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The Potting Shed, 31 August 2010
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Message 1.Â
Posted by daisy_host (U14285225) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Good Afternoon all. Welcome to the Potting Shed, the thread that’s usually opened every Monday for all your off-topic discussions.
This week we’re celebrating the birthdays of:
01 Damewombat
02 Merrycarnation
Happy Birthday both! Thanks Yakram
Congratulations to Jonwen on becoming a great granddad and a warm welcome to Hypercharleyfarley - looks like your lurking days are long gone!
It’s been great reading everyone’s wartime stories; Frank your stories are always a pleasure to read and the past is there to be shared.
Kit, every school report I received complained about me talking too much in class too; didn’t do me any harm though.
GCG like you I’m also building up an endless supply of tomatoes, but unfortunately for me none of mine seem to be going red.
Tailing off the last week’s thread and the posts on dancing… I’m looking forward to seeing all your moves at Rain’s party
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Message 2
Posted by hypercharleyfarley (U7444019) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Hello Daisy! I just meant that I'd been lurking for a while lately & not addding anything as I hadn't much to say!
Thanks for the welcome tho'! Cheers! Ma. -
Message 3
Posted by Palaisglide (U3102587) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Daisy,
We spent years not talking about it then the Beeb opened the flood gates in 2000 to start the Peoples War, what did they start I ask.
Tailing off the last week’s thread and the posts on dancing… I’m looking forward to seeing all your moves at Rain’s party Â
I can see it now, some will be dancing round their handbags, that is only the men.
Some of the girls will be Pogoing, one or two Jiving , a couple of us doing the Chrysanthemum Waltz, that should put a sock in the party and the rest probably flat out after drinking home made elderberry wine or Wincarnis or something.
It will definitely be worth going.
Frank. -
Message 4
Posted by hypercharleyfarley (U7444019) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Hi Frank - bet there's only one or two of us who remember Wincarnis............. Ma
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Message 5
Posted by nooj (U13729031) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Hi Ma
wasn't it supposed to be good for you or am I thinking of something else?
Sanatogen?
Love to my nephews
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Message 6
Posted by Palaisglide (U3102587) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Hello Ma and Nooj,
Wincarnis was a fortified wine supposed to keep you fit, Sanatogen if I am right was also fortified wine with iron for if you were sick.
Any one remember "Green Goddess" a bottled cocktail my mother would drink at Christmas.
One year I managed to climb up to the top cupboard and drank it, The "half Crown" Doctor arrived and told them I was drunk, not the happiest Christmas for me.
My Fathers cure all for my sister and I the pigs the cat and dog was whisky topped up with boiling water and sugar,"get that down it will do you good"? when he dosed the cat it ran round the walls and took off, we did not see it for a week, the pigs loved it.
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Message 7
Posted by hypercharleyfarley (U7444019) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Hi Nooj - Frank's explained it very well, so nothing to add - except perhaps that Wincarnis bottles (when emptied of their original contents) were often said to subsequently contain something a bit stronger. Probably sweet sherry I expect, 'cos that would have looked a bit more like Wincarnis than gin! Most of my mother's friends didn't (or so it seemed) drink much - Gin & It (Italian, i.e. vermouth) or gin & orange. Somehow tonic water seemed to come along a bit later and the men always seemed to drink whisky or beer. Whatever happened to bitter lemon for the gin? HCF and T.A. are both well & nagging me to go out, so I'll give in & get my walking shoes on. See you later. Cheers! Ma.
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Message 8
Posted by androse (U13822970) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
No your not I remember it although I was too young to drink it. Am I right in thiking it was a tonic wine
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Message 9
Posted by jo4eyes (U13654107) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Ooh you've made me feel young! I've never heard of it!
Have just spent over 30mins waiting to rearrange an hospital appointment for Dad on an 0845 number! Have ended up with exactly the same day as the original appointment, that was changed by them to a totally unsuitable one, but at a better time for us.
Am going to sit outside in the sun to calm down! J. -
Message 10
Posted by Twiggy (U3854938) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Wasn't the ad for Sanatogen that 'It fortifies the over 40's' or have I got it wrong. Remember Wincarnis also, but never had either. Drunk most spirits in excess when I was young (naughty girl) but never touch a drop now. I do remember drinking Gin and tonic at my cousin's wedding and then couldn't stop crying!
