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Don Pearson

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Poppies (For Liam O’Neill and in memory of my grandparents) The poppy’s capsule oozes juice That brings us sleep, helps ease our pain. On one more continent the seeds Are mixed with dust and blood as we Forget that we must not forget. The poppies bloom, their beauty fades, Their petals scatter on the ground. In Flanders or in Afghan fields, While poppies weep their latex tears, We plant ...

Laffin Pig
7 Jan 2011

Interesting thread. I am always intrigued by people who start, "I'm not ....... but," as does PJD and also with SteveJ's comment about pensioners. Should older people be asked to carry ID cards in pubs showing their age? I have neither more nor less problem with gay people kissing in pubs (or in public) than anyone else. @Dave - Magic Ashes series and I have been able to watch on TV in daytime ...

Dawlish Library
19 Dec 2010

Welcome to the Dawlish forum, guys. Proper job thread hijacking had almost become a thing of the past. Mind you, Andy Mac started it, so let him take it where he will. lol, Don (currently spending Christmas in NZ)

Eyes of Dawlish
22 Nov 2010

Thanks, Wondering, Another useful page. However, I do like EOD and one of its strengths, to me, is that it is used by people of all ages. Don

22 Nov 2010

I think that EOD fulfils the need and complements Dawlish.com. Both can be, by turns, informative, chatty, interesting and irritating.

22 Nov 2010

Thanks.

22 Nov 2010

What has happened to Eyes of Dawlish on Feacebook? Seems to have vanished overnight.

Telephone Scam
18 Nov 2010

Please be aware that there is a telephone scam where the caller will tell you that your machine is infected with viruses/malware. They may suggest that they are Microsoft or working with Microsoft. As usual, such people can be very convincing. Key Features - They will want: Remote access to your computer Payment for something or other by Paypal or using your credit card details. I have received ...

Blaming the previous Government/management/committee etc. for the mess in which you find yourself is just a standard technique on taking office. It is the time when you have the best opportunity to do what you want and everyone knows that it is the game.

11 Nov 2010

Of course, It's good to screw people on benefits who are, by definition, "scroungers" to one degree or another. Different matter when it is your own children and the cost of their education. Don