Anna as brought back some long lost memories for me this week, using cockney rhyming slang as prompts. I was born in the East end of London within the sound of Bow Bells so I am a true cockney. However, I have lost my cockney accent, well all except for one little foible which is that sometimes I have been known to “drop my H’s” when I speak especially if I have had a glass or 2 of wine. Much to the amusement of all who are in earshot!
13th October
"all right me old china"
China Plate – mate This mate is always willing to help me out.
Here she is doing her best to help me with the ‘apple and pears’ quote.
Sorry Kay, I forgot I had already got a shot for that!!!
Put it down to a ‘Senior moment’.
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A true friend is one who thinks you are a good egg even if you are half-cracked.
~Author Unknown
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12th October
"Use yer loaf!"
Loaf of bread = Head Sometimes two heads are better than one when it comes to solving problems

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“Make decisions from the heart and use your head to make it work out.”
~ Sir Girad

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11th October
"Plates of meat" - "Me plates are killin' me!"
translated as "feet" There is nothing quite like soaking my feet after a day out walking.
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“Only a fool tests the depth of the water with both feet.”
~ African Proverb
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10th October
"Trouble and Strife"
referred to when talking about "The Wife" Here I am revising!!!!
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A perfect wife is one who doesn't expect a perfect husband.
~ Author Unknown
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9th October
"Lets have a good cup o rosie lee"
Rosie Lee translated is a Cup of Tea, very British! We do not drink out of dainty teacups very often these days. This set are the only survivors from my aunt's wedding present over 70 years ago.

They mean so much to me, therefore are used rarely.
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Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company. ~Author Unknown
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8th October
For our 365er's across the pond.
Cockney rhyming slang is not a language but a collection of phrases used by Cockneys and other Londoners. Rhyming Slang phrases are derived from taking an expression which rhymes with a word and then using that expression instead of the word.
"A penny for your thoughts"
This idiom is used as a way of asking someone what they are thinking about. Here is just one of my thoughts for today.
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“If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought.”
~ Peace Pilgrim
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7th October
This week we are going to have fun with some Cockney Slang!
"Apples and Pears - Stairs" There were a lot of stairs here and no lift.
One way to get fit.
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A circle is the reflection of eternity. It has no beginning and it has no end - and if you put several circles over each other, then you get a spiral.
Maynard J. Keenan
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