Author Archives: odeboyz

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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In the Line of Fire: British Style

Posted on July 29, 2014 by odeboyz

A British cabinet minister once asked his bodyguard if he could actually prevent an assassination. “I doubt it,” the officer replied, “but being so close I could write a much better report.” (Chris)

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SADNESS

Posted on July 29, 2014 by odeboyz

(Del)

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Stay as They Are

Posted on July 25, 2014 by odeboyz

Knowing the day could be calamitous or at least memorable, Jan and I joined the tube at Elm Park Station last Wednesday morning to wend our way across Londons metropolis from the East to North West – Maida Vale station. … Continue reading →

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Summer Forgiveness

Posted on July 22, 2014 by odeboyz

Fading memories Summer heat kills fearfulness Dreaming of harmony. (Chris)

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Assymetry: a joke

Posted on July 22, 2014 by odeboyz

Jim had been happily married for 40 years unlike his wife. (Chris)

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Fluid National Identities, 1919- 2014

Posted on July 18, 2014 by odeboyz

Because of the stunning success of the Act of Union, 1801, British people have had 213 years of relative national stability. Britain has been stable whilst the rest of Europe has been a cauldron of fluid national identities. This stability … Continue reading →

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Arthur Balfour on politics

Posted on July 15, 2014 by odeboyz

“Nothing matters very much, and few things matter at all.” British Prime Minister 1902- 05

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