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30th April 2018, 01:49 AM
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Hi John.
Don't know about that, what about that shy little bloke called Cappy.
Cheers Des
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30th April 2018, 02:56 AM
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He’s only shy when it’s his round Des. Goes in to a zombie like. State. JS
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30th April 2018, 03:06 AM
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does he know Yorkshire pubs no longer take 10/- notes
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30th April 2018, 03:14 AM
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Ten bob notes you should be lucky, he takes his empty bottles back to make up the loose change he may have in his pocket. He’s now thinking of a suitable convincing reply , pleased am not in your shoes Rob I never mentioned 10 bob notes, they are as sacred to him as the cow is to a Hindu. Waste not Want not , is going to be on his coat of arms. Cheers JWS.
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30th April 2018, 05:40 AM
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His problem is Mary, she wields her wooden leg like a club to keep him in line.
Ten bob note, mate he still has the first tanner he ever earned.


Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
John Strange R737787
World Traveller

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30th April 2018, 05:54 AM
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he still has the first tanner Mary earned too
Rob Page R855150 - British & Commonwealth Shipping ( 1965 - 1973 ) Gulf Oil -( 1973 - 1975 ) Sealink ( 1975 - 1986 ) 

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30th April 2018, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by
robpage
does he know Yorkshire pubs no longer take 10/- notes
###cappy off to the canny place ...to see the sea and to watch the big greenuns flying over the north pier today........and to get a sniff of the salty air again........
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30th April 2018, 08:28 AM
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30th April 2018, 08:45 AM
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Did you never learn the proper word during your sojourn in the NE Rob, the correct word is Snot Rag. To call it a handkie people will think your gay. JWS
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30th April 2018, 12:29 PM
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I was trying to bring some Dacorum to the proceedings before we all get told off for going off the subject again
Rob Page R855150 - British & Commonwealth Shipping ( 1965 - 1973 ) Gulf Oil -( 1973 - 1975 ) Sealink ( 1975 - 1986 ) 

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