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Sally forth. (An old phrase meaning to leave a safe place in a brave or confident way in order to do something difficult.)

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I bought myself a campervan

For travelling far and wide

A friend on here gave me a mascot

To carry around inside

I named my mascot Dolly

Because that is what she be

Then when I looked on ebay

What there did I see?

None other than Dolly's sister

Scarecrow Sally was her name

I could not leave her up for grabs

That would be such a shame

So she joined the party

With Dolly and my dog Midge

That made Sally 4th

Till we came to the Rainbow Bridge

Midge then had to leave us

But carry on we must

Using as our rallying cry

'Sally forth' or bust".

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sassy59

Lovely picture of a happier time. Sally forth indeed dear Don. That camper van awaits when we knock this virus on the head.

Lots of love, Carole xxx๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ‘

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RoadRunner44

I'm still wiping the tears away Don. You will be missing Midge more than ever at the moment I'm sure. Such desperately sad times we are experiencing again and who knows when its all going to end. We have to expect the vaccine to get us out of this mess though so try to keep cheerful as you keep us going, and hopefully the new year will see marked changes in our lives.Best wishes.

C xxx

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HungryHufflepuff

Iโ€™ve never heard that expression but it brought a tear to my eye ๐Ÿ˜ข I hope you will feel able to Sally forth in the new year ๐Ÿš

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ninelives

Gorgeous photo.Amazing poem

Sending big "virtual hugs"

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Pantani

Brought a tear to my eye Don. I still think of my labrador and Jack Russell that crossed the rainbow bridge within a year of each other over 10 years ago. Our canine companions are always with us in our hearts.

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Katinka46

Yes, please do, the more Sallying the better.Looking forward to seeing you here for your steak and kidney pudd.

Love and hugs

Kate xxx

โ€ข in reply toKatinka46

I hardly dare think about it, Kate. ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ˜˜x

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CDPO16

I knew the meaning of Sally forth but have not heard that phrase for quite while. I hope that there are still more adventures in store for you and the girls when the time is right xxx

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Hacienda

Brought a Tear also. Sally Forth & Tally Ho comes to mind, Onwards Dear Don with Sally & Dolly, Midge will be keeping an Eye on her Loving Family as we all are.. ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’‹๐Ÿ’•โค๏ธ๐Ÿ˜˜

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knitter

Being nosey I had to google sally forth .......โ€™ sally a military noun used since 16th c ...a sudden spring forth of besieged troops to defend against attack โ€˜

Now I know ....sally sounds a bit like the French allez ..to go.

Amazing what you learn on this site...thank you Don.

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Gingeros

Lovely photo, ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ˜ฅ๐Ÿ˜ฅ๐Ÿ˜ฅ๐Ÿ’ž

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cofdrop-UK

๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜

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judes

What a lovely piccy, tho tears fell into my lemon drizzle cake!

Iโ€™m sure your missing Midge but you will meet again at rainbow bridge.

When my brothers and I were kids we had a little mirror dinghy on Coniston Water when we pushed her we always used to say โ€˜Sally Forthโ€™ as you should do when next on a camper van trip whenever that may be.

Sending loads of love and hugs

Stay well stay safe

J

xx

Oshgosh profile image
Oshgosh

Thatโ€™s a good picture of Midge.

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Patk1

๐Ÿ’™

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Carnival567

Wishing you many blessings dear Don, and happier times ahead xx

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Hollyjt

โค๏ธX

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madonbrew

Thatโ€™s a saying with so much depth to it Don. Iโ€™d never heard it before but when I read what it meant I was really moved! It took me back a bit !

Love โค๏ธ and hugs ๐Ÿค— for you Don!

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joyce74

I also saw on E Bay some hand knitted toys and bought a bundle of 7 items including 3 scarecrows in lovely outfits. Bought them for my daughter to keep at her house for when her 3 grandchildren under 2 visit. They had a nice wash in the washing machine . Felt like keeping one myself when they arrived last Friday.

