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Ah, test message shows my Brummie shortcut in Explorer dumps me straight on to this page this forum. Quirky Genes though. Got to remember to leftclick on which order I want the messages displayed in.... It can be a strange world. I went to an infants called George Dixons. Never, for almost entire life, knew who/what Dixon was. Then moved to Leatherhead Surrey and found at the end of the VERY SAME STREET was a large building given to the community by you guessed it. Two altruistic brothers, the Dixons. Learnt their full history. Then again, when I had moved south, I met and became a good friend with late Bertie Goodman of Velocette [York Rd, Hall Green, B'ham 29]. Blow me, he too went to school there...... btw, where exactly was George Dixons School, must have been within walking distance I guess my home in Carless Avenue off Lordswood Rd, itself off the Hagley Rd at Bearwood? Bruce Main-Smith +++

Hi Bruce Jim here, I said you would be made welcome. June was the instigator of the thread. We are always ready for a chat on one thing or the other. At present, due to the season, the girls are a little bit slow but I can assure you that they will be back in force er long to make us all laugh. So if you can think of a topic to talk about please feel free to air it on this site. Incidentally where are you living now? I am now in Warrington, Having left Brum in 1958 but I am still a brummie and always will be. June HI! You must be right, I bet the girls are dashing around like headless chicks looking for that last minute bargain. Did you read my message to all Brummies? That is where Bruce has sprung up from. I did have another contact from someone in Italy but am awaiting to hear from them again. Maybe we will get more replies as time goes on. Have you sorted your pc problems yet? As I tried to switch off last evening the computer put a notice up not to switch off or unplug as they were putting 4 new updates on,and said that they would switch off when they were completed. What they were or where they came from I have no idea,but things seem to be OK. Catch you again to-morrow. So for now LLOL from Weary Jim and Tired Mary C.

Hi All, I am back again. Welcome Bruce to our site, we talk about all sorts here. I remember Kunzles very well, on a Sunday mom and dad used to take me to the pictures The Odeon and on our way back we used to pop in there. Loved their cakes. Many a time we have got on a tram to take us to The Lickey Hills. Tat Tar June.

Hi All, this by way of a test posting. Was born near 5Ways 1929, remember Kunzles? Lived Harborne Tenants, remember Moorpool & skating on its ice? Recall trams to Lickey, clock at Bearwood, parrott house at Botanical Gdns, amazing striking clock in the Fish Mkt, the arched bridge at Lewis's and the rubber-silenced road beneath, grandad always advising Corporation buses as he did not do Midland Red. Left Brumm when 6 but often returned on m/c activities later, to Bracebridge St, Armoury Rd, Hall Green, Fort Dunlop, etc. Dad worked at Midland Counties Dairies Aston 6Ways & later at Vincent Bluebird toffee works. When living Selwyn Rd played on beach at Reservoir when tide was out. Great days. Bruce Main-Smith +++

Good Morning All, Now where are you all. ??? If you are all running round the shops looking for pressies to buy I wish you the best of luck. Catch you all later. Tat Tar June.

Good Day All, Hello our Jim I am here well just about. Talking to our Brenda this morning and its still very hot out there in OZ. Not very nice here in Wigston cold rain and very dark yuck. I will go and have a look at the thread Jim. Poor Jan no computer what will she do with out it. Could always have a feel or shake of the pressies Rick has got her. LOL. Or she could go and tidy up the garden and see what bush or stone the frogs are under. To every one else stay well and be good. Tat Tar June. xx

All alone and blue, can't believe it's true, waiting to hear from you,where have you gone,lost in the ether, or, out on a bender. Hope have finished your shopping and will be relaxing soon, Please come back by the light of the moon. Have you seen my General notice on the message board?, I have had two replies so far one of which is from Italy. I am trying to persuade them to join us on our thread, I hope they will. Not a lot more to-day See you ALL over the week-end LLOL from lonely Jim and busy Mary C.

Morning Everyone, just a quick Hi to everyone, glad you are all well , and all ready for Christmas.Hope all your computers keep working and the fingers keep on tapping those keys. sorry this is short , I am secretary for four different volunteer organizations, ( thats what you get for being the only one that has a computer) so am trying to get everything sorted out before the end of the year. Bye for now have agreat day. Marg

One day nearer, finger biting time, I wonder what that is, is it something to wear, or something to play with, or a more sensible pressy. These days I seem to get Sensible presents when I would much rather get fun things. Still it's the thought that counts. Rick Hope you will be back with us in time for Xmas. Tell Jan to keep her fingers off the presents until Santa drops them off, or she will not get anything next year. Jan Many thanks for your concern. Pleased to report Mary is fine, as we thought waste of time really but better safe than sorry. June I was on my scooter, Mary on shanks pony, Me going slow to control my speed to her walking pace. Like me she has only two speeds these days, Dead Slow and Stop. Have you ever thought how you can guess a mans age? By his trousers!!! At 25 his waist is just above his hips, at 30 his waist is just below his navel. Me , my waist is just under my chin, but it keeps my chest warm.!! WELL NOW THIS IS THE LAST WEEK-END BEFORE THE BIG DAY ,SO MAY I BE AMONG THE FIRST TO WISH EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. MAY ALL YOUR WISHES COME TRUE AND ALL YOUR WORRIES DISAPPEAR. BEST WISHES AND KIND REGARDS FROM YOU EVER LOVING JIM AND MARY C. XXXXX LLLLOL

Morning all ! Just came on from work to say that we've lost our home internet connection for a few days while we change over to another broadband supplier. Jan says she's already going insane not being able to say hi to you all :-((((( Cross fingers we'll be back online soon. June - hope your tree looks as nice as ours does and that your PC recovers. Rick.xx

