Saturday 31 March 2012
Tuesday 31st March
Bill
Up about 8.30, shaved and down to breakfast by 9.l5. Walked down town with Dad. Sent telegram off to Mornont and Bridges Calne and tried to buy a Last but could not get one, so walked back with Dad. Had dinner and played draughts. I won the odd. Had tea. Rose and Harold and Ann Rose came to tea. After tea I played bagatelle with Doris. She beat me. Watched Nettie, Ivy, Harold paying dice. Went back and played another game of bagatelle.
Doris
Barnet. Up 10-ish. Bill went off down the town - I beat him 3 games of bagatelle first! I did bits of washing and turning odd things out. Anne came at two with Harold. I snoozed till 3.15 - bad head againm till Rosie came. Did a good packet of washing before tea. Little Rosie and Nettie came, we all played bagatelle and talked and played about. Lyn got excited. I beat Bill every game I played him! Sat talking after they had all gone till 11, then bed. Lyn awake and 12 was sick! G. Night.
Friday 30 March 2012
Monday 30th March
Bill
Up about 9.30, went down the town and looked over some books. Bought a piece of rubber and a tube of solution, a book in tactics and a bone. Came back to dinner. After dinner Doris and I walked over to Potters Bar to see George Dyer. We stopped until he milked his cows, then walked back. It was cooler but we felt tired. After tea we played draughts. I won several, then listened to news and went to bed early. Doris had a headache.
Doris
Barnet. Up about 10.00 am. Bill went wandering down the town. I messed about all the morning, helped Mother etc. Had a little sit down after dinner, then Bill and I walked to Dyer's. We were there by 3.30 and stayed till past four. Home by 5.30. Lyn went by bus to Station Road to see Jean off. Dad and Bill played draughts all the evening. I snoozed chiefly. Ivy bathed Lyn and told her 3 Bears, and I put her into bed. Still very headachey, indigestion I think. To bed very tired 10.50 pm. G. Night.
Up about 9.30, went down the town and looked over some books. Bought a piece of rubber and a tube of solution, a book in tactics and a bone. Came back to dinner. After dinner Doris and I walked over to Potters Bar to see George Dyer. We stopped until he milked his cows, then walked back. It was cooler but we felt tired. After tea we played draughts. I won several, then listened to news and went to bed early. Doris had a headache.
Doris
Barnet. Up about 10.00 am. Bill went wandering down the town. I messed about all the morning, helped Mother etc. Had a little sit down after dinner, then Bill and I walked to Dyer's. We were there by 3.30 and stayed till past four. Home by 5.30. Lyn went by bus to Station Road to see Jean off. Dad and Bill played draughts all the evening. I snoozed chiefly. Ivy bathed Lyn and told her 3 Bears, and I put her into bed. Still very headachey, indigestion I think. To bed very tired 10.50 pm. G. Night.
Thursday 29 March 2012
Sunday 29th March
Bill
Up very late but Lyn was up by seven. We had breakfast, I read poultry books and talked about goats. We had dinner late, chicken and plum pie, very nice. After dinner we went for a walk with Dad. It was very warm out. We sat on a seat for a long while then walked home to tea, feeling thirsty and tired. After tea, played draughts and read my book. Went to bed early.
Doris
Barnet. Up to 11 am breakfast but Lyn was up at 7. Messed away the morning helping and reading goats. Dinner 2 - chicken, out for a walk with Dad and Bill all round the woods after, gloriously warm. Hand round tea, girls went to Church so I bathed Lyn and put her to bed. Snoozed all the evening with a headache and feeling tired. Bill and dad played draughts. Got a touch of toothache. A bit earlier to bed - tired after yesterday I expect. I wish we were still at Cedars. 10.15pm.
Up very late but Lyn was up by seven. We had breakfast, I read poultry books and talked about goats. We had dinner late, chicken and plum pie, very nice. After dinner we went for a walk with Dad. It was very warm out. We sat on a seat for a long while then walked home to tea, feeling thirsty and tired. After tea, played draughts and read my book. Went to bed early.
Doris
Barnet. Up to 11 am breakfast but Lyn was up at 7. Messed away the morning helping and reading goats. Dinner 2 - chicken, out for a walk with Dad and Bill all round the woods after, gloriously warm. Hand round tea, girls went to Church so I bathed Lyn and put her to bed. Snoozed all the evening with a headache and feeling tired. Bill and dad played draughts. Got a touch of toothache. A bit earlier to bed - tired after yesterday I expect. I wish we were still at Cedars. 10.15pm.
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Saturday 28th March
Bill
Up at 20 to six. We got up together and Doris went down stairs to get the breakfast. 7 o'clock the car came round. It was a nice morning but cool. We all got in, dad at the front, then Jean and Ivy, Mum and Doris and Lyn and I at the back. We started off on the road. Lyn was sick over Ivy. We got out and cleared up, then resumed the journey. Lyn got out three times because she was feeling sick. We went on the wrong road, stopped by police to put notice on, went back to Ipswich and on to by pass. Got to Cedars about quarter past eleven. Doris and I went down to get key. Saw Major Bell. He came up with us. We went indoors, mice had been everywhere. Wed got fire going, put carpet down and lit stove. Mice had torn eiderdown and blankets. I hunted round for things. Pipes were burst in lavatory and scullery. We had dinner, steak pie. After then we caught bus to Hollesley and bought some chocolate. Got to Gwen's, I hardly recognised her, she had her teeth out, and now Mum. I cycled down to Shingle Street with Ray to see Dad. He was well, saw *** and Gladys. Dad came back with us, he was pleased to see them all. We caught the bus at half past four to the *** then walked home. Les had got tea ready. We had a walk round garden with Major Bell. Packed up things and *** back. We made good progress. My telegram came. We were pleased it was dark on the road but moon light. Reached home good time. Lyn slept part of the way. A very nice day.
Doris
Barnet. Up 5.30 and got all the others up, had breakfast and all off by car at 7 am. Arrived at Cedars by 11.15. Lyn queer several times and sick. Got dinner ready, 3 burst pipes and mice everywhere. Leslie had dinner with us. Bussed to the Fox and walked to Gwen's after. Bill cycled to Shingle Street and brought Mr L back to Cedars for tea. Bill and I went round the garden with Major, we left at 7 and got home here by 10. A lovely day. I wish we could have stayed for good. Bed now very tired, 11.00 pm.
Up at 20 to six. We got up together and Doris went down stairs to get the breakfast. 7 o'clock the car came round. It was a nice morning but cool. We all got in, dad at the front, then Jean and Ivy, Mum and Doris and Lyn and I at the back. We started off on the road. Lyn was sick over Ivy. We got out and cleared up, then resumed the journey. Lyn got out three times because she was feeling sick. We went on the wrong road, stopped by police to put notice on, went back to Ipswich and on to by pass. Got to Cedars about quarter past eleven. Doris and I went down to get key. Saw Major Bell. He came up with us. We went indoors, mice had been everywhere. Wed got fire going, put carpet down and lit stove. Mice had torn eiderdown and blankets. I hunted round for things. Pipes were burst in lavatory and scullery. We had dinner, steak pie. After then we caught bus to Hollesley and bought some chocolate. Got to Gwen's, I hardly recognised her, she had her teeth out, and now Mum. I cycled down to Shingle Street with Ray to see Dad. He was well, saw *** and Gladys. Dad came back with us, he was pleased to see them all. We caught the bus at half past four to the *** then walked home. Les had got tea ready. We had a walk round garden with Major Bell. Packed up things and *** back. We made good progress. My telegram came. We were pleased it was dark on the road but moon light. Reached home good time. Lyn slept part of the way. A very nice day.
Doris
Barnet. Up 5.30 and got all the others up, had breakfast and all off by car at 7 am. Arrived at Cedars by 11.15. Lyn queer several times and sick. Got dinner ready, 3 burst pipes and mice everywhere. Leslie had dinner with us. Bussed to the Fox and walked to Gwen's after. Bill cycled to Shingle Street and brought Mr L back to Cedars for tea. Bill and I went round the garden with Major, we left at 7 and got home here by 10. A lovely day. I wish we could have stayed for good. Bed now very tired, 11.00 pm.
Tuesday 27 March 2012
Friday 27th March
Bill
Up about 20 to nine. Doris had a card from Mrs Thrower saying her nan had two kids, a nanny and Billy. That started Doris off on goats again. She would like a kid to rear. I got downstairs 9 am and read the Press. Had scrambled egg and *** on toast and porridge. Enjoyed it very much. After then, changed my socks and got Lyn's coat for her. Went down the town with Mum and Lyn and I bought a bell and grips and some valve rubber. I carried some stuff she bought, some fish fins for the cats, 11d a lb, what a price things are now, savoys 1s 1d each. Came back and had dinner. After dinner I had a rest in the chair till about four then Doris and I went for a walk over old Manor grounds. We saw a grey squirrel and then walked over the fields, saw some frog spawn and then went back by Hadley Woods back by the golf course. Had tea. After tea I played draughts with Dad, he won four, I won one and a draw. We had supper and Doris got ready for the morning and we went to bed early. Put the alarm for half past five. Goodnight.
Doris
Barnet. Up about 10 am. After breakfast and we had washed up I prepared and cooked the dinner while Lyn, Mum and Bill went shopping down the town. We sat down after dinner and I finished my book by 3.30. Anne was here till six. Jean took Lyn to meet Ivy. Bill and I walked through the woods. Finished Lyn;s frock this evening and did odd jobs for tomorrow. *** and Dilys came in for a few moments. Packed up the *** for tomorrow. To bed now 10.15pm. G. Night.
Up about 20 to nine. Doris had a card from Mrs Thrower saying her nan had two kids, a nanny and Billy. That started Doris off on goats again. She would like a kid to rear. I got downstairs 9 am and read the Press. Had scrambled egg and *** on toast and porridge. Enjoyed it very much. After then, changed my socks and got Lyn's coat for her. Went down the town with Mum and Lyn and I bought a bell and grips and some valve rubber. I carried some stuff she bought, some fish fins for the cats, 11d a lb, what a price things are now, savoys 1s 1d each. Came back and had dinner. After dinner I had a rest in the chair till about four then Doris and I went for a walk over old Manor grounds. We saw a grey squirrel and then walked over the fields, saw some frog spawn and then went back by Hadley Woods back by the golf course. Had tea. After tea I played draughts with Dad, he won four, I won one and a draw. We had supper and Doris got ready for the morning and we went to bed early. Put the alarm for half past five. Goodnight.