Yes Frank, I remember 'Green Goddess'. My dad had a huge array of 'odd' drinks which only came out on Christmas Day and we all had to sit there whilst he sampled every bottle before we could go to bed! As children, we found it really funny and hoped tht he would not rush it. Never, ever suffered the next day.
Sorry to hear about your problems with the hospital Jo. My feeling is that there are too many inefficient admin staff and not enough good doctors and nurses. You go and soak up the sun. That's where I am off to when I finish this. -
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Posted by Twiggy (U3854938) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Wasn't the ad for Sanatogen that 'It fortifies the over 40's' or have I got it wrong. Remember Wincarnis also, but never had either. Drunk most spirits in excess when I was young (naughty girl) but never touch a drop now. I do remember drinking Gin and tonic at my cousin's wedding and then couldn't stop crying!
Yes Frank, I remember 'Green Goddess'. My dad had a huge array of 'odd' drinks which only came out on Christmas Day and we all had to sit there whilst he sampled every bottle before we could go to bed! As children, we found it really funny and hoped tht he would not rush it. Never, ever suffered the next day.
Sorry to hear about the problems you are having with your Dad's hospital appointment Jo. I think these days there are too many inefficient admin staff and not enough good nurses and doctors. Enjoy your time in the sun. It's lovely at the moment isn't it. -
Message 12
Posted by Twiggy (U3854938) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
I have a gremlin in my machine! Sorry for the repeat performance. Just came in from the garden, no posting from earlier so sent it again. Now there are two!!
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Message 13
Posted by hypercharleyfarley (U7444019) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Hello Kit - I thought the gremlin lived here.........! I'd forgotten about fortifying the over-40's. "Every new grey hair = 1000000 brain cells lost" is my excuse now. What did that Green Goddess stuff taste like? Ma.
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Message 14
Posted by Twiggy (U3854938) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Don't know Ma. Never plucked up the courage to try it. I would think it was quite strong though, knowing my Dad! Not one for 'wimpish' drinks.
Of you are right about the grey hair and loss of brain cells, then I must be as daft as a bat. Can't see mine though because I am vain!! -
Message 15
Posted by jo4eyes (U13654107) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Well since I was going grey before aged 35! there's no hope for me!
Daughter & OH both cross with me for not accepting one appointment option, but Dad agrees with me so that's all right!
Daughter & me have just had a nice meal out & have a large portion of pizza in the fridge for part of tomorrow's meal. Once in a while, why not?
Not sure if it's our net connection or what, but things going very slowly tonight. J. -
Message 16
Posted by Summerchild (U14187397) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Evening all, thought it was my computer that was on go slow. It hasn't been right since power cut.
Must have affected its nerves.
Jo, I sometimes rang through to the hospital department directly to explain difficulties about appointments for Mum or Dad and they sorted it from there. The admin staff handled it, so wasn't taking time from other patients. Nice that your Dad agrees with you anyway.
Frank, loved the idea of all the family and the animals having the same "cure all". My Gran believed in something called 'Indian Brandee'. It certainly settled an upset stomach but probably had something in it that is illegal now.
Used to enjoy a G and T but just makes me sleepy nowadays.
Cheers.
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Message 17
Posted by Daisy136 (U9682560) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
I also remember Sanatogen and Wincarnis though never tried them. I do however remember Green Goddess and have tried it on a number of occasions, I seem to remember it was like drinking perfume, had more of a smell than taste.
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Message 18
Posted by Twiggy (U3854938) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Don't let them gang up on you Jo!! It's what's best for you and your Dad. My brother used to do that and it was me that was doing the caring of my Dad. I just used to ignore him.
Been to Lakeside shopping mall tonight as, even though I asked son and OH to check OH's suit, which he wears on highdays and holidays, they obviously just glanced, said, right, that's OK and did not inspect properly. Being an interfering old biddy, I thought I would double check to make sure it didn't need cleaning and found that the trousers had marks all over the knees! Popped them into the cleaners but nothing he could do as he said they were scuff marks. Remembered that the last time OH wore it, he fell over! Won't say why.
