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Glad to hear Steve is OK. Always look forward to seeing his photos

I expect that like me, many will be glad that Spring has sprung and we are seeing signs of life on the dead wood. One thing I look forward to are all the contributions folk make on this thread, particularly all the photos. Sadly I am unable to put photos on because of the shakes. We have had a...

That's a great model of the Spitfire Morturn, What's the wingspan? Brings back memories of when I was in the RAF servicing a Seafire which was the navy version of the Spitfire. Wish I was still able to build Airfix models

Havn't been on the High Street for many years and feel so sd to hear of the feelings of people today

I don't have any photos now but remember it well. We had a street party and had a visit from the Wombles. I made a large jar of "bubbly" out of wire mesh covered with paper and painted to fit our 8 year old daughter for the children's fancy dress competition which she won. I still have it in...

We also have quite a few coming through. Spring is on it's way

Looking at Donbogens photo #127 I used to have a cannon like that and I spent hours shooting matchsticks at targets. The memories such things stir up.

Wow ! What memories came flooding in as I read this. It was Pedrocuts version I remember and it was my brothers party piece in the 1940s

17-18-40 engrained on my memory as is my service number, particularly using it every Friday morning to get my 28 shillings, "2453082 Sir" Essential to remember DOB which I have to declare on every visit to the eye hospital. I try to forget it otherwise.

I had a number of fences blown down in the last storm. I also wanted a new fence built across the width of the garden. The owner of the firm I use in Lichfield came last Monday and said he would fit me in when he could as they are booked up until next August. To ease matters I said I would...

Thanks for the info. Lyn, Ill have to look to see if we have anything else on St. Silas Mission. I lived in Erdington at the time

Thank you for those photos Lyn, particularly the last one as I attended the Salvation Army 1957- 1958 before going into the Training College. So many lovely memories of the area and people. As a matter of interest can anyone give me information of the Church shown in a number of the photos please

Morturn, The thought has come to me regarding your seat, about the possibility of getting some old oak furniture such as Wardrobe, Dresser etc from an auctioneer. such as Richard Winterton in Lichfield. Obviously it depends on length you want it and then of course transporting it home. But every...

Great photos as usual Steve - thanks

Don't want to sound pessimistic but I don't they are the easiest thing to grow. I would suggest you look at "Gardening know how " site and follow their advice

We have a number of large plastic plant pots which re in good condition but need a paint over. Is there anyone who has experience of modern paints suitable for doing this. I'm too old to keep painting them every year. Would appreciate any help in this, thanks in advance

Those look beautiful Steve. Just had our patio repaved and guys have just finished, looks really lovely. Now we have the decision to make as to what we adorn it with. More expense !!! Shall have to go to town centre with guitar and a dog. Folk will at least give me something to go away

Hi Alison, As far as stripping the paint off, whether by paint stripper or burning it off you will need a good scraper. I have just looked on line at B&Q and they have a great variety. You will need one where you can get into the corners easily. There is a 100mm steel floor scraper at £4.99 but...

Strange that Izzy brought this subject up as only few weeks ago I had similar discussion. Whilst I believe we should say things as they are we also have to consider the person to whom we are talking, considering their sensitivity. certainly to say someone has died, to me seems more 'brutal' than...

Beautiful as ever Steve