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Page THE WEEKEND OUTLOOK Friday January 1991 Hospitality was shown to troops in wartime Britain Im worried about the hospital ty our troops in the Middle East may be missing The Saudis dont strike me yet as the takeyou in cup of tea types like the British were In There isnt a returned soldier who cant roll off a yam of how well he was treated by locals in England during their years of ra tioning blitzes waiting in line and putting up with youngsters in uniform from Canada and the United States We were often adopted by a family who was caring concern ed and delighted to share their borne with a homesick lad to give him a few hours of T L C away from the raucous rowdy barrack room of army life My brother Bob could attest to this if be were still alive He had a home away from home just a threepenny bus ride from Alder shot in England It was worth threepence to get away from Unexpectedly I was to learn first hand of his homecare treat ment and the comfort that was his He had found a wonderful farm ly who were willing to take him in and share their rations As best he could he would see they got a pair of boots from the M stores even a blueish grey blanket or two Bobs buddy was the Quarter Master of his Regi ment and anything unaccounted given to Bob for his home awaySfrom home When I met Bob in England he was just ready to hop the bus to his house with army bags fat Stones by W Steamer Emmerson loaded with items the army Would never miss I was the designated soldier about to leave camp for a 14day furlough if questioned at the gate Bob insisted this was the only way and besides the guards on the gate wouldnt recognize me with my Lome Scot insignia But before I tell you more let me how I met Bob in Aldershot I was walking down the street after my army day was over and was allowed out for a bit of fresh air Before my very eyes was Sonny Stockford a Georgetown boy a Top Streeter of my day We were long time buddies Glad greetings were exchanged He asked me if I had seen my brother Bob lately and when I said not in years he was prised Pointing to a black door in a nearby building he told me to enter and ask for Bob Sure enough Bob was in there packing bags to the brim I had come at the most opportune time for him as he was preparing to go visit his English family to do his Santa routine He was preoccupied in making sure there would be no challenge at the gate so I was as I said before the simple private leav camp on leave loaded with all my gear fitting in perfectly with Bobs plans The Provost on the gate asked me where I was going and I blurted out Glasgow with a con Bob was proud of Once outside the gate he im pressed upon me the importance of being alert to catching the last bus back from our home visit Bob had visited many times and knew exactly the layout of the house and was familiar with the sound of the bus My instructions were when we hear the bus we must hurry because it turns around at the end of the street and if we are not at the bus stop after it makes its turn we will have to walk Its the last bus be explained Goodness we struggled on the bus off the bus delivered the goodies enjoyed a cup of tea with new found friends and when it seemed no time Bob jumped up and told me to hurry its our bus Gentleman that I was I wanted to take a moment or two to tell Bobs friends how nice they had been and to thank them for their hospitality but I had to quicken my goodbyes because Bob was already outside shouting to come on In the blackout in England no light was to be exposed when a door was opened This family let you out into a black little room closed the kitchen door so we were in darkness Thus you could open the outer door without fear of an air raid warden descending upon you In my hurried goodbye in the darkness of the little room being pushed by the anxious call of my brother I walked into a wall There was a shattering of glass and I heard the anguished groan Oh my God my teeth Bobs family pushed me out in to the darkened street to catch the bus The British are so polite No angry you so and so Cana dian just hurry or you will miss your bus Can you picture a Saudi family sacrificing like the British did for If there is I hope the couple still have their own teeth OFFICE MAGIC FOR ALL YOUR OFFICE STATIONERY NEEDS St Georgetown GICRATE 108 Rata Subject To Change Without Notice MONEY CONCEPTS OSBORNE DECOR Custom Mods Verticals Drape And Bedspread AT HOME SERVICE Bird carving offered by Credit Valley Artisans Articanc i i l Lets not go out tonight dear why not call Country Lane they will deliver our movies as well as pop chips popcorn 8776767 8772254 The Credit Valley Artisans are offering a seven week course in bird carving for beginners on Monday evenings starting February Nerval resident George Gastle will be the instructor He has taught two previous bird carving courses for the Credit Valley Ar tisans Fascinated with wildlife George began painting birds over years ago As he studied his subjects he felt the need to extend the two dimensional canvas into three dimensions and thus started his interest in carving Mr Gastle began bird carving 26 St Georgetown 8779896 nine years ago with an introduc tory course taught by Paul Burdette of and has drawn on his art background to improve his techniques George carves for self enjoyment but has sold some of his carvings Mr Gastle teaches art and industrial arts in Brampton but is interested in teaching woodworking full time Students will learn all aspects of bird carving while carving a loon The course will cover pat tern development carving techniques anatomical features of birds eye insertion and pain ting with acrylics This course is suitable for beginners as well as Clothing Mens todies Childrens ALTERATIONS REPAIRS 8771598 experienced carvers who wish to learn new techniques For further information con tact Frank Anthony Registrar at between and p Deadline for registration in this course is Monday January 281991 Whats SATURDAY IS 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