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Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 29-03-2013, 03:05
Replies: 148
Views: 20,269
Posted By jamesicus
Re: World War II

Thank you Barrie, cashman and sm_counsell for the welcome back.

James
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 27-03-2013, 23:33
Replies: 148
Views: 20,269
Posted By jamesicus
Re: World War II

Greetings Accrington Web denizens!

My goodness, it has been several years since I last contributed here - I am glad to see this thread is still alive. I am afraid some of the images and links have...
Forum: General Chat 11-10-2009, 23:28
Replies: 16
Views: 1,606
Posted By jamesicus
Re: Been to Blackpool lights recently?

I am extremely sad to read about your experiences. I have so many wonderful memories of the Blackpool of my youth (the 1930s, 40s and 50s) -- to this day my favorite holiday venue.

James
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 01-10-2009, 18:21
Replies: 15
Views: 4,065
Posted By jamesicus
Re: ‘Passion Express’ aka Blackpool Belle

Who would have thought back then that the "Passion Express" would garner such notoriety? The only other survivor of the "Passion Express" days I personally know of still lives in Burnley -- my best...
Forum: General Sport and Hobby Talk 18-03-2007, 19:41
Replies: 0
Views: 720
Posted By jamesicus
What a St. Patrick's day for Ireland!

Ireland wins! The biggest upsets in Cricket World Cup history. Pakistan, one of the cricket world's powerhouses was bowled all out by Ireland for a measly 132 runs. Ireland were inspired at bat and...
Forum: General Chat 18-03-2007, 18:52
Replies: 28
Views: 678
Posted By jamesicus
Re: Salzburg - any comments?

For Mozart devotees there is a great variety of superb live concerts of minor and major works throughout the year at various venues. This year the featured work is the Requiem:

Mozart 2007 Concert...
Forum: General Chat 17-03-2007, 19:55
Replies: 19
Views: 458
Posted By jamesicus
Re: End Of Another British Institution

An aside:

Does anyone remember Hoe's Sauce? It used to be my father's (and my) favorite.
Forum: General Chat 17-03-2007, 19:51
Replies: 28
Views: 678
Posted By jamesicus
Re: Salzburg - any comments?

But, if you really do love the music of Mozart, Salzburg is a must place to visit.
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 11-03-2007, 18:18
Replies: 17
Views: 1,867
Posted By jamesicus
Re: Whist Drives

Trump selection was actually determined by the tournament (Whist drive) rules, Kate. In addition to the procedure you outline, trumps were determined by rotation -- clubs, diamonds, hearts, spades...
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 11-03-2007, 04:01
Replies: 17
Views: 1,867
Posted By jamesicus
Re: Whist Drives

Whist drives were very popular in Burnley (and, I am sure, elsewhere) especially during WW2 and the late 1940s. My mother and my aunties participated just about every week -- they were mostly...
Forum: General Chat 10-03-2007, 14:21
Replies: 19
Views: 591
Posted By jamesicus
Re: For Who'm The Bells Tolls

One of my personal favorite movies, Ian. IMO, this genre does not suit Burt Lancaster's acting style very well, but he is magnificent in this one. His portrayal of Archie McIntosh -- the head Army...
Forum: General Chat 10-03-2007, 01:37
Replies: 19
Views: 591
Posted By jamesicus
Re: For Who'm The Bells Tolls

Roy Scheider in All that Jazz ("bye, bye, life")
Forum: General Chat 08-03-2007, 22:16
Replies: 19
Views: 591
Posted By jamesicus
Re: For Who'm The Bells Tolls

First thoughts:

Burt Lancaster in Ulzana's Raid

Joel McCrae in Ride the High Country

Robert Duvall in Lonesome Dove

Tom Hanks in Saving Private Ryan
Forum: General Chat 25-02-2007, 14:12
Replies: 9
Views: 277
Posted By jamesicus
Re: Amazing Grace

Yes, Ian, the trailer itself is a powerful presentation.

James
Forum: General Chat 25-02-2007, 14:09
Replies: 9
Views: 277
Posted By jamesicus
Re: Amazing Grace

I found out that it is in limited release right now, Willow, but it is scheduled for universal general release shortly.

James
Forum: General Chat 25-02-2007, 11:34
Replies: 9
Views: 277
Posted By jamesicus
Re: Amazing Grace

A very good concise biography of William Wilberforce is at:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/wilberforce_william.shtml

James
Forum: General Chat 25-02-2007, 05:24
Replies: 9
Views: 277
Posted By jamesicus
Amazing Grace

For Beverly and me it was a truly great movie. William Wilberforce has always been one of my great heroes. In my opinion this movie is a magnificent tribute to his indomitable spirit and humanity.
...
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 02-02-2007, 15:48
Replies: 148
Views: 20,269
Posted By jamesicus
Smile Re: World War II

Thank you very much for that kind offer, jambutty -- I am sending a PM. BTW, I really enjoyed your web site!

James
Forum: Internet Talk 17-01-2007, 16:51
Replies: 0
Views: 865
Posted By jamesicus
Web site add-on

I have installed a Feedback Board on my web site which is accessible via the home page. Links to both are in my signature block below. I have in turn installed a prominent reciprocal link to the...
Forum: General Chat 17-01-2007, 00:19
Replies: 26
Views: 674
Posted By jamesicus
Re: New Lancashire Website

Rethink of posting.
Forum: Feedback, Suggestions and help! 13-01-2007, 22:20
Replies: 9
Views: 431
Posted By jamesicus
Re: Slow?

You can disable images in your browser to speed up page rendering -- that is the default manner in which I use online Forums -- I turn image rendering back on selectively.
Forum: Internet Talk 09-01-2007, 20:13
Replies: 4
Views: 741
Posted By jamesicus
Apple IPhone - Safari Browser

I am particularly excited by the new Apple IPhone mini-Browser by Safari. There are now two new excellent cell-phone Browsers: Opera's Small Screen Rendering Technology Mobile Browser and now this...
Forum: General Chat 06-01-2007, 01:55
Replies: 96
Poll: Where I am
Views: 8,003
Posted By jamesicus
Re: Where I am

Born and grew up in Burnley -- now living in Tucson, Arizona.
Forum: General Chat 31-12-2006, 19:47
Replies: 18
Views: 610
Posted By jamesicus
Re: 50 Years Ago Today

60 years ago today:

The first really good New Year since WW2 ended.

Six of us (boys and girls) went to the Nelson Imperial from Burnley by bus -- all Big Band music then (gosh how I did love...
Forum: Tech Talk 30-12-2006, 19:19
Replies: 15
Views: 1,035
Posted By jamesicus
Re: Please Help!!! Internet Explorer!!

I should mention that there was great disappointment among XHTML Web Author gurus when Microsoft decided to once more (as they had with Internet Explorer 6.x Browsers) not support the...
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