Nostalgia. - Page 2

SCP440 · 4th February 2022, 07:30

I can remember the man from the Coop insurance coming around to the house to arrange all the policy's and then my Dad would give him a Cheque.

We do have a milkman and the window cleaner now comes in an old Astra van but he does not take cash.

My Brother was brought home by the Police, he had been caught drinking cans of beer at 15.

BRG75 · 4th February 2022, 09:56

Like most (all?) of our older members, I can recall at least 95% of what has already been said; so how about a specific memory?

Were you a youngster in Sydenham, London; early 50’s?

A disabled ex-serviceman (in uniform) who sold boxes of matches from a tray, supported by a strap around his neck (like the ice-cream ladies in the cinema)

This gentleman had one leg; so his redundant trouser leg was folded in half, with the turn up tucked into his belt; or similar (I just have the vision of him, not the specific detail)
He stood on a busy corner, with the aid of two wooden, under the armpit crutches.

The busy corner was the junction of Kirkdale and Dartmouth Rd., just up from the Woodman Pub (closed 2011)

If you walked down the Dartmouth Rd. (towards the ABC cinema in Forest Hill) then on the left hand side was the motorcycle shop of one Harold Daniells (sometimes spelt Daniels)
Harry was a former Norton Works Rider, with some very longstanding IoM records to his name.

Within the same area was another motorcycle shop, owned by Jack Surtees (John’s Father)

Memories,

Regards

Mike

mileshawk56 · 4th February 2022, 10:15

Polar Maid ice cream, 2d a go. Chris.S

wraymond · 4th February 2022, 13:26

As a youth of about 14 (mid 1950’s) I, er, had something of an interest in the geegee’s at Chester racecourse.

I was able to get in and actually place a bet. With the help of friends, naturally.

The stake was from my paper round, saved up for weeks. (It was a big round, criss-crossed bags.) A familiar sight on the gate was a character called Prince Honolulu. He would sell tickets with his selections for the day’s programme in a sing-song voice and was a giant of a man.

He was the first person I came close to who had a different coloured skin to mine. He dressed in what we now see as a welcome, if decorative, traditional African neck-to-ankle shift. Gold and purple fringes and a rope of charms around his neck. Exotic or what. To a young lad that was magic. His singing and chanting was amazing and has stayed with me.

'I gotta horse! I gotta horse'!

stevestrat · 4th February 2022, 14:05

Apart from what's already been mentioned here are some things from my yoof(!).
Guys driving bare lorry/bus chassis around the country.
You could send parcels by bus.
On hot summer days buses drove around with the door(s) open.
Vesta dried curries . . . . still available but they're rank!

SCP440 · 4th February 2022, 16:58

I can remember my Father coming home in a furious mood, he declared that is is it I am giving up driving. He had just paid £0.50p a gallon for 4 Star Petrol.

When I started driving it was just under £1 but within a year it was £1.25 a gallon. I remember that because £5 would get me to work for a week.

COLVERT · 4th February 2022, 21:01

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Originally Posted by SCP440

I can remember my Father coming home in a furious mood, he declared that is is it I am giving up driving. He had just paid £0.50p a gallon for 4 Star Petrol.

When I started driving it was just under £1 but within a year it was £1.25 a gallon. I remember that because £5 would get me to work for a week.

The cost did seem to rise quite quickly at times.

I ran an Austin Westminster in the early days. It had 14 gallon fuel tank that I used to fill each week for just over £2.00-----

bikerdude666 · 8th February 2022, 06:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

Then you need to attend one of our Waggon & Horses meets in Lincolnshire, the best ploughmans lunch by far.

Where about a in Lincolnshire? Assuming I’d still be welcome in the jag...

Saga Lout · 8th February 2022, 17:25

Like they say, Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.

roverbarmy · 8th February 2022, 17:52

Air shows where the planes did "fly-bys" right over the crowd. I remember a Vulcan scaring the doo dah out of us as the sky went black just before the VROOM as it then went upwards and disappeared into the blue yonder!

