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    Summer Lane

    Thanks Topsey, yes that looks like Jenny & Ernie. What was your husbands name ? we lived just down the street from where that picture, back of 25.
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    Summer Lane

    Topsy what page is it on.as I knew Jenny Lee when she lived in Burbury st. Jean
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    One year old today

    Thank you Jim & your dedicated helpers, especially for helping us who are far from home to keep in touch with our roots & make new friends, Jean.
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    Wheeler Street Lozells

    Hi Dave , Re the cobblers shop , I used to take my shoes there & the guy would change them in into wedge heels and he always polished & cleaned your shoes before we picked them up. Jean.
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    Astoness ( lyn )

    Lynn loving thoughts and condolences.all the way from California. May the good Lord & his Angels hold you and your family in their arms and bring you comfort at this sad time.. RIP Steve. Jean.
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    Wheeler Street Lozells

    I well remember that. I knew his son Ossie. ( also pictured in the Pathe news.} . Winnie used to play the piano in The Acorn. Charlie later bought a house next door to my friend in Elmbridge Rd Perry Bar.. Liz.Thanks for the memory. jean.
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    Kathleen Dayus The girl from Hockley

    Thank you for that link, Their postage rates to USA are a lot cheaper than other booksellers. Jean
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    Kathleen Dayus The girl from Hockley

    I have just managed to get Kathleen Dayus,s Omnibus edition from Amazson books. The first I knew about Kathleen. was when I switched on the TV here in California,about 20 years ago, and there was the Bullring , in a movie of A Bakers Dozen an adaptation from the book Her People By Kathleen...
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    Kardomah

    Pam my friend Chris Maybury was a manageress there at about that time . did you know her. Jean
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    Where did you live

    Born 1931 253 Farm St Hockley. over my parents fish & chip shop. moved to Burbury st. Married & moved to Burnhsm rd Perry Barr. ,Taylor rd Kings Heath, Blackpool Promenade, Las Palmas. Moved to Riverside California 1982.& love it.!!! Jean.
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    When the going get tough..the tough get goin

    You know what I say to my Husnband Ken after one of them dissputes "why do you insist om making me right?") He usually introduces himself to people as "the gaffers husband" !!! Jean. .
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    St Georges Day Meet, Stags Head

    Thanks Dave everyone for the Pictures & videos , I felt it was though I was there with our kid & all of you. Jean
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    Saint Georges Day

    Congratulations Dave & Parents, another Blessing in yur lives. Jean. congratulations Dave
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    Welcome leila rose 3-14 today.

    Welcome Leila Rose Congratulations to Parents & Grandparents. Jim, when my first Grandchild Alexandra was born . an old lady said to me is this your first ? & I said yes, She said " Grandchildren are Gods reward for not having murdered your own!!!! and when I held Alelexandra in my arms it was...
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    Saint Georges Day

    Wishing you all a Happy St Georges Day. From an ex (Brummie ) pat. in Sunny California. Thank all of you who have shown kindness to my brother Ken Bramwell & Eric blackham90.at the pub meet, Lynn in particular for going the extra mile. These 2 guys living on their own didn't,t know...
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    Black eagle

    Thank you Dave,for your message & photos, He certainly enjoyed chatting to you . I hope he go,s to the St Georges Day Meet up. Jean.
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    Black eagle

    Sorry for the delay Lyn. Yes it shows the shop ( next to the Greengrocers Lawleys) I can also see the window of the attic where I was born. Thank you lyn Jean..
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    Black eagle

    Thank you Dave the guy with lyn is " Our Kid".Ken, I,m glad he made . Thank you all for making him welcome. Jean
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    The black eagle meet up

    Thank you Lyn, much appreciated . i am sure you will have a great time . after all your hard work. Jean.
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    The black eagle meet up

    Hello Lyn & everyone. I have told my brother who lives in Bartley Green about the meet up . & he said he will attend on my behalf.if that,s o k? His name is Ken Bramwell. I will be drinking a toast to you all sat by my daughters pool at Huntington Beach. Cheeeeeeeeers. Jean
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