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| Subject: Just found the site | |
Author: Ernie [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 07:58:33 11/19/04 Fri Hi, Great site. I am visiting PTG today from my home in Wales, last there when I was 11 to 17 years old (now wrong side of 65!), we lived in Maldon Road, Dad worked, and nearly died, in the air raids, at Supermarine. My pal Mike Lake and I were in the PTG Church Choir, anyone remember the Faggot-and-peas shop in Woolston? best wishes, hope it dosn't snow today, I'm to old now for toboggoning down the slope over the back....if it's still there.... Ernie |
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| Subject: What's To Hide | |
Author: Breezy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 11:32:30 11/06/04 Sat Dear Peartree, what as the common to hide. The web cam on from 21.00 to 23.00 ( 9. pm to 11pm). Surely a bit of floodlighting is called for. I do believe I saw the wisp of smoke coming from the chimney of an elicit mobile fish and chip van. It was most likely granny having her shag. I do hope she can read the government health warnings. Love to all. Breezy. |
| Subject: Wholewheat Radio | |
Author: Gnomalarta [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 22:56:31 10/22/04 Fri Bored with waiting for us to update? Take time out at http://www.wholewheatradio.org It's all-round interactive radio like you never did before and it come all the way from Alaska. |
| Subject: Sad Indeed | |
Author: Breezy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 16:47:56 09/15/04 Wed After a long interlude decided to drop into the green. Alas! sad to see moderators ( should that be moderaters?) in operation. Not that moderators in themselves is sad, but the reason and need of them being there. Dear Whymsey I knew it well, moderators indeed, never a day that Marigold did not bring order to the perverted stranger at the village pump. Washed that persons mouth out with organic spring water and carbolic. Sounded like carbolic. Oh the frolics and games we had, all gone. Neat-- tidy-- are the hours that pass us by and the web cam reveals no more now than it did the day it was first switched on. Is that a ferret I see before me? ye gads! it's Mrs. Ellis on her three wheeler bike. It's her teeth that gives her indentity away you know, Half brown and half grey. Dear moderator, fear not I live a long way away, ( Not local) Love to all--- Breezy. |
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Subject:  The Green | |
Author: Mike Daish [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:07:35 10/11/04 Mon Hi great site, thanks had a great time looking around. I grew up in Ludlow road, lived nearly all my life round southampton, only moved away last year. I have many happy memories of Peartree green, was always there as a child. Back then it was nearly all waste ground over the back near the boat yards. It is look much better today. I have placed a link to this site on mine hope you don't mind http://www.moonworld.co.uk/holistic/aboutme.html. |
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| Subject: Forum News | |
Author: Charlie [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18:25:57 07/23/04 Fri We were invaded by wallies & low-life spammers. Previous posts can be found in the Archives at the top right hand corner of this page. |
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| Subject: Woolston Riverside | |
Author: Charlie. [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 15:25:08 05/02/04 Sun The developers of the Thornycroft site are now presenting the detailed Planning Brief for the site. The public consultation period ends on June 8th, an exhibition is being held at St Marks Hall, Victoria Road, on May 7th & 8th. Details of the Brief can be found here: http://www.southampton.gov.uk/environment/localdevelopmentplans/woolstonriverside/ I am in the process of producing a section to cover the development as I believe that the face of the Wolston and character area is set to change forever. |
| Subject: Peartree Green History | |
Author: Charlie [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 21:29:28 08/02/03 Sat I am in the process of researching the history of Peartree Green for this site and if anybody has any useful information that they would like to share I would be very grateful. I am particularly interested in the any period prior to the Second World War. Also, I would to be able to use any old postcards or photographs of the Green. |
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| Subject: Mysterious Web Cam | |
Author: Breezy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 11:39:50 08/19/03 Tue Having watched the web cam since it was made operational, I would like to report that I have been viewing strange and wierd pictures other than the occasional scene on the common. Strange beings, hallowed in in cosmic light ( perhaps that should read 'in a halo of cosmic light'). whatever!. Dark and mysteriuos worlds of shapes and shadows, no movement in those shadows thankfully, that may be to horrific Could it be the influence of Mars being the closest to earth in 60 thousand years, or does the lens need cleaning. Would welcome Brenda's observations on this, her being an astute contributor to the chat page. Will be continuing with my daily watch. |
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| Subject: The Bailey family of St Mary Extra | |
Author: David Bailey [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 11:06:48 01/27/04 Tue While researching my father's family history, I have discovered that my great grand father George was born in the parish of St Mary Extra in1851 and on record in the 1881Census as married to a Sarah Ann. With four children George William my grand father, Charlotte Eliza, John Alfred and Anne. All living at number 5 Johns Road, Woolston. With difficulty I am now compiling a family tree, so any information about what happened to the various branches of the family and 5 Johns Road will be very gratefully received. Thank you David Bailey |
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| Subject: SPAMMERS PLEASE NOTE | |
