FabSwingers.com forum: Give an example of something that's changed significantly for the worse.

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Uni/Poly/College Rag Mags.

In my day each Uni made their own,they were cheap, 25p ish, 50 pages or so, packed full of funny jokes and all the money went to charity, less printing costs.

Now, they're £3, shared by many Uni's, not much more than 16pages, sparesly filled with bland and insipid "jokes" and unbelievably, the seller's get a cut 'cos students need to earn.

Fook me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cheeky feckers!

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

M&S Coquilles St Jacques.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Music.

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

Does this have to be 'student' related.

I left school as soon as able but do remember life in the good ol days

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bread. Terrible now that you can buy it sliced....

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills

Manners

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I read on the childhood toys thread about soldiers. I used to have lots of good quality plastic soldiers, blue for Germans and khaki for English, I think. When my son was of a similar age, I wanted to get him some but they were really lousy quality, not much detail and not accurate at all. I was disappointed but he wasn't.

Also, the price of crisps and choccy bars is too high.

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

I'm sure cornettos are smaller

And they changed the Haagen Das Belgian Chocolate Chip - it used to have teeny flecks of chocolate that melted on your tongue, now it's got bigger chips that.don't melt in the same way. Totally ruined it for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Music."

just not wat it was xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had a bag of Ringos recently, they've gone crap.

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Music."

For me it peaked in 1998, well dance music did anyway.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The weather today lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Music.

just not wat it was xx"

There's loads of great music around.

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By *est Wales WifeCouple
over a year ago

Near Carmarthen

TV now just endless channels of crap and repeats.

Remember when ITV (yes ITV) made Brideshead Revisited and Jewel in the Crown?

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

The government - why can't you get honest feckers like Robert Walpole anymore?

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"Music.

just not wat it was xx

There's loads of great music around."

Sue is

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING - Spitfire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u4Md_aXVJE

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Music.

just not wat it was xx"

Always makes me laugh when someone says "I'm going to see xxxxx live on Friday night."

Wouldn't be much fun if they were dead now would it?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Music.

just not wat it was xx

There's loads of great music around.

Sue is

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING - Spitfire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u4Md_aXVJE"

Fookin hell, our starter for 130 or so.

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

The friggin weather.

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"Music.

just not wat it was xx

There's loads of great music around.

Sue is

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING - Spitfire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u4Md_aXVJE

Fookin hell, our starter for 130 or so.

*doffs bowler*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My concentratio......

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By *eorgy26Man
over a year ago

Sutton

Cadbury's (RIP) Cream Eggs

Actually anything Cadbury's, checker fuckers are literally cutting corners with their chocolate now.

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By *essiCouple
over a year ago

suffolk

"Manners

Yep

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

Scott Matthews - Dream Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7MXSbNCBI8

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The lack of celebration at achievement everything seems to be viewed as so run of the mill these days

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

The rise and rise of international capital

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The lack of celebration at achievement everything seems to be viewed as so run of the mill these days"

Or success being criticised

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

The word "AWESOME"

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

The British Empire

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wish I only had such trivial things to worry about, lol

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"The word "AWESOME""

'Awe inspiring' is better.

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

"Give an example of something that's changed significantly for the worse."

My age?

Mr ddc

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

"The word "AWESOME""

Apart from the song from the Lego Movie, natch.

That still makes me chuckle, especially as our kids couldn't see the irony

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wish I only had such trivial things to worry about, lol"

Spelling, text speak rubbish, it's lazy

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Nostalgia. It used to be better in the olden days.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Behaviour.... A sign am getting old I guess but seeing young people spitting in public and swearing and thinking wasn't like that back in t'day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Television

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By *oachman 9CoolMan
over a year ago

derby

"Cadbury's (RIP) Cream Eggs

Actually anything Cadbury's, checker fuckers are literally cutting corners with their chocolate now. "
We had It good for years from them chocolate wise, what ever happened to frys Chocolate..?

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By *oachman 9CoolMan
over a year ago

derby

"The lack of celebration at achievement everything seems to be viewed as so run of the mill these days"
I do agree with you, when Roger bannister won the 4 minute mile, The bbc televised that event around the World and back, not like to day with so much media and competition any great Sporting event seems to get Overshadowed Strange but I find that true..

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Music.

just not wat it was xx

Always makes me laugh when someone says "I'm going to see xxxxx live on Friday night."

Wouldn't be much fun if they were dead now would it?