Doris
Barnet. Up about 10 am. After breakfast and we had washed up I prepared and cooked the dinner while Lyn, Mum and Bill went shopping down the town. We sat down after dinner and I finished my book by 3.30. Anne was here till six. Jean took Lyn to meet Ivy. Bill and I walked through the woods. Finished Lyn;s frock this evening and did odd jobs for tomorrow. *** and Dilys came in for a few moments. Packed up the *** for tomorrow. To bed now 10.15pm. G. Night.
Monday 26 March 2012
Thursday 26th March
Bill
Up 9.30, had breakfast, bacon, sausage. Read the paper, played a game of bagatelle with Doris. I won the odd game. After then I was going down the town with Mother but she did not go in the end, so I went down on my own about half past eleven, much to the disgust of Doris who said there wasn't time, but I went down and bought some moth balls, 6 1/2d worth, and some grease-proof cellulose, a small arms manual and a reel of sticking plaster, and Rhino *** for Doris and Lyn's boots. I got back in time for dinner, Shepherd's pie, toast and rice pudding. After dinner I sat in the arm chair and read my book and had a short nap. Then we took Lyn and went for a walk over the fields. It was very cold and windy. I played with Lyn's ball much to her amusement. She did enjoy herself. We got back to tea and then after tea I found a book and had a look in the shop, also watched them building a hen house for Dad. In the evening I played draughts with him. I won 4 and he won three. Packed up at 1/4 to 11 and went to bed as Doris was tired.
Doris
Barnet. Up about 10.00 am. Messed away the whole morning with Mother, knitted a little. Bill went down the town. Dad started to make a chicken house in the yard. After dinner, finished my book and Bill slept until 3.30, got Lyn up and took her over Byng Road fields and played Ball with her. Knitted and read all the evening. Finished Lyn's dress and Mother almost finished the knickers. Bill played draughts with Dad. Ivy bathed Lyn and Jean took her to bed. They took her out after tea too. Tired now and bed 10.45pm so Good Night.
Up 9.30, had breakfast, bacon, sausage. Read the paper, played a game of bagatelle with Doris. I won the odd game. After then I was going down the town with Mother but she did not go in the end, so I went down on my own about half past eleven, much to the disgust of Doris who said there wasn't time, but I went down and bought some moth balls, 6 1/2d worth, and some grease-proof cellulose, a small arms manual and a reel of sticking plaster, and Rhino *** for Doris and Lyn's boots. I got back in time for dinner, Shepherd's pie, toast and rice pudding. After dinner I sat in the arm chair and read my book and had a short nap. Then we took Lyn and went for a walk over the fields. It was very cold and windy. I played with Lyn's ball much to her amusement. She did enjoy herself. We got back to tea and then after tea I found a book and had a look in the shop, also watched them building a hen house for Dad. In the evening I played draughts with him. I won 4 and he won three. Packed up at 1/4 to 11 and went to bed as Doris was tired.
Doris
Barnet. Up about 10.00 am. Messed away the whole morning with Mother, knitted a little. Bill went down the town. Dad started to make a chicken house in the yard. After dinner, finished my book and Bill slept until 3.30, got Lyn up and took her over Byng Road fields and played Ball with her. Knitted and read all the evening. Finished Lyn's dress and Mother almost finished the knickers. Bill played draughts with Dad. Ivy bathed Lyn and Jean took her to bed. They took her out after tea too. Tired now and bed 10.45pm so Good Night.
Sunday 25 March 2012
Wednesday 25th March
Bill
Up about 9 am, shaved with my new blades, it was a treat to get a good shave. Went down to breakfast and had cheese on toast and porridge. Went down to the Post office with Dad and Lyn. I got a telegram form, then we walked over to the manor grounds and had a walk round. After then we took my watch to Fenners for a new glass. Came back to dinner. Rose came in the afternoon, with Rose her *** to tea. We had a walk round the fields, it was lovely and warm and we sat on a stump and watched the lambs on the fields. We got back to tea and then we got the bagatelle out, I played with Dad and two rubbers. After then we had a rest by the fire. It was very warm. Harold and Rose went to a show and left Ann with us. She was got and stayed up till ten. After then we had supper, cheese and biscuits, then went to bed feeling very tired and contented.
Doris
Barnet. Up about 10.00 am. Bill, Dad and Lyn went down the town. I did vegetables, then did my washing and talked with Mother. Put Lyn to bed after dinner. Anne came at 2 with Harold and Rose at three, little Rosie at 4. Bill and I went over Byng Road fields. Lots of quite big lambs. Mother took Lyn and Anne to meet Jean out of school. Bill and dad played bagatelle, I knitted at Lyn's frock and read. Rose went to pictures where Harold was playing, they went home about ten. To bed now, tired but happy about 11.15. G. Night.
Up about 9 am, shaved with my new blades, it was a treat to get a good shave. Went down to breakfast and had cheese on toast and porridge. Went down to the Post office with Dad and Lyn. I got a telegram form, then we walked over to the manor grounds and had a walk round. After then we took my watch to Fenners for a new glass. Came back to dinner. Rose came in the afternoon, with Rose her *** to tea. We had a walk round the fields, it was lovely and warm and we sat on a stump and watched the lambs on the fields. We got back to tea and then we got the bagatelle out, I played with Dad and two rubbers. After then we had a rest by the fire. It was very warm. Harold and Rose went to a show and left Ann with us. She was got and stayed up till ten. After then we had supper, cheese and biscuits, then went to bed feeling very tired and contented.
Doris
Barnet. Up about 10.00 am. Bill, Dad and Lyn went down the town. I did vegetables, then did my washing and talked with Mother. Put Lyn to bed after dinner. Anne came at 2 with Harold and Rose at three, little Rosie at 4. Bill and I went over Byng Road fields. Lots of quite big lambs. Mother took Lyn and Anne to meet Jean out of school. Bill and dad played bagatelle, I knitted at Lyn's frock and read. Rose went to pictures where Harold was playing, they went home about ten. To bed now, tired but happy about 11.15. G. Night.
Saturday 24 March 2012
Tuesday 24th March
Bill
Up about 9.30, had a good breakfast, bacon, porridge and fried potatoes. After then I read both newspapers and went down the town to get some Awbridges two bottles and a bottle of TCP, a tin of boracic ointment, a box of cough sweets and a real of cotton, two 7 o'clock razor blades for Doris and a dozen wardonid blades for myself. I read various books in Smith's book stall and Boots. I came back and was a bit late for dinner. We had roast beef, carrots, potatoes and plum pudding. We arranged to go and see G. Dyer and asked Dad and Mum to go with us. They were pleased to go. It was a lovely day, very warm and a clear sky. After dinner we set out with Lyn in the pram. It was a nice walk and G was feeding pigs. He had a calf and 7 little pigs and some ***. We chatted and watched the cows being milked. After then Mum and Dad with Lyn caught a bus and we took the pram and walked back. My knee was troublesome and had a blister on my heel so I was glad to get back. We had tea, some corned beef pickles and sauce and cake. After tea we sat round the fire and talked. Nettie was here to tea. I played draughts with dad and he won three and I won 1 and a draw. had supper, biscuits and cheese and tea. We listened to news. Doris rang up Major Bell to ask him if it was alright to go down to the lodge. he was very pleased that we would be coming down and then we got ready for bed. We sat in front of the fire discussing farming and things in general.
Doris
Barnet. Up about 10.00 am. Dad took Lyn to the bank. Bill went down the town practically all the morning. I messed about chiefly talking with Mother all the morning. Put Lyn to bed directly after dinner, got her up at 2.30 and with her and Mother and dad we walked over to Dyers. He's exactly the same. We walked back but M and D and Lyn bussed. Nettie here, we played Rummy. Dad and Bill played draughts. Going to Cedars on Saturday by car for the day, all of us. Talked, bed now about 11.30. It's lovely to be at Barnet again. G. Night.
Up about 9.30, had a good breakfast, bacon, porridge and fried potatoes. After then I read both newspapers and went down the town to get some Awbridges two bottles and a bottle of TCP, a tin of boracic ointment, a box of cough sweets and a real of cotton, two 7 o'clock razor blades for Doris and a dozen wardonid blades for myself. I read various books in Smith's book stall and Boots. I came back and was a bit late for dinner. We had roast beef, carrots, potatoes and plum pudding. We arranged to go and see G. Dyer and asked Dad and Mum to go with us. They were pleased to go. It was a lovely day, very warm and a clear sky. After dinner we set out with Lyn in the pram. It was a nice walk and G was feeding pigs. He had a calf and 7 little pigs and some ***. We chatted and watched the cows being milked. After then Mum and Dad with Lyn caught a bus and we took the pram and walked back. My knee was troublesome and had a blister on my heel so I was glad to get back. We had tea, some corned beef pickles and sauce and cake. After tea we sat round the fire and talked. Nettie was here to tea. I played draughts with dad and he won three and I won 1 and a draw. had supper, biscuits and cheese and tea. We listened to news. Doris rang up Major Bell to ask him if it was alright to go down to the lodge. he was very pleased that we would be coming down and then we got ready for bed. We sat in front of the fire discussing farming and things in general.
Doris
Barnet. Up about 10.00 am. Dad took Lyn to the bank. Bill went down the town practically all the morning. I messed about chiefly talking with Mother all the morning. Put Lyn to bed directly after dinner, got her up at 2.30 and with her and Mother and dad we walked over to Dyers. He's exactly the same. We walked back but M and D and Lyn bussed. Nettie here, we played Rummy. Dad and Bill played draughts. Going to Cedars on Saturday by car for the day, all of us. Talked, bed now about 11.30. It's lovely to be at Barnet again. G. Night.
