Lovely sentiment indeed
Well done Steven, I feel nice and cosy now! đ
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Yes indeed it is a very therapeutic and reparative way of relaxing!
Lovely wording HĂ©lĂšne.
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OMG John! don't say somebody is using their brain!?
what a bazzingly simple idea! and đ to you for bringing it to our notice, there's nothing like spreading the good word(s)
maybe this idea could be used in other ways, I think it could.
Has everyone on here also heard of Asdas one quid meal?
soup, a roll, and a brew-apparently it's yummy!
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Glad to have brought it to your attention, Uilleam.
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I've never heard of this scheme; sounds like an excellent idea.
I'll check it out.
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Capturing a sentiment many of us feel. Beautiful. Thank you.
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lol... đ đ yes, I can't deny that it is at least easier on the ear...
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I'll go on snapping my whip for a few more months.....
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Thanks, Uilleam. Yes, one sees this kind of thing so often. It is so sad when people don't have the basics of a little time and sufficient pleasure in their lives. The 'Just about managing' can so easily fall below the line.
The last two lines were prompted of a childhood memory of a man running for a train next to me at our local station. Suddenly, all the sandwiches fell out of the bag he was carrying. He hesitated for a moment but then left them and continued running, given the imperative of catching his train. Even as a little boy, that said something to me about the life ahead.
And thanks Stephen, Rudyard, Rose, John, Pete and Frederick for liking this.
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30 yrs ago I tought myself the Spanish / classical guitar, gave it up because I'd got an aggressive case of dupitrons - makes the fingers curl up. 2 operations on my right hand - now ok , and 2 on my left - little finger getting in the way again.
Stuff it, if Django Rheinhart can get famous with a finger missing, why not me?
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I was out for a pint yesterday, saw a woman sat on the pavement outside the pub, the pain, discomfort and loneliness was evident in her face - how did she come to be in that position? I see it too frequently.
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My emotions ache too-overthinking everything.
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I much prefer 'Joanne'.
Easier on the earđ
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You young sprogs bickering make me smile! đ
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I'm very touched by all your kind comments and likes, and chuffed that it was recognisable as a sonnet.
That means so much to me.đ·
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Thanks Stephen and HĂ©lĂšne. đ· It is quite exciting to learn about those around us and what they have done. đ
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Youâre just a whipper-snapper, Stephen. I had my 70th 6 months ago. And thanks for the Like, Stephen A.
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I've always thought that many Brits' failure to see the benefits of the EU, to appreciate the positive side of unity, was because this country had never been occupied in recent centuries, Steve.
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Thank you for reading and the nice comments...Mike
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Funny story! I think, now I have read your response, that fear of crashing was behind my reluctance to commit. Thanks for your lovely comments đ
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Well done, Frederick.
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Thanks, Keith, for your kind comment. I suppose that animals are considered as collateral damage or some such thing, but it does underline how horrible war is.
Thanks to Frederick and Rose.
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I once crashed by dad's Honda 90 into the front gate, having started from INSIDE the garden (oh dear). Never rode a bike in anger, or anything else, after that. Lovely words and construction as usual, John.
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Wonderful picture, John. Looks like a senior civil servant trying to fight off Dominic Raab (and failing miserably). Still denying my upcoming 70th birthday (6 months to go).
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Maybe fair play was a part of it, Greg, at least at the beginning. From a Belgian perspective, which John mentions, I have become aware how awful occupation must be. It's something we can probably not imagine. And now we see the same in Ukraine.
Thanks for this thoughtful poem.
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I am always dismayed that when we all say in unison "We shall remember them" we seem to overlook the plight of many ex servicemen who are disabled, out of work, suffering from PTSD and those living rough on the streets of our towns and cities. Let the Government try remembering them also and exercise some compassion to all who have put their lives on the line for this nation. Your poem painted a picture which I remember so well. I never failed to attend such events. Well done
Thank you
Keith
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Such incandescent vitriol but I am with you all the way. I would rather be in the prison of a police state than sail the seas in one of those ghastly block flats which float around the world.
Thank you indeed for such an eloquent rendering
Keith
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Thanks for the comments and likes. It was remarkable that as we heard those lines 'at the going down of the sun', I looked, and it had gone. I thanked the young bugler for his playing afterwards. Not sure I think much of the rest of the poem, but 'For The Fallen' is by Laurence Binyon http://www.greatwar.co.uk/poems/laurence-binyon-for-the-fallen.htm
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You may have hit it on the head there, Greg; that âfair playâ brought Britain into the FWW. âPlucky, little Belgiumâ and all that.
