Monthly Archives: August 2014

A Hackney Estate Before Its Time.

Posted on August 8, 2014 by odeboyz

In 1975 I had already worked for Hackney Council for 12 years first as a plumber then as the foreman plumber. Based in the depths of Shoreditch down Bowling Green Walk off of Pitfield Street. One lunch time I got … Continue reading →

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Wedding Dress: a joke

Posted on August 5, 2014 by odeboyz

Jim’s wife was admiring herself in front of the mirror and said, “Do you know I can still get into my wedding dress!” Jim replied, “And I can still get into my wedding tie.” (Mike W.)

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Uncle Bert

Posted on August 5, 2014 by odeboyz

Uncle Bert A grizzled old man Never laughed or smiled On the beach at Cliftonville with his knotted hanky hat He sat – and coughed and coughed all day. Aunt Lil told Mum of his time in France His adventure … Continue reading →

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