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Corky

No, it's all from newspaper reporting. The problem with the delivery system, so I'm told, is that some court decided that the cost of a stamp should be split half between collection of the post and taking it to the sorting office, and the other half to sorting it out and delivering it. Which means ...

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Fortunately the second class service is just as good* as the first class, in that second class stamps will take a fortnight to be delivered while first class can expect to get there in just 14 days. (* "good" in this case being a synonym for "bleeding awful"). It's a bit like the WH Smith / TG Jone...

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What a strange comment. I don’t think that it is. I think it could have been worded better perhaps but I get what he meant. I left Padiham in 1972 and have seen its decline over the years. But recently it seems to be on the up. Both my wife and I have thought that it has shades of Hebden Bridge and...

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What an excellent idea. I wish I’d thought of it. Nothing like reciting a dirge to a nonexistent being in the sky to save an incredibly rich entitled person who lives in a palace; well several. Perhaps our own religious weirdos could invite him. That would put the cherry on the icing on the cake!!!!!

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Andreshotboots wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:45 am
Being back the Vulcan. The hotels and shops used to shake when that beast put it's after burners on, it was an incredible sound..

The Olympus 301 engines on the Vulcan did not have afterburners that was a later addition for Concorde.

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This presents an interesting conundrum. I initially looked at the Premium Membership scheme and decided against it as I thought it was morally questionable me just paying £150 and then, in effect, being able to jump the queue for getting Away tickets. I appreciate that those parents who have the 200...

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Apparently their aim is to be at the forefront of fan engagement. No doubt some in the CFS may have a view on that.

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I think bringing back the drum is a great idea. It should be situated in the Bob Lord Stand just behind the posh seats.

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That Fulham figure has to be utter crap. Funny you should say that; and how wrong you are. On the dog walk this morning I bumped into (figuratively) a chap I know who is a Fulham supporter. So I complimented him on being at the top of the league for cost of season tickets. We had a bit of a laugh a...

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I guess the bigger the bag the bigger the bomb.

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For the benefit of Row X I would have bought 2 tickets for myself and my Son. I live in Hampshire and my son and heir actually lives in North London and although we don’t get to many games do try our best to go to those in and around the South East and try to take in a couple of home games. I’ll be ...

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Would suggest that the American owners, despite all their protestations, aren’t hugely engaged with the fanbase.

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The Sidmouth Arms Upottery Devon. This was over 40 years ago and it still ranks as the biggest breakfast I have ever been given. I think it was 4 sausage, 4 rashers of bacon, 4 eggs, mushrooms, baked beans, fried tomatoes and black pudding. And they gave you all that without asking what you wanted f...

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If they sell out quite quickly is there a chance that they will take the full allocation?

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Longsider wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 06, 2025 12:17 am
That will flumux a few. Released in 1968, the year I was born

Actually released in the USA in 1967 on Bank Records then picked up by MGM on which label it was released in the UK in 1968.

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At The Top Of The Stairs?

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Whilst we have a monarchy in this country then we will continue with this anachronistic bit of nonsense. A system that continues to celebrate empire and is largely controlled by the establishment and thus is incredibly hierarchical. Hence those seen as lowly but worthy get a BEM but people like Star...

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IanMcL wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 10, 2025 3:10 pm
Thanks for reproducing. Appreciated.

Good ol' Corky!

Thanks!!

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basil6345789 wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 17, 2025 12:23 am
Dillinger - Cocaine In My Brain

I’ve got a 12 inch single of that; white vinyl; “I’ve got cocaine running around my brain”

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I look forward to the day when the general public stop just reading the headlines on MSM and start reading the actual facts.

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Here in the south east, well north Hampshire, got up to a warm dry sunny day. Glorious weather for a nice dog walk. Feel sorry for the folks further north.

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A touch of serendipity here. Yesterday I was out walking the dog and met a couple who I see fairly regularly on dog walks and normally it is just a brief hello, let the dogs have a bit of a play and then we go our separate ways. But this time I was wearing my Burnley hat and the man asks me how I’m ...

