Home made brew barrels
now all on empty
no matter the result
they did us proud.
Comment is about Anything Could Happen (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
You shitehawk, Walker!
I do seem to have attracted a specific demographic in these posts of middle/old aged men.
Comment is about ENGLAND V WEST GERMANY 1966 (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
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Thank you all so much for your kind comments, it's really encouraging.
Comment is about The Wild Strawberry Plant (blog)
Original item by Brenda Wells
I remember the 66 world cup only to well. We were camping in Devon, and my dad was listening on the radio. I noticed the family in the next tent earwigging so got me dad to turn the radio off.
That'll show em.
I wonder what became of that other lad.
Comment is about ENGLAND V WEST GERMANY 1966 (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thank you, Ruth and K.J. I'm sure your were right, even though we lost! I suddenly had this idea that if society has to operate at half-capacity for a while longer, what happens to the other half who used to fill it up? Maybe they are doing something else, instead of 'packing in'. But what is it?
And thanks to Jordyn, Rudyard, Holden and Your Royal Poetess for the likes.
Comment is about Unpacking (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Jacob Rees-Mogg at a Paignton campsite, John? Shurely not! Although 'spiteful little turd' certainly fits the bill.
Comment is about ENGLAND V WEST GERMANY 1966 (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks for your further thoughts, MC, Greg and Stephen.
On more reflection, rather than his life turning out a huge disappointment, I would not be surprised to discover that he turned out to be the spitefully privileged Jacob Rees-Mogg.
Comment is about ENGLAND V WEST GERMANY 1966 (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Yes, I remember that Peter Shilton, otherwise a great keeper, seemed to be rooted to the spot during shoot-outs. And, as I said, they can bounce about a bit more before the kick these days.
Comment is about THE SIMPLEST KICK IN SOCCER (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
It seems that, as with the assassination of President Kennedy, everyone remembers where they were at the time of the 1966 World Cup Final. My mum sent me out to buy a bag of sugar at the corner shop at half-time. There was no one serving in the shop and when I came out I momentarily got lost, missing the start of the second half. I later turned this into a (much darker) short story entitled "Going Back".
Comment is about ENGLAND V WEST GERMANY 1966 (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Stay true and strong, you definitely do belong.
Comment is about Lost In A World Where I Don't Belong (blog)
Original item by curiousdud3
Thanks you for the comment and like Greg.
Comment is about Three Lions Pride (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
It was a tale of two goalkeepers ... ours saved two, which is usually pretty good going. But neither seems to have received the credit they deserve. Perhaps the goalies just weren't as good at saving pens, back in the good old days.
Comment is about THE SIMPLEST KICK IN SOCCER (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Thanks for the like Stephen G
Comment is about Disappointed, Saddened, Let Down And Dismayed (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
This is my second poem for today about the football, of course a lot of people will be disappointed with the result but like Greg says the saddest thing is not the football result.
Comment is about Disappointed, Saddened, Let Down And Dismayed (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Good, strong poem, Julie. The whole episode is bitterly disappointing, but, as Greg says, predictable.
Comment is about Disappointed, Saddened, Let Down And Dismayed (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Three cheers for the brave Lions, indeed, Julie. They have united the nation, despite the fallout from last night's result.
Comment is about Three Lions Pride (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
I was at scout summer camp, John, and on a hike to swim at a local beach. I had my tranny glued to my ear, and stayed on the beach while others splashed in the water to make sure I heard as many moments as I could. (I had seen almost all the other England games on TV, but our scout camp started the day before the final). My mum had won the tranny in a Bachelors Soup contest, in which she had to compose a slogan. Our camp was on Porlock hill, also in the west country.
Comment is about ENGLAND V WEST GERMANY 1966 (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I feel that MC is missing the point, intentionally or not, of your heartfelt poem, Julie. These players are not being traduced on social media for their penalty-taking techniques, but for the colour of their skin. The awful thing is, we knew it would happen as soon as the game was over. For me, the saddest thing last night turned out to be not the result, but the fact that all the players who missed or had their shots saved were black. We also saw the appalling behaviour of many 'fans' in London and at Wembley. Some of us saw this coming, I'm afraid. Others chose and still choose to look away.
Comment is about Disappointed, Saddened, Let Down And Dismayed (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Abuse is inexcusable. Criticism is justified. See my blog . about
penalties today. Players and managers seem not to have learnt
from the past and what is required to achieve mastery of this
skill.
Comment is about Disappointed, Saddened, Let Down And Dismayed (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
My niece tells me that it may be there under the name Beverley Park - check www.beverley-holidays.co.uk. There are photos
on various sites that pop up elsewhere on Google that might also
help identify the location - on Goodrington Road, Paignton??
