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That was just too funny on the advice, I think I would have done the same as you! LOL! sam 
posted by
sam444
on May 21, 2012 at 6:23 PM
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Re: Jay
Thank you Jay for brightening my day.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 19, 2012 at 6:29 AM
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I found the poem warm and wonderful and found myself wanting to be the boy for some reason, it's a father thing I'm sure. The flowers were stunning again, and I am glad you are here on Blogit to bring all of this to us each day.
posted by
UtahJay
on May 19, 2012 at 12:09 AM
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Re: Pat
Thank you Pat, there is a certain pathos around old men. I can't wait to feel it emanating.Only a joke. I wish I could paint, but that seems more splash than anything these days. Of course I agree with what you say
posted by
C_C_T
on May 18, 2012 at 11:20 PM
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Thank you Justi sadly if one was bright in those days one would have to have the collateral to continue down that path. As you know it was not easy.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 18, 2012 at 11:03 PM
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WEll FS times were tough in the thirties soon no one will tell the tale,
posted by
C_C_T
on May 18, 2012 at 11:00 PM
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Re.kabu
To be sure Kabu it is Archie, who is in for a biggy, don't lean over water buts and ask Wiley if he can solve the problem please, I think he would tie a spanner onto a walking stick, no that was my idea, I will give him the correct answer tomorrow. re my reply to Wiley
posted by
C_C_T
on May 18, 2012 at 10:58 PM
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Re.kabu
To be sure Kabu it is Archie, who is in for a biggy, don't lean over water buts and ask Wiley if he can solve the problem please, I think he would tie a spanner onto a walking stick, no that was my idea, I will give him the correct answer tomorrow. re my reply to Wiley
posted by
C_C_T
on May 18, 2012 at 10:58 PM
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Re: BrightIrish
Thank you B.I well one cannot give less than three pounds these days as it is the cost of a coffee I think. I don't get many big deliveries so it is not very often.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 18, 2012 at 10:50 PM
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Re: RAY
Thank you Ray the flowers are different ,but they took the trouble to grow, so I shall save an offspring. The old man to whom the poem refers was a prisoner of war in the Japanese camp. He was terribly thin and had very bad health, but he liked to talk to anyone who was interested.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 18, 2012 at 10:42 PM
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Re: What perfect flowers; they complement the verse well
posted by
C_C_T
on May 18, 2012 at 10:37 PM
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Re: CCT
Bill it is a long way to tip a canary , don't eat yellow snow.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 18, 2012 at 10:36 PM
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Re wiley .
Wiley I have a problem for you to solve. Four water buts five feet tall they deliver them with the taps screwed on the inside. How do poor old people undo them and screw them on the outsidePS I know a man who was drowned trying to fish a dead bird out so don't ever try to clean one with water still in it, legs in he air that's your lot.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 18, 2012 at 10:32 PM
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Chiff.Chaff.
So, a cliffhanger eh? What's the bad news for Archie when he comes back then what? Gonna fire him from the grass cutting right?
posted by
WileyJohn
on May 18, 2012 at 8:23 PM
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CCT
I picture our tea sir. BC-A, Bill’s R®st
posted by
BC-A
on May 18, 2012 at 6:44 PM
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What perfect flowers; they complement the verse well
Glad you have water, rolls and growing grass..:)
And the poem; you have captured the agelessness of an aging artist and like soul magnificently, CCT...
posted by
Katray2
on May 18, 2012 at 6:19 PM
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Giving the young man a tip was a generous act on your part. Hopefully Arthur will not be very upset with your news. As alway's .. the flower is beautiful and the story well told. Relax and have some time for yourself. 
posted by
BrightIrish
on May 18, 2012 at 6:15 PM
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I am really looking forward to what Arthur will learn and I love the
answer the water man but gave you, re the tips he gets.
posted by
Kabu
on May 18, 2012 at 4:53 PM
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That is nice how you tipped the delivery fellow...We can learn a lot from those who are ahead of us in years.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on May 18, 2012 at 1:37 PM
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This was an exceptional one again. The poem is awesome. He may not have papers stamped by the Headmaster but he has a wealth of wisdom, he has education not gathered inside the stale old walls of schools that have housed the pomp for generations. No he has new and ancient wisdom mixed creating beauty in words and deeds to be enjoyed by all classes. 
posted by
Justi
on May 18, 2012 at 11:44 AM
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Now I'm waiting for what Arthur will learn. Patience...
I felt the poem, its lived-in truth, the hero's escape in dreams. It can be what poets are made of: threadbare suits, empty bellies and a love of learning. 
posted by
Pat_B
on May 18, 2012 at 10:32 AM
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