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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere

Morning all, it's St George's Day and steering away from the historical/religious context...

Is there/has there been a knight in shining armour in your life? Someone who has gone above and beyond to do something for you, or simply just being there for you, no matter what.

There have been a few in my life, but the one who immediately springs to mind is a good friend who became my 'bubble' partner during lockdown. He shopped and cooked for me when I was too unwell to do it myself. I can't thank him enough for getting me through that difficult time 😊 xx

Who are your knights?

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By *eoBloomsMan
3 weeks ago

Springfield

Bump for St George 🙂

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By *ansoffateMan
3 weeks ago

Sagittarius A

Sir Robin the Brave

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By *ealMissShadyWoman
3 weeks ago

St Albans/ North Welsh Borders

Me, myself and I

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod

3 weeks ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

Two of my neighbours who are both far more organised, remember when bin day is, and always put mine out at the same time as theirs. They're angels.

*I put all ours back when empty of course. 😇😂

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"Bump for St George 🙂"

I was about to discreetly shuffle out of the forum 🫣 so thanks Leo, what a shining knight you are

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"Sir Robin the Brave"

Ah, a Monty Python fan I see 😁

My gran loved MP so much, she had 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' playing at her funeral as she was carried out of church, and everyone sang along ❤️

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By *eoBloomsMan
3 weeks ago

Springfield


"Bump for St George 🙂

I was about to discreetly shuffle out of the forum 🫣 so thanks Leo, what a shining knight you are "

You're welcome OP 😊

Like Obi I have a wonderful neighbour who will dogsit if Im away and waters my garden border over his fence. I think I'd probably move if he did !

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"Me, myself and I"

I hear you ❤️ Having strength and determination to get through some really shitty times has often made me feel like I'm my own Knight 😊

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"Two of my neighbours who are both far more organised, remember when bin day is, and always put mine out at the same time as theirs. They're angels.

*I put all ours back when empty of course. 😇😂"

It makes life so much easier when you have good neighbours. I live in a building of 6 flats and we do the same for each other 😊

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
3 weeks ago

Herts/Beds/London

Sir Veilance is looking out for me.

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By *eoBloomsMan
3 weeks ago

Springfield

Shout out to the amazing Sir Chris Hoy who is handling with cancer diagnosis with so much dignity.🫡

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"Bump for St George 🙂

I was about to discreetly shuffle out of the forum 🫣 so thanks Leo, what a shining knight you are

You're welcome OP 😊

Like Obi I have a wonderful neighbour who will dogsit if Im away and waters my garden border over his fence. I think I'd probably move if he did !"

I feel the same. I've been here 11 years...the longest I've ever stayed in one place...and I think that's mostly down to the lovely people who live around me. Well, and the fact I'm a 10 minute walk from a gorgeous beach 😄

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
3 weeks ago

Herts/Beds/London


"Shout out to the amazing Sir Chris Hoy who is handling with cancer diagnosis with so much dignity.🫡"

💯

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"Sir Veilance is looking out for me. "

😁 that has made me chuckle out loud. Thanks Glo x

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By *ora the explorerWoman
3 weeks ago

Paradise, Herts

My dad. Always ❤️

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"Shout out to the amazing Sir Chris Hoy who is handling with cancer diagnosis with so much dignity.🫡"

Absolutely. From personal experience I know what a difficult journey it is, not just physically but mentally too. But to go through it when you're in the public eye ... well, I have nothing but ❤️ and admiration for him, and everyone else going through it 🫂

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"My dad. Always ❤️"

This is so lovely to hear Nora ❤️

For me, it is my mum. The other day she commented on the inner strength I have and I told her that it is only because I inherited it from her. She is the strongest and bravest person I know 💞

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By *9alMan
3 weeks ago

Bridgend

I always remember Stan Freebergs "st George & the Dragnet " on st Georges day . devouring maidens out of season

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By *rHotNottsMan
3 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

A very long time ago my house was broken into. I just got back from the hospital where my daughter had her appendix out and been very ill for about five days to find the back patio door is completely smashed and the house trashed.

We also think we disturbed them as loads of stuff I’ve been dropped in the back garden

A mate came over and sat by the patio doors all night with a baseball bat why we got some sleep. Then he organised a team of people to come over next day and tidy and clean and fix everything up for us while we went over and stayed at a friends.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
3 weeks ago

Reading

My father rip.

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"I always remember Stan Freebergs "st George & the Dragnet " on st Georges day . devouring maidens out of season "

Haha, I've never heard it. I shall have a listen when I get a moment 😁

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"A very long time ago my house was broken into. I just got back from the hospital where my daughter had her appendix out and been very ill for about five days to find the back patio door is completely smashed and the house trashed.

