great about Nottingham today top 20: 1. Local Ales 2. Great City Transport 3. Great railway network 4. Great shopping centre 5. Friendly policemen 6. Loads of cinemas 7. Great theatres 8. Central Market 9. Easy to find bus stations with good links 10. Free entry to castle museum 11. Slab Square for meeting place 12. Great public toilets and loads of them 13. Uncongested roads 14. Loads of great pubs 15. Lyons coffee house 16. Sisson & Parker's 17. Arkwright Street shops 18. St Anne's well Road shops 19. The Empire Café 20. No shortage of jobs for all. No wait....That's my top 20 what was great about Nottingham - Sorry! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 You forgot Selectadisc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Here's the site for you Compo. Nottingham is Crap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I miss the 'Indian Arts Emporium' ...was in west end arcade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Supermarkets: I find shopping in supermarkets - looking for bargains - quite relaxing. Of course, I can take my time, now that I'm retired. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 I was thinking about getting re-tyred but it was expensive so I opted for a remould instead. now I look like the Michelin man. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Compo, I was going to take you to task on some items on that list till I saw the last line. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Just a light hearted muse on things that were Mick. It's the same for anytown these days - not picking on Nottm. in particular. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Here's the site for you Compo. Nottingham is Crap [quote Nottingham is Crap Still have the quote echo! I was skimming through the above site and noticed a couple of interesting points: 1. Council heating bills: What happened to that wonderful piece of kit at Eastcroft, the local pioneer of 'waste to heat' site? It was a brilliant idea and a leader of its time. 2. Dispersal order in Forest Fields: I recall, when I was a lad (there's that dreaded 'when I' again), the bobbies often came along with a "Nah then lads - move along there". It was expected and at least a couple of times in an average evening we would be 'dispersed' by the police, with whom we had a kind of love/hate relationship. So why are 'special' powers needed? surely the police already have the power to move folk along? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 No I was going to disagree with you over the likes of Friendly coppers? Where do you see a copper nowadays? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 They are all sat at their desks filling in piles of forms. You may see more about at the beginning of summertime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Quirky Watson Fothergill architecture - of which there is still a fair amount that hasn't been knocked down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mgread1200 141 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Have to be honest what I like best is living away from it in the sticks, very seldom come in to the old city nowadays, If I can't buy it local I don't have it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Being retired, not having to live a regimented life and more time gardening...... The downside is of course having to adhere to madams orders... What did I just say about regimentation.......I have just received my orders for today. Ouch! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 When I was a child living in Morris Terrace, Daybrook, with no hot water and no bathroom I used to dream of having a big space to play in Now I am lucky enough to have two acres around my house - result! 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barclaycon 569 Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Ay you're right ! We used to live in this tiiiny old house, with greaaaaat big holes in the roof, .... but we were evicted and had to go and live in a lake. You were lucky! There were a hundred and sixty of us living in a small shoebox in the middle of the road. Cardboard box ? Luxury ! We were happier then when we were poor.... You try telling the young people of today that , and they won't believe ya. Etc etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 No free handouts in those days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 The origins of this thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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