Tag Archives: Family games

My Multi-talented Father

Posted on April 16, 2020 by odeboyz

Dad hated school and left aged 14 and was immediately employed in a local garage in 1924. He acquired a working knowledge of cars. Our second car was a DAB 36. When it broke down he stripped out the starter … Continue reading →

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Washing on the Front Room Table

Posted on March 29, 2020 by odeboyz

Just before bedtime, We boys had to be washed The bowl of hot water, soap, flannel and towel On the table, waiting for each boy Dad would select one of us Never the same one twice, in line A soaped … Continue reading →

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Rodin’s the Thinker: or was it called the dreamer

Posted on September 27, 2018 by odeboyz

Back in the mid to late 50s, our teachers only addressed us children by our surnames or more usually as ‘You boy’, or, ‘You Girl’. I’m afraid on many occasions I was told “You boy, pay attention and stop your … Continue reading →

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The Isle of Wight

Posted on September 10, 2018 by odeboyz

Up by six, out by seven A two hour drive South Though the ‘New Forest’ It’s verdant green, still seems pristine Hedge-row flowers Created as nature’s, florist. We meet the others at the ferry The children, bright eyed Impatient to … Continue reading →

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Family fun days at Easter

Posted on March 29, 2018 by odeboyz

My parents were alive in the 1970s. At this time of year Dad would devote a considerable amount of his time in devising, what he called, his grand-children’s ‘grand Easter Egg hunt’.  There were my four youngsters and my brother’s … Continue reading →

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Sit wide eyed in wonder

Posted on January 1, 2018 by odeboyz

It’s Christmas, kids all over the land call out As soon as morning awakens them The little ones still believe; Perhaps older ones aren’t now quite so sure. Noise of excited children as presents Wrapped so gently in previous weeks … Continue reading →

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The Old Shove Halfpenny Board

Posted on May 20, 2016 by odeboyz

Years ago I didn’t know that most pubs kept a “shove halfpenny board” but when I was ten I had no idea what it was all about. So it was somewhat of a surprise when, one evening, Dad came home with a board … Continue reading →

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