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    [News] Old fashioned words you use

    I am surprised no one uses " cheerio" on departing. " transistor radio". Probably because I collect them.
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    [Music] People who have lead/formed 3 proper big bands or more

    Another kind of big ban for you lot. Woody Herman's various "Herds"
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    [Music] Your first ever (proper) gig?

    Sammy Davis Jr at the Brighton Hipperdrome with my mum. Possibly1957. I was aged 13.
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    [Brighton] Greatest Ever Amex Moment

    I would say on the open day in 2011 walking into the nearly completed Amex. Finding where our seats will be in East stand. Looking in awe at what Tony had achieved for our very grateful supporters.
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    [Music] Hi-Fi - Going Old(ish) School

    How about pre-retro. I collect Bang & Olufsen Beolit 600 transistor radios made in 1964 - 1970. Considering they are 60 years or so old they knock the hollow DAB sound in a cocked - hat.
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    [Travel] Venice

    Avoid Harry's Bar. We went several years ago and spied bottled Bellinis out the back near the toilets. We noticed a few obviously regulars getting the barman to make them up from scratch.
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    [Music] Best female vocalist ever

    First vote for Billie Holiday. Ella Fitzgerald Dakota Staton Nancy Wilson Carly Simon Bonnie Raitt EvaCassidy
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    [News] Christmas Markets

    We like the Winchester Christmas Market next to the cathedral. Many beach huts selling arts and crafts things. Yes, there is the over priced mulled wine served out of a huge copper pot. In our opinion a very nice couple of hours mixing with the Hampshire gentry. Then over to the Old Vine pub for...
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    [Brighton] Help identifying type of manhole cover

    I did 36 years with GPO/BT mate.
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    [Brighton] Help identifying type of manhole cover

    Definitely not a GPO/BT joint box cover. I know about those things.
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    [Brighton] First time visitor: advice welcome

    Very important thing to take into account for Sunday. Our clocks ( time) go back 1 hour on Sunday at 2 am. Don't forget to change your watches back 1hour Sunday morning
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    [Film] The most heartbreaking films of all time

    The Bridges of Madison County for me. Heartbreaking story of chance meeting between Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep turning into a lightning love affair between the two ending in separation to save her boring marriage
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    [Misc] Coincidences

    A complete stranger.

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