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Yours truly, and 'Jimmy' - c1959.
Yours truly, and 'Jimmy' - c1959.
Photo: Philip Gormley.
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Item #: 29133
'Jimmy' was found in a dishevelled state at the base of a large tree and nursed back to full health on a strict diet of Pobs before being released back into the wild.

Comment by: Veronica B on 28th February 2017 at 10:00

There's a mean and moody Marlon Brando effect going on there! : 0 ))

Comment by: . Ozymandias . on 28th February 2017 at 10:32

What particular species of endothermic vertebrate would Jimmy have been Philip ? And what specific marque of vintage motorised velocipede would that be you're sitting on ? And have you found G W's bike keys yet ?

Comment by: whups on 28th February 2017 at 11:14

hi phil . i must admit that when you said "pobs" i did some laughing. i wonder how many can remember milk pobs.

Comment by: Philip Gormley. on 28th February 2017 at 14:38

Veronica B - Thanks for your post. Your quite right about the mean and moody look. The 'look' had been used previously by someone else (also in good spirit) when describing me as being 'a bit of a puzzle', compounded by that person with 'a bit self-contained, but generous'. If only I could loosen-up a bit more. Take care.

Comment by: Philip Gormley. on 28th February 2017 at 14:51

Whups - Thanks for your post. I hope your pins are much better now. If they aren't, then may I suggest Comfrey well-diluted - there must be furlong after furlong of it around your neck of the woods. Pobs? Oh yes please! A sprinkling of the sweet stuff just about elevated them from the murky depths of bush tucker classification.

Comment by: Philip Gormley. on 28th February 2017 at 16:22

Ozy - Thanks for your post. Endothermic Velocipede so early in the morning ... I'd only just finished eating my pobs by that time, you old rascal. I hope you find my response ok. The bird is the Eurasian Magpie, a member of the Corvidae (Pobs are now settled) family and having the unusual ability of identifying itself when subjected to The Mirror Test. We sometimes allowed 'Jimmy' to sit at one end of the sofa's backrest at which time anyone having rested there hand at the opposite end found themselves subject to an immediate and ferocious attack, but despite that, he remains a favourite. The motorbike was my Dad's Francis-Barnett, which he had bought cheaply second hand. Having had a hand-operated gear lever and dual seat, is a bit perplexing and only adds to the difficulty I'm having when trying to find its specific marque. However, I'll continue to look into the 1940s, as it was really quite an old bike. I remember my Dad taking me for a ride on it 'very soon after he had bought it' when for some unknown reason and despite taking in Newton Road with the minimum of fuss, quickly sought refuge behind the row of houses that lie opposite The Simms Road pub... . GWs keys, ah yes. I'll certainly keep a lookout for them ... alternative footpath, Standside. Regards.

Comment by: Philip Gormley. on 28th February 2017 at 16:40

If Irene Roberts latches on to this photo then she might like to cast her gaze on the cardboard packaging that's in the background. The word on its front is Persil and, if memory serves me right, is also centered on a green disc.

Comment by: dave johnson on 28th February 2017 at 20:12

Phil,knowing how nowty Magpies can be I think I would have made sure my flies were shut! Talking of Pobs I`m sure this came from "Pieces Of Bread"?

Comment by: . Ozymandias . on 28th February 2017 at 20:46

I daresay GW will be able to identify the bike following your description Philip, probably even down to the frame number. I once had a Frannie Barnett, but the only things I remember about it were the 98cc Villiers engine, the sloping fuel tank and the lawnmower type throttle control. In fact, I think I'll go on Google to see if I can find the thing now that you've let the genie out of the bottle.

Comment by: GW. on 28th February 2017 at 22:26

Ah' the venerable Fanny B. Hard to tell Philip but your mention of the hand/tank gear change suggests a 30's bike but the dual seat say's late 40's but might have been attached for practical purposes. Almost certainly would have had a Villiers 2 stroke motor from 98 to 250cc The 250cc Cruiser was a well regarded model in it's day with all it's weather protection [ one of the 1st ] As someone famous once said "It's not where your going but how cool you look getting there"and you look the goods in this shot Philip.

Comment by: Philip Gormley. on 1st March 2017 at 09:09

Dave Johnson - Thanks for your post. Pobs: Small chunks of bread in warm milk. The clasp-locker malfunction ... ah, I see. Regards.

Comment by: Philip Gormley. on 1st March 2017 at 09:13

Ozy - Thanks for your interest in the velocipede. "Lawnmower type throttle control" ... Wonderful, Wonderful!

Comment by: Philip Gormley. on 1st March 2017 at 09:16

GW - Thanks for your interest in the Fanny B. You certainly know your stuff, and it's good to have you onboard. Take care.

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