Sinitra is in concert this summer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Community spirit and neighbourliness

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By *he tactile technicianMan
over a year ago

the good lands, the bad lands, the any where you may want me lands

"I'm sure cornettos are smaller

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They have! the last Cornetto I had was dinky.....reference was made in a earlier thread about using them as the new standard dick measurement wasn't it Brightonsteve?

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Community spirit and neighbourliness

All it needs is for each of us to be be more neighbourly. I think it's a bit daft expecting others to be neighbourly without putting ourselves out there first.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"I'm sure cornettos are smaller

They have! the last Cornetto I had was dinky.....reference was made in a earlier

thread about using them as the new

standard dick measurement wasn't it

Brightonsteve?

Fuck right off!!!! Comparing my cock to a mini cornetto to make it look bigger is an outrageous verbal assault on my weapon of mass delight

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

On the whole would say television as more doesn't mean better. TV's are much better but television is crap.

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By *unky monkeyMan
over a year ago

in the night garden

My fucking eye sight, pah!

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"My fucking eye sight, pah!"

You do know the so-called Jap's eye isn't all seeing, don't you?

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By *unky monkeyMan
over a year ago

in the night garden

"My fucking eye sight, pah!

You do know the so-called Jap's eye isn't all seeing, don't you?

That would explain a lot.

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By *oachman 9CoolMan
over a year ago

derby

"On the whole would say television as more doesn't mean better. TV's are much better but television is crap. "
Much prefered watching harry Worth or dads army than shows like big brother, x factor etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

People hardly ever use a knife and a fork together.

Walking round eating constantly..

Oh and texting/checking phones all the time!

Put it down.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Chocolate bar sizes..

Leave the fooking things alone you twats

Tiny these days

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By *oachman 9CoolMan
over a year ago

derby

"On the whole would say television as more doesn't mean better. TV's are much better but television is crap. Much prefered watching harry Worth or dads army than shows like big brother, x factor etc."
the bbc still has the Natural world film unit for wildlife films, I remember when bbc2 first come Out and started showing their wildlife Films back in the 70,s captivated me at The time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

FABSWINGERS

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Britian ..... it just aint Great anymore

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By *ifferent69Man
over a year ago

BRIGHTON, UK

My face..

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By *ola.Woman
over a year ago

Just where I need to be.

Pack of 4 chocolate bars.They got so tiny.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Music."

I have to agree... fucking autotune even me can be a singer nowadays

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Respect

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By *ilkynmyzzyCouple
over a year ago

Bridlington

"Music.

just not wat it was xx

There's loads of great music around.

Sue is

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING - Spitfire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u4Md_aXVJE"

We saw them at a festival last month. Not a band we would ordinarily go to see but they were brilliant.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Game shows - tipping point is a joke. Get You Bet back on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The future

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My current probably now over relationship

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

TV programmes...cmon 9 pm slot barbecue champ....whats that about!!

other channels are just american junk shop owners buying trash out of lock ups,or you could watch scottish fishermen pulling in crabs/fish(one episode is all it needs not 5 series)

Too many bad ones to mention really as its all a loada shite

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Game shows - tipping point is a joke. Get You Bet back on

I think I'd stand a chance on The Link. I watched 10 minutes of Tipping Point once to try and work out why a seaside game played with tuppences was on the telly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Simpsons

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cadbury creame eggs.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

the size of wagon wheels.... they use to be moooosive!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yorkie bars....no longer man sized

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Chomps used to be 10p.....not good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Custard.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

British Rail!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Internet dating. Its ruined the art of getting to know people properly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

British Rail Custard....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"British Rail Custard....

ahhh but a good creme anglaise dear Soxy is not to be wasted on a mere spotted dick

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rose tinted spectacles aren't what they used to be.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"British Rail Custard....

ahhh but a good creme anglaise dear Soxy is not to be wasted on a mere spotted dick

Oo'er ..... I feel an experiment coming on..................

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By *o30Woman
over a year ago

Lincoln

"Internet dating. Its ruined the art of getting to know people properly. "

this. & the amount of crisps you used to get in a packet, oh Space invaders crisps was 10p at one point, now 25 (I think)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Page three!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

the hot gilfs that were about 10 years ago..

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By *artytwoCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

In the old days (whenever they were) you would be walking down the street and see someone shouting, muttering, singing or waving their arms and you would think 'Nutter', cross the road or walk past briskly with your head down/averted.

