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"Jumble sales"
To hear/see these words again, after so many years out of England, was like an angel plucking one of my heartstrings and setting it vibrating with magical thoughts of youth.
Far and wide have I traveled, both inwardly and outwardly, but the humble "jumble sale" to me, for some unfathomable reason, sends me into an ecstasy of blissful contemplation.
If people just went to weekly "jumble sales" instead of to war, we would have peace in the world - and of course there would be ladies serving tea...the English kind, hot, strong, sugared and reviving to the old spirit.
This surely sounds like the ravings of an old man.
It is.
(Smile)
Jonathan
posted by
Raphael222
on June 25, 2009 at 5:04 AM
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Sounds hectic there
but fun! thanks for sharing these snippets of life, you have a gift for conveying atmosphere and humanity in your writing.
posted by
lionreign
on June 24, 2009 at 8:02 AM
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You have been busy..and you are so full of zeal. I am a bit envious, as i myself am trying to pull out of a hum drum funk.
posted by
RASSE
on June 24, 2009 at 6:46 AM
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Sounds like you've had a busy and productive time. 
posted by
BrightIrish
on June 23, 2009 at 9:13 PM
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Hi Rockingrector
Glad to hear everything went well with the sale and you're off to other matters. Have a nice time at the Alpha course. Homosexuality?? Sounds interesting!
posted by
shobana
on June 23, 2009 at 8:02 PM
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I'm glad to read the sale went so well.
That's interesting about the funeral.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on June 23, 2009 at 6:07 PM
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what needs to be discussed about homosexuals anyway?
posted by
Lanetay
on June 23, 2009 at 11:49 AM
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rector, that is a first...I've been to my share of commital services at
gravesite, but never a complete funeral..
..
posted by
Rumor
on June 23, 2009 at 11:14 AM
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It is a busy time! I bet the fire was fun! So funny you brought things home; I know I would have done the same! sam
posted by
sam444
on June 23, 2009 at 10:45 AM
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Have a good day!
posted by
Nita09
on June 23, 2009 at 9:41 AM
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A bonfire... I shall have to remember that when I have to move
eventually... heheheh...Wheee, Look at it burn!
Thursday's discussion should be interesting, even stimulated.
posted by
Ciel
on June 23, 2009 at 9:21 AM
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yeah cars have rafters -- beams across the roof to keep it from collapsing
glad things seem to be going smoothly.
I guess the parish is selling the rectory -- paying you a stipend for housing?
posted by
Xeno-x
on June 23, 2009 at 8:16 AM
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Here fraternal estate planning and life insurance’s big church business. I guess that you feel about the funeral the way the pastors that I’ve had did and I guess still do, that is, the living ones.
Discussions with refreshments simulate. Especially I enjoy the Men’s Breakfast. All can come if they wish like the pastor does ask when a lady comes to set up flowers on the altar or something.
posted by
BC-A
on June 23, 2009 at 7:21 AM
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How is it that I get the feeling that your parishioners are really going to miss you?
posted by
elinjo
on June 23, 2009 at 6:17 AM
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And I thought my day was run by meetings!
posted by
malcolm
on June 23, 2009 at 5:38 AM
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