Hello everyone, hope you're all well.
Mark, Matt, Gracie and I have all been up to the Lakes for the weekend-the lodges owned by the benevolent fund. We've had a lovely time, but it was very tiring. We came back earlier than planned on Sunday afternoon, partly because the British weather got the better of us, and partly because Mark was a bit uncomfortable.
We sailed from Bowness to Ambleside on Saturday, which was lovely, I'll add some photos when I get chance to 'upload' them-thats 'put them on't computor' for the technophobes amongst you! I have put on one of the family portraits that my dad did a couple of weeks ago for now, hope you like it.
For anyone who doesn't know...Mark is having a bit of a gathering on Thursday 27th at the Howfener pub on Bolton Rd, Westhoughton. Obviously, we don't know how Mark will be feeling on the night, but will do his very best to put in an appearance. For anyone who remembers her, Sue RF (manager of SNOB in the Arndale circa 1988- Welsh and swore alot-still does), is the manager of the Howfener. If you intend to attend, then let either Pete Giles or Stuart Pizey know-for catering.
re memories of BSPS/Arndale -Les and Ivan the lovely RAC men who stood on Market Street by Burtons.
I'll say bye for now, and hope to see many of you on Thursday.
Wendy, Mark, Matt and Grace xxx
Mark, Matt, Gracie and I have all been up to the Lakes for the weekend-the lodges owned by the benevolent fund. We've had a lovely time, but it was very tiring. We came back earlier than planned on Sunday afternoon, partly because the British weather got the better of us, and partly because Mark was a bit uncomfortable.
We sailed from Bowness to Ambleside on Saturday, which was lovely, I'll add some photos when I get chance to 'upload' them-thats 'put them on't computor' for the technophobes amongst you! I have put on one of the family portraits that my dad did a couple of weeks ago for now, hope you like it.
For anyone who doesn't know...Mark is having a bit of a gathering on Thursday 27th at the Howfener pub on Bolton Rd, Westhoughton. Obviously, we don't know how Mark will be feeling on the night, but will do his very best to put in an appearance. For anyone who remembers her, Sue RF (manager of SNOB in the Arndale circa 1988- Welsh and swore alot-still does), is the manager of the Howfener. If you intend to attend, then let either Pete Giles or Stuart Pizey know-for catering.
re memories of BSPS/Arndale -Les and Ivan the lovely RAC men who stood on Market Street by Burtons.
I'll say bye for now, and hope to see many of you on Thursday.
Wendy, Mark, Matt and Grace xxx
Good to hear you had a good weekend in the Lakes. We've just had a great week in Keswick, but the weather was typically Cumbrian - ie it rained a lot! Great family photo, look forward to seeing the others. Will be there on Thursday, with a few of the Wigan crowd. Take care, Wayne, Julie and Nathan
ReplyDeleteRemember those days at Bootle street 10.00am. Monday to friday in the canteen straight after OPU read up. You Butty me and Ken egg and beans on toast. Absolute Utopia. Took ages to eat cos Butty never stopped cracking jokes. Hopefully see you on Thursday. Ann and Ken.
ReplyDeleteReading about you making people smile, well yes you do.Apart from when I was daft enough to follow one of your (many) tips at York Races.
ReplyDeleteSee you Thursday. Andy Watkins
Hi Mark, Wendy and family, lovely photo of you all. Glad you enjoyed your weekend. I have just read some of Vinny Gee's latest posts and laughed so much. Here are some more thoughts:
ReplyDeleteThe "alarmed and distressed passer by" who featured in every public order 330.
The "Loose road chipping" that caused damage to plate glass windows all over the A Division. ("No crime, over")
The "black dog / oil in the road / black ice" that featured in every PVA report.
The Ways and Means Act
The Attitude Test... and failing it
The brass plate, tube of ink and roller
The Old Caution
Christmas Dinner at BSPS, served by the bosses and followed by a pub crawl
Brahms and Listz
The red bat phones in the D.O. and Charge office
D.T.
The Blue book
Rockin' Johnny, the geriatric DJ
Tommy Ducks, (all those knickers)
Helmet Street (Oh, stop it!)
Love and God Bless, Natalie Ratcliffe x
Hi Pal, Good to hear that you had a good time in the lakes. I remember the last time we went up there with some of the Wigan lads. If I remember well it was a quick exit from Bowness after we have all been in the pond. We will be up at the Howfener on Thursday night, hopefully Geoff Scott will be there as well.
ReplyDeleteTake care Tim, Bernie and Edward
Morning Beau...some more BSPS isms..
ReplyDeletethat stinking TV room at the CDC
Making the van backfire under the bridge @ Castlefield
The rabbits on Piccadilly Trading Estate
Gary Shaw - driving round with Toby the Westie in AM01
Phil Obriens rolled up sleeves...rain or shine..winter or summer
Rememberance day in the bar
Sierra 4 x 4 traffic cars
The car washer bloke ..born with those headphones on?
The "Punk" battle in Piccadilly
The "battle" of Checkpoint Charlie
Annual United v city derby day rumbles (well almost annual when city werent yo yo ing!!)
Suttys Sec 5 POA 330's..only the names and dates changed
Suttys Go Equiipped 330's..as above
"Go to channel 2" what was that all about?..as the rest of the division quickly changed channels
happy daze!!!!!!!!
OB1
ReplyDeleteTo Mark and family, thank you for showing me the true meaning of fortitude and dignity. Jean (wifeOB) said that the children would remember that night for ever as it showed the respect and loyalty of the Police family to one of its own.
A few isms
Welcome to the CDC. You are only entitled to one thing here and that's f+++all.
Hilda and the 500 boiling eggs.
OB sitting on his radio button whilst pontificating to Ennis about the uselessness of a certain Policewoman.
Devon Henry's only tooth pinging off the wall in the charge office after OB had reminded him to show some respect.
OB to DCI "well if the crimes are now coming back to uniform for investigation will the CID be turning out at 2am when its kicking off at Papas"
DCI to OB "just deal with your crime page and get out"
FOOT NOTE
When I joined in 1976 I discovered that it was a life of violence and drink, and you got paid for it. When I was transferred to the A division I found it was diferent at BSPS. There it was a life of violence,drink,curry and overtime. WOOHOO