Anyway, got one for £35.00 out of Primark! They were selling like hot cakes. Looks good and he can fall about as much as he likes. Bought a nice white shirt and a tie from M&S today, total £18.50! My youngest son will not be amused as he would pay that for a pair of socks. Only shops at Hugo Boss (more money than sense). I treated myself to a lovely pair of pearl earings which cost as much as the suit! Well, it's nice to do that once in a while isn't it.
Am now going to tuck into some Austrian nutty chocolate which my son's 'friend' brought over for me yesterday. Actually managed not to eat the whole bar in one go. -
Message 19
Posted by Summerchild (U14187397) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Kit, bet you look good in the white shirt and tie.
See that you are still carrying out wifely duties.
Or is it just for special occasions?
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Message 20
Posted by Twiggy (U3854938) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Hi Summer and Daisy. I think this board is slow at 'posting' tonight as you weren't there when I started typing my screed.
Interesting about 'Green Goddess', Daisy. I always thought it must be really strong. -
Message 21
Posted by Twiggy (U3854938) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Stop being frivalous Summer!! The shirt and tie were for OH. No expense spared. As I was having to pay for it, I looked for the cheapest I could find. If I had known we were going to have to go to Primark tonight, I would have waited as shirts and ties were even cheaper there! If you could have seen the amount of peoople in there and the bags they walked out with! Everything is so cheap.
There were mums buying suits for obviously soon to be 6th formers. Well, at £35 per time, who can blame them. -
Message 22
Posted by Palaisglide (U3102587) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Good heavens I am afraid I have to report that every one on the weather thread has gone mad, lost their marbles, two pence short of a shilling, and only half baked as a soft loaf.
They are talking about Christmas presents and it is still August, well only just, I fled without comment.
To me Christmas is in December and that is when I shop, if a person is worth a present then I do not count the cost and neither do I think about it before December Grrrrr.
All our family on mothers side lived to good ages, Granddad was 97 his sisters were also ninety odd on that side the youngest to go was 83 and that was at a time when you expected five years after retiring if you were lucky.
We put it down to Aunt Mabel's elixir, I was always on the farm and went with her to collect hedgerow herbs in season and all the fruits in season they had a big orchard so it was all hands to the pump when it was fruit picking time, all the women making jams, bottling fruit, making sauces, chutneys and bottling cabbage beetroot and many other things.
Of course a lot of it went into pies and puddings at the time and we all sat down to eat in the large warm lovely smelling kitchen.
Aunt Mabel made her own wines and fortified herbal drinks for winter colds aches and pains and the same for the sick animals. I remember arriving one day with a steaming cold, "Right get this down your neck" and I was dosed with a herbal drink which most likely contained a dollop of alcohol in some form and told to lie down for an hour in front of the fire. A short while later I was up the field bringing the cows in for milking right as rain.
It was a case of needs must as doctors had to be paid on arrival and getting to hospital was by horse and trap or local transport.
The modern NHS with my Aunt Mabel and her remedies would have risen the long gone.
Happy days indeed.
Frank. -
Message 23
Posted by Twiggy (U3854938) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Missed out only on special occasions Summer and to keep my eldest son happy!!
Frank, I did tell them to wash their mouths out, although must confess to remembering there are some things you have to go to HB early for because they only have one delivery of certain lights and 'once they're gone, its gone'.
Everytime I feel 'old', like you do some days, I think of my old neighbour across the road, aged 95, and think I have a long way to go yet, hopefully. I do think it's the luck of the draw though. Ill health can hit anyone at any age, no matter how well you look after yourself. Mind you, there is much to be said for the old fashioned remedies. I think that perhaps because you thought it would do you good, it did do you good. -
Message 24
Posted by Summerchild (U14187397) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Kit,
I'm frivolous by nature. It's just my job that is serious.
Bet you look good in the pearl earrings.
Frank,
My Grandad believed in goose grease rubbed on the chest for a cold, and olive oil and sugar rubbed into any patch of rough or dry skin. He used to hand over the mixture and say, "Mother, see to this child." He meant my grandmother. My own mother would have none of it.
