wowzz Posted February 23, 2023 #43126 Share Posted February 23, 2023 12 minutes ago, brian1 said: A bottle of Blue Nun and a party 7,those were the days. And trying to open a Party 7 with a screwdriver and a hammer, slightly intoxicated. What could possibly go wrong ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted February 23, 2023 #43127 Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 hour ago, wowzz said: The other important attraction in Harrogate, sadly overlooked, is my first house, a three bedroom semi in Coppice Way, purchased in 1977 for £16,500. Not even a blue plaque ! There are probably still a few empty wine bottles though!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted February 23, 2023 #43128 Share Posted February 23, 2023 I once tried to spread butter with a corkscrew on a picnic in France many years ago, being half cut at the time. It caused much hilarity from spouse and children. (I had forgotten to take a knife). 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted February 23, 2023 #43129 Share Posted February 23, 2023 2 hours ago, brian1 said: A bottle of Blue Nun and a party 7,those were the days. And still get change from a 3d bit. Those Party 7s made brilliant seating for those of us starting off married life with no money and a very large mortgage (well, £9000 was large then, and a 95% mortgage too!). Four Party 7s, two pieces of ply, some foam rubber and some cheap fabric. Seriously! A set of London phone books did a similar job when you couldn’t afford chairs. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splice the mainbrace Posted February 23, 2023 #43130 Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) Visited Machu Picchu yesterday spectacular views and not many people because Peru is still recovering from the protests (although still a lot of riot police presence around as if expecting something to kick off again). We have been blessed with good weather throughout our 4 week South American tour and yesterday again was good but a lot hotter than expected. We fly back to the UK from Lima tomorrow evening. Edited February 23, 2023 by Splice the mainbrace 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut006 Posted February 23, 2023 #43131 Share Posted February 23, 2023 18 minutes ago, Splice the mainbrace said: Visited Machu Picchu yesterday spectacular views and not many people because Peru is still recovering from the protests (although still a lot of riot police presence around as if expecting something to kick off again). We have been blessed with good weather throughout our 4 week South American tour and yesterday again was good but a lot hotter than expected. We fly back to the UK from Lima tomorrow evening. Looks fantastic, a trip of a lifetime Michelle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DamianG Posted February 23, 2023 #43132 Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, wowzz said: The other important attraction in Harrogate, sadly overlooked, is my first house, a three bedroom semi in Coppice Way, purchased in 1977 for £16,500. Not even a blue plaque ! One particular property website now estimates the value between £268-£297k. Another website I looked at suggested that a typical mid-range income in 1977 was around £13k (which sounds on the high side to me but that's what I read) compared to £24k today. The differential in the rises between the two never fails to amaze me. Edited February 23, 2023 by DamianG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted February 23, 2023 #43133 Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 minute ago, DamianG said: One particular property website now estimates the value between £268-£297k I should never have moved ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DamianG Posted February 23, 2023 #43134 Share Posted February 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, wowzz said: I should never have moved ! You'd have had a much longer walk to go see Springsteen at Roundhay Park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardennais Posted February 23, 2023 #43135 Share Posted February 23, 2023 7 minutes ago, DamianG said: One particular property website now estimates the value between £268-£297k. Another website I looked at suggested that a typical mid-range income in 1977 was around £13k (which sounds on the high side to me but that's what I read) compared to £24k today. The differential in the rises between the two never fails to amaze me. £13k sounds very high to me too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted February 23, 2023 #43136 Share Posted February 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, DamianG said: You'd have had a much longer walk to go see Springsteen at Roundhay Park! Yes - by then of course we'd moved to Meanwood in Leeds, so an easy stroll to watch St Bruce. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted February 23, 2023 #43137 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Well we have just returned from a short break in the beautiful city of York. The whole stay, hotel and Italian restaurant we found, included in that statement. If you are on here and live anywhere near this beautiful city you are very lucky indeed. Have never been before and it certainly will not be our last visit. We had a great cruise down the river and we enjoyed our aft view from our seats 😉 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted February 23, 2023 #43138 Share Posted February 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Ardennais said: £13k sounds very high to me too. Me too, given this from Hansard, which does admittedly refer only to manual workers and will therefore be on the low side at £3640. The figure’s perhaps around the £5000 