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Re: Kabu
Things come back to one Kabu amazing in one short life time
posted by
C_C_T
on February 14, 2013 at 10:41 AM
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Re: I think of each of those boys as a mother's son, and thank your dad
Yes Pat I doubt if many came back., my poor old Dad was not fit enough to go. He had pneumonia 3 times and not much of a cure until a few years later until the discovery : I think they were called M+B tablets at that time. Not a good time to become ill. Happy Valentine 
posted by
C_C_T
on February 14, 2013 at 10:39 AM
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Re: jAY
WELL Jay not much of a hero, but when one is young one thinks oneself to be Dante.
posted by
C_C_T
on February 14, 2013 at 10:30 AM
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Re: Naut
Well Naut it used to be a terror in those long off days we were not allowed much light to show and mostly if we met oncoming traffic we pulled into the side and let them pass,
Some of the roads are still narrow, but the state of many is deplorable, no money unless the rates go up and that is not popular in this environment. Don't know what will happen when inflation creeps up.
posted by
C_C_T
on February 14, 2013 at 10:26 AM
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Yes I know Adnohr I would probably do it myself now ,but I was too young.
posted by
C_C_T
on February 14, 2013 at 10:20 AM
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Re: ChiffChaff
Thank you old pal, they were strange times, poor boys off to be killed no doubt
posted by
C_C_T
on February 14, 2013 at 10:19 AM
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Yes he could get away with most things Sam the past does become more bizzare as one leaves it. I remember quite a lot of your experiences, pretty hairy at times.
posted by
C_C_T
on February 14, 2013 at 10:15 AM
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Thank you Collene the memory was many years ago as you might guess. He was a real character.
posted by
C_C_T
on February 14, 2013 at 10:10 AM
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Sounded Lion. Yes some I just post again if I can get away with it 
posted by
C_C_T
on February 14, 2013 at 10:07 AM
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Re: Powerful and amazing memories, CC!
Thank you Ray be happy
posted by
C_C_T
on February 14, 2013 at 10:05 AM
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Not a drinking Man FS . Good Man
posted by
C_C_T
on February 14, 2013 at 10:04 AM
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Very interesting to read of the memories...A lot of thoughts flow through the speaker's mind in the second poem.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on February 14, 2013 at 9:54 AM
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Powerful and amazing memories, CC!
And the poem is beautifully insightful and poignant. Kudos...
posted by
Katray2
on February 14, 2013 at 5:41 AM
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This poem is a favourite for me, both tone and flow are perfect. You dad sounds like a real character
posted by
lionreign
on February 14, 2013 at 3:02 AM
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Your poem is amazing, I love the way it flows!!! Your dad sounds lovely 
posted by
Collene
on February 14, 2013 at 12:08 AM
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That was a fine gesture! I am sure he was able to make the owner feel good about what had transpired, too! I have thought of things from the past of late myself! Nothing as cool as this but it is amazing the things that will cross one's mind from time to time! sam 
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sam444
on February 13, 2013 at 8:53 PM
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ChiffChaff
Special human beings, your dad and you, a lovely read poem and all.
posted by
WileyJohn
on February 13, 2013 at 7:59 PM
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Love the poem - especially the ending. Your dad did the right thing, but of course you know that.
posted by
adnohr
on February 13, 2013 at 7:16 PM
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CCT
Interesting war memories, and pleasant ones for a change, LOL. And your roads are still narrow, at least they were the last time I was over there! And what's worse, you drive on the wrong side...And I like the poem as well, with that enigmatic ending...
posted by
Nautikos
on February 13, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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It was a beautiful memory CCT, Your Father with arms full of apples to boy who may never see home again...Freedom is not a free commodity and only the brave at heart can preserve it...I am so proud of all those I served with, even though their memory from time to time haunts me as I would have gladly joined them if I could...Live bravely my friend, you are a hero.
posted by
UtahJay
on February 13, 2013 at 3:50 PM
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I think of each of those boys as a mother's son, and thank your dad
for tossing apples to some. As Kabu said, it was a horrible thing they faced, and I'm sure the owner could spare a handful of apples.
posted by
Pat_B
on February 13, 2013 at 1:28 PM
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good for Dad re the apples, those lads were going off to a pretty
horrific venture.
posted by
Kabu
on February 13, 2013 at 11:54 AM
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