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Old 21-03-2008, 14:34   #46
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another tradition that has sadly vanished as i have just discovered, was always me dads n then mine up to 96 when i moved away/ or have been away (easters early) i went down the Fish Market today as i always did on Good Friday back then n it was Closed was always a very busy day for traders,alas it must not be now.
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another tradition that has sadly vanished as i have just discovered, was always me dads n then mine up to 96 when i moved away/ or have been away (easters early) i went down the Fish Market today as i always did on Good Friday back then n it was Closed was always a very busy day for traders,alas it must not be now.
I used to get my fish for Good Friday from Bramwell's, but like you said cashy its shut, got mine this year from ASDA, well he daughter did, hell it cost an arm and a leg, two decent sized Cod steaks £9, mind you they say fish is a lot dearer than beef now, I'm not surprised
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Old 21-03-2008, 18:31   #48
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I remember when people wouldn't have dreamed of not having fresh fish on Good Friday.
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Old 21-03-2008, 19:48   #49
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I remember when people wouldn't have dreamed of not having fresh fish on Good Friday.
we still do,but its getting more difficult, Asda was like Wembley stadium today.
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Old 22-03-2008, 12:07   #50
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Thats wihout the floodlights though cashy
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