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The War - Legless
“There’s no fuel,” Ivan said, when I tried to get petrol for my car. “How can there be no fuel,” I said. “This is Russia, oil is all Russia has.”...
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little turtledove
tortelduifie sit in die eikebo-oom sing die lied van sy lewensdro-oom koerr tortelduifie koer tortelduifie by die water stroom sing die lied van my...
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Mother Of Integrity
Mother Of Integrity by Paul McCann Mother of integrity allow consideration to overcome all those who have hard heart’s and closed minds . . Mother of...
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Midnight on the rail replacement
00:15 who's got too much muscle 00:38 and who should have been departure pulled back last season chatty man last season, I was too hot no sleep...
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Michael McStay
He was a talented British actor who has passed away. He was ninety-two and his name was Michael McStay. During Michael's school days, everybody...
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Turning.
I remember well when Princess Diana died, she was known all around the world, she was the most photographed woman at the time of her death. My...
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Nora O'Brien
Debbie was surprised to find a policeman outside when she opened the door. “Hello,” she said. “Can I help you?” “Are you Nora O’Brien?” the officer...
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Autumn mood
Autumn makes you reflective You look back on things Common place things In a new light It’s raining I have a cold My thoughts turn to John Mum and...
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Sedimentary
I've come to the sea to ask, again, for permission. It grants it as a grey tide rises around the open hearts of shells and bitter sharks' purses. The...
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Englishness 90,s style
Blur or Oasis ? Who’s your favourite spice girl ? Lighthearted banner about the cricket results Going for a curry laughing at "goodness gracious me...
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The War - Alone
I was separated from my unit. I was all alone in a war zone and the only way back to safety was along a road used by both sides. And so I walked. I...
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Beige Goo Splat - (part 2)
There was no point asking for help from my landlady, she didn’t care about my dog and was difficult to get any sense out of at the best of times...
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Appropriate!
The gas fire wasn’t working properly … On lifting its cover off, what was discovered inside? ‘Little Miss Naughty’ tiny book! …
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The Life Of Jim ( Part 4)
I wake to my usual surroundings and feelings. My little flat is a bit untidy but mostly clean. My throat is dry and my head is sore. This is not a...
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Baron Von Ernest and the Brotchen Schwestern
Blaring trumpets marked the arrival of the Baron von Ernest. The townsfolk rushed out of their houses to greet the great ruler, the Mayor ran...
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In The Parish of Saint Pancras of Rome
It was born of delay in 1862, when frustration turned to affray Trains were halted on congested line, with delays so horrendous That even the benign...
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Faith, unwavering
Faith, unwavering An unflinching faith in my mother as my all-powerful, mighty protector capable of thwarting all the miseries on my way, being sure...
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The War - It's Party Time
“All clear Boris?” “All clear Nkita. The bloody fascist cowards have all fled. And look,” he opened a wooden cabinet at the side of the room. “They...
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The War - The good coat
“It’s a shame,” said Artem. “It’s a good coat.” “That’s why we’re leaving it. Russians are tramps, thieving tramps. They don’t have nice things, any...
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Kettle Violation
The CEO was petulant. Case in point: kettle refill. She poured boiled water and realised there was enough for approximately a third of her mug. Cue a tirade on whoever thought it was acceptable to not fill the kettle after using said item.
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