Off To Bed with Books and Films I Go..........

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Hello there everyone.... Before I hibernate in my bedroom for a time I thought I would drop in and say hi ....yep that’s me at the mo, hobbling around in great pain. My own fault really because I have been doing way too much of late and my body has rebelled big time. I’m not saying I’m walking very slowly but a snail as just passed me.......

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I’ve also been muttering to myself and cussing because the slightest movement hurts. Charlotte’s been a star helping me but between us we still managed to burn my meal last night. The one good thing about this though is I should lose weight as it takes too long to get to the cupboard for nibbles..........

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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 St. Ives Lifeboat 'John and Sarah Eliza Stych'

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‘’A mile-and-a-half out from Clodgy Point, a thunderous wave capsized the boat throwing four men into the raging sea.
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.....

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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.’’

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(Curtsy of thisiscornwall)

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The Lifeboat being examined after the tragedy

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The dead men were named as:

· 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.

As you can see by the surnames family members died together. Thomas and J B Cocking were father and son and Richard Q. Stevens was Thomas Cocking's son-in-law. Matthew and William Barber were brothers. Bronze Medals were awarded to William Freeman and posthumously to the men who lost their lives........

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The Burning of the 'John and Sarah Eliza Stych' Lifeboat

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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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I am off to my bed now. The furry family are fed & cared for and the house is locked up and snug. Andy is at work so he will let the boys out when he comes home. I’m going to watch a film and then read a book if I haven’t fallen asleep....snooze snooze.... Hopefully it won’t be long before I’m up and about again annoying everyone....hehe....Take care until next time....lol......

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Information & Lifeboat pictures curtsy of www.thisiscornwall.co.uk

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