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In thread: BOB'S DAILY DIARY IE THROUGH MATURIE YEARS

Robert Wells • Today 09:38

Busy couple of Days, spent Day and Night at Youngest Daughters, Dog and House Sitting while they went away to Sheffield to watch HOZIER, was...

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In thread: BOB'S DAILY DIARY IE THROUGH MATURIE YEARS

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 21 September 2019 17:01

That is totally sick-making Bob !!!!

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In thread: 71 Supply dept Kuching Borneo

William Chegwin • 20 September 2019 18:43

I was at 71 supply depot kuching in the shops that had been converted to stores for compo and we were billited above them 64/65 I rember a few names...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 20 September 2019 17:22

Hi Vicky, thanks for another morning hug. You certainly seem to be having an enjoyable trip to Norfolk, especially with the beautiful weather. Good...

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Vicky Codling Nee Bassett • 20 September 2019 08:33

Morning everyone. Morning hugs for all. Another beautiful day and we are enjoying our stay in Norfolk. Walked from campsite to Sandrinham house on...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 19 September 2019 22:15

I will second that George, old age is definitely not for sissies !!!! I just keep on taking the gin. There are several of us who gather for a gin...

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In thread: SCOUSE HUMOUR

Thomas Fleming • 19 September 2019 22:11

When I offer to wash your back in the shower all you have to say is Yes or No Not all this "Who are you and how did you get in here? nonsense.

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Rosemary (Kim) Dimond Bob Draper • 19 September 2019 21:49

Don't know why it is Bob but no one seems to be able to download a Forum attachment at the moment so we can't see your funny picture - or are you...

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In thread: HMS Superb Cruiser

Brian Hill • 19 September 2019 20:45

HMS Superb Cruiser, King Charles Hotel Gillingham Kent, ME7 5QT

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In thread: SCOUSE HUMOUR

Thomas Fleming • 19 September 2019 20:41

An Airbus 380 is on its way across the Atlantic. It flies consistently at 800 km/h in 30,000 feet, when suddenly a Eurofighter with Tempo Mach 2...

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In thread: BOB'S DAILY DIARY IE THROUGH MATURIE YEARS

Robert Wells • 19 September 2019 20:26

I,ve just been in Garage getting a box out for Wife, told her to pull bin liner off while i held Top of Box, next minute she,s at other side of...

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In thread: SCOUSE HUMOUR

Bob Draper • 19 September 2019 19:40

funny picture

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Thomas Fleming • 19 September 2019 16:07

Me Too

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

George Runacus • 19 September 2019 11:27

Hi Vicky & Terry, Notifications were in my spam folder...just noticed. Vicky, Ada had an arthritis flare up which knocked her out of kilter but,...

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In thread: BOB'S DAILY DIARY IE THROUGH MATURIE YEARS

Pamela Forbes • 19 September 2019 00:43

I have to say that spiders have never bothered me. I remember when we moved from RAF Leuchars to RAF Shawbuty a couple of strapping removal men...

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Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 18 September 2019 21:23

Don't know what it is about spiders Bob, they can be large but so small compared to us and they are also generally harmless but they just give me the...

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Robert Wells • 18 September 2019 20:05

Wife talked me into having another go at clearing Shed, i state talked hmmm, anyway i was persuaded, she would,nt go in SPIDERS, we managed to clear...

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Terry Carey • 18 September 2019 16:11

Hi George, An eventful few years for you and Ada it seems. If you want a similar potted account of the last few years regarding Patricia and I then...

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In thread: SCOUSE HUMOUR

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond Pamela Forbes • 17 September 2019 20:34

Me too !!!!

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In thread: BOB'S DAILY DIARY IE THROUGH MATURIE YEARS

Robert Wells • 17 September 2019 20:15

Have,nt seen my Brother for a few Years now but i,m in touch with his Family via Facebook, i,ve noticed over the last Year he,s hardly been in any of...

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In thread: SCOUSE HUMOUR

Pamela Forbes Thomas Fleming • 17 September 2019 18:41

I've always gone for the upperdeckerflopperstopper myself!

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Vicky Codling Nee Bassett • 17 September 2019 18:00

George I hope you and Ada are both fit and well now. We have arrived on site after a long six hour drive. Going to walk through the woods tomorrow...

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In thread: SCOUSE HUMOUR

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 17 September 2019 16:25

Thanks again for all these Tommy, just love 'em !!

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In thread: SCOUSE HUMOUR

Thomas Fleming • 17 September 2019 11:12

Oldie During lunch at work, I ate three plates of beans (which I know I shouldn't). When I got home, my husband seemed excited to see me and...

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In thread: SCOUSE HUMOUR

Thomas Fleming • 17 September 2019 11:02

** Be aware ** We ordered a Chinese takeaway from a local place (we won't name them) just been to pick it up and as we were driving home, we heard...