Friday 23 March 2012
Monday 23rd March
Bill
Up about 7 and got into my PT kit. I was the only one and it was bitterly cold. After then I put my pullover on, did some running and got tripped up. Went down with a crash and bruised and took off the skin of my knee and chipped my fingers. I went and washed it and shaved. Went into no. 1 room and but a bandage on it. I went to breakfast, it was eggs and bacon. It looked very nice but I only drank the tea and ate the porridge. I gave my egg and bacon to Jeff Suiter. I was already dressed. They had field craft on and I waited till they were gone, then went to do a little work. mr Ball sent for me and told me he was putting the board in the 12 guard hut and he asked me if I was getting ready to go on leave. He said I could go now so I got my pass and *** and cycled down to Hillmarton. I was down there about half past ten. I made the bed, packed up some things and helped Doris. We were getting ready and Mr Smeaton brought three lambs in and Kidlet would liked to have stopped. The car came and we were at Chippenham station in no time. I saw Denis White and the other lads there. We got on the train, but no seats so sat in the corridor. J. Doughty came and talked for a little while and the guard found us a seat in first class. we got in to Paddington Station, saw Mum and Dad in the car and went to pick up Ivy. we got home and had tea and sat round the fire. *** was there, we chatted all the evening and felt very pleased it was all night for a week. We went to bed content.
Doris
Up about 7 and got into my PT kit. I was the only one and it was bitterly cold. After then I put my pullover on, did some running and got tripped up. Went down with a crash and bruised and took off the skin of my knee and chipped my fingers. I went and washed it and shaved. Went into no. 1 room and but a bandage on it. I went to breakfast, it was eggs and bacon. It looked very nice but I only drank the tea and ate the porridge. I gave my egg and bacon to Jeff Suiter. I was already dressed. They had field craft on and I waited till they were gone, then went to do a little work. mr Ball sent for me and told me he was putting the board in the 12 guard hut and he asked me if I was getting ready to go on leave. He said I could go now so I got my pass and *** and cycled down to Hillmarton. I was down there about half past ten. I made the bed, packed up some things and helped Doris. We were getting ready and Mr Smeaton brought three lambs in and Kidlet would liked to have stopped. The car came and we were at Chippenham station in no time. I saw Denis White and the other lads there. We got on the train, but no seats so sat in the corridor. J. Doughty came and talked for a little while and the guard found us a seat in first class. we got in to Paddington Station, saw Mum and Dad in the car and went to pick up Ivy. we got home and had tea and sat round the fire. *** was there, we chatted all the evening and felt very pleased it was all night for a week. We went to bed content.
Doris
Thursday 22 March 2012
Sunday 22nd March
Bill
Up about 7.45 and went to breakfast. Had bacon, porridge. After breakfast I had a shave and a general clean up and drew my PT kit, very nice. I read the paper and went into dinner early. Had a game of bagatelle by myself. Bought two packets of Players and then had dinner which was mutton and potatoes, fruit salad, custard. After dinner I went back to hut and got ready to go out. My bed was already made. I was soon out of the gate and went down to Calne Station. I found the waiting room shut and no one about so after waiting patiently for some while I departed for Rodwell and Doris was pleased about going home. I sat by the fire till about half past four then cycled down to Calne again. It was easier going down then coming back. Found booking clerk had a rrived there so went inside and he changed the six warrants. I was thankful that the job was done and went back to Rodwell. Had tea and washed up while Doris made a pair of shoes for Lyn's doll. I put things away, fed Kala and put Lyn to bed, and sat by fire reading. Afterwards Kidlet rang up Barnet and told Dad we should be catching the 12.38 train from Chippenham. we had supper and then I cycled back to camp feeling very tired after cycling 22 miles. I soon got in to bed.
Doris
Rodwell. Up 8.45 and Lyn - nice lay in. Washed up, did potatoes and beds. Mr S brought in a baby lamb but took it out again before dinner. Did Lyn's doll's frock. Continued the frock after dinner and made some lambskin shoes for it. Bill came 3.30 but had to go to Calne 4.30 to cash travel warrants but back by 5.30. Bill read and I did various little *** jobs all the evening, including Bill's trouser bottoms. Excited - home tomorrow! Seven whole days of Bill! Didn't go up to the top with Bill because of my cold - bed 10.45.
Up about 7.45 and went to breakfast. Had bacon, porridge. After breakfast I had a shave and a general clean up and drew my PT kit, very nice. I read the paper and went into dinner early. Had a game of bagatelle by myself. Bought two packets of Players and then had dinner which was mutton and potatoes, fruit salad, custard. After dinner I went back to hut and got ready to go out. My bed was already made. I was soon out of the gate and went down to Calne Station. I found the waiting room shut and no one about so after waiting patiently for some while I departed for Rodwell and Doris was pleased about going home. I sat by the fire till about half past four then cycled down to Calne again. It was easier going down then coming back. Found booking clerk had a rrived there so went inside and he changed the six warrants. I was thankful that the job was done and went back to Rodwell. Had tea and washed up while Doris made a pair of shoes for Lyn's doll. I put things away, fed Kala and put Lyn to bed, and sat by fire reading. Afterwards Kidlet rang up Barnet and told Dad we should be catching the 12.38 train from Chippenham. we had supper and then I cycled back to camp feeling very tired after cycling 22 miles. I soon got in to bed.
Doris
Rodwell. Up 8.45 and Lyn - nice lay in. Washed up, did potatoes and beds. Mr S brought in a baby lamb but took it out again before dinner. Did Lyn's doll's frock. Continued the frock after dinner and made some lambskin shoes for it. Bill came 3.30 but had to go to Calne 4.30 to cash travel warrants but back by 5.30. Bill read and I did various little *** jobs all the evening, including Bill's trouser bottoms. Excited - home tomorrow! Seven whole days of Bill! Didn't go up to the top with Bill because of my cold - bed 10.45.
Wednesday 21 March 2012
Saturday 21st March
Bill
Up at 6.45 and had a wash. On PT. Found I wasn't on guard so was pleased. Arranged to get warrants changed for Kilgour and Dan Hamilton. Bought *** found some coupons to and got some fags. Made some more models and went to dinner. MacDonald gave me his warrant and Frennington's to cash. I had Kelly to help me as he wanted to get away early on pass. Got dressed and went out. Cycled over to Hillmarton. Doris still had a cold. We did not go out in the afternoon but went and had a look at the sheep in the evening. Put Lyn to bed and sat by fire. The pig had been killed. I read Endless Furrow and found it good. We also arranged about a car to Chippenham. We had Liver for supper, it was excellent. I had two helpings, very nice, and some good coffee. We discussed Lambs and lambing. After supper I washed up and got ready to go. I did not let Doris come out with me as she had a wheeze on her chest and I did not want to have her get any more colds. I found the lamp would not go but it was alright when I put a piece of paper in the back. Got back about eleven ten and got to bed.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time, really and truly messed away the morning and f elt very rotten with a rotten cold and cough. Lyn had dinner with us - lots, then bed. Finished by 2.05 then did all my ironing. Then Bill arrived unexpectedly - good. Spent the rest of the afternoon Bill putting *** into Lyn;s shoes. After tea, went to see the sheep and lambs, and all round the fields. Put Lyn to bed and stories. I made a bodice for Lyn on the machine, then carried on with her doll's frock. Bill read, I didn't go out with Bill tonight. Dear **, bed 10.45 pm. Pig killed.
Up at 6.45 and had a wash. On PT. Found I wasn't on guard so was pleased. Arranged to get warrants changed for Kilgour and Dan Hamilton. Bought *** found some coupons to and got some fags. Made some more models and went to dinner. MacDonald gave me his warrant and Frennington's to cash. I had Kelly to help me as he wanted to get away early on pass. Got dressed and went out. Cycled over to Hillmarton. Doris still had a cold. We did not go out in the afternoon but went and had a look at the sheep in the evening. Put Lyn to bed and sat by fire. The pig had been killed. I read Endless Furrow and found it good. We also arranged about a car to Chippenham. We had Liver for supper, it was excellent. I had two helpings, very nice, and some good coffee. We discussed Lambs and lambing. After supper I washed up and got ready to go. I did not let Doris come out with me as she had a wheeze on her chest and I did not want to have her get any more colds. I found the lamp would not go but it was alright when I put a piece of paper in the back. Got back about eleven ten and got to bed.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time, really and truly messed away the morning and f elt very rotten with a rotten cold and cough. Lyn had dinner with us - lots, then bed. Finished by 2.05 then did all my ironing. Then Bill arrived unexpectedly - good. Spent the rest of the afternoon Bill putting *** into Lyn;s shoes. After tea, went to see the sheep and lambs, and all round the fields. Put Lyn to bed and stories. I made a bodice for Lyn on the machine, then carried on with her doll's frock. Bill read, I didn't go out with Bill tonight. Dear **, bed 10.45 pm. Pig killed.
Tuesday 20 March 2012
Friday 20th March
Bill
Up at 6.45 on PT and then cleaned up. Had breakfast, bacon and beans and porridge. Started work on models and saw Flt Lt Ball. He asked me if I would measure the sand board off. I cut out some sections and Lewis guns. Went on pay parade, drew £3.0.0 ** ration money. Had dinner, it was corned beef, potatoes and a mince meat roll with custard on. I had two helpings. After dinner I bagged Kelly to help me in the afternoon. He was pleased to do so. I rang up Doris. She had a sore throat and cold. I hope she is better. Started work on Ack Ack guns and tripod. Kelly helped me to get boards. Then I packed up for tea which was tinned meat and a piece of currant cake. After tea we discussed hoarding and the Jews. Polished boots and hat badge. Went on parade quarter to seven for roll call, all correct, and went to supper. It was stew and a piece of cheese. I cam back, mad bed and had a read. After then I went over to the phone and rang up Doris. Her cold and throat wasn't any better but she had arranged about going to Chippenham. I had asked Rolf and he said he would try and get my pass in the morning. I want to catch one of the early trains 12.38 or 1.05. The lamb died just as she was thinking of taking it upstairs. I saw George Daughty's plane. It was nice. I chatted till 9.15 and then had a bath and got into bed. Had a smoke and a read and then lights out and goodnight.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Got all the things to boil washed before dinner. Lyn had dinner with us and ate a terrific amount. Finished by 2.30 and washed up till 3.40. Got Lyn up and then Philip (Mrs S had gone to Calne). Took the two to hang it out, then stayed out, knitting while they played in the garden. Got tea, put Lyn to bed then knitted and read. Bill rang up dinner time but we got cut off almost at once, and rang up again this evening. He's all right. It's early but I've got a filthy cold on my chest chiefly, so bed, 10.05 pm.
