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My ED neighbour is the most charming man you could ever hope to meet. Years ago, in the days when I still smoked, he would cadge a ciggie. That's it. No lime pickle and no balsamic. Nothing more exotic than a Silk Cut.


He came here from Jamaica in the early 50s, bought his house (he told me once how much he paid for it; I've forgotten now, but it was something like ?500), worked his butt off, and raised a large family. He talks to everyone and he keeps his eye on my house when I'm away (which is frequently) to make sure that the bins aren't left on the path so that the house looks empty. I wouldn't want to live next to anyone else.

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SeanMacGabhann Wrote:

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> I am, to all intents and purposes, married. Nor

> would I consider cheating.. but I can say what I

> see surely?


SM, I'm glad you had the foresight to get Roy Walker to make a contribution to your wedding vows.

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