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[Paul120]

I long for 1980. I'm certain everybody was happier..

Yea, but completing my MA in sociology would have been so much harder... Thanks Ian I owe you one! ;-)

 

[Will Hewland]

Actually, (and I admit to some lovely rioja here..) I did once read an article that suggested that 'the happiest we have ever been was 1976'. (Sorry Ed, you missed some great stuff.. ) The premise was that we had a great balance between modern benefits (national health, not too many plagues, economic reality reasonable, great weather) but nobody had the anxiety of 'not having' a great car (there weren't any) or not having a plasma TV, American fridge, super computer etc..

Fantastically it was the era when motor racing was dangerous and sex was safe. It is reversed now..

Kids played outside - or if inside on board games.

You don't miss what isn't there..

 

[chippy]

We also had a great summer

 

[Sian]

1976 didn't we have a big drought that year?

 

[jwpzx9r]

Here you go Liz perfect combination for the kitchen and the shooting ground... give yourself the excuse to clean your gun in the kitchen

http://www.naturabuy.fr/BROWNING-ULTRA-XT-BLANC-item-800187.html

 

[Will Hewland]

1976 didn't we have a big drought that year?

It was huge. We were told 5 years to restore. Then of course it pissed down and all was was good by January 77

 

[chippy]

1976 didn't we have a big drought that year?

I was only 11 so blue skys and heat were more important than the lack of rain

 

[Paul120]

1976 didn't we have a big drought that year?

No. But then again, I lived in the lake district andthe world didn't exist beyond Carlisle ( the moota hotel) Lancaster(Garstang & district GC) Both Grounds lost a long time ago. I was dragged there by my dad to be totally bored out of my skin watching people as somebody has said in another post, breaking pottery. Unfortunately one day he let me have a go and have ended up reading this..

 

[jwpzx9r]

Bad year for still water fishing in Scotland  the reservoirs were like goldfish bowls

 

[ehb102]

Well, good for you. That's the way to do it.

 

[no.1topdog]

Bad year for still water fishing in Scotland  the reservoirs were like goldfish bowls

Fantastic year for lake fishing in the south. Our local 35 acre lake was reduced to a large pond. You could have walked across it on the backs of fish, they were so concentrated. Couldn't fail to catch!  :biggrin:

 

[jwpzx9r]

Ha Ha Ha topdog ! Same in many parts of Scotland but the closed the waters and some of the rivers were down to the bare bones.

 

[Angelfire]

The written word cannot harm you - if you do not read it. Simples.

Phil*

 

[Gene Holmes]

I am not sure here what poor old Gene has actually done wrong??

Matt. I would like to complain about Tinkers remarks. They are insulting and hurtful and I am very upset and distressed.
I would like to point out, that I am neither poor, or old.

Oh, hang on. Mrs H says I am both and a lot more besides.
Complaint withdrawn. I'll get back in my box. ;-)