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posted by
Annicita
on December 14, 2022 at 6:09 PM
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Re: Taps
Yes fine if one rode in a horse and carriage.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 28, 2022 at 10:32 AM
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That's what we call "the good old days". They look pristine on Cristmas Cards, but they sting the toes and bite the nose when out in the weather for too long.
posted by
TAPS.
on November 27, 2022 at 8:15 PM
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Re: Sea Gypsy
Thank you, I suppose it gave my Mother a break, bit of a change from being a lady's maid.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 27, 2022 at 10:13 AM
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Re: Pat
Thank you Pat. I suppose when one is there it just seems normal. Chilblains EEK!
posted by
C_C_T
on November 27, 2022 at 10:10 AM
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Re: Kabu
Kabu I was proud to be helping my father at that time although it does seem barbaric now.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 27, 2022 at 10:06 AM
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wwhat would youngsters say if they were asked to do this these days. yet, I am sure you never thought it was cruel or asking too much of a Lad.
posted by
Kabu
on November 26, 2022 at 4:02 PM
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This is amazing. I can see the scene unfold in front of my eyes.
Such everyday miseries accepted as part of life, not to be forgotten. Brilliant.
posted by
Pat_B
on November 26, 2022 at 2:24 PM
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What a cold and difficult time and for a boy to have to suffer working like that, it must have been dreadful. There are some lovely lines in your poem that are very touching. Brill.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on November 26, 2022 at 1:46 PM
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