Tag Archives: Humphrey

Pop goes the blog…

Posted on June 8, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

Top blog commentator and freind Andy Dennis recently commented on the debate about local delivery services of years gone by: Yes, I remember the “pop man” coming. Corona. They gave free bottle openers and I still use mine 40-odd years … Continue reading →

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It’s not my bag

Posted on June 5, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

I was having a discussion the other day online with people who remembered the experiment with delivering milk in plastic bags that took place in the 1970’s, the use of which seems to be in revival, particularly at Costa Coffee … Continue reading →

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