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In thread: SCOUSE HUMOUR

Thomas Fleming • 17 September 2019 10:52

Watch them or the game? A married couple was watching volleyball game at a beach when the wife spotted a couple in the bleachers. They were being...

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In thread: SCOUSE HUMOUR

Thomas Fleming • 17 September 2019 10:37

WHAT RELIGION IS YOUR BRA ladies A man walked into the ladies department and shyly walked up to the woman behind the counter and said, 'I'd like to...

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In thread: SCOUSE HUMOUR

Thomas Fleming • 17 September 2019 10:04

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY BY PAM AYRES The missus bought a Paperback, down Shepton Mallet way, I had a look inside her bag;... T'was "Fifty Shades of...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

George Runacus • 16 September 2019 23:07

Thank you for your succinct felicitations Terry. A short SITREP is obviously required: Late 2013 a bus decided it wanted more of the road than I...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Vicky Codling Nee Bassett • 16 September 2019 21:54

Van is all packed and ready to go in the morning. Regards to Syd Terry. Our boiler was 25 years old when we had to replace it last year. The new one...

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In thread: BOB'S DAILY DIARY IE THROUGH MATURIE YEARS

Brian Longworth • 16 September 2019 21:15

Cars have been an important part of my life, always sad when I have changed. Have now settled for more sedate driving and use all the technology on...

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In thread: BOB'S DAILY DIARY IE THROUGH MATURIE YEARS

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 16 September 2019 20:57

There is something about photos Bob - as my late husband used to say - PRECIOUS TODAY, PRICELESS TOMORROW !!!!

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In thread: BOB'S DAILY DIARY IE THROUGH MATURIE YEARS

Robert Wells • 16 September 2019 19:38

Was looking through the Photo Albums Today, well a couple of them ie thankfully over the Years Wife has ensured we have many to look back on and she...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 16 September 2019 19:25

Hi Terry - good to know you have been able to access your PM from Syd - sorry to hear he has been having some troubles and I do wish him well. Thank...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Terry Carey • 16 September 2019 16:14

Afternoon all - first of all I had a PM from Syd a few days ago but couldn't get access to it at first. Now read it through and Syd has had some...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Terry Carey George Runacus • 16 September 2019 15:36

Flipping heck George - where the devil have you been for so long? Slow boat to China? More than time that you graced us with your presence so...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 16 September 2019 14:20

Hi Vicky, sorry I missed you yesterday but thank you for my morning hug. It was a beautiful warm day here and I spent most of it at my daughter's...

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In thread: SCOUSE HUMOUR

Thomas Fleming • 16 September 2019 11:50

A little chuckle Yesterday I went to get my new driver’s license (got a haircut in preparation and everything). When I was ready to pay for the...

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In thread: SCOUSE HUMOUR

Thomas Fleming • 16 September 2019 11:21

I'm sorry for putting a rude one this time Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful Queen with large breasts. Nick the Dragon Slayer obsessed over...

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In thread: How long is yours??

David Gilmour • 16 September 2019 10:02

As I said previously, I live in a retirement village and last week the weather was good so we sat out in the gardens. I came out with a tray of...

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In thread: BOB'S DAILY DIARY IE THROUGH MATURIE YEARS

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 15 September 2019 21:03

No it doesn't sound daft Bob, cars can become like one of the family, in fact my ex-sister-in-law calls hers GRANDAD !!!!!!!

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In thread: 224 Craft Apprentice Entry 50th Birthday

Derek Reed • 15 September 2019 20:59

I'm in... :-)

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In thread: BOB'S DAILY DIARY IE THROUGH MATURIE YEARS

Robert Wells • 15 September 2019 20:41

I know it sounds daft Kim , but it,s like one of the Family, it,s been a great Lifeline for Wife, a Taxie Service for one of the Daughters and Eldest...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

George Runacus • 15 September 2019 17:43

Something.... Well it did say "Say something"

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In thread: Equality in veterans pensions

George Runacus • 15 September 2019 13:16

Governments have always compared our service to an equivalent job in civvy street at the time of our service prior to 1975. However, they should...

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In thread: 224 Craft Apprentice Entry 50th Birthday

Chris Macphee • 15 September 2019 11:49

224 Craft Apprentice Entry 50th Birthday , TBA in early planning stage and trying to round up as many members as possible

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In thread: HMS Ganges

John Duncan Macdonald Kenneth Meehan • 15 September 2019 10:50

54 yrs ago Exmouth division! Oilskins up and down Faith Hope and Charity, 303's above your head! Great stuff??

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Vicky Codling Nee Bassett • 15 September 2019 08:44

Morning everyone.Another nice day in store and it looks like being fine all the while we are away. Morning hugs for all. We will be busy getting the...

