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mckenna, another mistake?

Bonesy

Bonesy yes i admit props if you get my age you will so perfect sorry again for the spelling GEORGE IS THE NAME

I Hi George hope you are keeping well.

Just catching up because I have not been on for a while.

Things ain't what they used to be George, old age has taken us to a new level.

But nobody dodges it, it is just hiding behind every corner and shows it's face eventually.

Take care mate, the Bootle air gave you a good start, keep going.

Best Wishes from another Olivia Street Buck.

Marie

George, sorry think we got our wires crossed.
Take care

Keith

Hi Marie 777 nice hear from you yes age has caught up with me, my son and daughter in law look me well take me out shopping .but they have enough to do themselves working all day.soi manage the best ican. Nel is keeping well we talk to each other monthly. hope you are keeping well all the best to you George, PS I Like your poetry,

Kieth take no notice of me i enjoy are banter i take great joy reading the different thread on the forum though my computor isacting up lately so my
son is it in to see whats wrong so i may be absent tillits fixed take care all the best to you George

Cobble stones and gas lit streets.
Faded apples, four a penny sweets.
Old ladies wrapped in big black shawls.
Sitting on the path till the rent man calls.

Men with hooks coming up from the dock.
Looking for their dinner but watching the clock.
Got to get back, for the afternoon shift.
No cars about so they don't get a lift.

Steps all scrubbed and viewed with pride.
Then you start on the other side.
Polish the brass till you make it gleam.
Now for the sills and the scratched paint cream.

Queuing up outside the chippy.
Got no coat and the air is nippy.
Smell the fishcakes and the pies.
Take some home for a nice surprise.

Lamp lighter comes, he's getting older.
Carrying the ladder on his shoulder
Feel sorry for the man, he looks worn out.
If he needs any help, he'll give us a shout

This was my Bootle of long ago.
Some are too young but others will know.
How we once lived and cared for each other.
War taught us "Treat Each Man as Your Brother."

An old one revived for you George

Marie

Marie777 that brought back fond memouries Marie when we live in Olivia St the old lamp lighter going round, wonderful poem you have
written keep it up, i was looking at the photo of the bomb damage right opposite are house and your mum and dads some good neighbours
died that night we were lucky we were in our air raid shelter in the back yard .George

to the forum from Momday i am giving my computor up ive enjoyed browsing through the messages but health as overtaken now and age thank you all
for hours of entertainment George

Sorry to hear about your bad health George, I am sure there will be many on here who will miss your posts on BT. Take care.

Loretta

Going to miss you George.Health comes first.Take care my cyber friend
Matt

Will miss that wonderful Bootle history, George, sad when valued members leave forum
Thank you for past stories of school days, wartime, and memories of a bygone era
All so very much appreciated;
Best Wishes George

Beautiful Poem, Marie so enjoyed it, will be keeping a copy of those wonderful verses...
Thank You

So sorry to hear about your health George and sorry we won't be posting any more.
Take care mate.

Keith

George, I have only just read your post. So very sorry to hear you are leaving the forum, you will be sadly missed. Sincerely hope your health improves. Take good care of yourself you "Olivia Street Buck", you will be in my thoughts.............
Much Love
Elaine