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9th October 2023, 05:18 AM
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Re: Scattering ashes in docks
I have requested that my ashes be scattered on waters of a beach we often used when a bit younger.
But as the tide goes out or I may be coming back.


Happy daze John in Oz.
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9th October 2023, 05:38 AM
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Re: Scattering ashes in docks
With us so far from the Sea, i have requested that my Ashes now be scattered in the Blue Mountains , there is a lovely small Fals within the Walk at Katoomba, that is where we also scattered ashes for an Aunty . Lovely Scenery and so peaceful.
Before that at the Service (Cremation) my Coffin will be covered with two Flags, that of the Royal Air Force, and the Merchant Navy, half and half!
The Flags i have on hand for quite some time now!
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9th October 2023, 06:06 AM
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Re: Scattering ashes in docks
#11 Your only hoping to get between peoples toes and cause them inconvenience John. JS
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9th October 2023, 09:00 AM
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grim reaper.jpgWhen this fella comes knocking , tell him it is next door he wants.
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9th October 2023, 12:47 PM
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Kong had the best tale ever about scattering ashes at sea ......re a fresh painted bulkhead and a weather side disposal of ashes .....if he sees this he may tell the story .....lol r683532 ps and the widow was on the vessel ......but a clever ploy got the miscreants of the hook ........i still laugh at it years later r683532
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10th October 2023, 05:30 AM
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Re: Scattering ashes in docks
And Cappy no doubt you will have Mary's leg cremated with you.


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10th October 2023, 07:04 AM
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Re: Scattering ashes in docks

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happy daze john in oz
And Cappy no doubt you will have Mary's leg cremated with you.
You what ......you what ....this wooden leg is testament to a holy piece of wood ....held in as great esteem as the wood on the knocker of the stable in the holy land .....or the pannier of the donkey .......now trotting of to lincs ....ex liverpool ......to give his exhibition......in the xmas extravaganza.....loved by the local population .......and quite a few older ladies .....it is of course hidden in perf ....locked in a bank safe.....and only one man has the code .....ps i cannot reveal his name as he owes me three shillings and ninepence .......for the original hardwood which the blessed leg is made from......R683532
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10th October 2023, 07:43 AM
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When and if found confirmation of proof of authenticity can be the corns under the second and third toes , due to the second hand tight fitting shoes Cappy forced her to wear. JS
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10th October 2023, 11:51 PM
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Had to get rid of those shoes he ran off in up in Whyala somehow John, the smell might have led the dogs to him.
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11th October 2023, 12:00 AM
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As to the piece of wood hand carved into a leg , it was only Holy due to the weevils making it their home. Cheers JS
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