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Thanks for writing about this poet; I had never heard of her & am now learning about her & reading her poetry (via our encyclopedic friend Google). Another African-American poet I discovered & enjoy reading about is Helene Johnson. https://poets.org/poem/poem-28
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Itâs hard to see the Arse maintaining the consistency of Man City for the rest of the season, Graham. But equally, itâs hard to see us maintaining consistency for two games.
Billy S, Uilleam, never used a word when a dozen would do.
MC - I donât do stress.
And thanks for the Like, Frederick and Helene.
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Thanks for the likes Nigel, John, Frederick and Greg. I agree that the choice between being either a mod or a rocker is fairly esoteric and that the violence between them was idiotic, as most violence is. However, it got me thinking about how difficult is to definitively make a choice and stick to it. Thanks for all your observations which I very much value, raypool, Reggie's Ghost, MC and Greg. đđ
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JC - May the advice you receive continue to stand you in good
stead. I dealt with docs on a regular basis when I was the
custody officer at a frantically busy central London police station.
It was a salutary experience in many ways but it also taught me
to be ready to challenge "received wisdom", not least when they
would regale me with their own experiences. Be aware is a
close approximation to "Beware" and self-awareness comes
into the equation as a useful result. But above all - AVOID STRESS - the biggest "silent killer" that can materialise in all
medical assessments. Bon chance, mon ami!
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Oh yes, I continually have to remind myself of how lucky I actually am compared to many more unforunate folk I meet in my everday life.
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Or as Biily de la Shakin' Spear said:
"Last scene of all,
That ends this strange eventful history,
Is second childishness and mere oblivion,
Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything."
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"Lest newspaper proprietors
and politicians forget.
Lest they forget."
They show they've forgotten, the moment they dog-whistle, rabble - rouse and tell blatant lies - which is most of the time.
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Thank you Rose đ A gentle poem for a gentle person.
Thanks also to Frederick, Purplemoon, Rose, The Stephens, Jo and Héléne for stopping by reading and 'liking' this one.
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Thanks Keith, that's very kind of you.
Thanks Héléne, you're absolutely right there. Seems like we were both inspired by rain at the same time.
Thanks Uilleam, that line was the inspiration for the whole poem. Something I often say with a smile and know I'll enjoy it whatever the weather. I was also thinking about some of the people I know who are much less inclined to leave the house these days despite us being released. All that time indoors has made some more weary of the outside world for a number of reasons and this was my little poem begging them out into the weather...
Thanks also to Frederick, Rose, Stephen, Pete, K Lynn, Purplemoon and Bethany for the likes and for reading. I really appreciate it.
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I wish I had your knack of saying so much with so little Greg!
I can hear the hymns and the mumbled singing. Bravo.
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Made worse by the Arse topping the shop at the minute no doubt! I'm glad I switched to netball.
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Coeur de lion, Graham. Although itâs been bumping a bit from conceding first every bloody game!
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Love it and agree wholeheartedly. Some good lines here, weâll done!
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Diuretics donât help a good nightâs sleep but do keep the kidneys in shape if you have any form of cardiac issues.
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Iâm sure youâre right about diet and liquid input, MC. I rarely drink anything after 6pm and it makes for a less interrupted nightâs sleep. But,equally, I have the good sense to take the advice of medical professionals who have studied and practised their trade for several years.
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A sad end to the poem reflecting that every movement includes a large element not wholly committed to the cause but drawn to it for their own reasons.
Comment is about Rillington Motorbike Club (blog)
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An honest self appraisal John. Nostalgia often paints a false picture, but not so here! I was a rider in the 60s but as a commuter into London. A sad end when my Triumph was test ridden being on sale and the guy rode off on it with no payout.
I always thought scooters were less stable than bikes, but elf and safety was not really much of an issue then, pre Kevlar.
Ray
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My only familiarity with motorbikes was a job friendship early
in my career with a fellow East End PC who owned a fine
Vincent Black Shadow - all black and gold paint and lovingly
maintained shiny parts. It was no surprise when he joined
Traffic Patrol with whom he spent the rest of his service. He
put his love of big bikes to good use in retirement with various
travels in the USA,.Europe and Australia, still using the same
illustrious steed and drawing substantial interest and
admiration..
However, I do recall the Mods and Rockers for less than
fond reasons involving the inconvenience they caused via
cancelled "rest days" and disruption to the peace of mind and the
property of a long-suffering public at large, especially during bank holidays.
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Bethany Sallis
Tue 15th Nov 2022 21:50
Actually Jo, to me you look more like a Roxanne or Rosemary which are both lovely names but I agree, Joanne really is a bland moniker-don't tell your uncreative parents I said that! đČ
Those unusual ornaments featured in the accompanying image?
very unusual! if I were to name them, I would call one Lee, one Jamie, and one Justine-oh! I really LOVE those names-do you?
bye for now HIDEOUS!
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