We also think we disturbed them as loads of stuff I’ve been dropped in the back garden

A mate came over and sat by the patio doors all night with a baseball bat why we got some sleep. Then he organised a team of people to come over next day and tidy and clean and fix everything up for us while we went over and stayed at a friends."

Oh my goodness, what a horrendous thing to go through, especially when your daughter was so poorly. But what amazing friends you have to do all that for you and your family. It's times like that you find out who's truly there for you, no matter what 😊

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"My father rip. "

It is difficult when you lose someone so special. Sending you ❤️ & 🫂 Catnip x

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By *ansoffateMan
3 weeks ago

Sagittarius A


"Sir Robin the Brave

Ah, a Monty Python fan I see 😁

My gran loved MP so much, she had 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' playing at her funeral as she was carried out of church, and everyone sang along ❤️ "

Blessed is your Gran!

I am thinking the Birdie song with actions.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
3 weeks ago

in Lancashire


"Shout out to the amazing Sir Chris Hoy who is handling with cancer diagnosis with so much dignity.🫡"

Absolutely

We could purloin him as our patron saint instead of some Turkish bloke ..

Real attributes and achievements trumps myth for me..

Yes I know he's Scottish but it's closer..

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By *eoBloomsMan
3 weeks ago

Springfield


"Shout out to the amazing Sir Chris Hoy who is handling with cancer diagnosis with so much dignity.🫡

Absolutely

We could purloin him as our patron saint instead of some Turkish bloke ..

Real attributes and achievements trumps myth for me..

Yes I know he's Scottish but it's closer.."

Riding a bike instead of a horse.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
3 weeks ago

in Lancashire


"Shout out to the amazing Sir Chris Hoy who is handling with cancer diagnosis with so much dignity.🫡

Absolutely

We could purloin him as our patron saint instead of some Turkish bloke ..

Real attributes and achievements trumps myth for me..

Yes I know he's Scottish but it's closer..

Riding a bike instead of a horse. "

Eco friendly and less animal cruelty..

Win win..

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By *etsplay68Man
3 weeks ago

beaconsfield

apparently the Church have put St Georges day back to next Monday as it fell to close to Easter , what a load of bollox

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By (user no longer on site)
3 weeks ago

- Knock knock!

- Who’s there?

- Sir!

- Sir who?

…..SURPRISE!!!!

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By *inkyycurvyyWoman
3 weeks ago

Manchester

My grandad. He was more like a father to me, looked out for me and my family our whole lives. Was devastated when he died and still am.

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By *ack1971Man
3 weeks ago

Cork

Happy St. George's Day from across the pond!

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"Sir Robin the Brave

Ah, a Monty Python fan I see 😁

My gran loved MP so much, she had 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' playing at her funeral as she was carried out of church, and everyone sang along ❤️

Blessed is your Gran!

I am thinking the Birdie song with actions."

🤣 She would have loved that.

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By *ansoffateMan
3 weeks ago

Sagittarius A


"Sir Robin the Brave

Ah, a Monty Python fan I see 😁

My gran loved MP so much, she had 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' playing at her funeral as she was carried out of church, and everyone sang along ❤️

Blessed is your Gran!

I am thinking the Birdie song with actions.

🤣 She would have loved that. "

To grans 🥂

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"My grandad. He was more like a father to me, looked out for me and my family our whole lives. Was devastated when he died and still am. "

Sending ❤️ & 🫂 to you Velma x

My brother and I grew up in an alcohol-fuelled abusive household. The only solace we got, were the 6 weeks that we stayed with our grandparents every summer. They were so loving, spending quality time with us, teaching us so much about life. It's years since they both died, but I think about them most days. Especially now, as I am researching our family tree and have all their photos out. So so many happy memories with them. You're always welcome to DM me if you ever need a chat 😊

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"Happy St. George's Day from across the pond!"

Thanks for the wishes Jack. How is it over there in beautiful Cork? I've never been but I recently did an Ancestry DNA test and discovered that 3% of my DNA is from the Munster province of Ireland. So I've been Googling the area and I've put it on my bucket list to visit one day 😄

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"Sir Robin the Brave

Ah, a Monty Python fan I see 😁

My gran loved MP so much, she had 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' playing at her funeral as she was carried out of church, and everyone sang along ❤️

Blessed is your Gran!

I am thinking the Birdie song with actions.

🤣 She would have loved that.

To grans 🥂"

I'll drink to that. Cheers 🥂

I miss having a granny. I wonder if I can adopt one from somewhere 🤔

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By *ansoffateMan
3 weeks ago

Sagittarius A


"Sir Robin the Brave

Ah, a Monty Python fan I see 😁

My gran loved MP so much, she had 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' playing at her funeral as she was carried out of church, and everyone sang along ❤️

Blessed is your Gran!

I am thinking the Birdie song with actions.

🤣 She would have loved that.