mark? Manual Workers (Wage) HC Deb 13 December 1977 vol 941 c260260 §14. Mr. MacKay asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the average weekly wage for manual workers; and if he is satisfied with the method of calculation of this average. §Mr. Harold Walker The latest New Earnings Survey shows that at April 1977 the average earnings of manual workers, working full time, who were aged 18 and over and whose pay was not affected by absence, was £70 for males, £43.70 for females and £65.80 for males and females combined. I am satisfied with the method of calculation. §Mr. MacKay Is the Minister aware that statistics can mean all things to all men and that some employers would like to know whether these statistics include overtime? Is he also aware that the statistics have been causing considerable problems in wage negotiations and have led to inflationary wage claims? §Mr. Walker The figures are of average weekly earnings. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana123 Posted February 23, 2023 #43139 Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) 23 hours ago, P&O SUE said: Is the restaurant near the bridge? No.I think that's the little restaurant, quite rustic, called Mamma Mias. Thats good too.. Don Vincenzo's is near the other end of Rochester High Street.. Its very loud and buzzing and my lot all love it. We had a great evening. Edited February 23, 2023 by indiana123 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 23, 2023 #43140 Share Posted February 23, 2023 We took our Sarah out for dinner tonight at our favourite Italian restaurant. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardennais Posted February 23, 2023 #43141 Share Posted February 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Presto2 said: Well we have just returned from a short break in the beautiful city of York. The whole stay, hotel and Italian restaurant we found, included in that statement. If you are on here and live anywhere near this beautiful city you are very lucky indeed. Have never been before and it certainly will not be our last visit. We had a great cruise down the river and we enjoyed our aft view from our seats 😉 Sounds lovely. Can you name the hotel and did it have parking? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy v Posted February 23, 2023 #43142 Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) 37 minutes ago, grapau27 said: We took our Sarah out for dinner tonight at our favourite Italian restaurant. Lovely, how is she doing Graham ? Edited February 23, 2023 by happy v 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 23, 2023 #43143 Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 minute ago, happy v said: Lovely, how is she doing Graham ? Thank you. Sarah is a lot better with the help of regular visits to her chiropractor. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy v Posted February 23, 2023 #43144 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Just now, grapau27 said: Thank you. Sarah is a lot better with the help of regular visits to her chiropractor. Smashing. Also can you share which restaurant. It must be good you go often 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 23, 2023 #43145 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Just now, happy v said: Smashing. Also can you share which restaurant. It must be good you go often It is in Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted February 23, 2023 #43146 Share Posted February 23, 2023 41 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Thank you. Sarah is a lot better with the help of regular visits to her chiropractor. Glad to hear that Sarah is getting better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut006 Posted February 23, 2023 #43147 Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 hour ago, grapau27 said: Thank you. Sarah is a lot better with the help of regular visits to her chiropractor. Glad she is feeling better Graham Michelle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy v Posted February 23, 2023 #43148 Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 hour ago, grapau27 said: It is in Newcastle. Marco Polo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted February 23, 2023 #43149 Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ardennais said: Sounds lovely. Can you name the hotel and did it have parking? Hi, I think it is ok to say that we stayed at the Park Inn by Radisson York and the restaurant we ate at was the Enotica by L'uva. If you check them out on Tripadvisor you will see our reviews under our Presto2 username and lots of photos. The hotel was fabulous but you have to remember that it is currently just finishing its upgrade in March. The bar area is still having a refurb and the reception area is next. To be honest the standard rooms with a river view are amazing and the location was faultless. There was secure parking --- and we mean secure. You had to have a card to get in and out. It was £15 per night though but as we had used our Radisson points to pay for the hotel it was not an issue. Any questions just ask ---- we would recommend this place 100% and have had an amazing time. PS Because of the refurbishment it is now moving to a Radisson brand not a Park Inn and a 4 star so take some previous reviews with a pinch of salt Edited February 23, 2023 by Presto2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted February 23, 2023 #43150 Share Posted February 23, 2023 PS We were trying to add Sharon that we hope it is ok to post this here, but as it is on TripAdvisor we thought it would be ok. For some reason we have some issues posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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