10.41 on this vid may have been the actual one:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p442KB-UGY

4th February 2022, 09:56	#12
BRG75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer, 9th & 10th Rovers Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 973 Thanks: 670 Thanked 290 Times in 195 Posts	Like most (all?) of our older members, I can recall at least 95% of what has already been said; so how about a specific memory? Were you a youngster in Sydenham, London; early 50’s? A disabled ex-serviceman (in uniform) who sold boxes of matches from a tray, supported by a strap around his neck (like the ice-cream ladies in the cinema) This gentleman had one leg; so his redundant trouser leg was folded in half, with the turn up tucked into his belt; or similar (I just have the vision of him, not the specific detail) He stood on a busy corner, with the aid of two wooden, under the armpit crutches. The busy corner was the junction of Kirkdale and Dartmouth Rd., just up from the Woodman Pub (closed 2011) If you walked down the Dartmouth Rd. (towards the ABC cinema in Forest Hill) then on the left hand side was the motorcycle shop of one Harold Daniells (sometimes spelt Daniels) Harry was a former Norton Works Rider, with some very longstanding IoM records to his name. Within the same area was another motorcycle shop, owned by Jack Surtees (John’s Father) Memories, Regards Mike __________________ Presently 2004 75 CDTi auto Connoisseur Tourer - White Gold 2001 75 2.5 auto Connoisseur Saloon - White Gold Previously 2002 75 1.8 auto Club SE, 2000 75 1.8 auto Classic SE (Company Car) 1997 420 (Company Car) 1996 216 cabriolet, 198? 213 VDP 1986 SD1 V8 VDP, 1968 2000TC, 1966 2000. Last edited by BRG75; 4th February 2022 at 15:30..

4th February 2022, 13:26	#14
wraymond This is my second home 75 Auto 2.5 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westcliff on Sea Posts: 5,185 Thanks: 423 Thanked 1,680 Times in 1,014 Posts	As a youth of about 14 (mid 1950’s) I, er, had something of an interest in the geegee’s at Chester racecourse. I was able to get in and actually place a bet. With the help of friends, naturally. The stake was from my paper round, saved up for weeks. (It was a big round, criss-crossed bags.) A familiar sight on the gate was a character called Prince Honolulu. He would sell tickets with his selections for the day’s programme in a sing-song voice and was a giant of a man. He was the first person I came close to who had a different coloured skin to mine. He dressed in what we now see as a welcome, if decorative, traditional African neck-to-ankle shift. Gold and purple fringes and a rope of charms around his neck. Exotic or what. To a young lad that was magic. His singing and chanting was amazing and has stayed with me. 'I gotta horse! I gotta horse'! __________________ member no. 235 Last edited by wraymond; 4th February 2022 at 13:34..

4th February 2022, 14:05	#15
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,463 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Apart from what's already been mentioned here are some things from my yoof(!). Guys driving bare lorry/bus chassis around the country. You could send parcels by bus. On hot summer days buses drove around with the door(s) open. Vesta dried curries . . . . still available but they're rank! __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

8th February 2022, 17:25	#19
Saga Lout This is my second home MG ZT and Rover 75, Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wigan Posts: 3,276 Thanks: 2,556 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,037 Posts	Nostalgia? Like they say, Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.

8th February 2022, 17:52	#20
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Air shows where the planes did "fly-bys" right over the crowd. I remember a Vulcan scaring the doo dah out of us as the sky went black just before the VROOM as it then went upwards and disappeared into the blue yonder! 10.41 on this vid may have been the actual one:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p442KB-UGY __________________ Oil in my veins!

4th February 2022, 07:30	#11
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	I can remember the man from the Coop insurance coming around to the house to arrange all the policy's and then my Dad would give him a Cheque. We do have a milkman and the window cleaner now comes in an old Astra van but he does not take cash. My Brother was brought home by the Police, he had been caught drinking cans of beer at 15.

4th February 2022, 10:15	#13
mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,281 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	Polar Maid ice cream, 2d a go. Chris.S

4th February 2022, 16:58	#16
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	I can remember my Father coming home in a furious mood, he declared that is is it I am giving up driving. He had just paid £0.50p a gallon for 4 Star Petrol. When I started driving it was just under £1 but within a year it was £1.25 a gallon. I remember that because £5 would get me to work for a week.