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love reading every ones comments

Im just browsing hoping to find paul from goose green who ive never met but was in touch by mistaken txt hes a member of jjb gym,this is a good site interesting we should have somethin like this covering eccles, salford and areas.

to JOSIE WELL DONE. YOUR SO RIGHT THAT,S ONE NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN. BROUGHT A LUMP TO MY THROAT

Just to say thanks to Anothony Walker for posting the Wooden Bowl on my behalf.
I hopes it makes people take a little time out to consider other peoples feelings.

Can someone please post THE WOODEN BOWL on the Communication page under General 'Old relatives' I'm having difficulty logging in Thanks

The Wooden Bowl

I guarantee you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl tomorrow, a week from now, a month from now, a year from now.
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and
four-year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table.
But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.
The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. "We must do something about father," said the son. "I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor."
So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There,
Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner.
Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl!
When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometime he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.
The four-year-old watched it all in silence. One evening before
supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the
floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you making?"
Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up." The four-year-old smiled and went back to work.
The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless Then
tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done.
That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the table cloth soiled.
On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things: a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
I've learned that, regardless of your relationship with your parents,
you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.
I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life."
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt
on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if
you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I
usually make the right decision.
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone.
People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn!

your site really helped me with a summer school project and your pictures where spread around the class. not many 14 year olds would be interested in history but i am

Im trying to find Tim Hill (Barrie) may have changed his name. Brought up in Salisbury he is with the MOD - RFA's. Ive missed him for 10 years, and wish I could get in touch. We last had contact when I was in the Lakes. nippydee@hotmail.com

Still kooking for my Wood rellies all from Upper Morris street/ School Street and Ince ,ALSO Appleton Bell green lane Mary Wood married Mathew Appleton 1916,Iknow there was at least two children ,please please help

Hello all-short and sweet--any Lowes around(Iknow there are loads) in Ashton area.I'm from Downall Green then Bryn and went to Our Ladies RC juniors,then Ashton Grammar(now Byrchall) Any age or background Regards

our school kingshill and highlea school is closing down soon and i can't se anything about the new school in platt bridge.

good site for local views and international get togethers, i.e, x pats living abroad.

hi plese!! can eny one tell me what the old manor house near the cherry gardens pub i would relly think it is a intresting bilding

GREAT SITE AND A QUESTION FOR ALL YOU WIGANER,S CAN ANY ONE TELL ME HOW UPPER MORRIS STREET WAS KNOWN AS WOODS YARD WOULD YOU PLEASE ADDIE ME IF YOU HAVE THE ANSWER THANK'S

jus wana say elo 2 all mi mates luv ya all.. n clayton i love you so much more than anythin.. things will get better luv ya xx xx

i think this is a reeli cool syt i just want to say hya to ma m8 shanice n a shout owt to da lower once crew!!!!

hi to Barbra Walsh lived kitt Green area in the 70,s worked Heinze,kitt green was my bridemaid at St catharines scholes 1970 like to get in touch please sign guest book if you see this or does any one know Barbra regards Joyce

jesus pal been looking all over platt waz ,where for art thee my landlord cant find this bar no where any one tell me plz ??

to christine i have two sisters who went to ince methodist susan barrow who is 52 and wendy barrow who is 45 do u no them

Researching my family tree. Grandfather's family, Hantom ( but many different spelling over the years eg; Antom,Antoms,Hanton) and Greatgrands, McMahon all lived in Wigan. A wonderful web site. Thanks to everyone who has contributed. Quite spooky looking at posted photos & thinking my mining ancestors have walked those streets.

Excellent site, anyone out there got any old pictures of The Roebuck Inn before it became McDonalds? Think it was a butchers for a while... My great great grandparents Thomas and Martha Heaton/Hayton owned or rented it in 1881 (according to census). Know they went off to Jeanette PA USA sometime after this, but not sure when and also for how long they lived in Standishgate? Any information or any help as to where I might look will of course be gratefully received.
Jenn