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Originally Posted by Mog
Its now 46 years since I left Accrington to try and build a better life. This I did but in the process I gained and lost 3 wives, 3 houses and loads of money that was either taken from me or that I squandered on whatever. Now at 66 I think its time I stopped being daft and settle down By Myself. I visit Accy from time to time, but not as often as I would like to. Now that I have decided to live a nice quiet life, I can visit my hometown more frequently as I have no other ties. I was just thinking about my working life at Bankhall, Huncoat and Hapton Valley Collieries from 1962 till 1968 when I moved away. Lots of good times at the Pit and in and around Accrington. Times up Spring Hill, The Arc’s, Morts and the Con. Loads of great memories and all those Beautiful ladies that I had the privilege to spend time with. Cannot mention their names on here but when I visit next time, I shall try and look a few of them up to see how they are.
One thing that’s always been on my mind all these years is the friends that I had, that passed away for whatever reason in the short period between 62 and 68.
I am sure we all have lost mates in the past. Tragic loss of young life. From the Pit Billy Poole and Willie Cooke, Terrence Seamore Drinking buddy of Bob Burnside and myself. Dusty Harry from Huncoat, Flash from the Bridge and My good mate Tez. I am sure some of you guys remember him. Handsome guy, bit of a Ted.
I am coming home in a couple of week’s time and I am looking forward to a few glasses of wine or Jack Daniels in the Railway on Blackburn road, and maybe meeting up with one or two of you guys.
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It's now 47 years since I left Clayton to try and build a better life. This I did, but in the process I gained and lost 2 wives, 2 houses, 3 cars, a cottage at the lake, a boat etc. and loads of money etc.
Now, at 66, I have every intention of staying "daft". I think I'll pass on the wine, but bring on the Jack and the dope
Anyhow, best of Canadian luck to you buddy ... hope things work out for you. And remember, "daft" is always an option
