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    Furnace lane..

    I have to agree that is at Gower St. We designated Furnace Lane into 3 separate gulleys. Starting #1 at Porchester St to Clifford St. #2 Clifford St to Gerrard St, & #3 Gerrard St to Gower St. #3 is the only one that has cobbles (I believe). Dave A
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    Covid vaccination process

    Are there any choices as to what vaccine you receive in the UK? I ask because there is growing concern about the effectiveness of the Oxford Astra Zeneca vaccine. We are being strongly advised not to shop vaccines, but reading social media comments, there are definite preferences... Dave A
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    Covid vaccination process

    I have had a bad reaction to not getting the jab;);) Dave A
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    Covid vaccination process

    I see that there are protests in Oz against vaccinations. I do not understand what the problem is. Vaccinations have been around for a very long time, so it seems to me that there is far too much misinformation around these days. I had to have a vaccination certificate before I could emigrate to...
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    Good music to listen to on U Tube

    he used to play at the Flamingo in Wardour St every weekend, saw him many times... Dave A
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    Covid vaccination process

    Very impressed at the progress being made in vaccinating the general public in the UK. You put us to shame...and this is the so called 'New World'. The process is so slow here...we now hear that the over 80 crowd will be contacted by their own doctor regarding appointments for vaccination. This...
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    Good music to listen to on U Tube

    Something a little different...enjoy Dave A
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    Good music to listen to on U Tube

    This is excellent! My dad would have loved this! Dave A
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    Decimalisation In 1971

    Big business, as in governments, are always open to the idea of change if it puts more money in their coffers. Speaking of pennies...Canada dropped the penny in 2013 and good riddance. The odd amounts are still shown in print form but are rounded out in transactions. When we switched to litres...
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    Decimalisation In 1971

    I remember my first trip back to the UK in 1968. They had some sort of 'easing in' where a shilling was to be equal to what would become 5p. I wasn't very familiar with what was going on in the UK at the time, but quickly became aware of the inflationary implications. So 12p was to become...
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    Covid vaccination process

    A glimmer of hope...my wife & I are included in the next group to be vaccinated whenever supplies permit. Ontario is due to receive 400,000 Pfizer doses per week for the next month. Dave A
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    Newtown Row

    That's much like our house in Paddington St. I believe the gas meter was in the bottom part of the cupboards on the left side of the fireplace. Dave A
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    Newtown Row

    It was Saturday morning at the ABC minors at the Orient, and Saturday afternoon at the Bughole (the Globe). An then across the road past the horse trough to the bake potato man. Dave A
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    Covid vaccination process

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56035306 Dave A
  15. adap2it

    Jazz players

    Another of my iconic musicians passes away. I have seen him many times...Death is far too common these days. Dave A
  16. adap2it

    Covid vaccination process

    I believe that reneged is correct in this situation. Dave A
  17. adap2it

    Covid vaccination process

    Yes it is getting a little off topic, and yes, this what has happened... Dave A
  18. adap2it

    Covid vaccination process

    Good to have someone keep me company in the colonial boat. Yes it is encouraging to see the UK vaccine rollout working so effectively...Our problem is we don't have any vaccine. After we were next to the UK in approving the Pfizer and Moderno vaccines, our illustrious leader was bragging about...
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    Covid vaccination process

    meanwhile, back in Canada....nada. Dave A
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    Covid vaccination process

    https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=666dca8372&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1691151392437706360&th=17782d3b37a81e78&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=17782d31202431a0abb1 Delivering vaccine to Canada Dave A
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