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Old 16-04-2012, 12:46   #1
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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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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
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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Old 16-04-2012, 13:20   #3
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Welcome to Accyweb, Alan. Do you really write jingles?
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Old 16-04-2012, 13:43   #4
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I suppose I'm what you'd call a general all round musician/composer
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Old 16-04-2012, 13:56   #5
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Susie 123.
Looks like you've written a lot of threads, don't think I'll get round to that many.
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Old 16-04-2012, 13:56   #6
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Sounds good, Alan! Any claims to fame?
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Old 16-04-2012, 14:07   #7
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Welcome to the forum Alan, were off to Caen fer a few days next week.
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Old 16-04-2012, 14:11   #8
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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.
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Old 16-04-2012, 14:14   #9
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Thanks very much. Caen is a almost 3hrs drive from me, nice place though, I've been a couple of time, - have fun.
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Old 16-04-2012, 14:26   #10
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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.
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Yep, that's me too, Alan - nowt spectacular, just a survivor! Enjoy yourself on Accyweb.
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Old 16-04-2012, 14:37   #11
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Welcome Alan ... we need more old farts on here.
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Old 16-04-2012, 15:28   #12
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Welcome Alan ... we need more old farts on here.
Speak for yourself Eric, dearest!

Ciao and welcome newboy Alan
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Old 16-04-2012, 15:48   #13
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Speak for yourself Eric, dearest!

Ciao and welcome newboy Alan
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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ow do, and welcome
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Old 16-04-2012, 17:48   #15
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Welcome to accyweb alan
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