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I’ve lived in London and the South East for 53 years. I love it. Started off living in central London, Gloucester Road Tube area, then moved to Streatham. In 1980 got married and moved to Tolworth/Surbiton (my wife is from Surbiton). Then made a biggish leap to Guildford Surrey and finally to Fleet ...

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beddie wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 11, 2025 7:56 am
I hope he stays at Liverpool as pureclaret says if only to pay his taxes here. Although I enjoy watching him play when he’s on top form.

I doubt very much that he pays his tax here. His accountants will make sure of that.

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Pat and the Blenders - sorry couldn’t get the link to stick.

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I’ve just read that Biden has, thus far, pardoned 26 people (including his Son) but the Donald in his first stint as President actually pardoned 143 people. Is that right!!!!

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Paulaner Munchen Helle

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Rare Earth Get Ready 21 minutes 30 seconds!!

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Excellent, my sort of game. Thanks.

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Just signed up. No idea what to do but I’m sure I’ll find out and blunder through it!!!!

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dermotdermot wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 27, 2024 2:44 am
My wife said it reminded her of “It’s a Knockout”. I had to agree.

That is what a friend of mine posted on FB last night and it is indeed hard to disagree.

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It tells you in the article why such a large amount was lost due to fraud. ‘Twas the Pandemic where UC claims rose dramatically and the DWP had to suspend their normal checks on veracity. Seems that in some cases those lack of checks and verification continue to this day!!

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Have you learnt by your mistakes.

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I worked for 40 years at, what by the time I had retired had become Royal Mail. I got a final salary pension, lucky me!! Whilst £350k seems like a lot, each year our Pensions people would send out details telling us how well our pension was doing and I seem to recall just prior to retiring that it a...

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Surely the sensible option would be to say to any transgressors that your penalty is a loss of say 10 points. But as you cooperated and pleaded guilty that will drop to 6 points. But if you appeal this decision it goes back up to 10 points or even 12 with a further appeal not an option.

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Very sad news indeed. For some unknown reason I can still clearly remember, as if it was yesterday, Leighton playing cricket at Lowerhouse. Probably because the sun was shining!!! That must have been early 70s. Absolutely fantastic player for the Clarets.

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gandhisflipflop wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:47 pm
We all need to be seriously complaining about this. It’s a joke.

But how seriously should we take a joke?

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For me a minimum requirement for a head of state would be an ability to use a fountain pen. I know that is setting the bar quite low but this current incumbent can’t even do that.

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It wasn’t a success. Apparently they could only afford Bostick and they just all fell apart after 15 minutes.

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The Krays were always very smartly turned out. In fact very Mormon in style with a crisp white shirt and black tie.

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When I first started singing it I am pretty sure the penniless manager I saw in the ale house was Gordon Lee.

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I didn’t know who Natalie Bromley was until it was explained above. I guess when reality finally kicks you in the teeth it can have a way of making you re-assess your initial views. Mind you, the little piece itself was OK. Stating the obvious really.

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bfcjg wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:09 pm
Apparently they also searched the players coming down the tunnel, none of them had any bottle.

Well done, that made me chuckle.

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Otis Clay will be turning in his grave.

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Help (yes the pop band song) given a rocking r&b makeover by the great Clara Ward on Verve Records.

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aclaretinstevenage wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 04, 2023 3:49 pm
I think Sky said he's currently injured but the ban will be served this Saturday V Burnley.

Is Pointless still on TV!

Pointless...well sort of, it's on but they all appear to be repeats.

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He's from Blackburn; get over yourself!!!!!

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timshorts wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 30, 2023 7:28 am
It's just a bus stop in Croydon.....

I'll have you know I spent many a happy hour in Sutton Scamps nightclub!!!!

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You can add me, also.

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My old Dad used to say that it was not wise to use up all your goals in one game. Let’s hope that proves true.

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