These days it's just some arse on a phone/I pad etc. Are there no more nutters?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

respect for others

the amount of packaging on everything

feeling safe on the streets

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"In the old days (whenever they were) you would be walking down the street and see someone shouting, muttering, singing or waving their arms and you would think 'Nutter', cross the road or walk past briskly with your head down/averted.

These days it's just some arse on a phone/I pad etc. Are there no more nutters?"

You would cross over but now there'll be another one walking towards you.

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

The weather

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

These days it's just some arse on a phone/I pad etc. Are there no more nutters?"

Come and walk down our High Street .

There's often an old guy or two walking along singing or shouting out bible passages

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Music."

before i found 6 music i would have agreed with you..

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Summer is not what it used to be. I remember weeks and weeks of sun in the holidays as a kid

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Behaviour.... A sign am getting old I guess but seeing young people spitting in public and swearing and thinking wasn't like that back in t'day"

used to do those things also as a yoof but no way would even think of doing so when an adult was anywhere near..

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By *andom2chatMan
over a year ago

A Galaxy Far, Far Away & Spain

Hula Hoops - what's with these teeny weeny 24g bags I can't fit my hand in? And I swear they don't fit on my fingers anymore. Seriously, what's going on???

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Pleasantries and courtesy from folk at large to others is down. Respect has dipped, disability hate crime up and greed is good, at others' expense.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Pleasantries and courtesy from folk at large to others is down. Respect has dipped, disability hate crime up and greed is good, at others' expense. "

i think its absolutely down to us all to try and ensure that such things as the former remain and the latter are challenged accordingly by the same..

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"Pack of 4 chocolate bars.They got so tiny."

And now downsized to 3 in a pack and still micro sized!

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"Pleasantries and courtesy from folk at large to others is down. Respect has dipped, disability hate crime up and greed is good, at others' expense.

i think its absolutely down to us all to try and ensure that such things as the former remain and the latter are challenged accordingly by the same..

I agree. Back at uni now, and kids there don't get an easy time with my challenges.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Community spirit and neighbourliness

Without blowing our collective trumpet - I've found fab is a community in itself!

In my time here I've seen people diagnosed with terrible illnesses, people who've been bereaved, people who've been horribly 'outed' (myself included in that one) etc etc - and the support and offers of practical help I and others have received is amazing! When my back went a fellow dabbed came round and massaged my back every night for five days until it improved - asking and taking nothing in return!

It's the people that keep me on fab/in the clubs far more than the sex!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pubic Lice..Bloody tiny things now but i were young they were as big as Lobsters

Gimp

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gggrrrr - spellcheck! Fabber - not dabbed!!

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Pleasantries and courtesy from folk at large to others is down. Respect has dipped, disability hate crime up and greed is good, at others' expense.

i think its absolutely down to us all to try and ensure that such things as the former remain and the latter are challenged accordingly by the same..

I agree. Back at uni now, and kids there don't get an easy time with my challenges."

am sort of banned from public transport by the OH due to pulling up 2 lads who were using the c word with a lady in her 80's in earshot..

i am no stranger to the word but there are times and places etc..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Pubic Lice..Bloody tiny things now but i were young they were as big as Lobsters

Gimp"

Maybe they WERE lobsters???

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Music

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Pubic Lice..Bloody tiny things now but i were young they were as big as Lobsters

Gimp

Maybe they WERE lobsters???

Hmm do you find Lobsters n Crabs together ?

Gimp

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Community spirit and neighbourliness

All it needs is for each of us to be be more neighbourly. I think it's a bit daft expecting others to be neighbourly without putting ourselves out there first.

this..

our son and his wife brought their first house in Cardiff and have been welcomed fully and i was most impressed to see one of the neighbours doing something as simple as taking the oldest lady in the street a Sunday lunch..

we live in a street where the people are friendly and will look out for each other but not get in the way..

it usually only takes a 'hello' to break down barriers..

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

my figure

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By *onbons_xxMan
over a year ago

Bolton

'Fun size' anything

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

Tonka toys.

see childhood toys thread, indestructible (metal) in my childhood and still going strong

now plastic, so probably not

While I'm on one, things were built to last in old days.

Mrs DDC

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My sex life

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

"...While I'm on one, things were built to last in old days.

Mrs DDC"

Thank you

(I think?)

Mr ddc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"...While I'm on one, things were built to last in old days.

Mrs DDC

Thank you

(I think?)

Mr ddc"

Wimp

Gimp

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

My nan - lovely, wobbly, racist cow.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Chocolate bars, they're half the size they used to be and twice the price. Bastards!

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