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Lyd12

My Sally will be posing for you all when I get around to it. I have heard of the expression ,โ€™Sally forthโ€™but a long time ago. Reminded me too of the old Gracie Fields song, Sally in our Alley. Love Iris x

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MoyB

๐ŸŒˆLovely poem, Don. xx Moy

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watergazer

May you Dolly and Sally as companions sally forth for a long time. Sending you hugs. What a fab photo of the gang. ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—x

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LissacFrance

We bought a large caravan and last year toured Spain and Portugal. This year, although parked outside our house been in use every week. My wife has physio 3 times per week and the height of the bed in van is just right, and he does not mix with rest of family. Even so, look forward to getting back on the road with our 2 mini-wire dachsies.

Best wishes for this festive season and lets all look forward to 2021 with fingers crossed.

โ€ข in reply toLissacFrance

Caravans parked in the drive come in useful for all sorts of occasions don't they. You remind me of my wife and I twenty years ago. ๐Ÿ˜Š Dachshunds are great little characters, any chance of a photo of your two? Wishing you and your wife a Merry Christmas and I hope the physio is working well for your wife.

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LissacFranceโ€ข in reply to

Not a problem but I`ll leave wife to sort out photos, Mini-wire dachs, whippets and afghans not to mention persion cats and arab horses, take your pick.

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Walkwalkwalk

Thank you Don as we sally forth into 2021.

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Shirleyj

๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿพxxx

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Jaybird19

We all look forward to sallying forth in 2021. It will be almost a year before any of us can sally forth. I look forward to sallying forth but my car will need lots of attention before that. My once white car now has gone a shade of green . Hate to tnink of what i cant see.

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Kimlu

Dear Don - thinking of you and sending hugs. xxx

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LissacFrance

Hi, OK I have photo of dachsies, how do I add it to reply?

โ€ข in reply toLissacFrance

Itโ€™s not possible to attach photos to a reply only to a new message. I see from your profile that you haven't posted anything about yourself at all yet have mentioned a few interesting facts in your replies to my posting. I gather that you live in France, run some kind of animal sanctuary and your wife spends time in your caravan with a gentleman for some reason. ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ

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LissacFranceโ€ข in reply to

Ha, ha,

That explains why I cannot attach, or indeed find out why not.

i`ll put on new post. BTW where is your campervan, East coast of England perhaps?

โ€ข in reply toLissacFrance

I live on the coast in West Lancashire and my camper sits in my driveway.๐Ÿ™‚

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LissacFrance

I`d clicked on your avatar and saw windmills out at sea, so assumed East coast, forgot that there are windmills off west cost of Scotland. Long time since we`ve been up north. After reflection, at least 40 years ago. First went to Scotland with parents, about 60 years ago. Wonderful colours in autumn around Loch Lomand and further north. Last visit was to Stirling when my brother-in-law passed his degree and we went to ceremony.

Time to leave computer and concentrate on aperitif, i.e. glass of wine or two.

Chat again soon,

Chris.

โ€ข in reply toLissacFrance

That view is from alongside the Crosby Lifeguard Station, a favourite perch of mine. Those wind turbines are popping all around the coastlines (much to my disgust) but it is great for watching the shipping going in and out of the Port of Liverpool. The area is famous for another reason which you can read about here liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-o...

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Barryash

Just so good to hear Don-1931 keep on rolling.

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maggiewhiteley

I hope you will soon be sallying forth dear Don with your little mascots along side you. Hope you have a good Christmas. Hugs to you. Maggie

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Kristicats

Ahh I hope you Dolly and Sally get a trip out in that camper van when the weather gets milder Don.

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Ergendl

Love that photo of the old team. Hope the trio of you are able to enjoy the campervan trips again soon.

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r0yalalbert

lovely photo of your three friends.was the saying sally forth and win the day? Rose x

Don, Definitely sally forth. If you sally fifth you will lose the race!!

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