GCG,
If you are around, or anyone, ... In town today there was a bewildering array of jars for preserving. I want to start with sloe gin and cherries in brandy. What type of jar should I get, please?
Summer -
Message 25
Posted by mummyduckegg (U8437139) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Evening all, still haven't had time to catch up - anyone want to give me a potted history of last two weeks? Looks like there's been a lot doin in the shed, let alone anywhere else!
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Message 26
Posted by Palaisglide (U3102587) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Potted or potty Mummyduckegg,
Well some of us came back to the shed, you cannot hold a grudge forever.
Then we had History War dancing Wincarnis herbal remedies and now flipping Christmas and it is still August.
Is that potted enough.
Frank. -
Message 27
Posted by Summerchild (U14187397) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Hi MDE,
There was also cake and pudding making and preserving, none of which I was able to take part in, but I have good intentions.
Lots of plans afoot for Rain's retirement party.
How you?
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Message 28
Posted by mummyduckegg (U8437139) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Just read this PS thread, yes Frank definitely potty but hey ho!
When's rain's party, not found that yet?
Hope you're well summer x
I'm fine, me and my mower on overdrive this week to catch up - 3 lawns yesterday, 4 today including ours, which was longest of the lot, 5 tomorrow (I call it Killer Wednesday).
Also have to stock up on school uniforms, shoes etc. Our eldest is off to the lake district at the weekend so needs walking boots to go up Skafell Pike. -
Message 29
Posted by Twiggy (U3854938) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
Hi MDE. There's an awful lot of chatting going on, especially since Frank has returned to the fold!! Oh, and David K has put an astounding appearance in but you will have to go back to last weeks Potting Shed board to view it. He and Frank were sparring(sp) for best dancer.
GCG made me feel so weary relaying of all the things she had done that I had to have a long sit down on her behalf.
It's was a lovely week and may every week carry on the same.
Koala Girl had me in fits with her story about her mum thinking of taking up parachute jumping to get one over on the MIL.
Just noticed you have now read it but, heyho, I am still going to post this. -
Message 30
Posted by mummyduckegg (U8437139) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
No Kit only read since yesterday, so thanks for that, hope you are well x
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Message 31
Posted by Twiggy (U3854938) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
MDE, 1 October after 11.
Oh, this pathetic 3 minute rule!! -
Message 32
Posted by Summerchild (U14187397) on Tuesday, 31st August 2010
MDE sounds like a killer week.
Getting the children ready for school is a poignant time.
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Message 33
Posted by Rainjustlearning (U12861332) on Wednesday, 1st September 2010
My Grandma used to drink Sanatogen every night before bedtime, Mam used to drink it when she came home from work, Mam was a Nurse in The North Riding Infirmary always worked night's so I guess it was her way of relaxing, I tried it and thought it was disgusting yuk, each to there own I guess, rather have a Sweet White Wine and Lemonade.
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Message 34
Posted by Twiggy (U3854938) on Wednesday, 1st September 2010
Morning Rain. Are you skivving at work or having a day off? If the latter, I hope it's as nice where you are as it is here. Should be getting on with things, but did so much walking yesterday and had such a busy night with my legs that I am feeling weary at the moment. Got rehearsal for wedding at 4 this afternoon. Never did that in my day. Everyone just turned up and we hoped for the best. Only two more days to go and then it will all be over and I can find something else to worry about!
Best get off and be more productive. No doubt be back later. -
Message 35
Posted by nanpickle (U14258493) on Wednesday, 1st September 2010
Speaking of "cure-alls", every morning my two brothers, my sister and myself would line up to be dosed with a huge spoonful of cod liver oil and malt - then the dog got to lick the spoon, not very hygienic I know, but we didn't worry so much about things like that in those days. I must confess I liked the taste. If any of us dared to cough we were dosed with liquifruta (not sure of spelling) a medicine made from garlic. I also used this concoction for my own children as I found that if we had a nice tasting medicine to hand, the coughs would get more frequent. Not so with liquifruta !! Nan x
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Message 36
Posted by Palaisglide (U3102587) on Wednesday, 1st September 2010
rather have a Sweet White Wine and Lemonade.Â
Why bother with the lemonade Rain, in my case why bother with the wine much prefer a good beer.
