Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

[Barnfred 55]

Copied this, think quite a few of us on here can relate


KIDS THESE DAYS WOULD LAUGH AT THIS, BUT IT'S SO TRUE…..
When I grew up our Dinner time was at a regular time, Sunday’s was a roast, simple as that!
Eating out was not heard of, we only had a take away on special occasions, only received a present on birthdays and at Christmas. None of this Halloween, Easter and congratulations you have a pulse day ?.
Fast food was fish and chips and having a bottle of panda pop from the shop was a real treat.
You took your school clothes off as soon as you got home and put on your 'playing out' clothes. - children looked like children, we didn't pout, wear makeup or have anxiety. There was no taking or picking you up in the car, you walked or rode your bike!
Our house phone had a cord attached, so there was no such things as private conversations or mobile phones! Ours was out in the hall.
We didn’t have Now TV, Sky or Netflix, we had only 3 channels to watch. Channel 4 and 5 was an exciting addition! ? we had to watch all of the adverts unless you switched to BBC.
We played Army, British Bull Dog, Kerby, Hide & Seek, knock or door run, Tag, Football, climbed trees, made mud pies, daisy chains, rose perfume ?? never smelt brill and Rode Bikes.
Everyone could play ball! We used tops for goalposts and even made a ball out of paper if we needed to. A wheelie and bunnyhop on your bike was a standard skill and we used cartons in tyres so it sounded like a motorbike.
Staying in the house was a PUNISHMENT and the only thing we knew about "bored" was --- "You better find something to do, before I find it for you!"
We ate what mum made for our Dinner. or we ate nothing at all. If we rushed our Dinner we weren't allowed to go back out and if we didn't eat it, we weren't allowed back out either ?
Bottled water was not a thing; we drank from the tap.
We had scraps, some we lost, some we won but we always had a go back.... Or we got another one when we got home ?
We watched cartoons on Saturday mornings, and rode our bikes for hours and ran around.
We weren't AFRAID OF ANYTHING. We played till dark... street lights were our alarm.
If someone had a fight, that's what it was and we were friends again a week later, if not SOONER.
We watched our MOUTHS around our elders because ALL of our aunts, uncles, grandpas, grandmas, AND our parents' best friends were all extensions of our PARENTS and you didn't want them telling your parents if you misbehaved! Or they would give you something to cry about. Everyone had respect.
I did my research by borrowing books from the library. Internet was non existent and no Google! ?
We saw toys on adverts and had to wait until 'santa' came before we expected. None of the amazon same day crap?
These were the good days. So many kids today will never know how it feels to be a real kid ?.

Brilliant Duc. I can relate to nearly all of that.

Can't believe that so much has changed in the last 50 years. As much as today's kids won't recognise the childhood we had, if somebody told me what today's kids would be getting up to I'd have thought it was straight out of a science fiction book. lol

 

[Barnfred 55]

Hello friends.

I finally have the energy physically and mentally to come visit you. The past week has been very tough, I have felt pain in my heart and soul so deeply that I have not desired to communicate much. The isolation of Covid also made me withdraw to focus on the pain that I'm feeling for those parents who once again have lost their kids to the non-sense that it is gun violence. It may be hard for some people to comprehend my devastation, after all, this keeps happening over and over in the US. But that sense of reality feels even more real as my daughter gets older and becomes aware of this violence that she thinks she is immune to it. It hit me the hardest a few days ago when my daughter found me crying outside and came ask why I was so sad, so I told her that I was still hurting for those families that have lost their children. Then I went off to tell her how is important for her to be aware of her surroundings (it really is a sickening feeling having to tell your child how to act if she has to deal with a mass shooting at her school), how to react if she were to encounter such situation, then Sofia gives me a big hug and tells me not to worry because such a thing would never happen in Asheville. That was my breaking point because the truth is that it could happen, she is not invulnerable to this country's epidemic, but I didn't want to break her heart too, so I didn't say anything and just hug her tightly against me, hoping she never has to deal with such terrifying situation. So the past few days have been too dark for me to express myself, and I ended up getting Covid. I had a few rough days running fever, but I think we are finally on the mend.