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In thread: SCOUSE HUMOUR

Thomas Fleming • 14 September 2019 23:16

.... or paying for Evian is naive !

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In thread: SCOUSE HUMOUR

Thomas Fleming • 14 September 2019 23:16

Did you know that Dutch Edam was made backwards?

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In thread: SCOUSE HUMOUR

Thomas Fleming • 14 September 2019 22:17

A BLOND AND A BRUNETTE WALK PAST A FLOWER SHOP WHEN THEY SEE THE BRUNETTE'S BOYFRIEND BUYING FLOWERS. SHE SIGHS AND SAYS, "MY BOYFRIEND'S BUYING ME...

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In thread: BOB'S DAILY DIARY IE THROUGH MATURIE YEARS

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 14 September 2019 21:28

Understood Bob, I have the same feelings about mine. It's due for an MOT next week and, although it has a very low mileage for its age, I can see it...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 14 September 2019 21:19

Look forward to hearing from you again Terry. Do give my love to Syd - I seem to have been out of touch with him for a while.

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Terry Carey • 14 September 2019 21:00

Got the message from our good friend Syd. Update tomorrow by your leave. We'll, it's a long message!

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In thread: BOB'S DAILY DIARY IE THROUGH MATURIE YEARS

Robert Wells • 14 September 2019 20:04

Car Washing Day while we still have a bit of Sunshine, sadly the Old Lady is having a few Problems and def time for an upgrade, will be sad when she...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Terry Carey • 14 September 2019 18:46

Hi Kim, Nothing new to report but considering that FR claim to produce bespoke systems for others it seems very odd that we have so many of these...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 14 September 2019 18:39

Hi Terry - have had some problems with Mailbox today. One of our Members was unable to reply to my message (FR kept asking for him to insert...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 14 September 2019 15:10

Sounds just perfect Pamela. Sorry I am late in replying - assume your butler doesn't clock-off (lol).

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In thread: Searching for

David Taylor • 14 September 2019 08:49

Colin Spence Ex Scots Guards Corps on Drums, then went onto be RLC band and drums

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Pamela Forbes • 13 September 2019 22:25

You are very welcome to join me, Kim. I shall be ringing for the butler in about an hour to bring me my chilled tonic water from the fridge and then...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 13 September 2019 20:59

This all sounds quite delicious Pamela - are you up for a boozy midnight feast?? I could easily be persuaded to join you !! What would you like me...

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In thread: BOB'S DAILY DIARY IE THROUGH MATURIE YEARS

Robert Wells • 13 September 2019 20:14

Another visit from Youngest Grandson Today COME TO KEEP YOU COMPANY POPPADAD, BUT ONLY FOR FOUR HOURS AS MUMMY AND DADDY ARE TAKING ME TO MACDONALDS,...

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Pamela Forbes • 13 September 2019 19:24

Civilisation has returned to Ingersley Court! My youngest son, Andrew, came in to see me this afternoon and brought fresh supplies of gin and tonic...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 13 September 2019 18:46

Hi Terry - I think boilers are a bit like that to start with, just need to get 'bedded in'. Good luck with getting a picture of your T-shirt on -...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Terry Carey • 13 September 2019 17:21

I've just noticed that I appear to have a new message in my mailbox. I clicked to open it but got a message telling me to open an account so that FR...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Terry Carey • 13 September 2019 17:15

Hi Kim, The new boiler had better work - it's supposed to be top of the range - it took a while today to get hot water when I was only washing the...

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In thread: ARTHUR CROKER

Arthur Croker • 13 September 2019 14:40

We did National Service in Kenya mainly under canvas in Ruiru .Just 35 of us. We never had any sort of a Medal . We put our life on hold for our...

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In thread: HM Forces Recognition

Arthur Croker • 13 September 2019 14:34

I served in Kenya 1959/61 and got no medal

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In thread: Equality in veterans pensions

Arthur Croker • 13 September 2019 14:32

I served in RAF in Kenya 1959/61 and taken out of my career. We should have a pension for our service.

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In thread: BOB'S DAILY DIARY IE THROUGH MATURIE YEARS

Robert Wells • 12 September 2019 19:59

It is Kim and great Actors of the Day, Todays been Grandsons choice of TV and Peppa Pig for an hour and a half has been hmmmmm, Library Club in...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Terry Carey • 12 September 2019 18:51

Tuned in to mytameside.co.uk today on my laptop to listen to my daughter Lynn doing her weekly guest spot on local radio. She's the PRO for a local...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 12 September 2019 18:50

Hi Terry - such a nuisance having to have a new boiler, just hope everything works OK, especially with the chilly weather approaching. Glad to hear...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Terry Carey • 12 September 2019 18:42

I'll try again with my other laptop later today. The one I was using is an old one. It's a pain really.

