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Old 09-03-2012, 14:56   #13
Gordon Booth
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Re: Are you superstitious

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington View Post
Cashy, I must be one of the saddo's then........I am a bit superstitious, but it doesn't rule my life....well, not in a major way.
I won't open an umbrella indoors, and I don't put new shoes on the table....if I give a gift of a knife or something sharp - I expect a coin in return so that the recipient and I, do not 'cut our luck'.
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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington View Post
Oh, I had forgotten the magpie one........I always salute a single magpie and ask if his wife and children are well....that is if I am on my own....if I am with someone I get them to look at the single magpie, because it defuses the bad omen......well, according to the rhyme:- This unlucky bird, when seen by two, will bring good luck to both of you.
A bit superstitious? What's your definition of very superstitious?
You haven't even started on black cats, Friday 13th, spilling salt,breaking a mirror,knocking on wood etc.,!
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