Ludwig Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 Yesterday, amberley had their meeting down the road at Rangiora. Now that seems logical. But every year, Cheviot go all the way in to Addington for theirs. I'm certain there's some logic behind it but I can't see it?? Quote
Ludwig Posted February 8, 2022 Author Posted February 8, 2022 Second attempt. Things I miss. 1)harness horses with numbers on top of their heads. It used to look cool. 2) those boxes of slippery tissue that passed for toilet paper in public loos 3)being able to ask for non pc fly cemeteries in bakeries 4)and the fourth one has slipped my mind. Maybe that's what I miss. 1 Quote
Ludwig Posted February 8, 2022 Author Posted February 8, 2022 11 hours ago, Ludwig said: Second attempt. Things I miss. 1)harness horses with numbers on top of their heads. It used to look cool. 2) those boxes of slippery tissue that passed for toilet paper in public loos 3)being able to ask for non pc fly cemeteries in bakeries 4)and the fourth one has slipped my mind. Maybe that's what I miss. I knew there was a 4th one. I always loved that at Gore, the first race was sponsored by the Gore Septic tank Cleaning co. It gave certainty and solidity in unsettled times. Quote
hunterthepunter Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 11 hours ago, Ludwig said: Yesterday, amberley had their meeting down the road at Rangiora. Now that seems logical. But every year, Cheviot go all the way in to Addington for theirs. I'm certain there's some logic behind it but I can't see it?? they run a bus from Cheviot to Addington 45 dollars a ticket .maybe they go there for the longer trip more pub stops on the way home 1 Quote
Forbury Posted February 8, 2022 Posted February 8, 2022 I miss going to the trots at Fairfield Bankstown Harold park Penrith thirty years ago and getting told who's trying and who's not 1 Quote
Chief Stipe Posted February 9, 2022 Posted February 9, 2022 14 minutes ago, Rangatira said: 5 aniseed balls for 1 cent. Returning a large lemonade bottle and getting an icecream and 8 aniseed balls. 1 Quote
Chief Stipe Posted February 9, 2022 Posted February 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Returning a large lemonade bottle and getting an icecream and 8 aniseed balls. To this day I have a vivid memory of when I was about 4 being asked by my mother to go down to the local Dairy and get a packet of Cameo. I knew she wanted cigarettes (she was a two packet a day forever) which I hated even at that age. So I loaded a lemonade bottle onto the tray at the back of my little trike and off I set. Mr Baird the Dairy owner asked me if I wanted cigarettes or a packet of biscuits. I returned home with an icecream all over my face, 8 aniseed balls and a packet of biscuits. Mum looked at me and asked for the change which I duly handed over. 1 Quote
Chief Stipe Posted February 9, 2022 Posted February 9, 2022 36 minutes ago, Rangatira said: 5 aniseed balls for 1 cent. I must be older than you. I'm sure the best deal I got was 8 for 1. Must have been better at conning the bookie! Quote
Rangatira Posted February 9, 2022 Posted February 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said: I must be older than you. I'm sure the best deal I got was 8 for 1. Must have been better at conning the bookie! I am just a young whipper snapper. Did you know the brodster used to buy aniseed balls with a ha'penny. Quote
Chief Stipe Posted February 9, 2022 Posted February 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, Rangatira said: I am just a young whipper snapper. Did you know the brodster used to buy aniseed balls with a ha'penny. And he sat on the side of the railway line and said to himself..... "if I wait long enough I'll get those sleepers.." 1 Quote
Brodie Posted February 9, 2022 Posted February 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Rangatira said: I am just a young whipper snapper. Did you know the brodster used to buy aniseed balls with a ha'penny. Must’ve crawled down to the dairy in my nappy! 2 Quote
Rangatira Posted February 9, 2022 Posted February 9, 2022 12 hours ago, Brodie said: Must’ve crawled down to the dairy in my nappy! Picked his colours early in life. Dapper diapers for the Brodster. 2 Quote