Comment is about ENGLAND V WEST GERMANY 1966 (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks for the like Holden.
Comment is about Three Lions Pride (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
We certainly seem to have the hex on us when it comes to spot-kicks.
Comment is about THE SIMPLEST KICK IN SOCCER (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
I’ve Googled it MC, and it looks like it’s gone,
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/155163149631500643/
And thanks for the Like, Holden.
Comment is about ENGLAND V WEST GERMANY 1966 (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Mon 12th Jul 2021 13:17
I like your line...
"writing is the work of the soul".
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Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
Love the sentiments and poem David. I also want to 'like' and second Keith's comment. ?
Comment is about We Write (blog)
Original item by d.knape
I must check with my niece who lives nearby in Paignton. But
my own old caravan park changed considerably after my lease
expired and I departed. "Progress" overtakes us all, and not
always for the better! However, we are lucky if and when the
memories are happy ones. I was fortunate in that respect and
enjoyed my quiet pre-modernisation visits when I needed a
break from the big city.
Comment is about ENGLAND V WEST GERMANY 1966 (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
You would have been a few years ahead of me, MC. Do you know if Hookhills is still doing business! I suspect if it is it will be an all-singing, all-dancing up-market Holiday Homes site now.
Comment is about ENGLAND V WEST GERMANY 1966 (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I found this brief evocation of a mundane event rather appealing.
I for one will not quibble
About being soothed by gentle dribble! ?
Comment is about Slow Rain (blog)
Original item by d.knape
I had to laugh at this - thanks for a welcome chuckle, albeit at
your expense. But how intriguing to think that I was just across
the bay in the centre of Torquay at the time, (as described previously elsewhere on WOL). It can be a small world sometimes, not least because I subsequently had a caravan in
Three Beaches, Paignton, not a million miles from the Hookhills site that you mention.
Comment is about ENGLAND V WEST GERMANY 1966 (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks Ruth.
Sadly my memory is shot through, whenever I do perform my poems I always have them written down in front of me .
My eyes are getting bad too. I'm to vain to wear my glasses, so I take lots of pages printed in big letters.
Comment is about Silvie (a re-post) (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
This is an interesting poem. I write usually when inspired. This inspiration can take many forms. It may come from something topical, the words or comment of another, a scene or story related. I write for personal pleasure sometimes as a cathartic means of release. If others read my work then it is something of an accolade which I find satisfying. Writing is in part the work of the soul.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about We Write (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Lovely to hear from an eye-witness, David. There is a well-known picture of Horovitz in that top, in animated conversation backstage with Ginsberg.
Comment is about Cultural campaigner and poetic free spirit Michael Horovitz dies aged 86 (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
You have officially become the new Benny Hill! This should be made into an actual visual comedy sketch? Very impressive that you are able to actually perform this also you must have a great memory
Comment is about Silvie (a re-post) (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Thanks for that Nigel you always have a knack with 'response' poetry☺
Comment is about Frozen Time (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Make sure you do, eat & wear EXACTLY what you wore last Wednesday & we'll win this! ?
Comment is about Anything Could Happen (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Was at Albert Hall event. Horovitz sat in one of the Hall's upper decks. He sported one of those tops with parallel blue and white stripes. Kind favoured by French onion sellers. A striking slender reader.
Whole event among top 5 of my life.
Comment is about Cultural campaigner and poetic free spirit Michael Horovitz dies aged 86 (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thanks for the like and comment Stephen G.
Comment is about Come On England (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thank you Stephen. Pets bring so much joy! Wishing you a lovely Sunday. Best wishes, Rasa
Comment is about My Boy (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
Thanks Stephen, glad you liked it.
Comment is about LIVERPOOL 1946 (blog)
Original item by john short
Break the ice
fireside heart defrost
bearskin rug wrap
burn baby burn
love time endless.
Comment is about Frozen Time (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Thanks for all your likes
Holden
Ruth
julie
Stephen G
Your Royal Poetess
and
Aviva.
Comment is about Anything Could Happen (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Drinks will flow
cheering lads on
enjoy the game
no matter what.
Comment is about Anything Could Happen (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Sun 11th Jul 2021 00:47
I've been the odd bird out
all my life.
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Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
This piece immediately stirred up so much emotion & anticipation! It definately screams to be continued, I hope it will be for you?
Comment is about Passing Through (blog)
Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth
And thanks to Julie for the poem.
Comment is about Come On England (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
keith jeffries
Mon 12th Jul 2021 23:00
John,
This really captures the moment and time of happening. Halcyon days of unbridled passion with a future that was seemingly endless.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Forget-me-not (blog)
Original item by John E Marks