I have missed you all and I hope everyone is doing well. xxx

Thinking of you Sass. Missed you aswell.

 

[Barnfred 55]

I totally lost interest in Stranger Things during season 3, I felt it had run its course and I can't seem to get into it. I will be watching Top Gun soon as it's up on IPTV just watched Morbius the other day and The Northman, but will need to watch that again, keep nodding off lol

Series 3 wasn't the best I agree. This has been better although they've cut out half way through the series with the second part coming in July. I quite like seeing the child stars growing up together. It's quite like Harry Potter in that regard. Millie Bobby Brown is becoming a terrific young actress. Didn't realise she's British.

 

[Terrarian]

I wouldn't say I'm a big supporter of the Royal family but I'm more in favour than against. I can see both arguments. I do feel the Royal purse needs reducing in size though. Too many hangers on.

I do like the Queen and Charles is well thought of down here. He's a big environmentalist and has been well before it became popular. I quite like Will and Kate too. And works incredibly hard and doesn't take the piss out of her privileged situation unlike most of the extended family. The rest I can't be arsed with.

Cal was a big Royalist though. She was heavily influenced by her parents in that regard and would have been in her element with all this. She'd have had bunting out and definitely would have organised some sort of party and invited all the neighbours. I miss that terribly if I'm honest.

It's not something I'm overly bothered about, people like Royals fair enough, I used to myself but the inequality in the world puts me off privilege, lucky them born into wealth. All Kings, Queens and politicians have done over time is cause war and penalise the poor, I have no time for it anymore.

I just don't think anyone is better than anyone just because they happen to be born into money. However like I say doesn't overly bother me, nothing to get upset about or waste time on. Loads of people around here with bunting out, mainly an older crowd and it's all good.

 

[jazzy]

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Some pics from this mornings walk up the farm, the animals weren't interested in Daisy today but she had a paddle and a little play so she's happy. Just a bit miffed as normally we'd do a few more miles but I'm too sore it's crap.

Gorgeous scenery and beagle!

 

[Barnfred 55]

Morning all, absolutely lovely morning here cloudless skies. Should be good for the jubilee celebrations. At the risk of being at bit controversial have to admit they don’t interest me that much as I’m not a monarchist. This may go back to the day my Nan took me and my cousin to see the Queen Mother at the railway station, must have been about five. Stood there with obligatory paper flag for what seemed like hours and was deeply disappointed when, rather than the gold coach and crowned Queen I was expecting, a black car swept past with not even a wave from the occupants. My Dad, Mum and brother have all shaken hands with the Queen, so I do have connections doncha know.lol. Anyway whatever you may or may not be celebrating I hope you all have a lovely day.?

That's not controversial at all G, not on this forum anyway. In fact it's probably more controversial on here to support the Royal family. lol

My mum and dad both met the Queen too. My dad received received maundy money from her. I'm sure it was Golden jubilee year so must have been 20 years ago. My god how time flies. He'd not long had a stroke and was still in Broadgreen hospital and they kindly allowed one of the nurses to attend the cathedral with my mum and dad where the presentation was made. There was a reception lunch at the Town Hall afterwards and I only worked over the road and knew a couple of the officials there and was able to gatecrash the party. I thanked the nurse for what she'd done but she was more excited at meeting the Queen than my parents were. lol She told me that because my dad was in a wheelchair and couldn't speak properly, the Queen stopped and chatted to them for probably a couple of minutes whilst she got the details of what happened. Apparently my mum was dumbstruck (it's not often you can say that about the Irish) and dad couldn't communicate properly, so it was the nurse having the conversation with the Queen. She was still gushing.

 

[Bluerover]

Brilliant Duc. I can relate to nearly all of that.

Can't believe that so much has changed in the last 50 years. As much as today's kids won't recognise the childhood we had, if somebody told me what today's kids would be getting up to I'd have thought it was straight out of a science fiction book. lol

I remember getting a short strip of cardboard and putting it through the bike spokes, and fixing it to the frame with a clothes peg. Great noise when I cycled - never thought of it as sounding like a motor bike!!

