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  If you live in England . . .

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  would a jehovah's witness ask you, the householder, "does christ dwell in this home?".

  i have recently viewed the lady in the van, which was filmed principally in north london.

  i am currently reviewing a transcript of alan bennett's play of the same title, looking for the exact quotation (the above may not be verbatim).. also, in the movie's subtitles, the word "curb" is spelled "kerb" in the original transcript.

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  Well . . . I have had a very good laugh!

  Thank you so much. Will be back later to comment further.

  I never spell theatre as theater. (Spellcheck does not recognize/recognise British renderings.)

  Kick me to the kerb, will ya?!?!?!?

  Behave!

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  If you live in England . . .

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  would a jehovah's witness ask you, the householder, "does christ dwell in this home?".

  i have recently viewed the lady in the van, which was filmed principally in north london.

  i am currently reviewing a transcript of alan bennett's play of the same title, looking for the exact quotation (the above may not be verbatim).. also, in the movie's subtitles, the word "curb" is spelled "kerb" in the original transcript.

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  Thank you, George, for your response! Much appreciated.

  In USA, curb means edge of pavement, too, but is also a verb, as in to "curb" one's spending. Of course, you know that.

  We never use "kerb" here. The ref to Diehard was that the German got his word order about "cats and dogs" reversed. Never heard about "stair rods" before!

  Yes, as to what JWs would NOT say at your door!

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  If you live in England . . .

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  would a jehovah's witness ask you, the householder, "does christ dwell in this home?".

  i have recently viewed the lady in the van, which was filmed principally in north london.

  i am currently reviewing a transcript of alan bennett's play of the same title, looking for the exact quotation (the above may not be verbatim).. also, in the movie's subtitles, the word "curb" is spelled "kerb" in the original transcript.

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  Greetings:

  Would a Jehovah's Witness ask you, the householder, "Does Christ dwell in this home?"

  I have recently viewed The Lady in the Van, which was filmed principally in North London. I am currently reviewing a transcript of Alan Bennett's play of the same title, looking for the exact quotation (the above may not be verbatim).

  Also, in the movie's subtitles, the word "curb" is spelled "kerb" in the original transcript.

  Any comments about subtle and obvious differences between American and British speech and writing would be appreciated. Incidentally, in the film, Diehard, a German thug gave away his true identity to Bruce Willis' character by saying it was "raining dogs and cats" and by referring to the elevator as the "lift."

  THANKS!

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  LifesNotOver - Part Two

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  thanks for your welcomes so far.

  just so you know, i have been on here before as "thereishope".

  that was my first username here a month or so ago.

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  Thank you, dear LifesNotOver, for being here and encouraging me to continue writing.

  I do get discouraged at times, but your kind words, on a different thread, buoyed my sagging spirits!

  Best Wishes,

  CoCo
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  Beards - September 2016 Watchtower

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  the issue of whether beards are acceptable or not is addressed in the september 2016 watchtower - well sort of.

  it is as clear as mud as to whether they are allowed in places like australia, usa and britain.. 17. what are some factors that may affect whether a brother wears a beard?17 what about the propriety of brothers wearing a beard?

  the mosaic law required men to wear a beard.

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  My conscience says I hate to shave and I like to be called Jesus. I do draw the line at Christ, however.

  Amazing how long hair and beards are so common here where I live -- men of all ages.

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  Where Have You Gone?

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  truly, i had wished for more .

  so very much more.. our love, so i believed, was beyond time and death.

  your promise of true love allowed this little man to soldier on despite his every reason to bid the world goodbye.. have i set my sights too high?

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  Thank you, LV101 and SafeAtHome:

  I appreciate your response and the assurance that my little fact-based tales do resonate with someone. Whatever you have suffered personally, I do regret and offer my condolences. Since I have let others down, causing pain, I can be understanding and forgiving when I have been the recipient of unbearable hurt.

  Yes, life goes on and we recover -- sort of! I, too, am in a good place now, although certainly not a perfect place.

  Blessings and love to you both.

  CoCo

  BTW: I have "Sleepless" and have watched it many times. Some movies strike a responsive chord and can be viewed over and over.
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  The Natural Beauty of Your Neighborhood

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  dear friends,.

  one of my greatest enjoyments is a daily walk.

  i see things in far greater detail than when i am driving by.

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  Greetings, dubstepped:

  Please, feel free to overwhelm us with the beauty of your small world! I am pleased that you are pleased at having found this thread. Your descriptive writing has me right there in your own neighborhood. BEAUTIFUL!

  Although my world is somewhat larger than what you have described (I live in a gated community, located near a mountain range in California, U.S.A.), I sometimes feel closed in since travel beyond is limited. Nevertheless, I think and imagine "big," which allows my armchair travels or those out on the safe streets here to be rather expansive.

  Many thanks.

  CoCo
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  The Natural Beauty of Your Neighborhood

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  dear friends,.

  one of my greatest enjoyments is a daily walk.

  i see things in far greater detail than when i am driving by.

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  Where Have You Gone?

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  truly, i had wished for more .

  so very much more.. our love, so i believed, was beyond time and death.

  your promise of true love allowed this little man to soldier on despite his every reason to bid the world goodbye.. have i set my sights too high?

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  Dear LifesNotOver:

  I am very grateful for your response and that you found us. I returned from a two-hour walk, trying to get my head on straight. I had to get away from the computer and my veiled cries for attention. OH, I'm all right. Poetry is a release, but I get discouraged when my heartfelt words seem unnoticed. Of course, I know better, and you have confirmed that my "pen to paper" has not been in vain.

  I truly understand where you are coming from. My mate was strong and competent, I was not. However, our being poles apart emotionally became an unfathomable breach. Such words as I have written were ever at the front -- my entire life -- yet my Mediterranean self was too unpredictable, too explosive for a stable relationship. My point being, I'm glad I was here this morning for you when I myself was about to give up. May you find happiness with your flawed but worthy man.

  Well, I've "given up" so many times, but here I remain! I shall continue to write.

  THANK YOU!

  Blessings and peace and love,

  CoCo
  
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  A Promise of True Love

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  she captivates this tired and lonely man, holding him tenderly in her tightening but welcome thrall.

  however much he pretends to resist, he willingly caves to her amatory attentions.

  supernal love revives what was once declared dead and gloriously reawakens youth's cravings long ago gone dormant.. this man, of little worth and fashioned diminutive in body, is big in heart .

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  Thank you, Nancy Dear!

  You're a lifesaver. Not so many years back there was interaction on mad poetry. Not so much anymore.

  With gratitude.

  CoCo