Author: Charlie [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 21:54:45 10/28/03 Tue When the likes of "Jon Myers" (65-100-254-114.slkc.qwest.net/65.100.254.114) decides to spam a forum a number of things happen: 1. He upsets users. 2. No one with more than one brain cell more than the spammer has (that's mostly everyone) will even look at the spam. 3. The spam removed with in 24 hours. 4. As we have the poster's IP address and we know when the post is made we can report the idot to his ISP and any upstream ISP. So, all you spamming sick saddos - go get a life, if you can. |
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| Subject: Happy New Year | |
Author: Charlie [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18:53:42 12/31/03 Wed Let's hope 2004 is somewhat less hysterical than 2003 - or at least the bozos in charge are a bit calmer! Do we want to live in a world that is in the hand dypsos, third rate actors & sanctimonous wotsits? May there be less of them in the coming year!!!!! Good luck in 2004! |
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Subject:  North East road sholing | |
Author: Liz [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18:23:27 01/10/04 Sat I am seeking any information on Elizabeth Isaac nee,Green. She was born in 1876 in sholing and married James Richard Isaac in 1898. They lived at 58 North East road sholing and James was a dock labourer. James went missing (for whatever reason) in about 1915. They had two children Elsie and Albert. ANY information on the Isaac or green family would be wonderful Thank you Liz |
| Subject: Christmas & QM2 | |
Author: Charlie [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 16:44:17 12/26/03 Fri A very happy Christmas to everyone - I know you guys in the States are back at work today - I hope you all had plenty of what you wanted yesterday and have sense to get a little exercise today! We walked down to Weston Shore in the slanting wind & rain this morning to watch the new Cunard flagship come in to her homeport from the dockyard at Saint-Nazaire in France. The Queen Mary 2 is the largest liner in the world and she made an impressive site coming up the Solent through the mist & rain. She was escorted by scores of small boats as well the tugs and Port Authority cutter. Ahead of her a fire tug sent plumes of water high up into the air. Many hundreds of people braved the wind and rain to see the ship arrive at it's homeport. I have to say that I was somewhat annoyed at the Southern Daily Echo article that went on and on about how the QM2 would bring lots of money & work into the area. I know that the economy is important but is that the only measure that counts these days? Mara made an interesting point, wondering why all these people would want to come out in the weather to welcome a new luxury liner into it's homeport. I'm as sure as hell that it was not the thought of all that filthy lucre! |
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| Subject: Back | |
Author: Brenda [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 22:06:20 09/26/03 Fri Isn't it nice to sleep in your own bed. I've just got back from a stay with my sister on the Isle of Wight. I'm sorry but East Cowes really is a dump and from now on I will get the hydrafoil to West Cowes but not during Cowes Week as I can't abide or those yapping sunday sailors, their blooming Range Rovers and their snotty kids home from boarding school for the summer and getting drunk on cider everywhere. Oh well, I guess I'm being parochial! I see that it's been pretty quiet around here while I've been living it up on the Island. |
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| Subject: pear tree square | |
Author: trish [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 16:43:58 11/27/03 Thu Please could anyone tell me where Peartree Square was.My father was born there and I cannot work out where it was.Thankyou |
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| Subject: pear tree square | |
Author: tricia [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 22:50:47 12/08/03 Mon To Charlie That would be very kind of you. Thankyou |
| Subject: pear tree square | |
Author: trish [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 23:55:44 11/29/03 Sat To Charlie This was in 1926 which is when my father was born, address was 4 peartree square southampton.Maybe it was not bitterne,they lived in 98 burseldon road bitterne afterwards.But i would be grateful for any help thankyou. |
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Subject:  Autumn | |
Author: Charlie [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18:11:53 10/26/03 Sun I've put up some seasonal pictures at http://www.peartreegreen.org/gallery/october.htm . There are also some of the waterside including a couple of views from the Itchen Bridge. |
| Subject: Developments | |
Author: Charlie [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12:51:45 10/19/03 Sun This week the Sir Richard Rogers Partnership were appointed to design and develop the Thornicraft Shipyard in Woolston. This is massive and will impact heavily on the Peartree area so I will be following and commenting during the consultation process. The City Council have committed themselves to local involvement and have promised to give weight to the wishes of local people. |
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| Subject: Morris | |
Author: Charlie [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 12:24:46 09/07/03 Sun As I mentioned in the Blog at the time, there were festivities on the Green on Bank Holiday Sunday, Aug 24th. I've found some pics of the morris dancers here: http://www.samhainmorris.org.uk/peartree_photo_2003.htm Our house can be seen in the centre picture just above the green guy's hat. |
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Subject:  Webmaster's LInks | |
Author: Charlie [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 23:14:39 09/12/03 Fri I've just updated the Webmaster's Bookmarkss at http://www.peartreegreen.org/links/bookmarks.htm . The find of the month is Will Taylor & Strings Attached at http://www.stringsattached.org/media.php . I came across him and the band at Eliza Gilkyson's site, http://www.elizagilkyson.com/index.htm . Eliza is to middle age what Dylan was to be 20! She is a true poet. Both sites offer sound samples so you can hear what I am raving about! |
| Subject: Changes | |
