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I‘ve had a chronic back condition since 1991 when I slipped on some water while nursing. Hey presto in a second I had gone from an active person doing nursing, sport, decorating, etc, to not even being able to pull my knickers up (you don’t want to know!!!!). I was medically retired from a job I loved and over the years I have gradually got used to the limitations and live with the pain. But then I get an acute attack like now and then its bed rest for me. I get so frustrated because I’m an independent and active person but this time I have to give in...darn it, there’s so much to do but it’s to bed I have to go to mend this little old back and hip. At least I get the chance to catch up on some films and books........
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At least I’m alive though, unlike those poor men of the St Ives lifeboat John and Sarah Eliza Stych. It was in the early hours of January 23, 1939, that the lifeboat, on loan from Padstow , was launched in mountainous seas to help a stricken steamer. ......
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The remaining crew managed to restart the engine, but its propeller was snagged by a rope and another wave capsized the boat, plunging a fifth into the sea.
As the boat struggled on towards Godrevy, the lifeboat capsized for a third time catapulting two more of the crew to their deaths.....
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The sole survivor, William Freeman, was tossed around in the boat until it finally ran aground on rocks.....
It was a desperate day for Cornwall and the west Cornwall community in particular. Seven men, all volunteers, lost their lives, leaving seven widows and a host of young children.’’
(Curtsy of thisiscornwall)
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· Coxswain Thomas Cocking, aged 63
· J B Cocking, aged 29
· John Thomas, aged 42
· Richard Q Stevens, aged 36
· William Barber, aged 40
· Matthew Barber, aged 35
· Edgar Bassett, aged 30.
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Although this tragic event was overshadowed by WW11 it should not be forgotten. These brave men lost their lives while trying to save others. Widows and children were left behind to mourn their loss and a close-knit community were shattered. I salute these men and the many people who volunteer daily to man the lifeboats around the world.....Thank you.....
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4 comments:
what movies did you end up watching? hope it was a good tear jerker. I too have a bad back and have to watch what I do..used to be able to work in the yard all day..now I am good for about 2-4 hours..I hope you get to feeling better this weekend..take care and talk to you soon...
I am so sorry about yer back! Rest is the thing...keep it warm if possible in your chilly clime...guess I don't need to give a nurse advice, LOL! Hope it's feeling better soon although I know with these back problems "better" is just a relative term and some pain is always there...
Great post...thanks for sharing!
Hi Gina,Holly & miss vintage love. I'm on my feet again but taking it steady, thank you for your well wishes. I have been going stir crazy, I hate taking to my bed and asking for help but I had no choice. I read (& read!!). Watched 'Jam & Jerusalem', 'Shirley Valentine', 'Lark Rise to Candleford'and a lovely haunting tear jerker called 'Portrait of Jenny' which is an old film....
Yes it's very chilly here, one of the worst winters for a while...
You take care yourselves....Hugs Chrissy x
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