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16-04-2012, 12:46
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Back To My Roots
Hello
It must have something to do with getting old and wanting to get in touch with your past, but it looks like the time has come and the urge has taken over,so here I am.
Born in Stanley St in 1941 (so an old boy now, but still quite lively).
Left in to 50/60's for far off Blackburn then Nelson, then the World.
Have been back a few times, and it's always has had a place in my heart.
I've been looking at some of the old photo's on the web site (very nostalgic). Don't think I have any family in the town now.
Went to St Pauls junior (BH) and then Hyndburn Park.
My dad was a piano player, and we had a cornershop at the bottom of Ceader St for a while.
As I remember it in general, it was all a very happy time.
Now living in France having worked around the world a bit,and having the odd glass here and there.
My wife (a southerner) still raves about the market and the market hall, I'd love to bring her back.
Well that's my introduction, everyone stay happy!
Alan Dickinson
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16-04-2012, 12:55
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Resting In Peace
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Re: Back To My Roots
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Originally Posted by jinglewriter
Hello
It must have something to do with getting old and wanting to get in touch with your past, but it looks like the time has come and the urge has taken over,so here I am.
Born in Stanley St in 1941 (so an old boy now, but still quite lively).
Left in to 50/60's for far off Blackburn then Nelson, then the World.
Have been back a few times, and it's always has had a place in my heart.
I've been looking at some of the old photo's on the web site (very nostalgic). Don't think I have any family in the town now.
Went to St Pauls junior (BH) and then Hyndburn Park.
My dad was a piano player, and we had a cornershop at the bottom of Ceader St for a while.
As I remember it in general, it was all a very happy time.
Now living in France having worked around the world a bit,and having the odd glass here and there.
My wife (a southerner) still raves about the market and the market hall, I'd love to bring her back.
Well that's my introduction, everyone stay happy!
Alan Dickinson
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Hello Alan, sounds like you'll fit right in here among all the old and not so old farts, so welcome!
When I first joined I got a real buzz from writing about my early life and folks seemed to enjoy reading and commenting. Check out
http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...8-a-59687.html
There are lots of other great nostalgia threads about too.
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16-04-2012, 13:20
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Re: Back To My Roots
Welcome to Accyweb, Alan. Do you really write jingles?
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16-04-2012, 13:43
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Re: Back To My Roots
I suppose I'm what you'd call a general all round musician/composer
Alan
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16-04-2012, 13:56
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Re: Back To My Roots
Susie 123.
Looks like you've written a lot of threads, don't think I'll get round to that many.
Alan
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16-04-2012, 13:56
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Re: Back To My Roots
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I suppose I'm what you'd call a general all round musician/composer
Alan
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Sounds good, Alan! Any claims to fame?
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16-04-2012, 14:07
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Re: Back To My Roots
Welcome to the forum Alan, were off to Caen fer a few days next week.
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16-04-2012, 14:11
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Re: Back To My Roots
Not really, I'm not a star writer, I'm a beaver, I've just managed to survive OK for the last 50 yrs.
Alan
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16-04-2012, 14:14
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Re: Back To My Roots
Thanks very much. Caen is a almost 3hrs drive from me, nice place though, I've been a couple of time, - have fun.
Alan
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16-04-2012, 14:26
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Re: Back To My Roots
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Not really, I'm not a star writer, I'm a beaver, I've just managed to survive OK for the last 50 yrs.
Alan
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Yep, that's me too, Alan - nowt spectacular, just a survivor! Enjoy yourself on Accyweb.
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16-04-2012, 14:37
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Re: Back To My Roots
Welcome Alan ... we need more old farts on here.
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16-04-2012, 15:28
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Re: Back To My Roots
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Welcome Alan ... we need more old farts on here.
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Speak for yourself Eric, dearest!
Ciao and welcome newboy Alan
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16-04-2012, 15:48
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Re: Back To My Roots
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Speak for yourself Eric, dearest!
Ciao and welcome newboy Alan
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Many thanks to you all for your welcome greetings, I wasn't sure if I was going to like this never having done it before, but up to now it's fine.
Must be the Accyness in people!
Alan
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16-04-2012, 15:48
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Re: Back To My Roots
ow do, and welcome
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16-04-2012, 17:48
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Re: Back To My Roots
Welcome to accyweb alan
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