Maggie/915

Thank you threegee. I must be more careful. Trouble is there is not a lot of spare time in my life.

I seem to remember some sort of 'stamps' starting in the NE. Then maybe the idea catching on. The Coop 'Divi' maybe covered in the next History Society meeting. The cards were often given away with tea. Various subjects. Now selling framed at a price. Smoking then away we go. Who knows where any thread ends up.

Aye Symptoms it is getting serious. How about 'Flu ' jabs for all. Prevention then maybe no need for other health treatment. Think how much money was spent in the past on our health ! Regardless of size.

Actually it seems Sting's wife may have been involved with the film.

Ah ! Good pictures willy j. Those memories are important. Just been to see a film called Still Alice. Early onset Dementia, very thought provoking.

Fingers crossed Musicmusik that the problem is remedied soon. Imagine a town where we all shopped locally and enjoyed the experience. It could happen, maybe not in my lifetime.

Wish we all lived closer Canny Lass.

Sorry about the title . The 'N' is very close to the 'B'. A ruined village in Cyprus called Pano Kividies was replaced because it was thought to be slipping down the mountain. Forty years ago you could walk around the streets of the town. Now apart from the Church nothing exists. 'What's the life of man It's no more than a leaf Life has it's seasons so why should there be grief. God or no God who knows. Ubi Sunt. Often people with no belief can become religious near the end of their lives. Often coincidence or simple incidents can convince people that there is something beyond. Robbie Robertson from The Band sings to a dead band member:- ' If your out there lay a flower in the snow'

Seems he was a local.

Well done Adam. 'Deeds not Words' I wonder if Facebook and a simple 'like' campaign would get the required number that would shock everyone. Lots of people will not want personal details going forward to The powers that be., NCC. Investment in Bedlington is a cause that warrants respect. It requires all parties to work to a common goal. I am reading a book on a local lady. Dorothy Robson who worked tirelessly for others. 'Service not Self' Published by Greater Morpeth Development Trust and Northumberland County Council.

Happy Birthday and Saint Patrick's Day Brian.

Ubi Sunt or 'where have they gone who went before us'

A good topic. I am going to start a new topic of 'Ubi Sunt' The Guardian in the past did a Posy cartoon strip. One that I remember was about kids sat on a wall. The guinea pig had died. Dad said 'that's it end of days' Mum said ' the guinea pig lives as long as we remember it' Gran said ' the guinea pig will go to heaven' Caption Saint Peter at the Pearly Gates welcoming the guinea pig. Kids decide they prefer Gran's version of events.

Sad to hear that Ben Shelley has died. 'Ubi sunt'

Happy Birthday from me too Vic.

Why did I know the challenge would be met!!! Well done. I like the 'Mud Skippers' quote only because it shows a certain sense of humour. More down to Earth than Sand Dancers.

Forgot the picture.

I have not a great interest in the car engine etc but I do remember the numbers . This is my first little Mini bought from a friend and always called by the reg number. In the back is a small child who is now a fireman.

Belvedere in Whitley Bay and Saveloy Dips. Wonder when that closed. Lewens in Morpeth next to the Chantry. Was it Lewens or Lewans.

My dog who used to catch the Raisbeck bus to the Top End on his own. Those were the days. Gardens with veg and metal windows. Lettuce in the garden, bread out for the birds. My Dad always joked that the birds enjoyed lettuce sandwiches.

I agree with both comments. A unique individual and writer.

People in South Shields are the Sand Dancers and a friend from Bedlington referred to himself as a 'Mud Skipper'. On a walk with some of our children from Humford to Plessey we all ended up clarty! Fire clay maybe not to sure but very clagy.. Now get this thread on to politics anyone. How about we become the Mud Skippers.

One if these days I will get to Plessey when the shop is open. Thanks toakley1965.

I guess the jury is out on whether it is town or country life. There was a joke about people staying in a country house, if it was cold it could be arranged to throw another dog on the bed. I always like the challenge of dealing with the cold. Last year we stayed with our daughter in the Pentlands 1000 feet up. No heating not always water. There was a great feeling of achievement in dealing with everything that the weather and life can throw at you.. You seem to be doing well pilgrim. No Southern Softee to use John Shuttleworth's words.

People coming to our town was not a problem in the past. I remember a town centre and shops that attracted a variety of people from a variety of places. The East and West end of the town were always busy. The Swimming Baths were used by all on a regular basis. The Railway line brought people to the town and allowed access to the coast. The market days were always busy. Bedlington provided everything that was required or needed. Some folk still chose never to go to Newcastle if they can help it ! Cramlington had not been invented.