Vic Patterson

I believe we are stuck with party politics for that lack of a better system, I don't support any particular party but tend to support the person I believe or trust (regardless of the party). I can't remember a party being voted in rather than a party being voted out! Changes from what we are getting to what we would like to have. I remember the days of a little black car with a tannoy on top bellowing "Vote Alf Robens, for the working people", My biggest party peeve is If you are for it then I'm against it, no matter how good it is.

Reuters, BBC, Associated Press were all reliable and trusted news sources, even Blyth News Ashington post was good (especially to use as a bleezer!) Daily Mirror was just for the crossword. The Newcastle Journal/Evening Chronicle on line was alright but I gave up fighting all of the advertising. Can't beat Facebook for the real facts.....

Hmm! And I use BBC to view British news (but with great caution, and understanding of their obvious bias.) Any recommendations for an additional but genuine less biased news outlet. ?

Thank you Mal, I'll just take the bus then!

Any updates? things must be taken shape.

Miss Cambois 1960. 14.58. Got to love the "happy dancer" Zoom and freeze brings all the families back, slower simpler times, times were much harder then but you wouldn't think so looking at the faces, especially the kids. Most of these people have left us now but with the magic of cinematography we can enjoy their company again.

Great watch, x2, Looking for my then fiancé, family and tons of relatives (they came from far and wide) at my first picnic. Just re read the intro and see it was 1960, one year before we met, everyone except me would be there!

Welcome to Bedlington.UK Lee, What was your grandfather's name?

I'm not too familiar with the building but are we all talking about the same place?

Our Government (Canadian) is giving away millions to foreign companies to come and build facilities for making batteries, we have most of the "ingredients" to make them, but the environmentalists rather we get others mine it, using less friendly methods.

Good reading, I would be six months old, and my late wife would be two months old. I'm surprised at the lack of news about the war, not the actual war but the effect it had, like rationing, coal rationing is about it. For sale items like proggy matts, (I remember helping make them) bantams etc, Five hens and a cockerel. The grateful person who's intention to go to prison was thankful to the Lady for the spirit the fine was paid!

1. In which decade did Coca-Cola start using Santa in their advertisements? 1920s 2. In the song Twelve Days of Christmas what is given on the 7th day? Seven Swans 3. How tall, plus or minus 25 feet, was the tallest cut Christmas tree? 221 feet. 4. How many Kings/wise-men does the bible say visited the baby Jesus? Three 5. What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan? KFC fried chicken. 6. In which European country might you receive gifts from a different ‘Yule Lad’ each night if you leave your shoes on the window-sill on each of the 13 days before Christmas? Iceland. 7. “Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents” is the opening line in which classic British novel? “Little Woman” 8. Christmas won’t be Christmas in most Swedish households if the family don’t drop everything they are doing and gather around the TV at 2pm to watch who? Hmm 2pm? 3 pm it’s time for Donald Duck. 9. What does the acronym LED mean on ‘fairy lights’? Light Emitting Diode (I knew that one) 10. For almost 70 years, which British city has received a gift of a Christmas tree from the Norwegian city of Bergen to show gratitude for its friendship during WW2? The Toon. 11. What Christmas gift did Harry Potter receive from the Dursleys in ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’? 50p piece 12. Which famous scientist was born 25 December 1642? Isaac Newton. 13. Under which sign of the Zodiac was he born? Capricorn 14. In which ocean can you find Christmas island? Indian Ocean 15. Good King Wenceslas looked out on the feast of Stephen. On what date did he look out? December 26th 16. In 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson described Christmas as a season to be jolly and ….. what else? Be jolly careful, especially with elderly relatives.. 17. In the Christmas song ‘Away in a Manger’, the cattle are lowing. Does this mean that they are: a) lying down? b) chewing the cud? Or c) making a noise? C, Making a noise. 18. In the film ‘Home Alone’, where did Kevin’s family travel to for Christmas? Paris. 19. In the song ‘Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer’, what is the name of Rudolph’s dad? Rankin/Bass, Donner, or GoodTimes Blitzen! 20. Studies show that the average American gains 3 lbs in weight between December 24 and January 6. True or false? True. One more movie to watch "It's a wonderful life" Merry Christmas everyone.

Congratulations, a very well deserved award, your work is greatly appreciated by so many. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

Thank you Alan, Merry Christmas to you and yours, Merry Christmas to all members.

I see there are several print shops nearby, might I suggest requesting a quote for a certificate explaining it's purpose, possibly getting break promoting their service on the certificate. For the work TFOWC did I would contribute towards the cost.

Posted somewhere would be great because of scheduling especially weekends and holidays. Thank you Mal.

A great suggestion Alan, I was truly impressed with the cemetery last year, a lot of work must have gone into it. I have had relatives visit it this year who were very impressed. Because I don't have anyone living locally has anyone thought of marking the lanes and rows, giving a 1 by A grid to assist giving directions. (I did this for my relatives)

Same year as my car!

Definitely same scarf with added white trim, added "Merry Christmas" and a missing or white eye!

After the way the past development has gone I would be concerned about the extension to five year from the usual three years! I wasn't able to see how it was to connect to the grid, otherwise a good project.

-7c and snowing! Yes most of the fires are out Alan, a few are still burning but not causing any problems. Everyone has returned to their homes, at least those who didn't loose them in the fires, and finally the smoke has gone, I think! I'll check when it stops snowing. Like yourselves we have just had some high winds, I hope they were the ones we usually get at Halloween! It was a beautiful fall.