Up at 6.45 on PT and then cleaned up. Had breakfast, bacon and beans and porridge. Started work on models and saw Flt Lt Ball. He asked me if I would measure the sand board off. I cut out some sections and Lewis guns. Went on pay parade, drew £3.0.0 ** ration money. Had dinner, it was corned beef, potatoes and a mince meat roll with custard on. I had two helpings. After dinner I bagged Kelly to help me in the afternoon. He was pleased to do so. I rang up Doris. She had a sore throat and cold. I hope she is better. Started work on Ack Ack guns and tripod. Kelly helped me to get boards. Then I packed up for tea which was tinned meat and a piece of currant cake. After tea we discussed hoarding and the Jews. Polished boots and hat badge. Went on parade quarter to seven for roll call, all correct, and went to supper. It was stew and a piece of cheese. I cam back, mad bed and had a read. After then I went over to the phone and rang up Doris. Her cold and throat wasn't any better but she had arranged about going to Chippenham. I had asked Rolf and he said he would try and get my pass in the morning. I want to catch one of the early trains 12.38 or 1.05. The lamb died just as she was thinking of taking it upstairs. I saw George Daughty's plane. It was nice. I chatted till 9.15 and then had a bath and got into bed. Had a smoke and a read and then lights out and goodnight.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Got all the things to boil washed before dinner. Lyn had dinner with us and ate a terrific amount. Finished by 2.30 and washed up till 3.40. Got Lyn up and then Philip (Mrs S had gone to Calne). Took the two to hang it out, then stayed out, knitting while they played in the garden. Got tea, put Lyn to bed then knitted and read. Bill rang up dinner time but we got cut off almost at once, and rang up again this evening. He's all right. It's early but I've got a filthy cold on my chest chiefly, so bed, 10.05 pm.
Monday 19 March 2012
Thursday 19th March
Bill
Had a call at 5.50. Dressed, made bed, called Jack Launi. I made him touch his forehead three times to show he was awake. Went on to gun post. Did the stand too, saw Bob Barker at breakfast and then went over to his bunk with him. I put my kit inside, washed and shaved and then went back feeling better after a breakfast of corn flakes and sausages. it was a misty rain so could not do guns. Went down to armoury to tell them about gun mountings. Saw Sq Ld Fish. He asked me what I was doing and I told him I was on one post, then he said have you finished that job over there yet and I said I had got some more to do. He asked me about that camouflage job on the *** and suggested some things to do and asked me to to think out a plan for it. I said I would. Armourer came and fixed guns, then I oiled them. Arthur Smith brought a letter to say that the men could help with banking up the post. I said I would but did not do much as it was wet. Went to dinner. It was meat pie and greens, and fruit pies and custard. Came back to clean up kit. Relieved post, took C Flt guard back and dismissed them. Cycled over to Rodwell. Brought a lamb in. Doris fed it. I thought she looked like old times. Took me back years. Went up to village, Doris bought me shaving stick and two ounces of tobacco, *** I was pleased with it, then we had tea before we went out. I mend Lyn's cot and doll, read her a story, and then Furrow and I talked about leave. We had supper and then I cycled back. Made bed, had a smoke and went to sleep.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and usual jobs. Finished 2.15 and knitted. Mrs S out so had Philip. Got Lyn up just as Bill came. Mr S then brought in a little lamb and I fed it and fussed it. Got tea and Bill and I had ours, then up to the shop. Took Lyn without leggings. Put Lyn to bed, Bill mended her doll and read her new book to her. Sat round the fire, Bill read 'Endless Furrow' and I knitted. Up to the top with Bill. I was going to take the lamb up to bed to look after it but it has just died. So to bed, I feel too weary to stay up and knit. 10.50.
Had a call at 5.50. Dressed, made bed, called Jack Launi. I made him touch his forehead three times to show he was awake. Went on to gun post. Did the stand too, saw Bob Barker at breakfast and then went over to his bunk with him. I put my kit inside, washed and shaved and then went back feeling better after a breakfast of corn flakes and sausages. it was a misty rain so could not do guns. Went down to armoury to tell them about gun mountings. Saw Sq Ld Fish. He asked me what I was doing and I told him I was on one post, then he said have you finished that job over there yet and I said I had got some more to do. He asked me about that camouflage job on the *** and suggested some things to do and asked me to to think out a plan for it. I said I would. Armourer came and fixed guns, then I oiled them. Arthur Smith brought a letter to say that the men could help with banking up the post. I said I would but did not do much as it was wet. Went to dinner. It was meat pie and greens, and fruit pies and custard. Came back to clean up kit. Relieved post, took C Flt guard back and dismissed them. Cycled over to Rodwell. Brought a lamb in. Doris fed it. I thought she looked like old times. Took me back years. Went up to village, Doris bought me shaving stick and two ounces of tobacco, *** I was pleased with it, then we had tea before we went out. I mend Lyn's cot and doll, read her a story, and then Furrow and I talked about leave. We had supper and then I cycled back. Made bed, had a smoke and went to sleep.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and usual jobs. Finished 2.15 and knitted. Mrs S out so had Philip. Got Lyn up just as Bill came. Mr S then brought in a little lamb and I fed it and fussed it. Got tea and Bill and I had ours, then up to the shop. Took Lyn without leggings. Put Lyn to bed, Bill mended her doll and read her new book to her. Sat round the fire, Bill read 'Endless Furrow' and I knitted. Up to the top with Bill. I was going to take the lamb up to bed to look after it but it has just died. So to bed, I feel too weary to stay up and knit. 10.50.
Sunday 18 March 2012
Wednesday 18th March
Bill
Up 6.45 and had a wash and a cup of cocoa, then went on P.T. in the hanger. After then I shaved, glad that I had polished up the night before. I had breakfast which was bacon and tomato. The bacon wasn't too good but I enjoyed the bread and butter in the tomato. Went on with cutting out frame for models. 10.15 went down office to see Flt Lt Ball and he asked me about my extension. He said it wasn't in his power to give me extra because it would have to go before the group commander and a reason such as illness could only be granted. He said if I could not get it done, wire for two days. He wold grant it. I forgot to mention I was going to Barnet as well but I don't think I'll risk going to Cedars as well. I sharpened my chisels and then went to office to see Mr Ball about some models and he wanted some *** guns and *** hedges and trees made. I shall do them. Also I needn't bother with a frame as Mr Godfry is short of wood. Had dinner. Rang up Doris. We had peas, fish cakes and prunes and custard. Told Doris about arrangements, said she would ring up Mother and tell her I am going to ring her up tonight on post. Had tea, liver, spuds. On stand to, had supper, corned beef. Rang up Doris and she had rung up Dad. He was pleased. Arranged for call in morning. Mad bed and got to bed.
Doris
Up usual time and all usual jobs and a little washing for Lyn. Philip hurt two fingers quite badly. Knitted hard all the afternoon. Lyn played about quite happily after I got her up at 3.30. Knitted hard all the evening. Rang Dad up and said we were going on Monday. Bill rang up dinner time then again at 9.00 tonight. He has as good as got the extension if he likes to wire for it next Saturday, we shall talk it over tomorrow. He's on No. 1 Yatesbury. Roll on Monday - how happy Lyn will be. Bed now as I feel drowsy. 10.50 pm so G. Night.
Up 6.45 and had a wash and a cup of cocoa, then went on P.T. in the hanger. After then I shaved, glad that I had polished up the night before. I had breakfast which was bacon and tomato. The bacon wasn't too good but I enjoyed the bread and butter in the tomato. Went on with cutting out frame for models. 10.15 went down office to see Flt Lt Ball and he asked me about my extension. He said it wasn't in his power to give me extra because it would have to go before the group commander and a reason such as illness could only be granted. He said if I could not get it done, wire for two days. He wold grant it. I forgot to mention I was going to Barnet as well but I don't think I'll risk going to Cedars as well. I sharpened my chisels and then went to office to see Mr Ball about some models and he wanted some *** guns and *** hedges and trees made. I shall do them. Also I needn't bother with a frame as Mr Godfry is short of wood. Had dinner. Rang up Doris. We had peas, fish cakes and prunes and custard. Told Doris about arrangements, said she would ring up Mother and tell her I am going to ring her up tonight on post. Had tea, liver, spuds. On stand to, had supper, corned beef. Rang up Doris and she had rung up Dad. He was pleased. Arranged for call in morning. Mad bed and got to bed.
Doris
Up usual time and all usual jobs and a little washing for Lyn. Philip hurt two fingers quite badly. Knitted hard all the afternoon. Lyn played about quite happily after I got her up at 3.30. Knitted hard all the evening. Rang Dad up and said we were going on Monday. Bill rang up dinner time then again at 9.00 tonight. He has as good as got the extension if he likes to wire for it next Saturday, we shall talk it over tomorrow. He's on No. 1 Yatesbury. Roll on Monday - how happy Lyn will be. Bed now as I feel drowsy. 10.50 pm so G. Night.
Saturday 17 March 2012
Tuesday 17th March
Bill
Up at 6.47, cleaned up and made bed. Went on P.T. After P.T. had breakfast, boiled egg, porridge. After breakfast went on to job and gave Rolf his papers and my address, also appointment. Saw Flt Sg Pritchard, he wanted me to do a map and some plans of gun *** and keep them in drying room. After dinner which was meat and potatoes and cake with jam and custard on, I saw Rolf and he said they couldn't give me extra time, but I could wire for it and they could give it then. Well, I was feeling very browned off. Told Doris, she didn't hold any hopes of it. Saw Flt Sg ***, he hadn't got the papers, but he said I could take some men over to Yatesbury and get a Smiths gun. Back about half past three. Got six hand grenades and put in armoury. Went back to hut, had tea and it was brawn, cake. Saw Rolf, he said go round office in morning and see about leave. Went in hut, mooped about browned off, thick head, and went into different huts to see old lads. Had hair cut and forgot to pay Butch for it. Then rang Doris up, she said she thought we had it. (Bought several bars of chocolate and a box of 29.)
