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Haha - Archie likes to hear homself talk, I'm thinking. Another great poem that shows the picture of how it was then. I can't remember rationing, but do recall stories about it told by the grannies and grandpas....usually when they were trying to convince one to eat whatever was on the supper plate.
posted by
adnohr
on November 15, 2012 at 2:33 AM
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Re: I'm not familiar with the term "Beatrice stove."
Pat Beatrice stoves were used quite a lot by the country folk. They had a square cast iron base either one or two wicks about 5 inches wide. Very basic really, to nearly square tin chimneys which were easily replaceable, but not very pleasant if an old lady brought one out to be repaired in a snowstorm. Quite a lot of folk used a Primus well paraffin was only one one and four pence halfpenny a gallon delivered and didn't they holler when it went up a penny.
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C_C_T
on November 14, 2012 at 12:00 AM
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Re: FS
Trees are lovely in the right situation, but you do not want them to near to your house foundation. Yes one had to cut the cheese pretty thin in those days.
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C_C_T
on November 13, 2012 at 11:54 PM
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Re: Kabu
Yes, Kabu, the Commonwealth was strong in those days, but of course it Being dragged into wars. Archie is a necessary evil,
actually he would do anything for me only he grouses all the time, which is a trait in his family.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 13, 2012 at 11:52 PM
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Re: ChiffChaff
i don't think you would get on with him Wiley be careful of those wires I would get professional help for that.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 13, 2012 at 11:49 PM
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ChiffChaff
Send Archie over here Bro, I have some trees overhanging my electric wires I need trimmed. Seems like Ted became a learning experience for you
posted by
WileyJohn
on November 13, 2012 at 5:36 PM
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I remember Mother telling me how they sent food parcels to England after
the war......and that Archie, what a character but you will be glad to get more sunlight.
posted by
Kabu
on November 13, 2012 at 5:19 PM
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I could use Archie to take care of a few trees in my yard...It's interesting to read of the rationing during the War.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on November 13, 2012 at 9:25 AM
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I'm not familiar with the term "Beatrice stove."
but the rest of the wartime bits seem familiar. Our rationing in the states was not as severe as yours, but I do remember shortages of such luxuries as toilet paper, and how we recycled the Sears Roebuck catalogs. Beautiful flower photo... :)
posted by
Pat_B
on November 13, 2012 at 9:17 AM
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