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Memories do have the potential of both pepping us up and saddening us
posted by
Straightforward
on January 20, 2011 at 6:16 PM
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My parents moved from Croydon where I grew up, to Norfolk, but I have to confess I haven't missed Croydon from that day to this!
posted by
Rockingrector_retd
on January 20, 2011 at 8:48 AM
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It's nice to see the old places again isn't it?
posted by
lionreign
on January 20, 2011 at 8:09 AM
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I think there's always one place where we lived...
....that we hold within our hearts...happy memories!
posted by
ginnieb
on January 20, 2011 at 6:31 AM
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How is your novel coming along?
posted by
Cheerygirl
on January 20, 2011 at 5:42 AM
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Same here I always hope no one is injured. Have a good evening with Christian! Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on January 20, 2011 at 3:24 AM
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Guess you wish you could hop off there.....
posted by
Nita09
on January 20, 2011 at 2:18 AM
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sometimes going back in time can become really sad
posted by
Lanetay
on January 19, 2011 at 10:43 PM
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I suppose growing up in a small town has its priviledges..I can understand how you miss the atmosphere there. Hope your team wins too.
posted by
shobana
on January 19, 2011 at 8:12 PM
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I wish your team well with its big game!
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on January 19, 2011 at 7:20 PM
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Nottingham is a lovely place Malcolm.
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on January 19, 2011 at 3:56 PM
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Malcolm
Is there still a Sawyers Arms pub in Notts old chap? I used to spend time in that one.
posted by
WileyJohn
on January 19, 2011 at 2:40 PM
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I understood what you were saying about your folks moving on; it takes away the roots of a yesteryear that we're never quite ready to say good-bye to! I have had that feeling about the small town I grew up in, too! It's still home forever for me though! sam
posted by
sam444
on January 19, 2011 at 1:32 PM
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Sometimes I think of going back and renting a place in the
little foothills village where I spent my teen years. It was far from enjoyable at the time, and my only wish was to escape, but I keep thinking it would be good ot overlay that with a positive memory -- spend a few months there doing research on a couple stories.
posted by
Pat_B
on January 19, 2011 at 1:09 PM
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Yes I like to ride through the old villages Malcolm although it is with a feeling of sadness one expects an old acquaintance to be standing ready to give a wave or at least pushing a bicycle with a few cows following.
posted by
C_C_T
on January 19, 2011 at 11:01 AM
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old neighbourhoods all leave their lasting impressions on us...
my Mom and I moved about four times after my Dad passed away, and each house had both good and bad memories...one house had an enormous walk-in area in one of the closets that was big enough for a desk, and became my homework/writing room..
.:)..
posted by
Rumor
on January 19, 2011 at 10:24 AM
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The day I left my parents farm for the last time as it had been sold,
I looked back and something inside of me broke......stayed that way until I walked inside this house and whispered to myself....after 40 years I am home.
posted by
Kabu
on January 19, 2011 at 9:54 AM
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I have similar, very pleasant memories about a neighborhood
from my childhood. Never fails to give me a mental lift when I drive through the area....Hello, Iowa Street..:) And like you, I wish my parents wouldn't have moved us.
Enjoy the game!
posted by
Raye09
on January 19, 2011 at 9:32 AM
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