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Sorry hoseman. Just seen your post. Well done. I think you are one of the few that still do that.

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Add me to the list, i think it a generational thing that's from the past, i don't think its a sign of disrespect from the younger ones, its just something that's not done now or taught.


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Originally Posted by Pinzgauer
I recall my parents hammering it into me that when a funeral cortege passed by, you stood still and took your school cap off. If you hadn't got a cap on, you just bowed your head in respect. Some chance of seeing that these days !
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I sit corrected !!!

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Glad to know, Rudebox, that you got some respect. Jimbob, yes, I remember the black armbands on the death of George VI


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Here's a piece, interesting that it's in the cycling section.

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Originally Posted by chriskay
Glad to know, Rudebox, that you got some respect.
meaning what, chriskay??

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That no one tried to cut you up & from what you say, passers by showed respect.


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Lol. Ok. Rudey-tempermental today!

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Lol. Ok. Rudey-tempermental today!

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Following on from traditional funeral respectfulness, does anyone close their curtains anymore if there is a funeral in their street? I do but notice that alot of ppl don`t, they stand on their doorsteps having a good nose.


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Originally Posted by kezzbag
Following on from traditional funeral respectfulness, does anyone close their curtains anymore if there is a funeral in their street? I do but notice that alot of ppl don`t, they stand on their doorsteps having a good nose.


I'd forgotten about that tradition.


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Now one for the ladies. Note that they charge extra for waist size 27" or more. I make that about a size 10!

Incidentally, this is one of the few adverts which includes a telephone number. Of course, in those days most communication was by post. In cities like London or Liverpool (probably Birkenhead too) you could post a letter early in the morning & expect a reply by lunchtime. You could then reply to that & it would be delivered by evening. Of course, in those days it was the Royal Mail, not the crap service we get now from the Post Office.

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And here's how to achieve that sub 27" waist.

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Steady on Chris .... this is a family show !!! Just going for a cold shower !!!!

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