To grans 🥂

I'll drink to that. Cheers 🥂

I miss having a granny. I wonder if I can adopt one from somewhere 🤔 "

Knitting group.

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"Sir Robin the Brave

Ah, a Monty Python fan I see 😁

My gran loved MP so much, she had 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' playing at her funeral as she was carried out of church, and everyone sang along ❤️

Blessed is your Gran!

I am thinking the Birdie song with actions.

🤣 She would have loved that.

To grans 🥂

I'll drink to that. Cheers 🥂

I miss having a granny. I wonder if I can adopt one from somewhere 🤔

Knitting group."

Yes, but I envision they would try to make me join in and I wouldn't have the ❤️ to tell them I am absolutely crap at that sort of thing 🫣

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
3 weeks ago

Reading

Post is a little premature

Today is not actually St George’s Day. Under Church of England rules no saint’s day can be celebrated in the week before or after Easter, so this year the celebration has been moved to Monday 28 April

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"Post is a little premature

Today is not actually St George’s Day. Under Church of England rules no saint’s day can be celebrated in the week before or after Easter, so this year the celebration has been moved to Monday 28 April"

You're absolutely right. Oops 🫣That'll teach me for just looking at the Google Doodle and not scrolling down to read the article about it. Oh well, it's been a lovely thread anyway 😊

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
3 weeks ago

Reading


"Post is a little premature

Today is not actually St George’s Day. Under Church of England rules no saint’s day can be celebrated in the week before or after Easter, so this year the celebration has been moved to Monday 28 April

You're absolutely right. Oops 🫣That'll teach me for just looking at the Google Doodle and not scrolling down to read the article about it. Oh well, it's been a lovely thread anyway 😊"

I agree!

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By *ansoffateMan
3 weeks ago

Sagittarius A


"Sir Robin the Brave

Ah, a Monty Python fan I see 😁

My gran loved MP so much, she had 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' playing at her funeral as she was carried out of church, and everyone sang along ❤️

Blessed is your Gran!

I am thinking the Birdie song with actions.

🤣 She would have loved that.

To grans 🥂

I'll drink to that. Cheers 🥂

I miss having a granny. I wonder if I can adopt one from somewhere 🤔

Knitting group.

Yes, but I envision they would try to make me join in and I wouldn't have the ❤️ to tell them I am absolutely crap at that sort of thing 🫣"

Been there I was one that got adopted 🤣.

How they can knit and still talk like that blew my mind.

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By *eading beddingMan
3 weeks ago

Berks

Michael: a shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man, who does not exist...

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By *adbod2godbodMan
3 weeks ago

Manchester


"Sir Robin the Brave"

Bravely ran away away

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By *ansoffateMan
3 weeks ago

Sagittarius A


"Sir Robin the Brave

Bravely ran away away"

Dude be careful a fell wind blows. There's a stirring in the woods, awakened by the people quoting movie lines.

Strange things are afoot at the circle K

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By *pen2UMan
3 weeks ago

Telford

Never mind St Georges Day! It's me mams birthday today!

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By *ack1971Man
3 weeks ago

Cork


"Happy St. George's Day from across the pond!

Thanks for the wishes Jack. How is it over there in beautiful Cork? I've never been but I recently did an Ancestry DNA test and discovered that 3% of my DNA is from the Munster province of Ireland. So I've been Googling the area and I've put it on my bucket list to visit one day 😄 "

Well that 3% qualifies you 100% Irish I do family history for 26 years now, and Munster is not so bad to research. It can be very diverse historically. The more unusual the name, the better to locate family homesteads. Check both sides of the family lines, 100,000 more files were put online this year for Munster alone.

National census website is in transition at the moment, so check the new version available. Church records are available online and research Skibbereen historical website, great resource.

If you need help on this, just DM me, a lot is free. I can point you to the good websites.

Cork is sunny at the moment, but I'm sure you'll bring a few rays when you're over yourself!

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"Sir Robin the Brave

Ah, a Monty Python fan I see 😁

My gran loved MP so much, she had 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' playing at her funeral as she was carried out of church, and everyone sang along ❤️

Blessed is your Gran!

I am thinking the Birdie song with actions.

🤣 She would have loved that.

To grans 🥂

I'll drink to that. Cheers 🥂

I miss having a granny. I wonder if I can adopt one from somewhere 🤔

Knitting group.

Yes, but I envision they would try to make me join in and I wouldn't have the ❤️ to tell them I am absolutely crap at that sort of thing 🫣

Been there I was one that got adopted 🤣.

How they can knit and still talk like that blew my mind."

I now have an image in my head of you sitting in the middle of a grannies knitting group 🤣 nodding your head, pretending to be listening to their chatter 🤣 while, in fact, you are discreetly texting away to us lot on Fab 🤣

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"Michael: a shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man, who does not exist..."

