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    21 years ago today

    On a flight from Birmingham to Newark. We were probably the last plane across and we were diverted to Moncton (New Brunswick). Kept on the plane for 2 hours then taken to a hanger with seating and TV's where we saw what had happened. The local Red Cross and other organisations eventually found...
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    Describe a Tony in three words

    Tony Orlando (and Dawn) Tying yellow ribbons
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    Describe a Tony in three words

    Swiss Toni ...y The Fast Show
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    Name a shop that is closed in Teesside that you love to bring back.

    Does anyone remember Deans in Bishopton Lane Stockton? {It was an old fashioned toy shop late 50's -60's)) I used to get off the No 8 bus in the high street and run round the corner just to look in the window especially at the Hornby Dublo stuff! It sold cycles and fireworks as well. Ah memories!
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    Let's see yerr hounds and moggies.

    This is Flora firstly at 9 weeks , then 18 months . She is a Northern Inuit. (Husky, Malamute, German Shepherd cross )
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    There has been loads of posts in the past on New York but...............

    I notice that there's a "new" daily , non-stop service to JFK operated by Aer LIngus from Manchester 13:10. T2. Return 18:25.
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    Played for Boro & Preston

    Ian Davidson
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    My favourite Albums from 1970

    Got to be the Stones.. "Get Yer Yas Yas Out" played very loudly. Quote "Charlies good tonight" and " I've bust a button on my trousers.........." Secondly Chicago 11 with 25 or 6 to 4 on it played not so loudly!
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    Does anyone own any unusual pieces of Boro memorabilia

    I've got Britt Assombalonga's shooting boots. They're in remarkably, excellent "hardly used" condition!
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    Alert Sounded Over Lockdown Scams Targeting Vulnerable

    Coincidentally, had three separate emails today, all three saying my virus protection was about to expire etc. Not very convincing , from "McAfee" "Norton" and something called "Total AV protection" (which I've not heard of before) All scams as I don't use any of them. So be aware.
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    Scottish and Irish Independence

    Regarding referendums, by their nature, they rarely satisfy everybody. (see Brexit obviously) Rather than having a simple majority ( say 51:49 %) defining the outcome, why not specify in future a 2/3 rds majority "wins", otherwise the status quo remains in place. I suspect most people, being...
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    George Taylor has died

    kuepper...yes fine memories indeed. That position was a bit ramshackle as I remember. builder's scaffolding, a few boards accessed by means of a wooden ladder lashed to the framework! I think there were two cameras precariously balanced on the structure and it was on the Clive Road side of the...
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    River Leven joining point to the River Tees.

    I agree with you Rob. This brings back memories. Me and my best mate Dave and Dave's dog Don ( I think he was with us) canoed as far as the bridge at the bottom of Leven Bank . Starting point was the bottom of Dave's garden which bordered the the Tees off Thornaby Green. And.... these were the...
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    What do you remember of your first Boro Match?

    At home to Grimsby in Sept.1963. We won 6-0 and I thought it was bl--dy marvellous! So that was me hooked for the rest of time through thick and thin! I suppose I was conned really but what else was there to do?
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    Your favourite opening film scene

    Wyke Red, Erimus 74, I'm with you on this. I saw it in the cinema when it first came out. The GF and I were close to the screen and I felt quite chilly and the the sound of footsteps crunching in the snow and heavy breathing! (on the soundtrack I hasten to add!.... was memorable. My own...
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    Postcards - Middlesbrough.

    Here's three I found ,two of Thornaby, and one of M'bro town hall. Probably taken around early 1960's?
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    Your rucksack/satchel artwork

    I had Buddy Holly on my haversack. My best mate Dave drew it from I think the 1958 ish "Rave On" EP (extended play for younger readers!) Managed a pilgrimage to his grave in Lubbuck 4 or 5 years ago. Keep waiting for him to be the subject on "3 in 10 " on "Popmaster" as it's the only one I'd get...
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    How did you decide on your first bank?

    Yes, another lifelong Yorkshire Bank "customer" from the mid '50's when it was the Yorkshire Penny Bank.. there was a branch on Mandale Road in Thornaby. (pre airfield development). I never went in but we were relieved of 2 bob (10p for the younger readers!) every Monday morning at the Village...
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    "Old Money" - pounds, shillings and pence

    Yes, this brings back memories. I used to collect "milk money" on a Friday night for George Cottle who delivered milk in much of Thornaby in the 60's and 70's. My round was mainly Laburnam Ave and Thorntree Rd and streets off, but also including one at the the top of one tower block on the...
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    First regular pub

    The Corporation Hotel, Friday nights with mates from school. Nice pint of "Double Diamond" ...."works wonders" didn't you know! Sadly, much of this no longer with us.
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