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    Humorous And Interesting Newspaper Stories about Birmingham

    I don`t lose umbrellas but lost many walking canes. I even lost the wife once but that`s another story !
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    Its Brenda Barrs. Birthday

    Happy birthday Brenda, enjoy your day.
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    Erdington Boys School Slade Road School

    Got into a bit of a fight outside Hanks` front. I wasn`t doing too well when a voice shouted “ will you keep the noise down, old people trying to sleep “ Thankfully that did the trick & we stopped fighting. I then strolled over the road for a bag of chips. If i remember rightly Hanks did a lot...
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    happy christmas 2024 thread

    A Happy & peaceful ( especially if you've got kids ) Christmas to all. Good health & hope is all we need. Don`t for get to feed the birds. I`m only 18 with 64 years of experience.
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    Birmingham 1950's

    Brilliant Eamon. Whatever you`re taking as a memory aid let me know, i need some! Smudger 42.
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    damaged bus

    Nah, they were tough in those days. No compensation, no health & safety, no get rich quick lawyers.
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    Mitchell's & Butler's Ltd.

    Brown & mild or Mackie black & tan for me.
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    IN OUR GARDEN 2024

    17f is bloody cold Richard, hope you`ve got your thermals on ( + your Davey Crockett hat ) or was it Daniel Boone from Tennessee?
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    Bishop Vesey and his Grammar School.

    Far too posh for a scruffy little oik like me. Definitely not Slade road school.!
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    Happy Birthday Astoness (Lyn)

    Happy & peaceful birthday Lyn.
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    Crossroads programme

    Had a few beers in the there back in the 50`s Fished in the lake, There were some Germans swimming in the lake one day naked & we hid their clothes in some bushes. Nicked a few golf balls on the attached golf course. Oh lovely naughty days.
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    IN OUR GARDEN 2024

    Is it evergreen? If not it`s probably gone dormant.
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    Erdington Boys School Slade Road School

    Mr Jones was a brilliant teacher, he even made religion interesting. I felt sorry for Mr Nutt, he seemed to get all the miscreants.
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    R.I.P. Teddy

    So sad Jim. I`m sure he had a good life & it will take some time to get over the heartbreak.
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    Dave M

    Has anyone heard from Dave M lately? I miss his photo`s. Hope all is well Dave.
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    Happy birthday pjmburns (Janice)

    Happy birthday Janice, have a peaceful day.
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    Home made traditional food

    Having been diagnosed with extreme laziness i decided to call in to M&S {For the very first time } for some ready made meals & i have to say i was pleasantly surprised. The Quiche was excellent followed be an equally pleasant Bread & Butter pudding. I will be back ! I told my wife that i had...
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    Does nobody die anymore?

    I`m sorry Chris i don`t understand why you can`t define Rex? My dog is a Westie, 6 years old & mad as a March Hare ! My last dog was also a Westie & saddened me beyond belief when he died.
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    IN OUR GARDEN 2024

    Plenty there for the bees & butterflies to chose from. Plenty of white butterflies around but very few coloured ones, a few Red Admirals but not a Painted Lady to be seen. ( Except for the Great Granddaughter )
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    IN OUR GARDEN 2024

    Definitely pie Eric.
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