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Mother sent Glucose sweets and another book for Lyn. Finished 2.30, knitted hard all the afternoon. Finished the knickers and started the new frock. Got Lyn up 3.45 and read her new book to her while I knitted till tea time. Bill rang up dinner time and this evening - had a long chat this evening. He is quite all right, no real news of the 48 hrs till tomorrow but very very doubtful. Knitted all the evening till now but very disappointed in it. Fed up with it and tired now, so to bed 10.55. Hope Bill is lucky!!
Up at 6.47, cleaned up and made bed. Went on P.T. After P.T. had breakfast, boiled egg, porridge. After breakfast went on to job and gave Rolf his papers and my address, also appointment. Saw Flt Sg Pritchard, he wanted me to do a map and some plans of gun *** and keep them in drying room. After dinner which was meat and potatoes and cake with jam and custard on, I saw Rolf and he said they couldn't give me extra time, but I could wire for it and they could give it then. Well, I was feeling very browned off. Told Doris, she didn't hold any hopes of it. Saw Flt Sg ***, he hadn't got the papers, but he said I could take some men over to Yatesbury and get a Smiths gun. Back about half past three. Got six hand grenades and put in armoury. Went back to hut, had tea and it was brawn, cake. Saw Rolf, he said go round office in morning and see about leave. Went in hut, mooped about browned off, thick head, and went into different huts to see old lads. Had hair cut and forgot to pay Butch for it. Then rang Doris up, she said she thought we had it. (Bought several bars of chocolate and a box of 29.)
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Mother sent Glucose sweets and another book for Lyn. Finished 2.30, knitted hard all the afternoon. Finished the knickers and started the new frock. Got Lyn up 3.45 and read her new book to her while I knitted till tea time. Bill rang up dinner time and this evening - had a long chat this evening. He is quite all right, no real news of the 48 hrs till tomorrow but very very doubtful. Knitted all the evening till now but very disappointed in it. Fed up with it and tired now, so to bed 10.55. Hope Bill is lucky!!
Friday 16 March 2012
Monday 16th March
Bill
Up at 5 past 6 and got guns out ready for stand to 6.30. Came off 7.30 and had breakfast, suasage and bacon, porridge. Went on guard again 8.45 till ten thirty. Came off, took bed back and they were moving into huts. I managed to get a bed and a locker in hut and then shifted some of my stuff. Washed, shaved. Had dinner, it was meat, potatoes, treacle pudding. Came off guard, went over to D.O. to see about leave extension, then W.O. gave me a form. I dressed, went over to armoury at Yatesbury to see W.O.. He was ok about guns. Cycled on to Rodwell, it was windy. Doris was pleased to see me. We talked and went over different things. About leave, she was disappointed not being able to ring Mother up. We had tea. Doris told me about the lambs, Lyn was playing with Jill and Bridget. It was raining hard outside, windy. We put Lyn to bed, I read her some stories. Sat by fire, studied medical dictionary, and then had supper. Doris walked up the drive. It was raining. I got back about eleven. Very strange to go in another hut. Miss the old boys.
Doris
Up usual time and all usual jobs. Lyn's new brown lace up shoes came, very very nice and fit her now nicely. Knitted and read this afternoon and waited for Bill to come. Mrs S out so got Philip up 3.30, then Lyn up at 4. Then Bill came. He is thoroughly fed up, not even cheered up at the thought of leave. Going to try tomorrow to get 48 hours on his leave. Put Lyn to bed and Nursery Rhymes. Bill changed his clothes. Bill read and I read and knitted all the evening. Up to the top with Bill, terrible night, warm but ever so wet and windy. To bed now and I hope Bill will cheer up. 10.20 pm so G. Night.
Up at 5 past 6 and got guns out ready for stand to 6.30. Came off 7.30 and had breakfast, suasage and bacon, porridge. Went on guard again 8.45 till ten thirty. Came off, took bed back and they were moving into huts. I managed to get a bed and a locker in hut and then shifted some of my stuff. Washed, shaved. Had dinner, it was meat, potatoes, treacle pudding. Came off guard, went over to D.O. to see about leave extension, then W.O. gave me a form. I dressed, went over to armoury at Yatesbury to see W.O.. He was ok about guns. Cycled on to Rodwell, it was windy. Doris was pleased to see me. We talked and went over different things. About leave, she was disappointed not being able to ring Mother up. We had tea. Doris told me about the lambs, Lyn was playing with Jill and Bridget. It was raining hard outside, windy. We put Lyn to bed, I read her some stories. Sat by fire, studied medical dictionary, and then had supper. Doris walked up the drive. It was raining. I got back about eleven. Very strange to go in another hut. Miss the old boys.
Doris
Up usual time and all usual jobs. Lyn's new brown lace up shoes came, very very nice and fit her now nicely. Knitted and read this afternoon and waited for Bill to come. Mrs S out so got Philip up 3.30, then Lyn up at 4. Then Bill came. He is thoroughly fed up, not even cheered up at the thought of leave. Going to try tomorrow to get 48 hours on his leave. Put Lyn to bed and Nursery Rhymes. Bill changed his clothes. Bill read and I read and knitted all the evening. Up to the top with Bill, terrible night, warm but ever so wet and windy. To bed now and I hope Bill will cheer up. 10.20 pm so G. Night.
Thursday 15 March 2012
Sunday 15th March
Bill
Sunday up at 8.15, felt browned off. Went to breakfast, had porridge, liver and bacon, coffee. Came back and cleaned up buttons and ammunition. Read The People, felt better. Cut off a piece of wood and started to make a house for Lyn, but it did not go right, so decided the Sabbath was not a good time to start. Packed up at 12. Went to dinner and had stew and date pudding and custard. Rang up Doris, she was harping on about that extra time for leave. I heard Lyn on the phone and she broke the foot off her doll. Said I would ring up at 8. Got ready for guard on 7 post. *** and on first shift. Read a story and came off, sat in guard room, cursed having to be in on a Sunday. Went to tea and had German sausage and a piece of cake. It needed a ramrod to push it down. Toasted cake and sat by fire, am going back to guard hut 5.20. Had a read and went on at stand to 19.05. 20.00 had supper, pies and baked potatoes. Rang up Doris and then got my bedding over, read some magazines and then got into bed. Read for a while and then dropped off to sleep.
Doris
Rodwell. Up about 8.45 and Lyn completely dressed herself. Washed up, did potatoes and beds then wrote to Mother. Started to knit a pair of knickers for Lyn. Lyn stayed up to dinner, then bed. I knitted all the afternoon. Tea by 5, so after I washed up, took Lyn to see the sheep and lambs. Bed. I then darned socks and pants, then knitted and read. Bill rang up dinner time and tonight. He's on 7 post. He's going to try and get extended leave so we can go to Suffolk. I hope we can. Going to have a good wash now, and bed 10.40 pm.
Sunday up at 8.15, felt browned off. Went to breakfast, had porridge, liver and bacon, coffee. Came back and cleaned up buttons and ammunition. Read The People, felt better. Cut off a piece of wood and started to make a house for Lyn, but it did not go right, so decided the Sabbath was not a good time to start. Packed up at 12. Went to dinner and had stew and date pudding and custard. Rang up Doris, she was harping on about that extra time for leave. I heard Lyn on the phone and she broke the foot off her doll. Said I would ring up at 8. Got ready for guard on 7 post. *** and on first shift. Read a story and came off, sat in guard room, cursed having to be in on a Sunday. Went to tea and had German sausage and a piece of cake. It needed a ramrod to push it down. Toasted cake and sat by fire, am going back to guard hut 5.20. Had a read and went on at stand to 19.05. 20.00 had supper, pies and baked potatoes. Rang up Doris and then got my bedding over, read some magazines and then got into bed. Read for a while and then dropped off to sleep.
Doris
Rodwell. Up about 8.45 and Lyn completely dressed herself. Washed up, did potatoes and beds then wrote to Mother. Started to knit a pair of knickers for Lyn. Lyn stayed up to dinner, then bed. I knitted all the afternoon. Tea by 5, so after I washed up, took Lyn to see the sheep and lambs. Bed. I then darned socks and pants, then knitted and read. Bill rang up dinner time and tonight. He's on 7 post. He's going to try and get extended leave so we can go to Suffolk. I hope we can. Going to have a good wash now, and bed 10.40 pm.
Wednesday 14 March 2012
Saturday 14th March
Bill
Up at 7.15 and saw Ted Gergal and Arther Tirns was back. I had breakfast and it was nice, a lovely fried egg on fried bread and porridge. Started work on models and pained them. Saw the duty officer, had a smoke during break, then carried on. Also yarned with Bill Gale on various. Had dinner, meat, potatoes and tapioca. Bought a bar of Palmolive soap and rang Doris up. Told her I was having my leave on the 23/3/42 and she was pleased. She asked me to ask for an extension and it would be nice to go home. Turner got 7 day CB for letting a man in and not seeing that he went to the guard room. After dinner, started on Ken *** tank. I got it finished, painted it, and Goody told me he had gone home as an ATS girl had written to his wife and said she had been going out with him. Had tea, brawn, lard cake. Painted and finished tank. Reg Thursly told me WO wanted to see me at armoury on Monday owing to guns being rung over in sockets. Finished tank. Did some reading. Went to supper, salmon. Rang Doris up and she had been getting in the lambs. Had a bottle of ginger beer and listened to news, and 9.15 bed.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs except that I did a spot of washing for Lyn. Spent all the afternoon outside while Lyn was asleep. Brought two ewes and their lambs into the pens from the field. Got Lyn up, got tea then took Lyn and went to inspect rest of the sheep. One more lamb, another by tea - that's 7 today. Bill rang up dinner time and tonight. We go on leave on the 23rd - cheers. Lovely sunny warm day. Knitted hard at Lyn's skirt all the evening, run out of wool, have to unpick her knickers. Bed now 11..22pm.
