This Is Brilliant If You Are Over 40 !

[CharlieFarlie]

Just sit back relax and dream

Just for a minute, forget everything stressful and read this...............

Close your eyes and go back in time...

Before the Internet...

Before semi-automatics, joyriders and crack....

Before SEGA or Super Nintendo...

Way back........

I'm talking about Hide and Seek in the park.

The corner shop.

Hopscotch.

Butterscotch.

Skipping.

Handstands.

Football with an old can.

Fingerbob.

Beano, Dandy, Buster, Twinkle and Dennis the Menace.

Roly Poly.

Hula Hoops, jumping the stream, building dams.

The smell of the sun and fresh cut grass.

Bazooka Joe bubble gum.

An ice cream cone on a warm summer night from the van that plays a tune.

Chocolate or vanilla or strawberry or maybe Neapolitan or perhaps screwball.

Wait......

Watching Saturday morning cartoons, short commercials or the flicks.

Children's Film Foundation, The Double Deckers, Red Hand Gang,

Tomorrow People, Tiswas or Swapshop?, and 'Why Don't You'? - or staying up

for Doctor Who.

When around the corner seemed far away and going into town seemed like going

somewhere.

Earwigs, wasps, stinging nettles and bee stings.

Sticky fingers.

Playing Marbles. Ball bearings. Big 'uns and Little 'uns.

Cops and Robbers, Cowboys and Indians, and Zorro.

Climbing trees.

Making igloos out of snow banks.

Walking to school, no matter what the weather.

Running till you were out of breath, laughing so hard that your stomach hurt

Jumping on the bed. Pillow fights.

Spinning around on roundabouts, getting dizzy and falling down was cause for

giggles.

Being tired from playing....remember that?

The worst embarrassment was being picked last for a team.

Water balloons were the ultimate weapon.

Football cards in the spokes transformed any bike into a motorcycle.

Choppers and Grifters.

Eating raw jelly. Orange squash ice pops. Vimto and Jubbly lollies

Remember when...

There were two types of trainers - girls and boys, and Dunlop Green Flash

The only time you wore them at School was for P.E.

And they were called gym shoes or if you are older - plimsoles

You knew everyone in your street - and so did your parents.

It wasn't odd to have two or three 'best' friends.

You didn't sleep a wink on Christmas Eve.

When nobody owned a pure-bred dog.

When 25p was decent pocket money

Curly Whirlys. Space Dust. Toffo's.

Top Trumps.

When you'd reach into a muddy gutter for a penny.

When nearly everyone's mum was at home when the kids got there.

When any parent could discipline any kid, or feed him or use him to carry

groceries and nobody, not even the kid, thought a thing of it.

When being sent to the head's office was nothing compared to the fate that

awaited a misbehaving pupil at home.

Basically, we were in fear for our lives but it wasn't because of drive-by

shootings, drugs, gangs etc.

Parents and grandparents were a much bigger threat and some of us are still

afraid of them.

Didn't that feel good?

Just to go back and say, Yeah, I remember that!

Remember when....

Decisions were made by going 'Ip, Dip, Dog Sh*t'

'Race issue' meant arguing about who ran the fastest.

Money issues were handled by whoever was the banker in Monopoly

The worst thing you could catch from the opposite s*x was germs.

And the worst thing in your day was having to sit next to one.

It was unbelievable that 'British Bulldog 123' wasn't an Olympic event.

Having a weapon in school, meant being caught with a catapult.

Nobody was prettier than Mum.

Scrapes and bruises were kissed and made better.

Taking drugs meant orange-flavoured chewable aspirin.

Ice cream was considered a basic food group.

Getting a foot of snow was a dream come true.

Older siblings were the worst tormentors, but also the fiercest protectors.

If you can remember most or all of these, then you have LIVED.

[Big Kev]

Aha....different DETAILS today, Charlie...? Put a wee bit more lemonade in the Autobrite Tardis, que...?

Oh the Banter,

Big Kev

[baz1631]

Aha....different DETAILS today, Charlie...? Put a wee bit more lemonade in the Autobrite Tardis, que...?

Oh the Banter,

Big Kev

Ah must be gettin old then, cause ah kin remember all of them....it was a nice wee trip doon memory lane before ah loose it all together!Its good tae get a bit o sanity back even if its only furra wee while. nice one!

[acetip]

Just sit back relax and dream

Just for a minute, forget everything stressful and read this...............

Close your eyes and go back in time...

Before the Internet...

