Celebrating my special guy -

Yesterday celebrating July 4, 2021

OK, many of you know him personally and will 

agree that my Bob is a very special guy!

Today is his 81st birthday!

You might never know it because he is quite

 fabulous in so many ways for a man of this age.

I could ramble on and tell you so much

about him, all good, all amazing, all positive.

But, as we have other things to do today 

to celebrate, I'll just share this little ditty 

because It's the kind of thing Bob loves to read,

and even though it's British, much of it will also

bring back similar memories of growing up in 

America..........and it will bring that great smile,

which Bob is known for, to his dear face.

BACK IN THE DAYS 

Back in the days of tanners and bobs,

When Mothers had patience and Fathers had jobs.

When football team families wore hand me down shoes,

And TV gave only two channels to choose.

When snowballs were harmless; ice slides were permitted,

And all of your jumpers were warm and hand knitted.

Back in the days of hot ginger beers,

When children remained so for more than six years.

When children respected what older folks said,

And pot was a thing you kept under your bed.

Back in the days of Listen with Mother,

When neighbours were friendly and talked to each other.

When cars were so rare you could play in the street.

When Doctors made house calls; Police walked the beat.

Back in the days of Milligan's Goons,

When butter was butter and songs all had tunes.

It was dumplings for dinner and trifle for tea,

And your annual break was a day by the sea.

Back in the days of Dixon's Dock Green,

Crackerjack pens and Lyons ice cream.

When children could freely wear National Health glasses,

And teachers all stood at the FRONT of their classes

Back in the days of rocking and reeling,

When mobiles were things that you hung from the ceiling.

When woodwork and pottery got taught in schools,

And everyone dreamed of a win on the pools.

Back in the days when I was a lad,

I can't help but smile for the fun that I had.

Hopscotch and roller skates; snowballs to lob.

Back in the days of tanners and bobs. 

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB"

Here's to many, many more!

Thanks so much to those of you who sent him
wishes on my last post - he always reads my blog so 
enjoyed your greetings from around the world.