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  1. SuBee

    Where do I begin.....................?

    My Son's boss has informed him that the first soldier to be killed in WW2 was a marine called BONNER. This has sparked an interest for my hubby and his father. Anyone know where I can go, to check this out properly? I have done 'my usual' searches - to no avail
  2. SuBee

    The Uncle I never met..............

    Whilst looking for a suitable photograph to take to the framers to display with my Mom's older brothers medals, I came across this Christmas Card. It was sent  to my Mom and her elder sister Christmas 1940, just before he was sent overseas. My Uncle has been in the RAF for six months, he was...
  3. SuBee

    'Terms' children use

    My youngest son who is now knocking on 18, will eat anything under the son..........................'cept for 'Slippery Meat' This is a term hes used virtually since he began to talk and its stuck with him. 'Are you in for dinner' I'll enquire 'What we got' he'll respond The final response...
  4. SuBee

    20 years ago.......

    A ball of smoke way up high 'Is it really happening?' you can hear thoughts cry Heads raised then dropped in disbelief 'Is it normal?'......... searching for some relief of the sight just seen. There was a deafening hush the panicing thoughts, but there was no rush to know the truth, and feel...
  5. SuBee

    The Mask of Parkinsons Disease

    For my Aunt.................. No more can her face express her delight Happy and sad merges, forms a mask of fright Her eyes are off putting, an expressionless glare To assume a disinterest, would be so unfair To choose to avoid her is easier for some But please interact, cus she IS having fun...
  6. SuBee

    Is it too early?

    Is it too early to start the frenzy for the run upto jerryd's christmas epic? :2funny:
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  7. SuBee

    And you call ME coloured?

    I heard this poem today, and thought it was good......, the author wished to stay anonomous due to the fact that he wanted people to just concentrate on the words of the poem Coloured When I was born, I was black. When I grew up, I was black. When I get hot, I am black. When I get cold, I am...
  8. SuBee

    Anyone for a scarf?

    I'm mourning a 'Jerryd epic' I'm hitting hard on the zinfandel I'm hoping its here afore christmas Cus the wait is too long of a spell I hate to acknowledge my addiction But its a weakness I just cannot hide I pray at my PC each evening I wont ask - cus I still have some pride I dont like to...
  9. SuBee

    Romeo Romeo.........pass me the apple sauce

    The men on this site.. Are full of ………romantic write Their words depict depth and desire The women absorb And take fully onboard The feelings that set them on fire Reg’s love flows like a river Pauls lust makes them quiver Les’s devotion to Roz, is perfection JY’s...
  10. SuBee

    Compose A Poem........ from a nominated word

    Over to you Di Start the ball rolling...............then maybe like the quiz...........whoever writes the poem, could nominate the next word?
  11. SuBee

    My Best friend's Wedding

    It was a warm sunny July evening. It was a Friday. Generally, Abby and I would be 'up the town', in the 'beachcomber bar bit' of The Locarno. But this was no ordinary Friday evening. Abby was getting wed in the morning, so tonight had to be 'special'. Abby had specifically requested 'no...
  12. SuBee

    Marys Tale

    Im not sure if this will work - so bear with me.......... Its not actually my idea, but K8's 10 minute story, reminded me of the suggestion I think we tried it a while ago with a poem and it may not have worked - but here goes anyhow.............................add a little 'chapter to...
  13. SuBee

    Thank You

    (aka the day I ran into the same man twice) Names have been changed to protect the reputation and identities of people :oops: The day started as any other day. Claire had arrived at the Medical Centre and picked up her list of patients, 'Oh Great' she thought 'I have Mr Jones', she...
  14. SuBee

    Only 10

    (Names have been changed) It had been a long day. Having being drained to dehydration point at work, I was in real need of a diversion. 'I know!!' I exclaimed to myself - my best ideas always seems to provoke that sort of response in me..........'a little bit of retail therapy is what I...
  15. SuBee

    A true story.....honest

    It was 4pm, cold, and the snow was falling thick and fast. Heavy laden with shopping and pushing a pushchair with two toddlers in tow, I was pleased to see the Royal Angus Hotel neon sign - it was my beacon. Why I had chosen to park in that multi story car park baffled me now. It had seemed...
  16. SuBee

    Its delighful

    Drawing closer to Christmas, I'm reminded of the 'party tricks' my Dad and other relatives, predominently male, used to do at Christmastime to keep us laughing and occupied whilst Mom sorted out the food etc..... I hope you can add to this thread, but the one that stands out so well in my...
  17. SuBee

    The Greatest Gift

    It's taken for granted, It's assumed to be there. We hold it so dear, But, we dont always care. If it doesn't affect you, You politely will ask, 'How are you today'? But, it's merely a task. It presents in many forms, A continuim of pain? Sometimes weakness, sometimes nausea, But...
  18. SuBee

    WAR MEDALS

    I have just obtained my uncles wars medals. He died in Jarva aged 22, during WW2. I have three medals and the ribbons. I would like to get them framed for my Mom. Can anyone personally recommend anyone local please?
  19. SuBee

    Emmanuel Hall

    I am looking to write a piece for the Handsworth site on Emmanual Hall - Holyhead Road, Handsworth I am particularly looking at The Sunday School and 'The Storey's' the family who were the preachers there during the time I hope to write about. I think they eventually became missionarys, they...
  20. SuBee

    D-Day 06 06 44

    Three generations, sitting in front of the box watching the D-Day Commemorations. My 16 year old visited Normandy last year, to see the museums and war memorials, as part of his History GCSE. We are all quiet - partly in admiration and pride for what people gave up for us so that we had...
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