Ludwig Posted February 9, 2022 Author Posted February 9, 2022 16 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: Returning a large lemonade bottle and getting an icecream and 8 aniseed balls. My favourite was the sherbert fizz. No wonder my teeth are knackered 2 Quote
hunterthepunter Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 19 hours ago, Rangatira said: 5 aniseed balls for 1 cent. showing your age now 1 Quote
Ludwig Posted February 10, 2022 Author Posted February 10, 2022 23 minutes ago, hunterthepunter said: showing your age now I can't even remember aniseed balls. 1 Quote
Rangatira Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 54 minutes ago, Ludwig said: I can't even remember aniseed balls. REALLY showing your age now. Quote
Rangatira Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 4 hours ago, Ludwig said: My favourite was the sherbert fizz. No wonder my teeth are knackered Some had a licorice straw. Quote
Ludwig Posted February 10, 2022 Author Posted February 10, 2022 10 minutes ago, Rangatira said: REALLY showing your age now. It was a deprived childhood. Possibly goes to explain why I'm a messed up fruit loop now. 1 Quote
Rangatira Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 5 minutes ago, Ludwig said: It was a deprived childhood. Possibly goes to explain why I'm a messed up fruit loop now. Tangy were another version I recall 1 Quote
Joe Bloggs Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 On 2/9/2022 at 9:02 AM, Forbury said: I miss going to the trots at Fairfield Bankstown Harold park Penrith thirty years ago and getting told who's trying and who's not You just backed Kevin Robinson, he was always trying, he was a Catholic..! 2 Quote
Joe Bloggs Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 On 2/9/2022 at 9:02 AM, Forbury said: I miss going to the trots at Fairfield Bankstown Harold park Penrith thirty years ago and getting told who's trying and who's not You missed even better days in the 70's when Hondo, Paleface, Koala King and co plied their trade on those tracks, more so H Park.......the crowds were in the tens of thousands, the atmosphere unreal, the night Young Quinn won at H Park I shall never forget, white head gear, white hopples, and afterburners to die for. 2 Quote
Joe Bloggs Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 Gamma, Pure Steal, Markovina, and that magic old bugger Maori's Idol, with the exception of AKL Reactor and Lazarus, why don't we see the class of horse we used to? Quote
Chief Stipe Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 55 minutes ago, Joe Bloggs said: Gamma, Pure Steal, Markovina, and that magic old bugger Maori's Idol, with the exception of AKL Reactor and Lazarus, why don't we see the class of horse we used to? I'm seriously starting to think Joe that you are either partially sighted or are living in a time warp. @Gammalite can you put him right please? Quote
Gammalite Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: I'm seriously starting to think Joe that you are either partially sighted or are living in a time warp. @Gammalite can you put him right please? I'm living in a time warp too Chief !! Joe Rules !!! I want to add Popular Alm, and Paleface to his Aus list and Locarno, Lord Module , Delightful Lady and Armalight to his Nz list. Still , Chief has 'some' credits for the 'Modern-day warrior' with Sundees Son just unbelievable last Nov. and Amazing Dream keeps turning up and getting the job done, like Verry Elleegant would at the gallops these days. The Hunter Cup was on national TV the other night (Amazing Dream 3rd) but was pretty 'tame' compared to all the horses Joe and I mentioned from those big crowds excitement at Harold Park and Alexandra Park . 1 hour ago, Joe Bloggs said: Gamma, Pure Steal, Markovina, and that magic old bugger Maori's Idol, with the exception of AKL Reactor and Lazarus, why don't we see the class of horse we used to? They are still fast and classy racing today . . King of Swing going for 3rd Miracle Mile straight very soon. they are 'Just not exciting to see in the feature races' like those ones you and I mentioned IMO. Those horses were household names at some stages. Joe knows the good ones Chief !! tis is my verdict lol....... 1 1 Quote
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