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What kind of things do you remember from Childhood

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Jane

Jane Report 27 Jun 2010 08:09

The latest on Maureens Mum is that she is now fading fast and it could be days or a few weeks.She hasn't managed to get a bed in the hospice and is now in a room of her own in the hospital.
Maureen says she will get back on here as soon as she feels able.

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 27 Jun 2010 09:39

Morning Jane and All,

Thought and prayers are with Maureen and her mum. If she rings you again Jane give her all our love and wishes in this hard time.

Another lovely day here and I had a message from a lady called Shelia which I am putting on here. I have invited her to the thread but she came back to me by pm.

HI MEL
From Sheila I remember the war the table shelter the barrage baloons ,malt that was lovely, horrible white emulsion stuff ration books aand silver paper dropped by pilots on our lawn
school milk all dusty on top because it stood in the sun. Walking
miles to school in the snow. egg powder milk tablets my dad bought home from the ymca in a black tin given to the soldiers.;
showing identity cards and queing in the cinema .My old records that broke and my gas mask with a donald duck tongue that smelt funny. trams that turned round and the driver went up the other end to return. so much more I AM SEVENTY ONE.

MillymollyAmanda

MillymollyAmanda Report 27 Jun 2010 09:45

Morning everyone,
Your right Jane it is hot out there already ,we've just sat out and had a coffee ,and i was hot in the shade !!

I have been thinking about Maureen and her mum, thanks Jane for letting us know the lastest news .

Think today will be a pool day

Just going to try and get on the F*P site and see if i can found a bit more information .
Phew!! i'am hot sitting here i carn't have the fan on it'll blow all my papers away !!

BBL

Jane

Jane Report 27 Jun 2010 11:33

Lovely memories from Sheila It would be great to hear more!!
Of course I will tell Maureen we are all thinking of her.She knows that we are.She said she is getting lots of support from her children which I'm sure is a great comfort .

I went to Tes** just now .Boy I wish I hadn't .It was bedlam.Everyone was good humoured and there was a real buzz.Football fever I think lol.More iced coffee in the fridge plus a huge jug of iced water.We are getting through some amount of ice cubes.They are even going in Chesters water.

MillymollyAmanda

MillymollyAmanda Report 27 Jun 2010 12:23

We've just been to Tes*o's to get some petrol ,plenty of traffic on the roads i ,bet it will be quiet later LOL

The temperature gauge thingy in the car was 33 degrees !!!!

I've got a big jug of iced coffee in the fridge too, that will be gone by the end of the day .

Jane

Jane Report 27 Jun 2010 13:17

Phewy Pewy !!.We are all a bit droopy here.Bread ,cheese,pate and some tomatoes and our first cucumbers which are delicious for lunch
Hannahs hayfever is really troublesome today and making her feel a bit rotten.
There seems to a dog next door with the lads that are there and there is a lot of shouting going on.It sounds like it keeps trying to run off or something.I don't like to hear it.
I wonder if the beaches will be heaving this afternoon or will everyone be glued to the box!!!.I bet there will be some thoughtless people leaving dogs in cars to cook.I remember last year(I think it was last year) when those 2 police dogs died in the car.,and all the St Bernard dogs that died in a van I think there were about 13 !!!!!!!

MillymollyAmanda

MillymollyAmanda Report 27 Jun 2010 15:22

We've just heard a load of sirens ,i think there must have been an accident on the A47, i hope its not a bad one.

Been in the pool and its lovely ,really cooled off now .

Bet Frank is watching the football ,with a cool beer on the side LOL

Jane

Jane Report 27 Jun 2010 15:27

Germany has just scored Mandy.I hope no-one is badly hurt or killed in the accident.It always gives me the willies when I hear lots of sirens .Is the road a busy one?
I am sat glued on here and on the tv too.I can multi task you know lolol

Jane

Jane Report 27 Jun 2010 15:29

Frank is sure to be watching the Footie,a can in one hand and the others in the fridge lol

MillymollyAmanda

MillymollyAmanda Report 27 Jun 2010 15:36

That road is fairly busy Jane ,blow me they've scored again !!

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 27 Jun 2010 15:37

Was that his other hands in the fridge??????

BIL just gone and he had 4 doz eggs which was good.

I must go and do some watering as the tunnel needs it and so do my beans.

Don't watch the footie! OH dos'nt like it either thank goodness.

MillymollyAmanda

MillymollyAmanda Report 27 Jun 2010 15:38

We got one !!!!

Jane

Jane Report 27 Jun 2010 15:40

Nearly 2!!

MillymollyAmanda

MillymollyAmanda Report 27 Jun 2010 15:41

Looked like 2 to me , ref's blind !!!

Jane

Jane Report 27 Jun 2010 15:42

Ructions now lol

Jane

Jane Report 27 Jun 2010 16:27

I think we are coming home!!!!.Why do Germany ALWAYS beat us??...4 /1 now.Bye Bye World cup.

MillymollyAmanda

MillymollyAmanda Report 27 Jun 2010 16:45

Oh well ,there's still the tennis to watch .

Tracey

Tracey Report 27 Jun 2010 16:50

Hi Gang------ Have you seen this new BATHING-BEAUTY --Mandy so much hidden talant lol xxx You lucky duck..

Sheila will have more memory's--I remember the powder egg's not to bad taste.------

thingking of you Maureen xxx

Annx

Annx Report 27 Jun 2010 16:53

Bye, bye anymore free access to FMP site too!!! Booo Hoo. I found lots from the 1911 census, but I hadn't finished yet. lol

Mel, it's awful here....HE watches nearly all the matches!! If it hadn't been so hot I'd have been off somewhere.!!! Next time I think I will leave him to the telly and go on a cruise or something. lol

Annx

Annx Report 27 Jun 2010 16:59

Yes, Mandy looks really cool in her pool doesn't she......it's just the job this weather. Wish it was here!! lol

I have been freezing and bagging up icecubes in polythene bags Jane. I found a cheap ice lolly thing I bought in a £1 shop I think, so I've done some fresh orange juice lollies to try.