The Black Country Museum

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Re: The Black Country Museum

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Hi sp1,

I know what you mean, my mother went to watch the chainmaker down in Mushrooom Green and promptly told him it was obvious he'd never made chain for a living as his wrist wasn't slack enough.......... But as she'd spent enough years watching her mother and aunts doing it I suppose she knew what she was talking about.

Quick exit......... :lol:

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Re: The Black Country Museum

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I've been wondering where the El Cid was.
Been on holiday Cid? Good to see you back. xx
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Been in bonny Scotland Rob. Beautiful mountains, smooth roads, loveky sunshine, lots of distillaries to visit and single malts to sample.... unfortunately I was driving :(
Came back just before the rains started and Rothes flodded :-)

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Re: The Black Country Museum

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mallosa wrote:
Northern Lass wrote:
sparkstopper wrote:Talking with an old mate (80 yrs) yesterday and he said it was called 'Boweling'
(with the accent on BOW) or 'Trundling'.....


well me Black country mum was rite then!

nice one Sparks and nice one mum
:wink:


Although you could very well be right, I'm awaiting confirmation from the BCLM :wink:


Still waiting!!! :roll:
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Re: The Black Country Museum

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Hi all, I had a look at the BC Museum Web Site:- http://www.bclm.co.uk/ I thought Sunday the 4th of October would be a good day to go, they have a traditional Harvest Festival that day in the Chapel. I also heard that there is a Cradley Heritage Display on at the moment, not sure how long it is running for, with photo's and books etc. Hopefully that will still be running on the 4th October. The Museum is open from 10.00 - 5.00 so I thought maybe we could all meet up at the front entrance about 11.00 pm, give everyone a chance to get there. There is a large Car Park, so no worries about finding somewhere to park. Perhaps we can all wear our BC T-Shirts so we stand out from the crowd, for those who do not have one perhaps you could carry a picture of a hammer or some such tool, any ideas on that suggestion would be welcome :P Best Wishes from Linell.
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Forgot to say that Sp1 said he would kindly enquire about discount for block bookings, so if we can get a list of who can definitelty come we can get an idea of how much it will cost. Cheers from Linell.
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Re: The Black Country Museum

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Nice one Linell :wink:
It would be great if we could all wear the T/Shirt wouldn't it?
Fortunately, earlier this year I paid about £12 entry and had it 'Gift Aided' so I can go as many times as I like within the 12 months :grin:

Jan! You WILL be coming, won't you????
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Re: The Black Country Museum

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Jan's always too busy !! She won''t go! Betcha!!!
I'd love to come but i can't get time off work that weekend!!
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Rob wrote:Jan's always too busy !! She won''t go! Betcha!!!
I'd love to come but i can't get time off work that weekend!!


I agree with you Rob, she won't go :roll:
..are you sure you can't make it?
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Re: The Black Country Museum

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mallosa wrote:Nice one Linell :wink:
It would be great if we could all wear the T/Shirt wouldn't it?
Fortunately, earlier this year I paid about £12 entry and had it 'Gift Aided' so I can go as many times as I like within the 12 months :grin:

Jan! You WILL be coming, won't you????


What a clever stick you are San, don't have to worry about a ticket for you then :grin: Surely you don't still work do you Rob :?: Would have enjoyed your company.............Hope Jan does come, she can bring some spare T-Shirts :!: So is that ok with everyone Sunday 4th October? Best Wishes Linell.
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Re: The Black Country Museum

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Fine by me Linell :wink:

any other takers?
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Re: The Black Country Museum

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That's great San, so that is you, me and Susan, for starters, would everyone else add their names for definate please. Many thanks from Linell........No rush.........
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