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It's still not "glamorous"....I never took much interest in US steam, thought they were ugly boilers on wheels. However, visiting Altoona changed that. There were some pretty decent looking locomotives built there. Dave A

A little more... Dave A

A couple of years ago, my son and I travelled to Altoona PA, to watch a baseball game. I didn't know at the time that Altoona was home to the famous Horseshoe Curve, which we visited. Altoona was also where many steam locos were built. I was thrilled to bits to check out the museum that yielded...

Sorry to hear I'm in Canada? ;) Dave A

I don't think that would have been the same situation in the UK, Mike. You got off to a great start with vaccine roll out, we are about 3 months behind you because of procurement issues, and....as it turns out, distribution issues. Dave A

I was hoping you wouldn't ask, as politics are not welcome on BHF. Dave A

All second jabs have been rescheduled to 16 weeks, which means June 21 for me. Dave A

Been following this band for more than 5 years now...3 brothers and a drummer. Sound a lot like Led Zeppelin, which is fine by me. They are using a Hammond Organ a lot these days, which is also alright by me. It's good to hear youngsters playing classic rock in this day of not so classic music...

I would agree with all those locations... Dave A

I'd be curious to know just how many houses there were on Furnace Lane. I'm referring to houses with an actual Furnace Lane address. If my memory serves...and it's not what it used to be, I don't recall any houses on the first section of Furnace Lane, just the back yards of Porchester St. Dave A

Yes welcome indeed! to a very diversified and wonderful group of people (that I've never met) Trainspotting was very representative of our age group and defined our love of motive power. For me, it was foremost in my ability to travel around the UK. Everywhere I went was tied to...

Thanks a lot mate, and free parking too... Dave A

My wife & I have an appointment this afternoon for our first Covid vaccination! Dave A

Actually, I don't believe it made much difference which way you went. We did go Nechells, Saltley on the way there... Dave A

Here are the photo's Dave A

We very rarely referred to Furnace Lane, it was always the 'Gulley'. It was more of a Lovers Lane than anything else. We would use the first gulley to get to the #8 inner circle bus to go to my Aunties in Balsall Heath. Returning in the evening, our mom would make us look the other way when...

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

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