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Forum: Exercise & Fitness 30-09-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 31
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Posted By Clementy
I was exceptionally lucky and there're lots of...

I was exceptionally lucky and there're lots of things that make me smile, but there's a sadness that those days have gone.

And we really did have some wonderful times.
Forum: Exercise & Fitness 30-09-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,300
Posted By Clementy
I recently came across an old photo of one of our...

I recently came across an old photo of one of our Christmas knees-ups and it seemed like only yesterday, I feel blessed that I had so many family around me when I was growing up, something my sons...
Forum: Exercise & Fitness 30-09-2014, 07:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,300
Posted By Clementy
Oh how I miss them all, we had some wonderful...

Oh how I miss them all, we had some wonderful parties and get togethers.




I do try to gauge the reviews on Amazon, some of the negative ones seem rather petty sometimes. I can't remember...
Forum: Exercise & Fitness 30-09-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,300
Posted By Clementy
Thank you Patsy for the Amazon link, I expected...

Thank you Patsy for the Amazon link, I expected them to be more expensive. I'll have to decide which one is the best for me.
Forum: Exercise & Fitness 30-09-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,300
Posted By Clementy
I remember way back in my early teens my whole...

I remember way back in my early teens my whole family, a large one at that, danced the conga down the street at midnight New Year's Eve knocking on neighbour's doors. They joined in too!
Forum: Exercise & Fitness 29-09-2014, 10:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,300
Posted By Clementy
Many thanks everyone, really helpful and...

Many thanks everyone, really helpful and interesting replies, will put some into practice, not sure about a bike though.

The pedal cycle sounds interesting, is it one of those that you do whilst...
Forum: Exercise & Fitness 29-09-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,300
Posted By Clementy
ha ha, I think I'll have to try dancing down my...

ha ha, I think I'll have to try dancing down my street just to see the neighbour's reactions
Forum: Exercise & Fitness 26-09-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,300
Posted By Clementy
Just remembered I used to be able to do the...

Just remembered I used to be able to do the Plough many moons ago
Forum: Exercise & Fitness 26-09-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,300
Posted By Clementy
Yes, that's probably a good idea, might help with...

Yes, that's probably a good idea, might help with the high stress levels I have too. I'd like to try Mindfulness but my mind is all over the place at the moment and I'm not sure I could concentrate...
Forum: Exercise & Fitness 26-09-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,300
Posted By Clementy
Home Exercises

Can anyone recommend any simple exercises for over 60s that can be carried out in the home?

I've started walking more again recently but spend quite a lot of time at home and other than housework...
Forum: General Chat 08-09-2014, 11:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,304
Posted By Clementy
Yes I agree national support, to force the...

Yes I agree national support, to force the council, housing associations and police to do something. I do wonder if the police might say this was a "civil matter" as they often do.
I would...
Forum: General Chat 08-09-2014, 11:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,304
Posted By Clementy
To be honest I'd be inclined to do both, local...

To be honest I'd be inclined to do both, local and national. The Mail, for all it's sins, does cover these sorts of issues and they would probably contact the local council and housing associations....
Forum: General Chat 08-09-2014, 11:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By Clementy
Very funny, did make me laugh. No.6 and No.18...

Very funny, did make me laugh. No.6 and No.18 strike a chord with me, my mum often used to say the same about the clean underwear and crossing eyes.

She also taught me about Botany. "If you...
Forum: General Chat 08-09-2014, 10:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,304
Posted By Clementy
How absolutely dreadful for you and your...

How absolutely dreadful for you and your neighbours.

Do you think it would be an idea to contact the newspapers? The Daily Mail comes to mind.

Perhaps others could give their opinion on this...
Forum: Food & Drink 07-09-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,401
Posted By Clementy
Does anyone remember a cut of beef called an...

Does anyone remember a cut of beef called an Aitch bone? Beef wasn't so expensive then and my mum would buy this huge joint for around £1.50. So large it would last us three days, it was delicious...
Forum: TV & Film 05-09-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,006
Posted By Clementy
ha ha, It really is that bad! Wonder...

ha ha,

It really is that bad!

Wonder why I was the only one in the family who couldn't sew.
Forum: Food & Drink 05-09-2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,401
Posted By Clementy
It's the only one honest!! I'm thinking of...

It's the only one honest!! I'm thinking of getting one of those Nutrabullet blenders so that I can make some veggie smoothies. I don't like Kale very much but I know it's an exceptional vegetable,...
Forum: Food & Drink 05-09-2014, 11:13 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,401
Posted By Clementy
Can I confess that I like my cabbage soft and...

Can I confess that I like my cabbage soft and mushy, (no bicarb) old habits die hard. I eat plenty of other veg to compensate.
Forum: Food & Drink 05-09-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,401
Posted By Clementy
I think the bicarb also kept the greens green? I...

I think the bicarb also kept the greens green? I suppose all the goodness was retained in the water.
I don't know if she used that for the gravy. ah gravy - making a cold water paste with Bisto...
Forum: Food & Drink 05-09-2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,401
Posted By Clementy
And I thought my mum invented that type of egg...

And I thought my mum invented that type of egg and bacon pie, ha ha.

I think it was the cabbage she put the bicarb in, perhaps greens? I'm sure that was quite common then.

I've not heard of...
Forum: TV & Film 05-09-2014, 10:36 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,006
Posted By Clementy
Oh I remember having to make an apron and PE...

Oh I remember having to make an apron and PE skirt in Needlework classes. They were awful. A bit naughty really, I knew I could always rely on my mum and her sisters to help out and make me things. ...
Forum: TV & Film 05-09-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,006
Posted By Clementy
Oh yes, I'm sure there must have been lots of...

Oh yes, I'm sure there must have been lots of things that were interesting, strangely I can picture a very old telephone, how odd.

I think I was only around five, so it's more memory loss than...
Forum: TV & Film 05-09-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,006
Posted By Clementy
Years ago when I was a child my uncle took my...

Years ago when I was a child my uncle took my brother and I to see what he called his Aladdin's Cave. It was a large room full of old furniture and other odd things. It turned out he worked in the...
Forum: Food & Drink 05-09-2014, 09:56 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,401
Posted By Clementy
[QUOTE=Nom;528207]My mother was not a great cook,...

[QUOTE=Nom;528207]My mother was not a great cook, you could tell what day of the week it was by your dinner, veggies were boiled to death. however she used to make lovely broth, and puddings. Apple...
Forum: Food & Drink 05-09-2014, 12:28 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,401
Posted By Clementy
What Sort Of Meals Did Your Mum Concoct

My mother used to skin some sausages, put them in the frying pan with water and bring to the boil. She'd then crumble in some Oxo cubes and continue simmering until the gravy was thick. Poured over...
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