Forgive my ignorance...are you referring to Michael the Archangel?

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"Never mind St Georges Day! It's me mams birthday today! "

Aww, mams are special, so Many Happy Returns to her 🥂😁

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By *ongAndThick123Man
3 weeks ago

Leeds

Yes. When I was in my early 20’s a friend of mine had overnight success in his career. He took me under his wing and allowed me to shadow him around the world. I learned so much and I’ll be forever grateful that he changed my life.

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"Happy St. George's Day from across the pond!

Thanks for the wishes Jack. How is it over there in beautiful Cork? I've never been but I recently did an Ancestry DNA test and discovered that 3% of my DNA is from the Munster province of Ireland. So I've been Googling the area and I've put it on my bucket list to visit one day 😄

Well that 3% qualifies you 100% Irish I do family history for 26 years now, and Munster is not so bad to research. It can be very diverse historically. The more unusual the name, the better to locate family homesteads. Check both sides of the family lines, 100,000 more files were put online this year for Munster alone.

National census website is in transition at the moment, so check the new version available. Church records are available online and research Skibbereen historical website, great resource.

If you need help on this, just DM me, a lot is free. I can point you to the good websites.

Cork is sunny at the moment, but I'm sure you'll bring a few rays when you're over yourself!

"

Aww Jack, thanks so much. From what I understand of the results, 3% DNA means way way way back! So far I've got back to the mid 1700s and not a hint of Irish yet, so it may take a long while, haha. But I will definitely be in touch when I get to that point of research. Thanks 😁

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By *eading beddingMan
3 weeks ago

Berks


"Michael: a shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man, who does not exist...

Forgive my ignorance...are you referring to Michael the Archangel?"

Hahaha Michael Knight aka the Night Rider

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"Yes. When I was in my early 20’s a friend of mine had overnight success in his career. He took me under his wing and allowed me to shadow him around the world. I learned so much and I’ll be forever grateful that he changed my life."

Aww, that's fantastic to hear 😊

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By *lessandra_B OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

Here, There & Everywhere


"Michael: a shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man, who does not exist...

Forgive my ignorance...are you referring to Michael the Archangel?

Hahaha Michael Knight aka the Night Rider"

Doh!🫣🤣 how did I get that so wrong. I used to watch that show as a kid 🫣🤣

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By *eading beddingMan
3 weeks ago

Berks


"Michael: a shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man, who does not exist...

Forgive my ignorance...are you referring to Michael the Archangel?

Hahaha Michael Knight aka the Night Rider

Doh!🫣🤣 how did I get that so wrong. I used to watch that show as a kid 🫣🤣 "

In your defence it was a long time ago... Me too, great 80s TV, one man can make a difference!

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By *pen2UMan
3 weeks ago

Telford


"Never mind St Georges Day! It's me mams birthday today!

Aww, mams are special, so Many Happy Returns to her 🥂😁"

She's been VERY spoilt! Massive family means greater amounts of gifts! She's a lucky lady for sure! Thank you for the birthday wishes

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By *ack1971Man
3 weeks ago

Cork


" If you need help on this, just DM me, a lot is free. I can point you to the good websites.

Cork is sunny at the moment, but I'm sure you'll bring a few rays when you're over yourself!

Aww Jack, thanks so much. From what I understand of the results, 3% DNA means way way way back! So far I've got back to the mid 1700s and not a hint of Irish yet, so it may take a long while, haha. But I will definitely be in touch when I get to that point of research. Thanks 😁 "

It could also mean 1 small Irish family, or if it's way back check Anglo Norman history

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By *ansoffateMan
3 weeks ago

Sagittarius A


"Sir Robin the Brave

Ah, a Monty Python fan I see 😁

My gran loved MP so much, she had 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' playing at her funeral as she was carried out of church, and everyone sang along ❤️

Blessed is your Gran!

I am thinking the Birdie song with actions.

🤣 She would have loved that.

To grans 🥂

I'll drink to that. Cheers 🥂

I miss having a granny. I wonder if I can adopt one from somewhere 🤔

Knitting group.

Yes, but I envision they would try to make me join in and I wouldn't have the ❤️ to tell them I am absolutely crap at that sort of thing 🫣

Been there I was one that got adopted 🤣.

How they can knit and still talk like that blew my mind.

I now have an image in my head of you sitting in the middle of a grannies knitting group 🤣 nodding your head, pretending to be listening to their chatter 🤣 while, in fact, you are discreetly texting away to us lot on Fab 🤣"

Honestly, it is a while ago, but that has pretty much happened. They weren't all grannies, but other than that. 👌🏼 🤣

I kept adding stitches or something and they got tired of fixing it for me. So I just made the tea.

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By *arakiss12TV/TS
3 weeks ago

Bedfuck

Happy St George's day everyone.

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