Before semi-automatics, joyriders and crack....

Before SEGA or Super Nintendo...

Way back........

I'm talking about Hide and Seek in the park.

The corner shop.

Hopscotch.

Butterscotch.

Skipping.

Handstands.

Football with an old can.

Fingerbob.

Beano, Dandy, Buster, Twinkle and Dennis the Menace.

Roly Poly.

Hula Hoops, jumping the stream, building dams.

The smell of the sun and fresh cut grass.

Bazooka Joe bubble gum.

An ice cream cone on a warm summer night from the van that plays a tune.

Chocolate or vanilla or strawberry or maybe Neapolitan or perhaps screwball.

Wait......

Watching Saturday morning cartoons, short commercials or the flicks.

Children's Film Foundation, The Double Deckers, Red Hand Gang,

Tomorrow People, Tiswas or Swapshop?, and 'Why Don't You'? - or staying up

for Doctor Who.

When around the corner seemed far away and going into town seemed like going

somewhere.

Earwigs, wasps, stinging nettles and bee stings.

Sticky fingers.

Playing Marbles. Ball bearings. Big 'uns and Little 'uns.

Cops and Robbers, Cowboys and Indians, and Zorro.

Climbing trees.

Making igloos out of snow banks.

Walking to school, no matter what the weather.

Running till you were out of breath, laughing so hard that your stomach hurt

Jumping on the bed. Pillow fights.

Spinning around on roundabouts, getting dizzy and falling down was cause for

giggles.

Being tired from playing....remember that?

The worst embarrassment was being picked last for a team.

Water balloons were the ultimate weapon.

Football cards in the spokes transformed any bike into a motorcycle.

Choppers and Grifters.

Eating raw jelly. Orange squash ice pops. Vimto and Jubbly lollies

Remember when...

There were two types of trainers - girls and boys, and Dunlop Green Flash

The only time you wore them at School was for P.E.

And they were called gym shoes or if you are older - plimsoles

You knew everyone in your street - and so did your parents.

It wasn't odd to have two or three 'best' friends.

You didn't sleep a wink on Christmas Eve.

When nobody owned a pure-bred dog.

When 25p was decent pocket money

Curly Whirlys. Space Dust. Toffo's.

Top Trumps.

When you'd reach into a muddy gutter for a penny.

When nearly everyone's mum was at home when the kids got there.

When any parent could discipline any kid, or feed him or use him to carry

groceries and nobody, not even the kid, thought a thing of it.

When being sent to the head's office was nothing compared to the fate that

awaited a misbehaving pupil at home.

Basically, we were in fear for our lives but it wasn't because of drive-by

shootings, drugs, gangs etc.

Parents and grandparents were a much bigger threat and some of us are still

afraid of them.

Didn't that feel good?

Just to go back and say, Yeah, I remember that!

Remember when....

Decisions were made by going 'Ip, Dip, Dog Sh*t'

'Race issue' meant arguing about who ran the fastest.

Money issues were handled by whoever was the banker in Monopoly

The worst thing you could catch from the opposite s*x was germs.

And the worst thing in your day was having to sit next to one.

It was unbelievable that 'British Bulldog 123' wasn't an Olympic event.

Having a weapon in school, meant being caught with a catapult.

Nobody was prettier than Mum.

Scrapes and bruises were kissed and made better.

Taking drugs meant orange-flavoured chewable aspirin.

Ice cream was considered a basic food group.

Getting a foot of snow was a dream come true.

Older siblings were the worst tormentors, but also the fiercest protectors.

If you can remember most or all of these, then you have LIVED.

that nearly made me cry.kids enjoyed themselves then with basic things to play with.

what about ***** BARTON on radio.no tv then.radio programs like THE MAN IN BLACK OR APPOINTMENT WITH FEAR.realy scary.

antyone remember JUNKET it was lovely,bit like angel delight but much better.

[Parts-King]

Aah British Bulldog 123............I was on the opposite side from my mate one day and as he tried to run past me I grabbed him, he tried to get away and I somehow got hold of him by the ears

For those of a squeamish disposition look away now....................

I thought this lad has got slippery ears? ......nope, I had torn one half off

We went to the nurse who stuck a plaster on it, and off he went to hospital, a few stitches later he was back in School, it was never mentioned again, his Mum and Dad but it down to "boys will be boys" and life went on

Kingo

[dave.m]

And people wonder why I post so many 70's stuff in the music thread.

[jps71]

Damn why did things have to change :(

[RedRoss]

Thankfully im nowhere near 40, however i thought id read your thread anyway.

