tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post1218037825112198654..comments2024-03-27T09:13:32.912+00:00Comments on News From Nowhere: A Devil Of A Do In ScarboroughAlan Burnetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-25573246838861967272010-07-06T02:17:51.157+01:002010-07-06T02:17:51.157+01:00Wow, this is a remarkable post card. It is unnervi...Wow, this is a remarkable post card. It is unnerving to know what happened so soon afterwards.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-41576242767584426702010-07-05T21:07:42.921+01:002010-07-05T21:07:42.921+01:00Fascinating. Old Alb sounded quite posh too, "...Fascinating. Old Alb sounded quite posh too, "a bit of a do". These little snippets would have me too curious not to explore further.Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-64540194742445841422010-07-05T20:52:00.602+01:002010-07-05T20:52:00.602+01:00I'd be tempted to look up his service records ...I'd be tempted to look up his service records too. Wonderful post. I just love the idea that your wife gave you whiskey and postcards for your birthday. What could be better?Christine H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09786732494496282743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-56797704519042671402010-07-05T20:24:24.366+01:002010-07-05T20:24:24.366+01:00Interesting how a little glimpse like the one you&...Interesting how a little glimpse like the one you've given can illuminate as well as a thousand words. At this rate I might have to be buying a few old postcards - you're intriguing me!jennyfreckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221511824958069710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-50655935670603681442010-07-05T17:13:35.832+01:002010-07-05T17:13:35.832+01:00I can understand your reluctance to find out Alb&#...I can understand your reluctance to find out Alb's fate--there's so much life in those words. Fascinating history, as always.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687192784861682991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-49825201230126596522010-07-05T16:03:23.521+01:002010-07-05T16:03:23.521+01:00I'm a "back side enthusiast" too. Yo...I'm a "back side enthusiast" too. You're right, there is so much information in one little message. Many of my post card collection messages are like that. Lots of writing crammed into one little space. It was probably the most efficient way of transmitting of those times. Thanks for sharing.DougVernXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00755911760606416970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-38676817533863715632010-07-05T15:29:28.754+01:002010-07-05T15:29:28.754+01:00dang that sent my head a sinning with possibilites...dang that sent my head a sinning with possibilites alan...could be a great lead in to a story. i think i would have a hard time holding off on finding the answers...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-8165908508357643532010-07-05T14:51:00.144+01:002010-07-05T14:51:00.144+01:00Alan,
I love to read your post concerning your hug...Alan,<br />I love to read your post concerning your huge postcard collection. I agree, what stories could be added to these small, but enticing phrases. Today, being Monday after our 4th celebration, LadyCat and I are taking it easy today and enjoying our little pad here! Hope you have a great day! <br />:) The BachAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-9553634987976769262010-07-05T14:13:41.227+01:002010-07-05T14:13:41.227+01:00Don't forget that that first Christmas in the ...Don't forget that that first Christmas in the war was the one where all the soldiers called their own truce and met in no man's land to celebrate the holiday together.<br /><br />Great piece of historical miscellanea, Alan!Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01648670975466222140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-23392274562491126772010-07-05T12:50:08.940+01:002010-07-05T12:50:08.940+01:00You had me at the title...
that guy can show up AN...You had me at the title...<br />that guy can show up ANYWHERE! -JHarnett-Hargrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486168670308150669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-58272598502339033302010-07-05T12:02:13.943+01:002010-07-05T12:02:13.943+01:00Here's to more 'dog-eared' postcards, ...Here's to more 'dog-eared' postcards, Alan. What a fascinating story. And to think of Scarborough coming under fire from German battlecruisers seems almost surreal now. Alas, it was all too real for those innocent folk who died, just going about their daily business.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-23703008143831291502010-07-05T09:49:32.079+01:002010-07-05T09:49:32.079+01:00A fascinating post card Alan. Thanks to you (and ...A fascinating post card Alan. Thanks to you (and your wife) for finding and sharing it with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-52213892311474756982010-07-05T09:43:57.106+01:002010-07-05T09:43:57.106+01:00i think i would have to look up his service record...i think i would have to look up his service records.<br /><br />then i would prolly regret it<br /><br />great mystery, alan<br />cheers,<br />kkyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37291817.post-80210761739773330932010-07-05T09:38:13.732+01:002010-07-05T09:38:13.732+01:00A little gem of a record. And then there was the ...A little gem of a record. And then there was the whole story of the war .......Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697994929567403766noreply@blogger.com