Up at 7.15 and saw Ted Gergal and Arther Tirns was back. I had breakfast and it was nice, a lovely fried egg on fried bread and porridge. Started work on models and pained them. Saw the duty officer, had a smoke during break, then carried on. Also yarned with Bill Gale on various. Had dinner, meat, potatoes and tapioca. Bought a bar of Palmolive soap and rang Doris up. Told her I was having my leave on the 23/3/42 and she was pleased. She asked me to ask for an extension and it would be nice to go home. Turner got 7 day CB for letting a man in and not seeing that he went to the guard room. After dinner, started on Ken *** tank. I got it finished, painted it, and Goody told me he had gone home as an ATS girl had written to his wife and said she had been going out with him. Had tea, brawn, lard cake. Painted and finished tank. Reg Thursly told me WO wanted to see me at armoury on Monday owing to guns being rung over in sockets. Finished tank. Did some reading. Went to supper, salmon. Rang Doris up and she had been getting in the lambs. Had a bottle of ginger beer and listened to news, and 9.15 bed.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs except that I did a spot of washing for Lyn. Spent all the afternoon outside while Lyn was asleep. Brought two ewes and their lambs into the pens from the field. Got Lyn up, got tea then took Lyn and went to inspect rest of the sheep. One more lamb, another by tea - that's 7 today. Bill rang up dinner time and tonight. We go on leave on the 23rd - cheers. Lovely sunny warm day. Knitted hard at Lyn's skirt all the evening, run out of wool, have to unpick her knickers. Bed now 11..22pm.
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Friday 13th March
Bill
The police called me six o'clock. I signed the book, then I dressed and went up to gun post. Got guns out. Lester was awake. We stood too and then the other chap went to breakfast as he had no supper last night. After then Lester went and I followed on. Made the bed up and went over to ***. it was porridge and kidneys in thick gravy, good, butter and very sweet tea. After then I went back to the hut and had a wash and shave. went back to gun post and cleaned out pits. The guns were cleaned. The wind very cold and hazy clouds overhead. *** time signal just gone. Went to dinner and had meat with minced parsnip and fruit pies and custard. Went back to post and cleaned up buttons and rifle. Packed up kit and got ready to go back, relieved by Reg Thundby. Got back to *** camp and got ready to go out and made bed. Cycled over to Rodwell and Doris was indoors. She had got Philip, Mr and Mrs Smeaton went to Chippenham. I sat in chair very tired. Had tea and went up to Post Office. We walked back slowly. Doris gave me an ounce of tobacco. I was lucky. We got back and Lyn took me to see the lamb. After then we washed up and I got some wood. I finished *** and read the F.S.B and then had supper, discussed sheep and then went back to camp. I got back about 11.15.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Mr and Mrs S went to Chippenham at 12.30, I had Philip. Finished by 2.15 and then did all my ironing before Bill came at 3.40. Got Lyn up and got tea and we had ours 4.30, then went up to the village. Got a certificate. Came back and us three went to see the ewe and first lamb, dear little mottled fellow. Put Lyn to bed, and then washed up 7.50 before we settled. Bill read and I knitted and finished one half of Lyn's skirt. Jill gone to Mary Matthews till Monday! Up to the top gate and now to bed 10.45.
The police called me six o'clock. I signed the book, then I dressed and went up to gun post. Got guns out. Lester was awake. We stood too and then the other chap went to breakfast as he had no supper last night. After then Lester went and I followed on. Made the bed up and went over to ***. it was porridge and kidneys in thick gravy, good, butter and very sweet tea. After then I went back to the hut and had a wash and shave. went back to gun post and cleaned out pits. The guns were cleaned. The wind very cold and hazy clouds overhead. *** time signal just gone. Went to dinner and had meat with minced parsnip and fruit pies and custard. Went back to post and cleaned up buttons and rifle. Packed up kit and got ready to go back, relieved by Reg Thundby. Got back to *** camp and got ready to go out and made bed. Cycled over to Rodwell and Doris was indoors. She had got Philip, Mr and Mrs Smeaton went to Chippenham. I sat in chair very tired. Had tea and went up to Post Office. We walked back slowly. Doris gave me an ounce of tobacco. I was lucky. We got back and Lyn took me to see the lamb. After then we washed up and I got some wood. I finished *** and read the F.S.B and then had supper, discussed sheep and then went back to camp. I got back about 11.15.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Mr and Mrs S went to Chippenham at 12.30, I had Philip. Finished by 2.15 and then did all my ironing before Bill came at 3.40. Got Lyn up and got tea and we had ours 4.30, then went up to the village. Got a certificate. Came back and us three went to see the ewe and first lamb, dear little mottled fellow. Put Lyn to bed, and then washed up 7.50 before we settled. Bill read and I knitted and finished one half of Lyn's skirt. Jill gone to Mary Matthews till Monday! Up to the top gate and now to bed 10.45.
Monday 12 March 2012
Thursday 12th March
Bill
Up at 7.15, had breakfast. It was still raining. Had porridge but could not tackle fish, it smelt strong near the bone so I drank my tea and took my bread and butter over to hut and had some Beetox on it. 9.00 outside at work, shaped up one or two models to fit board, then had a smoke by the fire at break time. Found I was on one post Yatesbury. Had dinner, corned beef, beans and potatoes, and date pudding and custard. After then, I rang up Doris and told her I was on duty, then went to get cleaned up. On parade and over to one post. It was cold. Took over from Kelly. Guns were rusty so we cleaned and oiled them well. They had been out in the rain.
11 till 12 had a lecture and talk by Flt Lt Ball. 3 o'clock went down to Post Office and put £5 in the P.O.S.B. After then I went on the post. Lester and another one with me. I went to tea, had raspberry jam bun, and salmon. Went back to post till others had theirs. After stand down, went to supper, found it was 8.50, we had been on too long. Lester's watch had run down, so went to *** and had sausage and fried bread and three rings doughnuts and a cup of tea. Saw Bob Banker and had a chat with him. He offered his bunk to me as he had a spare bed. I accepted and went to bed about ten 20. Goodnight.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Feel very lonely today but quite all right. Bill rang up dinner time, on No. 1 Yatesbury - shame, but could have been worse. Did our washing all the afternoon, got Lyn up at 4, she played with Jill and Bridgit before and after tea. Knitted after tea, put Lyn to bed then knitted all the evening but don't think there's enough wool to finish Lyn's skirt. Supper usual time but Mrs S reminiscing - but now to bed and I feel tired. Another long lonely day without Bill. 10.40 pm. Goof Night.
Up at 7.15, had breakfast. It was still raining. Had porridge but could not tackle fish, it smelt strong near the bone so I drank my tea and took my bread and butter over to hut and had some Beetox on it. 9.00 outside at work, shaped up one or two models to fit board, then had a smoke by the fire at break time. Found I was on one post Yatesbury. Had dinner, corned beef, beans and potatoes, and date pudding and custard. After then, I rang up Doris and told her I was on duty, then went to get cleaned up. On parade and over to one post. It was cold. Took over from Kelly. Guns were rusty so we cleaned and oiled them well. They had been out in the rain.
11 till 12 had a lecture and talk by Flt Lt Ball. 3 o'clock went down to Post Office and put £5 in the P.O.S.B. After then I went on the post. Lester and another one with me. I went to tea, had raspberry jam bun, and salmon. Went back to post till others had theirs. After stand down, went to supper, found it was 8.50, we had been on too long. Lester's watch had run down, so went to *** and had sausage and fried bread and three rings doughnuts and a cup of tea. Saw Bob Banker and had a chat with him. He offered his bunk to me as he had a spare bed. I accepted and went to bed about ten 20. Goodnight.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Feel very lonely today but quite all right. Bill rang up dinner time, on No. 1 Yatesbury - shame, but could have been worse. Did our washing all the afternoon, got Lyn up at 4, she played with Jill and Bridgit before and after tea. Knitted after tea, put Lyn to bed then knitted all the evening but don't think there's enough wool to finish Lyn's skirt. Supper usual time but Mrs S reminiscing - but now to bed and I feel tired. Another long lonely day without Bill. 10.40 pm. Goof Night.
Sunday 11 March 2012
Wednesday 11th March
Bill
Up about 7.10 and shaved, cleaned up and had breakfast, tomatoes tin and bacon, porridge, coffee. After breakfast I sat by fire and wrote some of this diary. Started work on hangers and scraped oil off Ken ***'s piece of wood. Had a smoke. Kelly borrowed my rifle. It was raining hard. had dinner. It was baked meat mixture in a crust, potatoes, parsnips and pudding with syrup. I bought a bar of chocolate and lent Kelly 6d. Then I saw some tobacco and reserved it for tomorrow and paid for it after having a 6d off Duffy. Rang Doris up. She had a leter to say the certificates had been transferred to Lyn. Went back to hut, it was still raining. Kelly is getting ready for guards. Went on working, fetched some more dope and finished the hanger. gave some dope to Bill Gale to do his wellington with. Went to tea, it's still raining. Had tinned meat, cake, watery tea. I had another slice of cake.After tea I started on Ken ***'s tank and worked till about 7. Went to supper. It was toad in the hole, quite nice. I went back to hut, did some reading, then got my tobacco and had a drink. Rang Doris up. She was lonely. I felt tired, made bed, in it by nine. Frank wearing ***.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Miserable wet rainy day all day. Finished by 2.00pm. Knitted and read till 4, then got Lyn up, knitted and read her bunny book then she played nurses with Jill and Bridgit, and also after tea too. Put Lyn to bed. Finished my skirt and then wrote for shoes for Lyn, and to Mother, then knitted. Bill rang up dinner time and again this evening - it's very lonely without him, doesn't seem any point in life the days he doesn't come. Tomato omelettes for supper. Bed now - 10.20.
