A Touch Of The Red
Many years ago I lived in small village in England Every Friday evening I would go to a popular local pub Frank and Ann were very particular about who they would welcome into their arena of hospitality The bar just one room resembled the lounge of a private rather than a public house and the appropriate standards of personal conduct were assumed Key to the popularity of The House were the wonderful home made Pie and Peas when ordered were served up on a tray with bowls cutlery and condiment holders for salt and malt
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Donkey Stoning The Steps
Donkey Stoning The Steps I moderate an English Conversation Group and include, from time to time, some of the unique regional customs. 'Stoning of the front steps' somewhat difficult to explain to individuals, where, English is not their first language. On reflection, perhaps, a custom that would have been unknown to English people not living within a defined region of the country.
Seeing housewives never a men stoning the steps was a familiar sight when I was a child I maybe wrong but I had a distinct impression that the choice of colour white or brown
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