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Noel, You brought the best present of all to the little meet, you brought yourself. Why else would say we were glad you made it. Sorry you couldn`t stay longer, but someone has to work to keep us layabouts in pension money. We took Lady G for a quick run round to see various places that keep cropping up on the Forum, and finished up saying goodbyes in Bamber Bridge. I feel that she may be feeling a little bit overwhelmed by the good wishes being showered on her. We even had a look round Leyland Church graveyard, now that`s something isn`t it? Anyway, we got back to the sad side of the Pennines at 5-15pm. Both Joyce and me feel it was well worth the effort, so no more remarks about lady drivers!!! Keep posting Noel,see you around the keyboard sometime, Cheerio, Bill.
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It sounds like we missed a good one Bill
By the way, when you get your pictures back, can we see them?
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Martin, Don`t hold your breath, it may be week or two before they are developed. I don`t want to publish and upset anyone, I`ve sent a digi one to Wiganner for comment. Cheerio, Bill.
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Noel, it was very brave of you to have to approach us, ensconced in the corner as we were, you not sure whether we were t'right folk.
You mean you weren't wearing your bright blue and yellow Leyland Forum t-shirts and caps?
Linda!!! And what about the forum beer mats and car stickers? did you make sure everyone in Leyland got them?
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Well what can I say! A lovely lovely day and as Linda said smashing to meet you all and thank you for overcoming your 'shyness' Noel-which I don't believe for a minute -and to Linda for twisting your arm.At least I think you did make it reluctantly on to one photo.Well done.
Have to confess I was a bit scared-like my one and only blind date- but no need to be.I felt instantly at home in the Forum Corner with such lovely folk.
Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it -the chat and the guided tour by Bill and Joyce and the walk around the Churchyard-still didn't find my Grannie but maybe I'll come again on my zimmer frame in a couple of years and look again.
I hoped that Brian might make it just so I could display my ability to perch on a bar stool still.
Am half way through my Uncle Joe's thanks Linda and will treasure Bill's gift-something to remind me of my visit and friends.
Have been frantically on the move visiting relatives and the oldies who kept saying you will come back tomorrow won't you.One is over 90.After three visits to each one I knew it was time to move on or I would never get away.Had an offer to move back to live here but will have to remain torn between two countries I think.
I was tempted.The call of your birth place is very strong even after many years.But I know what Noel would say about that.
I know you all talk of changes but I did recognise the places I went to.It was good to have the tour around Leyland as I don't think I would have walked that far otherwise and seen so many of the places referred to on the Forum.
Bamber Bridge and Lostock Hall very much the same-likewise Preston-grimier but familiar.
Delightful trip around the Fylde District-Wrea Green Lytham etc but never got to Blackpool -maybe just as well- but I did see the Tower in the distance.
In Manchester now and using my brother in law's computer which is set up quite differently to mine so I have to ask for help frequently-I hate that.
Hope this message arrives safely.
Next two weeks uncertain-visit to Carlisle briefly -another relative.
Then who knows.Leaving on the 7 May provided that I don't develop sniffles in which case it may be a case of Quarantine in Singapore.I believe they have detectors for high body heat in case of Sars.Should be interesting.When I get back I shall maybe quarantine myself for a month with plenty of supplies and my computer for company.Perhaps I may even catch up to some of you racing ahead with your postings.Congrats Noel by the way on you 500.I could tell you lots about New Zealand but another time perhaps.
Balshaws still the same with the same cubby hole under the stairs where I hid during Gym lessons.Met some old friends- still recognised each other after over 50 years.
Lunch at the Leyland Golf Club.The old one burned down I believe.
All for now everyone .Thanks again. Best wishes for a lovely trip to Caroline when she comes.Am sorry I missed her.
Byee!
Linda
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It was lovely meeting you Linda, sorry I couldn't have stayed longer. And yes you know what I would say about New Zealand versus England. Maybe one day ....I wish Brian could have turned up as well. Waste of a pint though.8-) Only joking Brian.
] I'm sure he'll be sending some to you very shortly.
]Sorry I had to leave early. PS I've nearly eaten all those Uncle Joe's , sorry Linda none for my kids/grandkids.