Oldie Magazine

[Stargazer]

I am glad to see many other people love The Oldie. I can usually do their Moron crossword but never the Genius one. Do any of you manage to complete that one?

[Captain2]

Never tried either, but enjoy the odd clue posted on here. Perhaps at 68 I don't feel like I'm ready for The Oldie ----- yet. ;0)))

[Buenchico]

I can't do cryptic crosswords but we've got plenty of experts around here (such as Dannyk13, Captain2, Mamyalynne, et al) who could probably do the Oldie cryptic in the blink of an eye ;-)

Although I subscribe to The Oldie, I have to admit that I don't often bother with the Moron crossword either. If you're into non-cryptic crosswords though, Stargazer, I hope that you try the ones I set here occasionally. (Which reminds me - it's about time I finished the one I started work on before Christmas!)

[Buenchico]

Captain2: Just let me know if you'd like me to scan some Oldie crosswords and upload them, so that you can have a go at them.

[Stargazer]

This magazine is simply the best and you really ought to try a copy. I first came across it several years ago in a hospital waiting room and have been hooked ever since. The contributors are top class and the letters very insightful and
informative - entertainment at its best.

[Captain2]

Thanks for the offer Chris. Perhaps you could post one and I'll have a go.

Stargazer, I do know of the magazine and if Ingrams is still in charge I can imagine it being very entertaining and devilish. I may try a copy.

[Stargazer]

I looked back to find this from EDDIE and I could not have put it better.
"Had to wait a few hours in a hospital yesterday while my son was treated.
There were a few copies of 'The Oldie' magazine in the waiting area, I read them and for the first time in years actually laughed out loud. It is VERY funny . I am going to take out a subscription , any one else on AB a reader ? It would suit a lot of the 'regulars' on here."

[ladybirder]

I used to read it regularly on the train to and from work many moons ago but after reading this thread I think I'll start buying it again. Could do with a laugh.

[Stargazer]

EDDIE51 posted the above on 29th January 2013. I don't know if you are still around Eddie but this magazine had the same laugh out loud impact on me in a Hospital waiting room. I am embarrassed to admit that I secreted (i.e. stole) it from the Hospital in order to

[Stargazer]

I hope you do Ladybirder. And I hope that by talking about it others will be encouraged to buy their first copy. It is a superior publication.

[Buenchico]

Eddie hasn't looked in here since July 2020:
https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/members/eddie51/

[alidoc]

I find the cryptic crosswords easier than the Moron style, not sure what that means about my brain though !