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Sharron

Sharron Report 16 Feb 2018 23:26

I don't think I know much and just assume that everybody knows at least as much as me, in fact, most people know considerably more.

Sometimes I wonder a bit though, like yesterday. My neighbour, who I assumed knew everything I do, asked my when the First World War took place, which is fair enough, but then she asked me who took part in it!

Isn't the clue in the name?

Caroline

Caroline Report 16 Feb 2018 23:47

How old are these neighbours??

Sharron

Sharron Report 16 Feb 2018 23:58

One was older than me and the others were not much younger.

Allan

Allan Report 17 Feb 2018 00:02

Did she also ask who won?

Sharron

Sharron Report 17 Feb 2018 00:12

Oh,don't.

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 17 Feb 2018 00:18

Did you elucidate, or hyperventilate! :-D :-D :-D

Also, why this sudden interest, after 100 years?

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad)

Allan

Allan Report 17 Feb 2018 00:22

probably taken her this long to realise that it's over :-D

Caroline

Caroline Report 17 Feb 2018 00:50

:-D :-D

Had they been teenagers I'd just raise my eyes but as they're of an age......they've been smoking some strange stuff I'd say and killed too many brain cells !

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 17 Feb 2018 01:01

Must ask my grandchildren - well the 15 year old and 10 year old when the World Wars were.

Not sure the 7yr old, 3 yr old and 5 months old would have much knowledge.

But I'll check, because I'm a 'harsh' Grandmamamamamama! :-D :-D

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad)