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June 26th 1974

“JILTED!” Yes, I really did write it that big. My first “jilting” by a girl. The first, as my life would turn out, of many such events. If truth be told I was a ‘jiltee’ more times than I care … Continue reading

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January 18th (Part 2) / 19th / 20th

• “Go to Alresford” • “Good laugh at Al. Usual missing of clothes etc” • “Got home about 5:30″ Old Alresford Place was built in the 17th Century as a country parish rectory. In the 1800′s it became the home of the … Continue reading

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September 17th 1973

“Had a look for chain at school – could not find it – damn!” I do remember that this lost chain saga really dominated my thoughts back then. Maybe its why I went to church yesterday? Considering the “damn!” however, … Continue reading

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September 16th 1973

“Went to C in morn” On this occasion the much-maligned “C”-word refers to “church” Something that is as alien to me now as never being grumpy.

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July 15th 1973

“Done project nearly all day. Went to church and saw my “battle in vestry” in print. Played football wiv Nig, Mal, Mart & Cuppa” I vaguely remember writing a tongue-in-cheek piece for the church magazine about how two different sets … Continue reading

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July 12th 1973

“Went to Parocial Church County meeting at All Saints. BORIN!” Wikipedia describes a (spelled correctly) Parochial Church Council thusly… The Parochial Church Council or PCC, is the executive body of a Church of England parish. It is constituted as a body … Continue reading

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June 17th 1973

“Went to C. – and accident with eye. Sleeped all afternoon, then up woods with nig + mal” I will assume that the “C” refers to church, although my memory is naturally dim as to the whole ‘eye’ incident. I’ve … Continue reading

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May 31st 1973

“H.Term – confirmed at All Saints 7:30. Got 100 kroner from Mormor & Holger, Pen from Uncle Bill & Auntie Dot, Alarm clock from Simmonds” “Confirmation” – according to online research – is a rite of initiation in many christian … Continue reading

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