Up about 7.10 and shaved, cleaned up and had breakfast, tomatoes tin and bacon, porridge, coffee. After breakfast I sat by fire and wrote some of this diary. Started work on hangers and scraped oil off Ken ***'s piece of wood. Had a smoke. Kelly borrowed my rifle. It was raining hard. had dinner. It was baked meat mixture in a crust, potatoes, parsnips and pudding with syrup. I bought a bar of chocolate and lent Kelly 6d. Then I saw some tobacco and reserved it for tomorrow and paid for it after having a 6d off Duffy. Rang Doris up. She had a leter to say the certificates had been transferred to Lyn. Went back to hut, it was still raining. Kelly is getting ready for guards. Went on working, fetched some more dope and finished the hanger. gave some dope to Bill Gale to do his wellington with. Went to tea, it's still raining. Had tinned meat, cake, watery tea. I had another slice of cake.After tea I started on Ken ***'s tank and worked till about 7. Went to supper. It was toad in the hole, quite nice. I went back to hut, did some reading, then got my tobacco and had a drink. Rang Doris up. She was lonely. I felt tired, made bed, in it by nine. Frank wearing ***.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Miserable wet rainy day all day. Finished by 2.00pm. Knitted and read till 4, then got Lyn up, knitted and read her bunny book then she played nurses with Jill and Bridgit, and also after tea too. Put Lyn to bed. Finished my skirt and then wrote for shoes for Lyn, and to Mother, then knitted. Bill rang up dinner time and again this evening - it's very lonely without him, doesn't seem any point in life the days he doesn't come. Tomato omelettes for supper. Bed now - 10.20.
Saturday 10 March 2012
Tuesday 10th March
Bill
Up about 5.50, got dressed and went down to get guns. Got in guard room 6.15, a bit early as we were not on till 6.43 so we stopped a little while. Then on the post, cam off at 7.43 and went to breakfast. had porridge and faggots, then back to the post, on from 8.43 till ten twenty. All guns had been cleaned so I swept out post and cleaned all stuff from outside, so made it all tidy, and burned rubbish. Came off 10.20 and went for a shave and wash. Took my blankets back, cleaned up my buttons and felt very much better. After then I went to G. Room and did some reading, then over to dinner. It was mutton and carrots, potatoes, bread pudding and custard. Dismissed Guard. Cycled over to Rodwell. I was there by 2.45. Doris was pleased. I sat in the chair, we discussed goats, then got Lyn up. had tea and went up to the Post office. Doris bought some marzipan and we ate some of it. Lyn pushed her pram. We got in and washed up, and then put Lyn to bed. I read her new story book to her. Then sat by fire, finished Farmer's Glory and had a sleep from 9 till 10, then supper, pilchards on toast. Biked camp 11.30.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Lyn not quite so defiant today. Finished by 2.30, just sat down for a few minutes when Bill arrived 2.45. Quite ok. We sat and talked in the dining room till nearly four, then I got Lyn up and Bill played and read to her while I got tea. We had our tea on our own 4.15 then went up the shop, got stamps etc. Put Lyn to bed, Bill read her new book to her. Round the fire all the evening, Bill finished Farmer's Glory, then slept. I knitted and read. Up to the top gate and now to bed 10.45pm.
Up about 5.50, got dressed and went down to get guns. Got in guard room 6.15, a bit early as we were not on till 6.43 so we stopped a little while. Then on the post, cam off at 7.43 and went to breakfast. had porridge and faggots, then back to the post, on from 8.43 till ten twenty. All guns had been cleaned so I swept out post and cleaned all stuff from outside, so made it all tidy, and burned rubbish. Came off 10.20 and went for a shave and wash. Took my blankets back, cleaned up my buttons and felt very much better. After then I went to G. Room and did some reading, then over to dinner. It was mutton and carrots, potatoes, bread pudding and custard. Dismissed Guard. Cycled over to Rodwell. I was there by 2.45. Doris was pleased. I sat in the chair, we discussed goats, then got Lyn up. had tea and went up to the Post office. Doris bought some marzipan and we ate some of it. Lyn pushed her pram. We got in and washed up, and then put Lyn to bed. I read her new story book to her. Then sat by fire, finished Farmer's Glory and had a sleep from 9 till 10, then supper, pilchards on toast. Biked camp 11.30.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Lyn not quite so defiant today. Finished by 2.30, just sat down for a few minutes when Bill arrived 2.45. Quite ok. We sat and talked in the dining room till nearly four, then I got Lyn up and Bill played and read to her while I got tea. We had our tea on our own 4.15 then went up the shop, got stamps etc. Put Lyn to bed, Bill read her new book to her. Round the fire all the evening, Bill finished Farmer's Glory, then slept. I knitted and read. Up to the top gate and now to bed 10.45pm.
Friday 9 March 2012
Monday 9th March
Bill
Up about 7.10, dressed and went to breakfast. Had porridge, bacon, then went on with the job. Finished off the frame, painted the others in and shaped up the models.Told I was on seven post so cleaned up and had dinner after which minced meat and rice pudding, went on parade then on to post from 12.45 - 15.15. Then sat in hut reading. Rang Doris up. We were not very cheerful. *** Deny gone away to old unit for a time. One of the lads asked me to shape a plane for him.I did so, he gave me a packet of fags. Had tea, brawn, cake, then went on from 18.48 till 19.48. Put guns away at store too then to supper. Welsh Rarebit, had two and some cocoa. It was cold. Chatted to one of the lads then rang up Doris. She was pleased to hear from me, I was glad to talk to her. After then I got my blankets, made my bed. Did some more reading, then arranged for duty runner to call me at 5.50. Got in bed, went on with reading till 10.00.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Did a little washing this morning. Finished 2.45. Finished off Lyn's jumper then 3.30 got Lyn up and took her and Kala out up the back drive and down the front drive. Then she played in the garden till tea time with the others. Very defiant and naughty during and after tea, so put her to bed. She was furious - awful scene. Calmed down and I read her a few nursery rhymes. let out my navy skirt all the evening. Bill rang up at nine and at dinner time, on No. 7 post, but all right. Bed now 10.12pm. G. Night.
Up about 7.10, dressed and went to breakfast. Had porridge, bacon, then went on with the job. Finished off the frame, painted the others in and shaped up the models.Told I was on seven post so cleaned up and had dinner after which minced meat and rice pudding, went on parade then on to post from 12.45 - 15.15. Then sat in hut reading. Rang Doris up. We were not very cheerful. *** Deny gone away to old unit for a time. One of the lads asked me to shape a plane for him.I did so, he gave me a packet of fags. Had tea, brawn, cake, then went on from 18.48 till 19.48. Put guns away at store too then to supper. Welsh Rarebit, had two and some cocoa. It was cold. Chatted to one of the lads then rang up Doris. She was pleased to hear from me, I was glad to talk to her. After then I got my blankets, made my bed. Did some more reading, then arranged for duty runner to call me at 5.50. Got in bed, went on with reading till 10.00.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Did a little washing this morning. Finished 2.45. Finished off Lyn's jumper then 3.30 got Lyn up and took her and Kala out up the back drive and down the front drive. Then she played in the garden till tea time with the others. Very defiant and naughty during and after tea, so put her to bed. She was furious - awful scene. Calmed down and I read her a few nursery rhymes. let out my navy skirt all the evening. Bill rang up at nine and at dinner time, on No. 7 post, but all right. Bed now 10.12pm. G. Night.
Thursday 8 March 2012
Sunday 8th March
Bill
Up about half past eight. I dressed Lyn and washed her, also shaved then down to breakfast. We had porridge with syrup and creamy milk, bacon and egg with fried bread. Then we washed up and went for a walk. Lyn pushed the pram with her dolls sitting up. We went a good way and let Kala off but she was a bit lame. We got home in time for dinner, roast beef, potatoes and carrots with trifle and stewed rhubarb, very nice. After dinner we washed up, then put Lyn to bed and sat in the chair by the window in the sun. It was lovely and warm and we dropped off to sleep. We had tea and then washed up and took Lyn out to see the sheep. She got stuck in the mud so I pulled her out. We put her to bed. She had a few stories and then went down stairs. I wrote a note to Mum and Dad Barnet, and Doris enclosed the photos of Frank. We read and had supper then very sorrowfully went up the drive. A very happy weekend. 11.30 bed.
Doris
Up 8.15 and cooked part of breakfast as Mrs S at early service. Bill dressed and washed Lynette. Washerd up, did beds and potatoes, then went for a lovely walk along the Bushton Road plus Kala. Back to dinner. Washed up together and put Lyn to bed, then drew the wing armchair in my room up to the window and we sat there warm in the sun and snoozed till past 4!! Got Lyn up. Bill did tgea, took Lyn overf the fields to see the sheep, then bed and Nursery Rhymes. We both wrote to Mum then Bill read and I knitted. Supper. Up to the top gate with Bill. Very lonely now. Bed 10.30 pm.
Up about half past eight. I dressed Lyn and washed her, also shaved then down to breakfast. We had porridge with syrup and creamy milk, bacon and egg with fried bread. Then we washed up and went for a walk. Lyn pushed the pram with her dolls sitting up. We went a good way and let Kala off but she was a bit lame. We got home in time for dinner, roast beef, potatoes and carrots with trifle and stewed rhubarb, very nice. After dinner we washed up, then put Lyn to bed and sat in the chair by the window in the sun. It was lovely and warm and we dropped off to sleep. We had tea and then washed up and took Lyn out to see the sheep. She got stuck in the mud so I pulled her out. We put her to bed. She had a few stories and then went down stairs. I wrote a note to Mum and Dad Barnet, and Doris enclosed the photos of Frank. We read and had supper then very sorrowfully went up the drive. A very happy weekend. 11.30 bed.
Doris
Up 8.15 and cooked part of breakfast as Mrs S at early service. Bill dressed and washed Lynette. Washerd up, did beds and potatoes, then went for a lovely walk along the Bushton Road plus Kala. Back to dinner. Washed up together and put Lyn to bed, then drew the wing armchair in my room up to the window and we sat there warm in the sun and snoozed till past 4!! Got Lyn up. Bill did tgea, took Lyn overf the fields to see the sheep, then bed and Nursery Rhymes. We both wrote to Mum then Bill read and I knitted. Supper. Up to the top gate with Bill. Very lonely now. Bed 10.30 pm.
