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Category Archives: nostalgia
Funny Of The Week/They Don’t Make ’em Like They Used To Part Eight
This series of Funny of the Week is one of nostalgia, taking a trip back in time to newspaper ads of old. Though, you wouldn’t see any ads like these now. It just shows how times have moved on and … Continue reading
Posted in humor, humour, nostalgia, Uncategorized
Tagged blogging, funny ads, memory lane, nostalgia
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My Grandad – Master Of Coppit And Boxes
Just before my grandad died, he said to me, “Don’t ever grow up. I never have.” He was 93 years old and I was 36. Everyone thinks their grandad is special and mine certainly was. Father to six and grandfather … Continue reading
Funny Of The Week/They Don’t Make ’em Like They Used To – Part Seven
This series of Funny of the Week is one of nostalgia, taking a trip back in time to newspaper ads of old. Though, you wouldn’t see any ads like these now. It just shows how times have moved on and … Continue reading
More Music Memories
Lady in Red When I was fourteen, we used to visit my nan most Sundays. She lived a good hour or so away so Mum, Dad and I travelled by car to see her. I didn’t like travelling by car … Continue reading
Funny Of The Week/They Don’t Make ’em Like They Used To Part Six
This series of Funny of the Week is one of nostalgia, taking a trip back in time to newspaper ads of old. Though, you wouldn’t see any ads like these now. It just shows how times have moved on and … Continue reading
Funny Of The Week/They Don’t Make ’em Like They Used To Part Five
This series of Funny of the Week is one of nostalgia, taking a trip back in time to newspaper ads of old. Though, you wouldn’t see any ads like these now. It just shows how times have moved on and … Continue reading
Posted in humor, humour, nostalgia, Uncategorized
Tagged memory lane, newspaper ads, nostalgia
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Funny Of The Week/They Don’t Make ’em Like They Used To Part Three
This series of Funny of the Week is one of nostalgia, where we take a trip back in time to newspaper ads of old. Though, you wouldn’t see any ads like these now… If you missed part one, click here. … Continue reading
China Girl
This well-worn photo is of my wonderful grandmother, Joan. My grandfather, Ken carried it around in his pocket while he was away fighting in the Second World War. The following story takes a trip back down memory lane – to … Continue reading
A Trip Down Memory Lane…More Music Memories
It’s been a while since I took a trip down memory lane so I thought it was time I shared some more music memories. I’m sure this one will feature a song you know… Girls Just Want To have Fun: … Continue reading
Posted in nostalgia, Uncategorized
Tagged blogging, memory lane, music, music memories, writing
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More Music And Memories
I was chuffed to bits; I had just bought my first tape and put vinyl records behind me. I was on the cutting edge of music (yes, I know many of you won’t know a) what a tape is or … Continue reading
Posted in nostalgia, Uncategorized
Tagged blogging, inspiration, memory lane, motivation, music, nostalgia
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