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Pamela Forbes • 12 September 2019 17:23

There seems to be a problem putting on attachments at the moment, Terry. I've tried and failed on several occasions in the last few days.

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In thread: Follow on song titles

John Daly • 12 September 2019 15:46

The bells are (ringing for me and my gal, the birds are singing for me and my pal......

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Terry Carey • 12 September 2019 12:31

Hope this works - New T shirt Patricia arranged for my birthday amost identical to the one we got for Gary for becoming a Grand Dad.

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Terry Carey • 12 September 2019 12:26

Afternoon everyone - stuck in the house today while a young workman is fitting a new boiler since the old one has packed in. It's been repaired a...

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In thread: SCOUSE HUMOUR

Thomas Fleming • 11 September 2019 21:02

Mary lost her husband almost four years ago and still hasn't gotten out of her depression, mourning as if it were only yesterday. Her daughter, Sara,...

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In thread: BOB'S DAILY DIARY IE THROUGH MATURIE YEARS

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 11 September 2019 20:22

Watched that film so much Bob that I have worn it out !!!

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In thread: BOB'S DAILY DIARY IE THROUGH MATURIE YEARS

Robert Wells • 11 September 2019 19:46

Just a dog visit and Walkabout Today and chat with some Locals, Home Duties Ironing then lay back and watched Sink the Bismark for the 100th Time,...

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In thread: Arnhem

Pamela Forbes • 11 September 2019 17:34

Very moving, David.

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Pamela Forbes • 11 September 2019 17:18

A very Happy Birthday, Terry. I will pour the G & T s as soon as fresh supplies arrive. Cheers! xx

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In thread: Follow on song titles

Pamela Forbes • 11 September 2019 16:49

(Take my breath) away Watching I keep waiting Still anticipating love Never hesitating To become the fated ones Turning and returning Berliin

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 11 September 2019 15:04

Have a very Boozy Birthday Terry, love Kim xx

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In thread: Follow on song titles

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 11 September 2019 13:48

The night grows bitter, the stars have lost their glitter This great beginning has seen its final ending And all because of the man who got...

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In thread: Arnhem

Peter Mills • 11 September 2019 11:19

thank you my friend,very touching.

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Vicky Codling Nee Bassett • 11 September 2019 08:33

Happy Birthday Terry have a large G&T on me.

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In thread: Respect

Barry Frost • 11 September 2019 02:05

I left the RN for the USA 40yrs ago and you are right about respect. I am constantly thanked for my service by Americans even though I served...

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In thread: Searching for

Archie Herd • 10 September 2019 22:50

any x Royal Marines from 573 squad 1950, or down the Falklands 1952, first detachment to be down there

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In thread: BOB'S DAILY DIARY IE THROUGH MATURIE YEARS

Robert Wells • 10 September 2019 20:58

Wife arranged for a visit from Tree Surgeon hmmm, stating i was now to Old an infirm ie Hand Problem, to go up Ladders grrrrr, he called Today while...

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In thread: Arnhem

David Gilmour • 10 September 2019 20:33

It also affected me Kim, that's why I was keen to share.

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In thread: Follow on song titles

John Daly • 10 September 2019 18:46

Re ( member when we said goodby and you held me tight and you kissed me all though the night..... Neil...

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In thread: Arnhem

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 10 September 2019 11:54

Thank you, David - you brought a tear to my eye, Kim x

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Vicky Codling Nee Bassett • 10 September 2019 10:59

Oh dear Pamela you cant be without Gin. Morning hugs for all. Just had a clear out of my Begonia tubs, they were still flowering well but I didnt...

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In thread: Arnhem

David Gilmour • 10 September 2019 10:01

I live in a retirement village and edit the quarterly magazine - this is a poem written by Bob Currier (resident), which I'd like to share with...

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Stephen Mcgowan Pamela Forbes • 9 September 2019 21:44

I'd parachute down too with emergency supplies Pamela, I'm too far away though!!! x

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Rosemary (Kim) Dimond • 9 September 2019 21:33

On my way, Pamela, just come and grab me when I land !!!!

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In thread: Cyber Family 200

Pamela Forbes • 9 September 2019 21:26

It was weigh-in day today and I have lost another 2lbs. This means that I have lost just over a stone over the last 3 weeks. Kim, there is a G &...

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In thread: Respect

Stephen Mcgowan • 9 September 2019 21:01

I agree Millsy, I've worn my HELP FOR HEROES wristband for years, Susan, I must disagree, I think serving Queen and country is an automatic right to...

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In thread: BOB'S DAILY DIARY IE THROUGH MATURIE YEARS

Robert Wells • 9 September 2019 20:11

Youngest Daughter here for Ten Thirty awaiting a Parcel, Wife and i had arranged to visit Wifes Sister and Hubbie ie his Birthday coming up hence...

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