Our house backed on to Deansgrange cemetery, the second biggest in Co Dublin. It was our extended back garden and it didn't reach capacity until late 80s when we were already adults.

Needless to say, we were in there all hours of the day and night and we knew which gardens had the best apples, pears and plums - raids were launched from the cemetery side

I have never had a fear of ghosts as a result - its the living I find are the ones to be scared of!!

 

[Barnfred 55]

I have never realised that there was a restriction

If you were coming from the EC and had paid duty within the EC then in theory there was no restriction. But any duty free purchases, wherever you purchased them, were restricted. In the case of spirits it was 1 litre per person.

 

[jazzy]

Happy Jubilee day if that floats your boat. Not for me and Mrs J I'm afraid but won't spoil the party by inflicting my Republican views upon y'all.

Started off really sunny but now clouded over.

Popped over to the village hall where they have a craft Market. Quote busy.

What a first morning of cricket at the first test. Long time England have been so on top but plenty of time to mess it up yet.

Hopefully the sun comes back out here and we xa enjoy a glass or two in the garden.

 

[anjelikaferrett]

Afternoon all. My turn to take over the decorating today. A bit of skilful mixing of the leftover white blue and cream paint created a lovely light blue/aquamarine type colour so I've just done the bathroom.
I'm not a monarchist either for many of the reasons others have stated. However I do have a lot of respect for the Queen. Also one of my childhood friends who I'm still in touch with has been awarded an OBE today. So I'm happy for her.

 

[anjelikaferrett]

@Terrarian lovely photos. Daisy is lovely. @ Jazzy can't believe the cricket! Good to see the Durham lads playing too - although my allegiance will always be Lancashire.

 

[Bluerover]

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I was in Helsinki Interrailing in 1987, and a Northern Irish and an Australian were my companions. We found it difficult to find a bar after arriving from the ferry at Turku (overnight from Stockholm). Apparently bars could not advertise alcohol on any exterior signs.

When we finally found one, it was pretty busy - Sunday afternoon. It was my shout, but when I went to the bar and ordered three large beers, I was told I could pay for them but my two mates each had to walk up to the counter and take their own down!!

Is this still the law?

 

[blue1948]

If you were coming from the EC and had paid duty within the EC then in theory there was no restriction. But any duty free purchases, wherever you purchased them, were restricted. In the case of spirits it was 1 litre per person.

I too was joking ,I brought 500 litres of wine back from France and was pulled by the police .They called in the Inland Revenue in the middle of the night ,I thought this is me .They heard my story that the guy in Calias had told me when I asked "that I could take a pallet if I wanted " believed me and gave me a note in case any other police stopped me on the rest of the way home !!!

 

[Barnfred 55]

I too was joking ,I brought 500 litres of wine back from France and was pulled by the police .They called in the Inland Revenue in the middle of the night ,I thought this is me .They heard my story that the guy in Calias had told me when I asked "that I could take a pallet if I wanted " believed me and gave me a note in case any other police stopped me on the rest of the way home !!!

Were you driving a lorry? lol

 

[blue1948]

I was in Helsinki Interrailing in 1987, and a Northern Irish and an Australian were my companions. We found it difficult to find a bar after arriving from the ferry at Turku (overnight from Stockholm). Apparently bars could not advertise alcohol on any exterior signs.

When we finally found one, it was pretty busy - Sunday afternoon. It was my shout, but when I went to the bar and ordered three large beers, I was told I could pay for them but my two mates each had to walk up to the counter and take their own down!!

Is this still the law?

I was not here then but I will ask the missus ,I know the buying a round is different here ,if you buy a round no one will buy one back !! They say thanks and that is that !
Each gets his own and the same with smoking everyone who smokes sneaks a ciggy out of their pocket and lights it in one sleight of the hand it is quite fascinating to watch .
I do know that the pubs are certainly allowed to show signs now but I must find out from the boss.