My mother lived to a ripe old age still active on one brandy a night every night and no she did not use a bucket just a small glass.
On the farm even as kids we all got a glass of warm milk with Aunt Mabel's remedy in it, I would suspect elderberry or rhubarb wine was the main ingredient, I woke at five right as rain to go get the cows in for milking and when the milk was in the cooler a huge farmhouse breakfast, now everything we grew up with is bad for us we are told by experts who live on one lettuce leaf and tofu. As this conjures up a miasma of unfresh airs I never get close enough to talk about it, but as you say each to there own. All those fried breakfasts with all that fried bread must have killed me years ago I did not fall down is all.
I read about all those diets for the "hm" so called celebs and laugh until tears roll down my face, well us old bats have seen it all and know, you eat what you fancy as long as it is a mixed diet and leave the table not quite full, it worked for me.
Frank. -
Message 37
Posted by Rainjustlearning (U12861332) on Wednesday, 1st September 2010
I'd much rather have a good old fashioned fried breakfast it starts the day off right and thats what I intend to do in 4 weeks time and yes I'm skiving Kit, waiting for my job's to print out, cant think of anywhere I'd rather be than chatting to all my friends cos that's what you all are, still dinner time is getting close so boring salad today, might do a big fat chilli for tea.
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Message 38
Posted by bootymole (U5550360) on Wednesday, 1st September 2010
I know maybe wrong site,BUt wondered if any of you 'cooks' can help
My husband has decided he doesn't like beetroot in vinegar. So I wondered what I can do with my glut of beetroot,as I dont want it to go bad. -
Message 39
Posted by nooj (U13729031) on Wednesday, 1st September 2010
I just bake it in its skin, and freeze if not used straight away....
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Message 40
Posted by Palaisglide (U3102587) on Wednesday, 1st September 2010
Put them in a clamp of damp sand they will last all winter.
A deep box and fill base with sand then place beetroot with the tops off (just twist) not touching cover with sand as you go build up the layers. Put in cool shaded place out of the way.
Same with carrots and other root vegetables.
Frank. -
Message 41
Posted by Rainjustlearning (U12861332) on Wednesday, 1st September 2010
Actually Nan cod liver oil with malt extract is exceedingly good for dog's coats, I, many years ago had a German Shepherd who's coat was as dull as, a chap at the dog training class I went to suggested it to bring the shine on her coat, after a week her coat was so shiny and glossy I couldn't believe it, it's good for the joints as well, I used to get her chocolate flavour but I don't think they come flavoured now, and Phoebe wont entertain it at all.
My Mam was cruel, I used to get syrup of figs every night, YUK, and my hair put in 'rags' so I had ringlets in the morning as my hair is ramrod straight.
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Message 42
Posted by Twiggy (U3854938) on Wednesday, 1st September 2010
Picked this up to search for something and found myself wandering over here!! I remember the malt and codliver oil Nan. Lovely malt. Yuk to codliver oil. I also remember having condensed milk which I suppose was used for tea as it was sweet and sugar was scarce. Don't really know.
Frank, we used to have toast and lovely beef dripping for Sunday night tea. My mum used to make meat puddings which used to be put on early morning for dinner at night, pies, stew and dumplings, syrup and sultana puddings and so much more. Everything, in fact, that would now be frowned upon in this so-called healthy society. Never had salads as my dad said it was rabbit food. Plenty of fruit when it became available. Never been a slim chick but I put it down to my genes!! Or it could be the chocolate. -
Message 43
Posted by Twiggy (U3854938) on Wednesday, 1st September 2010
Rain. Was half way through my posting when I had a phone call, so did not see yours. I too remember syrup of figs. I wonder what that was supposed to be good for. Was doing a bit of reminiscing with a friend last week and we laughed about liberty bodices with the rubber buttons. A must for the winter months. I too had the rags in the hair. What were our mums thinking of! I also have a picture of myself aged about 3 with a big Shirley Temple hairstyle and the biggest bow on one side. Funny when you look back.
