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Tina

Tina Report 17 Nov 2012 17:54

can any one remember the rhyme about the magpies, the one that starts one for sorrow two for joy. I do hope so as it is driving me mad that I cant remember the rest. best wishes to all Tina

Researching:
Jeffery, Laxton , England and all over

StrayKitten

StrayKitten Report 17 Nov 2012 17:57

One for sorrow,
Two for joy,
Three for a girl,
Four for a boy,
Five for silver,
Six for gold,
Seven for a secret,
Never to be told

i sing it often lol

Researching:
it wasnt me!

TessAkaBridgetTheFidget

TessAkaBridgetTheFidget Report 17 Nov 2012 17:57

One for sorrow, two for joy,
Three for a girl and four for a boy,
Five for silver, six for gold,
Seven for a secret - never to be told.
Magpie.

Researching:
Woodhouse and Trilloe from Herefordshire; Lockyear and Date from Somerset, Thomas and Edwards from Glamorganshire and Monmouthshire, also Argyll, Tipperary, Limerick, Cork

Tina

Tina Report 17 Nov 2012 18:19

Thanks for your replies, I can sleep easy now. Thanks once again
Tina

Researching:
Jeffery, Laxton , England and all over

RamblingRose

RamblingRose Report 17 Nov 2012 19:21

Eight's a wish
and Nine's a kiss
10 is a bird you must not miss

Ma a a ag pie! lol

Researching:
Names: Fishlock, London. Whetman. Keatings from Kerry. And whatever happened to Harriett Louisa!