Good Morning All, Private June is back, not sure how long for as my sick computer is still off colour. (what a gay day) lol. Have now put my Christmas tree up and all the lights in the windows. So that cheers me up. Jan are you still having a feel at all the parcels while Rick is at work laughter. Naughty girl wait till Christmas day. Jim. How did Mary get on ? hope all went well for her and they did not find any problems. Did you go by scooter and did Mary sit on your lap or did you pop her in to the shopping basket ????? LOL. Hope all our friends are well and have now finished running around the shops doing their Christmas shopping. Take care all. Tat Tar June xxx

Hello all, June I sooooo hope your computer gets better soon!! And hope Mary is ok Jim :-)) Dee I cant help trying to guess there is one that is soooooo puzzling and I'm sure it keeps saying - what am I to me lol . Are you still not smoking? Love to you all Love Jan xx

Yesterday's Panto Time was a Panto we did in c1954, I was a fiddler, things were still a bit tight and Blackmarket was still going. This was run by SPIVS. Not that we were mind you. June Can you Restore your computer. If so this should restore your settings to a back date when all was ok. It works for me. Not like you to be slow, I thought you were jet propelled Dee Thank you for your Xmas Wishes, Better keep things quiet, you know what the rest are like. We will have to stop meeting like this or folk will be talking HA-HA. This is a short note to-day as Mary has an appointment to see the practice nurse at our medical centre. She had a thyroid operation 52 years ago, no treatment since then, now suddenly they want to check up on her thyroid activity. She has never had a bit of trouble since her op and until now no-one has paid any heed. So TA-TA for now from your ever loving Jim and Mary C.

Hello All, This may be a very short one. If I dont come onto the site, the reason is I am having trouble with my computer. First my MSN messenger went up the spout, son-in-law put it back on for me. But its gone again. Computer going very slow, feel like hitting it with a big hammer. LOL. So all be good and stay well. Will be back as soon as possible. Tat Tar June xxx

Hey whos jealous? am sure my kisses were bigger XX - lol hope your all ok - been busy wrapping up this afternoon its gettin very near isnt it :-))))))))))) - am sooooo trying to be good and not squeeze pressies when ricks at work but ohhhhh the temptation ;-))))))) Love Jan xx

Just think 14 days and it is all over again for 12 months, then we all start again , worry, worry, what can we get for so and so, did we send them a card last year ? Just the same old same old. BUT AIN'T IT FUN? June I am sorry to report that I have not been able to sort my sound out as yet, but I am hoping to get an expert in soon. My Grandson in fact!! So I am hoping to be able to hear myself for Xmas. Dee Sorry here we go xxx 1 more than Jan. I must be careful because she is very jealous. Marg Lucky you! Spare a thought for me on Xmas Day Slaving over a hot stove cooking Turkey Xmas Pud and all the trimmings, Just for we two. It would be better over a Slave Cooking something hot up!!! Well at my age perhaps not. Rick I told Mary about your comments, her reply Well it will give me a break!!!! Best wishes to you both. Panto Time. Old King Cole was a merry Old sole, We've heard that song before, He called for his pipe and he called for his bowl, As he did in days of yore. Now we are King Cole's Fiddlers three, And we must make a living, But we don't like work, you see So we resort to Spivving. We'll get you anything you wish , From a pound of flesh to a pound of fish With a HIYA Tosh And a HIYA Tish. We are the Fiddlers Three. Well That's All Folks from Fiddler no. 1 Jim and his Bow(Beau) Mary C. LLOLxx BOLTOP, TWMA

Evening all !! Sorry I've been quiet for a couple of days but have been oh so busy with wrapping Jan's xmas pressies and so on. She's sooooooooo naughty and has been squeezing and shaking them and asking for clues at least once every 5 minutes. Phew - I can't stand the pressure lol. June - I cleaned out the pond on Sunday and have enough leaves to make a whole new tree lol. No sign of any frogs :-((((( Jan is delighted cos she's so scared of frogs. Where have they all gone ? Jan says it's the soap suds she put in the pond. Jim - now what would your Mary say if she knew about your mistletoe suggestions ? Tsk tsk !! Faith - thank you so much for your good wishes. Im really looking forward to our first Xmas together - it's going to be a lot of fun and I'm sure we wiol always remember it. Rick.xx

Morning Everyone, sure quiet on here, and I am just sitting back glotting, all the shopping done, and dont even have to cook Christmas Dinner this year. Tonight I am going to a Resturant for a Ladies night out Dinner, tomorrow is another dinner for our Hospital Auxillary and Wednesday always go out for dinner after Bowling, so dont even have to cook for myself for most of the week. Well have agreat day, Hope to hear from you all soon. Marg

Hi All, Sorry Jim late reporting on duty, Just been trying to get on to Tesco and what have they done altered it. So went onto Sainsbury's doing very well, Then it came to error on their computer so I have to try later on. I only go on line at Christmas as I cant do with all the crowds in the shops. (poor old thing I am) Have you delt with your speakers ????? The next one I send you will have a laugh as our girls have been and got me A Flashing Tiara and some Flashing Earings. Cant find a stick with a gold ball on the top. laughter. Now Girls where are you all ???? If you are all having a good spend up just pop on and say HELLO. While you are all sitting down with your cuppa's Catch you later Tat Tar Private June xx

Here am I all alone and blue,not sound could be heard,nothing stirred, where have all The Brummies Gone, Long time missing. All the birds in the air fell a sighing and a sobbing, just like me. Back to my nest LLOL from Fledgeling Jim and Well plumed Mary C. I'll try again the morrow.