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Message 44
Posted by Palaisglide (U3102587) on Wednesday, 1st September 2010
Mother a war worker would be up early mix dough line a couple of dishes and fill one with meat onions and veg, the other with apple raisins and sugar then put them suitably covered into a big cast iron pot on a hook over the damped down fire all day.
Coming from school I backed up the fire, peeled the potato's and veg ready in a pan of water then when I knew her train was due, on the stove they would go.
I would then make a custard and when they all came in we sat down to a lovely meal, the suet puddings were melt in the mouth which I assume was the long slow cooking.
I was thin as a lath weighing in to box at 11 stone six without fail. The outside life and being very active kept me trim.
Frank. -
Message 45
Posted by Palaisglide (U3102587) on Wednesday, 1st September 2010
Syrup of Figs was the Friday night laxative, they made you run.
If not that it was senna pods soaked in warm water then we got to drink it to move us and boy did we move.
Hated all those things apart from the orange juice and home made Rose Hip Syrup.
We harvested the rose hips in autumn and mother made syrup and bottled it long before the Government decided all kids should get it.
Looking back our mothers had more know how of nature and how to use it to keep us fit in an age where kids died of diseases they can cure now.
Frank. -
Message 46
Posted by jo4eyes (U13654107) on Wednesday, 1st September 2010
Anybody remember Virol? some foul tasting gunk Mum used to insist I had.
Nearly threw this pc out of door. It went soooooo slow. Wasnt sure if the net or site using, for college work, so turned everything off & went to do chores. Am now, well not exactly now, sat in sun, yes with suncream on, reading a good book & looking up at an Amelanchier that I need to take the 'top off'. Not today, dont feel like it, but it's now too tall so causes shadows where I like to sit out. Have got as far as getting the taller steps out of garage, but somehow think tomorrow after work & cutting lawn will be better.
Off to top up my vitamin D. J. -
Message 47
Posted by abbotsmillmo (U13936954) on Wednesday, 1st September 2010
Hi everyone,
I didnt realise some of you were as old as me.
I too remember liberty bodices with rubber buttons.My Mum was horrified when I refused to wear it anymore.
We had a huge jar of cod liver oil on the hall table when we were young, had a spoonful every day during the war.My brother and I once put chewing gum over our top lip, we were supposed to look like Hitler.Dont ask me why,.. I have no idea!!!
We went to the cinema with our parents about 5mls. away, having to walk. After queuing for ages one of us wanted a drink and poor Mum walked all the way back home to get it. Gosh these memories are coming back thick and fast . Mo. -
Message 48
Posted by Summerchild (U14187397) on Wednesday, 1st September 2010
Hi everyone,
Oh Liquifruta, it was foulifruta! I blame Rosehip Syrup for subsequent dental issues, as I was given a spoonful of codliver oil followed by spoonful of Rosehip S and then straight out of the door to school. I had cleaned my teeth first! Mother, who had good teeth all her life (died aged 87), never gave much heed to dental routine. Now every course of dental treatment costs me the mortgage on our first house.
Jo, I too have amelenchior needs decapitating. Am wondering if I can lean out of bedroom window to do it.
Will have a cup of Earl Grey and think about it.
Summer -
Message 49
Posted by jo4eyes (U13654107) on Wednesday, 1st September 2010
I remember liberty bodices Mo. Those rubber buttons were difficult to do for little fingers.
I have a memory of walking up our road, in thick snow, to school wearing one over my vest. Must have been wearing other clothes too but no memory of what, just that I had that Lbodice on! Probably about 4 or 5. Oh & the mittens on strings, which I also did for my daughter! J. -
Message 50
Posted by Twiggy (U3854938) on Wednesday, 1st September 2010
Isn't this grand! All these memories. Does anyone remember 'Dick Barton - Special Agent', on the radio? I used to sit on the floor with my ear to the 'speaker'. Loved the radio. Did wonders for your imagination. I remember listening to 'The Archers' and Phil was, in my eyes, a young handsome farmer. Was so disappointed when I saw a picture of him in the newspaper. Still love the radio or wireless as I often refer to it, much to the amusement of my kids.
Must dash, off to wedding rehearsal.
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