Got to the part that says "close your eyes" and then couldnt go any further ...........

[El Bee]

And, after 50.

Never waste an erection (even if you're alone)

Never miss a chance to pee

Never trust a !Removed!

Lee

[Red Yaris 54]

Ahhhhhhhhh.......Those were the days ??

[Red Yaris 54]

You can tell you are getting older when:

Your dreams are dry

and

Your Farts are wet!!

[Big Kev]

And people wonder why I post so many 70's stuff in the music thread.

What use is posting bloody music on, Dave, if Kingo is gonnae make sure ye only hear it in MONO....? That wee boy probably grew up to be a Transit Mechanic....Vincent van Go....?

Made me laugh......

Big Kev.

AYE....THE DAYS WHEN WE ALL SAT AROON A CANDLE.....IF IT GOT REALLY CAULD, WE LIT IT

[Parts-King]

what about ***** BARTON on radio.

Blimey Ace........You ARE old :D:

Just for the old codgers........D1CK BARTON

Kingo

[acetip]

what about ***** BARTON on radio.

Blimey Ace........You ARE old :D:

Just for the old codgers........D1CK BARTON

Kingo

HI kingo,wherever did you find that, must be 60 odd years since i last heard that.

remember his side kick was Snowy.***** BARTON would have put 007 to shame.

anyone remember PC 49.another clever *****.

[baz1631]

And people wonder why I post so many 70's stuff in the music thread.

What use is posting !Removed! music on, Dave, if Kingo is gonnae make sure ye only hear it in MONO....? That wee boy probably grew up to be a Transit Mechanic....Vincent van Go....?

Made me laugh......

Big Kev.

AYE....THE DAYS WHEN WE ALL SAT AROON A CANDLE.....IF IT GOT REALLY CAULD, WE LIT IT

well we didnie huv seats .it wis empty crates an the candles wur nicked oot the corner shpo. if it got really cauld we wid set fire tae wan o the crates an wan o us wid huvtae sit on the wooden floor!.great tmes!

[Bos]

You forgot to add 'Muffin The Mule' ( honest its not a crime before somebody asks! )

[anchorman]

..........and exhausts were no more than 1 and 1/4 inch diameter!!!

[three5]

what about ***** BARTON on radio.

Blimey Ace........You ARE old :D:

Just for the old codgers........D1CK BARTON

Kingo

HI kingo,wherever did you find that, must be 60 odd years since i last heard that.

remember his side kick was Snowy.***** BARTON would have put 007 to shame.

anyone remember PC 49.another clever *****.

emmmmmmm! If you keep an ear open to radio 4extra ( - radio 7 as was ) the episodes come up fairly regularly - I'M EMBARRASSED TO ADMIT!

[baz1631]

..........and exhausts were no more than 1 and 1/4 inch diameter!!!

And petrol was .............wait for it..........6/8 a GALLON..............

[shcm]

There's an obvious one, I think we might have had before:

Ya, bunch of potential luddites! :P

[baz1631]

There's an obvious one, I think we might have had before:

Ya, bunch of potential luddites! :P

EXELLENT! Even though ah didny unerstaun a word of it

[El Bee]

And petrol was .............wait for it..........6/8 a GALLON..............

I remember paying 6/8d for my first single - y'know, the round black things wiv music on.

And a full tank of petrol, well, a fill from less than a quarter full, on pay night was about 28 bob, that's 28 shillings or £1.40 for the young 'uns in a Ford 105E.

And 1/7d (8p) a pint for Watneys Red Barrel

Lee - - - sad old git

[baz1631]

And petrol was .............wait for it..........6/8 a GALLON..............

I remember paying 6/8d for my first single - y'know, the round black things wiv music on.

And a full tank of petrol, well, a fill from less than a quarter full, on pay night was about 28 bob, that's 28 shillings or £1.40 for the young 'uns in a Ford 105E.

And 1/7d (8p) a pint for Watneys Red Barrel

Lee - - - sad old git

Must b cheap :censor: in englan', ah had tae pay 2/6d an got 2d change! aboot 14p in funny money

[Parts-King]

My first "legal" pint was 19p, Youngers tarten Bitter in those days, you could get p1ssed on a quid :D: :D: :D:

[Red Yaris 54]

My first "legal" pint was 19p, Youngers tarten Bitter in those days, you could get p1ssed on a quid :D: :D: :D:

Ah I remember that!.........loverly creamy pint