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Yesterday I picked up a cheap toy boxed chess set and board from a charity shop in Morecambe for £2.95. To be honest, I don't know why I bought it, because I haven't got a clue how to play, and it has always seemed too complicated, although I am reasonable at draughts. Anyhow, working on the...

Manchester City Ford Capris

Fortunately I am retired but:- If I was twenty all over again the thought of being stuck in the rat race all my working life would fill me with dread, so has anybody escaped the race without having a large inheritance or winning the lottery? Maybe living in a motorhome or canal boat for example?

I tried it once in the early 70's. I always fancied a briar pipe so I could look like Sherlock Holmes, so I was out with some mates in Manchester City centre and I passed a tobacconist's shop who had a display in the window. I went in and explained I was a beginner, and didn't know the first...

As per thread title.....myself:- Kit Cars Motorcycling (Crap weather and danger).....still love classic 60's/70's bikes though. Squash

Recently picked these up from Stockport indoor market for £3.00. Probably went to most of these games.

The Yardbirds in the late sixties. (Jimmy Page on the right)

Just a heads up to say this excellent film is available to watch free of charge now on BBC i Player (Films). Highly recommended if you haven't seen it.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68380093 Weatherfield Square Dealers will be flying the flag half mast.

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Never knew the referee only had one arm.

If the average person was asked to know the name of any steeplejack they would probably say Fred Dibnah. Another example:- Motorcycle racer Barry Sheene So:- The idea is name ONE person that most people would associate with their profession. Remember, ONE name only.

Jimmy Page owns at least three lovely homes, but this one is rather special inside. The house next door used to be owned by his friend Michael Winner, but is now owned by Robbie Williams, with whom he has had several run ins with.

Several years ago I was on a plane back from Malta and I was sat next to a smart lady in her mid thirties, We exchanged some small talk, and she told me she was from Accrington, but lived in Malta as she had married a Maltese man who owned a sports shop on the island. She was travelling back...

Catcher in the ryebread The pie who came in from the cold