Author: Charlie [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 11:39:01 09/07/03 Sun I have made some major changes to the side menu found on each page. You will see that the factual pages have been seperated from the 'fun' stuff. I have not been putting effort into getting the site known but am waiting until each section has at least some content. Even so, we are getting around 300 visitors a week. |
Subject:  Slightly, Sort of ... Different | |
Author: Maragold [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 10:35:03 08/30/03 Sat It's me, Maragold, the woman behind the man behind the websty. I mean website! It's REALLY coming along great, Charlie does buckets of work to get new info and build up the history bit especially. Which leaves me on my own a lot, baking pies no one eats, and sighing out the window. Once when he couldn't get a connection, Charlie said, how would you like a blog? Then you can whinge all you want (and cringe at all your typos later). "That's right up my alley!" I shrieked with joy, and about ten days later he had the blog set up and since then I've been posting away, pies forgotten. Check it out: www.maragold.com, click on the word 'Theatre' then lurk your little heart out. |
| Subject: Maps of the Green | |
Author: Charlie [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 01:25:11 08/24/03 Sun I have uploaded the Peartree Maps page at http://www.peartreegreen.org/maps.htm or you can reach it from the menu on any page at Peartree Green Dot Org. Do follow the links and explore the ancient maps of the area! |
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| Subject: Peartree History | |
Author: Charlie [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 23:38:50 08/22/03 Fri The History introduction is now completed and ends with the close of the Medieval period and the building of Peartree House around 1600. |
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| Subject: Desmond & Molly Jones | |
Author: Eric [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 20:48:38 08/03/03 Sun I'm not very good with my eyes but I am very surprised by your geese. How did you train them to stay still and stuff? I'm looking for ward to seeing them on your webcam when it comes. Eric. |
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| Subject: Fire | |
Author: Charlie [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 18:01:35 08/14/03 Thu The was a major fire on the Green this afternoon, pictures coming soon. See Latest News at Peartree.Org for details or go here http://www.peartreegreen.org/about/blogger.html |
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| Subject: About Peartree Green | |
Author: Arzu Behiye [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 22:37:09 08/16/03 Sat I'm very impressed by your web site. I want to see your site completely finished. |
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| Subject: Lost and found | |
Author: Breezy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 15:13:24 08/09/03 Sat [IMG]html://www.mbdl05633.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/The_Church/a_flowers_in_arley_church-2IN.jpg[/IMG] Anyone lost a bunch of flowers |
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| Subject: Deliriously Good Pie | |
Author: Maragold [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 21:18:14 08/12/03 Tue This is in US measurments, sorry folks I haven't a UK conversion table yet: 1-1/2 cups sifted flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup boiling water, 2/3 cup lo-fat margarine Sift dry ingredients together. Combine lo-fat margarine with boiling water, when creamy, stir in the flour mixture to make a dough. Chill in freezer an hour or a couple hours in fridge (very important). Roll out when ready to bake. Makes two 9-inch pie shells or one double crust. This was based on Hot Water Pastry from 'Jewish Cookery' from 1942, one of my favorite cookery bookerys! I made some healthy ahem changes. (Blackberries should be briefly simmered in a few tablespoons of water, with maybe a half cup of brown sugar, before being popped in the pastry to bake.) The beauty of this crust is it's very tender without a lot of work, due to the chilling, and is also lower in fat than the original. I can't think of anything else except that every time we pick berries it's too damn hot to use the oven!!! End up eating em out of the bowl like bears... ah summer on the Green.... |
Subject:  Sainsbury's Trollies | |
Author: Me and the Wife [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 22:05:07 08/04/03 Mon This evening we were out blackberry picking on the Green (picked a couple of pounds) and we came across a Sainburys Supermarget Trolly - it's handle was missing. The nearest Sainburys is a mile away so what's to be done? I guess a phonecall to Sainburys - wonder if they have a toll free Trolly Help Line. Doubt it, they'd proberly get all sorts of nutters ringing up. If I talk to my MP maybe he will get that nice Mr Blair to set up a national supermarket trolly control body, OffTrolly? |
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| Subject: Simply Peachy! | |
Author: Rosalie McLain [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 23:31:05 08/10/03 Sun Whilst on holiday, I stopped by Peartree Green for a visit and found it to be a lovely place indeed. Tis simply peachy, m'dears, I hope to visit often in the future. |
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| Subject: The Softer Side of Pears | |
Author: Maragold [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 21:40:39 08/02/03 Sat I'm the distaff side of the Peartree! Pear recipes (or blackberry - we have 1 pear tree on the Green but about two million brambles) would be welcome. Also how to remove chalky mud stains from trampling the green, bird lore, and kite-flying techniques, you see there is a meadow perfect for flying kites on the Green but danged if we know how not to break a leg in the ol' badger holes!! (Shooting not an option) [mumble mumble] Excuse me, those aren't badger holes, they are holes dug by young treasure hunters! Silly me. Anyway, as this proves, please feel free to donate any thoughts or fancies ya'll have about pears, trees, greens or anything else vaguely interesting. Don't let this become just another way for me to tell Charlie to bring the washing in!!! yours very sincerely, Maragold (missis) |
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