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I think I may have posted elsewhere that the rockery In our garden in Acocks Green was made of the remnants of the roof from an air raid shelter.

Hi Lyn thanks for replying. I put it on non Birmingham history initially, I never knew this thread existed. I will remember in future,I hope. I'll try your advice on the ad blocker thingy. Thanks again. NoddKD,sorted.

What are the small videos that appear at the bottom of my phone screen. I posted this on another thread,despite two members responding it has been taken down without an answer. NoddKD

as youknow I also reported this on non Birmingham history but it seems to have disappeared.

Well done old soldier. Lest we forget.

Perhaps the National Trust should purchase it. Its as much a part of cultural history as the back to backs.

For some reason Carry On films come to mind.

Not in the city but The Dolphin in Acocks Green had a bar that was decorated as a galleon. One side had a large hole that looked like a cannon ball had gone through it. I always wondered if the pub would sink. It did,it's now a supermarket.:mad: NoddKD voyaged many a happy night aboard The Dolphin.

Ghostly shadows,past customers making a return final visit. Who knows.

Boy pronounced Bey. Always amused me to be called Bey as I was usually older than those speaking to me. NoddKD, the old un.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Mom ran a George Day catalogue for many years. She would go through each new edition itemising everything she would buy when Dad won the pools. Very boring until the toy section in the autumn/winter catalogue. ;) NoddKD

Perhaps because once purchased it has a short life? NoddKD

Sorry Richard, I would never share a mince pie . NoddKD,the greedy one.

Oh. Happy days. I recall making a Santa Claus with articulated arms and legs using little split pin staples. Cotton Wool for a beard and as snow on his boots. He was brought out every Christmas and as a nipper I was really proud of him.However,as I grew up I thought it was time he should be...

I have just received this. Very sneaky. NoddKD

Hi Lyn,many happy returns. Hope you have a great day. NoddKD

A lesson to us all. I was given a sound piece of advice concerning this type of situation. If alarm bells are going wild take a few moments to calm down before doing anything. NoddKD

We have had an unwanted package delivered. I phoned Amazon and told them I hadn't ordered the item they said to keep it. Took me ages to find someone that wanted a steampunk basque!!!