harry hayes Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 A quite unbelievable 65 years ago yesterday I was called up for national service in weather as cold as this. Korea and all that. A horse called National Service ran yesterday and it won and I never bet it. Why does life treat me this way ? Fifty one years ago tomorrow, I joined the police. A copper for your thoughts. Time flies Happy days My body stays at home, but my mind travels where it will. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Hey Harry, you have been luckier than others to have survived both your careers. Whilst you're on a lucky streak get yourself down to the betting office and look for a horse with a name related to the boys in blue, or maybe get a 'National' Lottery ticket. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry hayes Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Thank you for that very kind and correct reply. Yes, my life has had its Epsom Downs. My birth dates combined with those of my dear, departed wife, were useless on the lottery. However should any young ladies read this, I am a Millionaire already, but sadly, only in tuppences! Best wshes Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 You have a lovely way with words Harry and you always bring a smile to my face How old were you when you were called up for National Service and headed off for Korea ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Words that can bring a smile to someone's face are in short supply these days so well done Harry! Your "my life has had its Epsom Downs" made me laugh out loud for the first time today. But look on the bright side Harry, at least as a copper you probably a ball Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry hayes Posted January 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 Nice to hear from you Dizzy - 18 and 19 respectively. (Trieste at 18 when someone decided all 51/01 intake should go to Korea and join the Welch regiment. Fatal news for a couple of we South lLncashires. Thank you Bill. Glad my punny sense of humour pleased. Had a ball in the police - yes indeed. Much more free and easy in my days. (funnily enough. at the moment I am writing about the police ball which in the fifties was a highlight in Warrington's social calender.) Best wishes to both. Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallard12 Posted January 20, 2016 Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Nice to hear from you Harry. Here's something that maybe omly you and I will remember : When kids were picking sides for a 'kick-a-round' with a soccer ball, how many times did you hear, "If you are wearing clogs, you can't play". I bet that's a long lost phrase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry hayes Posted January 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2016 Thank you so much for the interest, a good memory you describe. Clogs were a feature in my younger days,tannery workers and the like. I was a tin can kicker and damaged all my shoes. Dad bought me a pair of clogs and put metal studs on the bottom. I became a bright spark. Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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