The Retirement Thread

[Flick of the Elbow]

Speaking of 1970’s supermarkets, our local one in Hall Green, Birmingham, was MacFisheries. I was fascinated to discover a few years ago an unlikely connection with the Isle of Lewis. It was all part of Lord Leverhulme’s master plan following his purchase of Lewis and Harris, he set up a chain of shops to sell the fish that he was intending to land at Stornoway.

 

[classic33]

Speaking of 1970’s supermarkets, our local one in Hall Green, Birmingham, was MacFisheries. I was fascinated to discover a few years ago an unlikely connection with the Isle of Lewis. It was all part of Lord Leverhulme’s master plan following his purchase of Lewis and Harris, he set up a chain of shops to sell the fish that he was intending to land at Stornoway.

Did his plan come to fruition?

 

[welsh dragon]

Speaking of 1970’s supermarkets, our local one in Hall Green, Birmingham, was MacFisheries. I was fascinated to discover a few years ago an unlikely connection with the Isle of Lewis. It was all part of Lord Leverhulme’s master plan following his purchase of Lewis and Harris, he set up a chain of shops to sell the fish that he was intending to land at Stornoway.

I had no idea you were a Brummie

 

[classic33]

@12boy. Any snow over that side of the pond yet?

 

[Drago]

I have risen! 1st!

 

[Paulus]

Runner up this morning.
A cloudy start to the day here.
Usual stuff to do and then a bimble out on the bike later.
I am meeting my son for a burrito for lunch before he goes to work, he starts at 3 this afternoon.
Another busy day in paradise

 

[welsh dragon]

Coooooeeee everyone. Surprise. I am present and correct.

Very dark, calm and misty here. And it's bin day as well so that's exciting

Stay safe peeps

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, its a bright and breezy morning, a bit of housework to do then we're out to lunch and then some shopping to do.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
Grey and still, Mrs Tenkaykev is feeling much better this morning following Tuesday’s booster. I managed a 10k walk to Wimborne yesterday and listened to a couple of podcasts en route. One nugget of information that made me smile was that it was originally frowned on for women to take tea lest they become debauched, and tea was sometimes referred to as as “ Scandalsoup “ I’m sure it wouldn’t have applied to members on this forum as they are pillars of propriety 🤔

 

[PaulSB]

Speaking of 1970’s supermarkets, our local one in Hall Green, Birmingham, was MacFisheries. I was fascinated to discover a few years ago an unlikely connection with the Isle of Lewis. It was all part of Lord Leverhulme’s master plan following his purchase of Lewis and Harris, he set up a chain of shops to sell the fish that he was intending to land at Stornoway.

I thought it was on Harris at Port Tarbert? There are derelict buildings there connected to this enterprise.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Off to Portland Bill this morning to go to the D Day museum (if it's open).
Our neighbours moved on yesterday, so we are the only unit on site now - just how we like it.

Speaking of 1970’s supermarkets, our local one in Hall Green, Birmingham, was MacFisheries.

That was where I had my first Saturday job aged 13 - working in the Hall Green branch's butchery dept. Small world, eh?

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Did his plan come to fruition?

In a word, no...
https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/l/williamlever.html

 

[PaulSB]

I think everyone over 60 knows About HP, or the never never as we called it as you never seemed to be able to get out of debt.

Yep but I didn't get the joke till it was explained.

But I do remember Green Shield Stamps...

My mother used to give me hers. I thought it was great but never got enough to buy anything........smart woman my mother.

 

[PaulSB]

Morning! Grey, wet, windy. It's a housework morning followed by Card and Board games at the club this afternoon. Time to strip the beds and get a white wash going. I'll be back for elevenses.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Good morning all, grey and very windy today.