Recent content by adap2it

Just another example of nannie statehood Lyn...also, in the winter the roof became a good size ice rink where we had terrific slides, don't recall any safety issues. Dave A

I was there 51-53 before going to MSA. Fond memories of the roof. If you had an "issue" with a fellow pupil, it was settled on the roof by "putting the gloves on". Dave A

I was at Cowper St school until 1951, and don't recall the name Ellison, so I guess he was there after I left. Dave A

My late sister's speedway scrapbook was an Albert.E.Taylor ledger. Dave A

My neck is with yours Lyn... Dave A

This is what's happening right now...China vs. America. Dave A

I just noticed that the Halfords building that burned down had a couple of extra floors added (compared to 1934) Dave A

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyxgjykx7lo Dave A

Tipping is alive and thriving on this side of the pond. In fact, it's constantly a topic of conversation in all media. Tipping has always been a way of subsidizing the hospitality industries use of the minimum wage. However, since Covid, things have really got crazy. Minimum wages were hiked...

Indeed, the irony of Halfords burning down, right next door to the central fire station. I remember it well. Dave A

He joined the MSA Facebook group in April 2026 but hasn't posted anything yet. Dave A

Happy Birthday Mr Crump! Dave A

It was Radwar Motors on Cowper St and they were Citroen dealers. I remember them well... Dave A

I'm very familiar with this view, although the cars and high rise buildings in the background suggest a much later time than when I lived there. This would have been taken where the old market stood with Richards the pork butchers on the left running up to Aston Brook St. Dave A

Benny Hill German usually does the trick.. Dave A