DUFFEMS Â Â 51 #13 Posted November 14, 2009 It's a very old Sheffieldism. Walks wi a proud trot/walks backards an spits a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Plain Talker   11 #14 Posted November 14, 2009 Aye,he had a three speed walking stick as well.  Ar, that's 'im, tha knoo-as! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Kidorry   188 #15 Posted November 14, 2009 Ar, that's 'im, tha knoo-as!  His Sunday stick was corduroy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
crustybread   10 #16 Posted November 14, 2009 Has anyone ever heard of the phrase "Walks Backwards and Spits a lot", it has been used in my office recently and only 2 people have ever heard of it!!!!   Any explanations would be grateful!!!! :huh::help:   Thanks "You know him, he walks backwards spits sideways and laughs lot." "Oh yes, I know who you mean now." 1960's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
cal1943   10 #17 Posted January 16, 2013 "You know him, he walks backwards spits sideways and laughs lot." "Oh yes, I know who you mean now." 1960's  I first heard this when I met my husband (Mick Lambert) way back in 1957. I thought it was just the Woodhouse folk that said it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
JayVee   10 #18 Posted January 16, 2013 Has anyone ever heard of the phrase "Walks Backwards and Spits a lot", it has been used in my office recently and only 2 people have ever heard of it!!!!   Any explanations would be grateful!!!! :huh::help:   Thanks  ........wears a cap with an inside pocket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mangs   10 #19 Posted January 16, 2013 heres one old gaffer used to say it a lot. "A blind man on galloping horse riding up wicker would be proud to see that"   Posted from Sheffieldforum.co.uk App for Android Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...