Wednesday 7 March 2012
Saturday 7th March
Bill.
Up at 6.30, went on to gun post. Came off, had breakfast, bacon, beans, porridge, then cleaned up and went back to guard hut. On at 10.25 till 2.25. Had dinner, meat, carrots and pudding with custard. Dismissed, got pass, packed up and went to Rodwell full of beans. met Doris up the drive. We got Lyn up, had tea and went to the Post Office. Lyn took me for a walk. We walked back another way. Lyn pushed the pram. Then we cleared away and washed up. Put Lyn to bed and I read to her. We went down stairs and I read Farmer's Glory and enjoyed it. We had supper and it was nice, baked onions and two cups of cocoa as I did not have to bike back to camp. It was very nice to know I was staying the night. I had a bath. Doris had one too, then to bed. It was very nice to be together again. Goodnight.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Lyn stayed up to dinner then put her to bed and went up to the top gate and met Bill at 3 pm. Sat about and talked etc and got tea and had ours 4.15, then went up to the village. Put 15/- in P.O. for Lyn. Got some marzipan. Washed up and put Lyn to bed and Nursery Rhymes. Sat round the fire and I knitted and Bill read. Supper 9.10 - onions - bath together and now to bed. How lovely to have Bill sleeping with me tonight - oh for this war to end and to have Bill always - it will be perfect. Now 10.45 so Good Night.
Up at 6.30, went on to gun post. Came off, had breakfast, bacon, beans, porridge, then cleaned up and went back to guard hut. On at 10.25 till 2.25. Had dinner, meat, carrots and pudding with custard. Dismissed, got pass, packed up and went to Rodwell full of beans. met Doris up the drive. We got Lyn up, had tea and went to the Post Office. Lyn took me for a walk. We walked back another way. Lyn pushed the pram. Then we cleared away and washed up. Put Lyn to bed and I read to her. We went down stairs and I read Farmer's Glory and enjoyed it. We had supper and it was nice, baked onions and two cups of cocoa as I did not have to bike back to camp. It was very nice to know I was staying the night. I had a bath. Doris had one too, then to bed. It was very nice to be together again. Goodnight.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Lyn stayed up to dinner then put her to bed and went up to the top gate and met Bill at 3 pm. Sat about and talked etc and got tea and had ours 4.15, then went up to the village. Put 15/- in P.O. for Lyn. Got some marzipan. Washed up and put Lyn to bed and Nursery Rhymes. Sat round the fire and I knitted and Bill read. Supper 9.10 - onions - bath together and now to bed. How lovely to have Bill sleeping with me tonight - oh for this war to end and to have Bill always - it will be perfect. Now 10.45 so Good Night.
Tuesday 6 March 2012
Friday 6th March
Bill
Snow on ground, freezing. Up 7.30 and shaved, washed, made bed. Went to breakfast 8.20. it was fish but it was good and the porridge nice. Read paper at table then went back to hut. It is very cold and snow lies on the ground. I started work. Smithy came with me. He did not want to go on parade. I finished *** and *** hanger and gun post. Found I was 1 Post but changed to 7 as I was going on SOP and Bill Kilgour was on the M gun guard. This rather shook me as I wasn't expecting it owing to shortage of LACs. Went to pay parade, drew £2.0.0 and then started work again. Packed up at twelve, cleaned buttons, rifle. Had dinner, corned beef, potatoes, bread pudding and custard. Bought an ounce of shag from Len Kells. 1.30 on parade and went on first. It was cold. I rang Doris up. She had a letter and snaps of frank from Mother. Lyn had been inoculated. She screamed. met Joe McConnel. He was going away tonight instruction *** of *** wished him goodbye. Sat in guard hut. Went to tea, had rissoles and cake. RO to *** on stand too with A C Ball. 8 to eight. Packed up, rang Doris up. I wished I was there. Back to hut, had supper, pies potatoes. Had a cup of tea in hut and a good warm. Kelly arrived back. Had a chat then took blankets over to guard hut. made bed and got in to it.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time. Went with Mrs S to take the girls to school then to Dr James to have Lyn and Philip inoculated. Lyn yelled. Shopping in Calne and got back 10.30 am! Cleared breakfast and washed up, did beds and dining room and then had dinner. Cleared up and did my ironing, then knitted and snoozed in the dining room. Bill rang up dinner time that he was on 7 post. Rang up again tonight, all ok. Mrs Lucock sent £1 for us for Xmas and snaps of Frank, very good. Knitted all the evening and got on very well with Lyn's jumper. Bed now 10.35pm.
Snow on ground, freezing. Up 7.30 and shaved, washed, made bed. Went to breakfast 8.20. it was fish but it was good and the porridge nice. Read paper at table then went back to hut. It is very cold and snow lies on the ground. I started work. Smithy came with me. He did not want to go on parade. I finished *** and *** hanger and gun post. Found I was 1 Post but changed to 7 as I was going on SOP and Bill Kilgour was on the M gun guard. This rather shook me as I wasn't expecting it owing to shortage of LACs. Went to pay parade, drew £2.0.0 and then started work again. Packed up at twelve, cleaned buttons, rifle. Had dinner, corned beef, potatoes, bread pudding and custard. Bought an ounce of shag from Len Kells. 1.30 on parade and went on first. It was cold. I rang Doris up. She had a letter and snaps of frank from Mother. Lyn had been inoculated. She screamed. met Joe McConnel. He was going away tonight instruction *** of *** wished him goodbye. Sat in guard hut. Went to tea, had rissoles and cake. RO to *** on stand too with A C Ball. 8 to eight. Packed up, rang Doris up. I wished I was there. Back to hut, had supper, pies potatoes. Had a cup of tea in hut and a good warm. Kelly arrived back. Had a chat then took blankets over to guard hut. made bed and got in to it.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time. Went with Mrs S to take the girls to school then to Dr James to have Lyn and Philip inoculated. Lyn yelled. Shopping in Calne and got back 10.30 am! Cleared breakfast and washed up, did beds and dining room and then had dinner. Cleared up and did my ironing, then knitted and snoozed in the dining room. Bill rang up dinner time that he was on 7 post. Rang up again tonight, all ok. Mrs Lucock sent £1 for us for Xmas and snaps of Frank, very good. Knitted all the evening and got on very well with Lyn's jumper. Bed now 10.35pm.
Monday 5 March 2012
Thursday 5th March
Bill
Up at 7.30 then cleaned up and shaved. It was snowing hard, a change. Started work on new armoury. Sq. Ld. Deny came in and wanted me to make a model for deflector on the ring and aperture sight, so I went down the hanger and saw Mr Godfry and got two pieces of wood. I then sharpened three chisels and got Doug Bloomfield to help me to cut some Beaver board through. I then cut down a plank for a frame and got Smithy to help me. Also asked if he could help me after dinner. we cut through two pieces, then went to dinner. Had mutton, swedes and potatoes and rice pudding. I had a bottle of lemonade. Came back to hut and sat by fire. Went on with the job. Made some of the joints. Went over and got a cup of tea and two slices of cake. Toasted cake in the hut, then changed and cycled over to Rodwell. Doris had a headache so did not come out. Had tea, Lyn and Jill, Bridgit had been playing at invalids. We saw Lyn in bed. She was happy as the children had been reading to her. Read Farmer's Glory and had a good warm. It was freezing. Had supper. Doris heard from Barnet.Got back to camp 11.10. Goodnight.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and did beds and dining room, then ironed rest of the morning. Tried to do my own ironing this afternoon but such a bad headache cam on that I only got half done. Snoozed in the chair till 4 - then got Lyn up. Sat in the chair again until tea time. Bill came 5.30, got another little modelling job for the C.O. this time. Sat around the fire till 7 after tea, I put Lyn to bed, then round the fire. I thought and knitted and read, and Bill read. Laid breakfast. Up to the top with Bill. Black night, snowy. Bed 10.30.
Up at 7.30 then cleaned up and shaved. It was snowing hard, a change. Started work on new armoury. Sq. Ld. Deny came in and wanted me to make a model for deflector on the ring and aperture sight, so I went down the hanger and saw Mr Godfry and got two pieces of wood. I then sharpened three chisels and got Doug Bloomfield to help me to cut some Beaver board through. I then cut down a plank for a frame and got Smithy to help me. Also asked if he could help me after dinner. we cut through two pieces, then went to dinner. Had mutton, swedes and potatoes and rice pudding. I had a bottle of lemonade. Came back to hut and sat by fire. Went on with the job. Made some of the joints. Went over and got a cup of tea and two slices of cake. Toasted cake in the hut, then changed and cycled over to Rodwell. Doris had a headache so did not come out. Had tea, Lyn and Jill, Bridgit had been playing at invalids. We saw Lyn in bed. She was happy as the children had been reading to her. Read Farmer's Glory and had a good warm. It was freezing. Had supper. Doris heard from Barnet.Got back to camp 11.10. Goodnight.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and did beds and dining room, then ironed rest of the morning. Tried to do my own ironing this afternoon but such a bad headache cam on that I only got half done. Snoozed in the chair till 4 - then got Lyn up. Sat in the chair again until tea time. Bill came 5.30, got another little modelling job for the C.O. this time. Sat around the fire till 7 after tea, I put Lyn to bed, then round the fire. I thought and knitted and read, and Bill read. Laid breakfast. Up to the top with Bill. Black night, snowy. Bed 10.30.
Sunday 4 March 2012
Wednesday 4th March
Bill
Up about 7.20, washed, shaved and went to breakfast. Had bacon and porridge. Made a piece of toast, then back to work. Started making C Flt. Kelly was having a scrounge. Ken Hart borrowed my bike to go down to guard room. Storry gave me a chisel. Stopped for break 10.30. Carried on with work. Made a guard room. Had dinner, had fish cakes, parsnips and potatoes, prunes. I had 2 helpings of prunes. Went back to work and finished off C. Flt and painted some more of the others. Found someone had chipped one of them, so have to make another one. Filled my lighter. Kelly went on forty eight hours. I got dressed to go out and it was much milder and the rain had stopped. Met Doris with Lyn and we walked back. Had tea, washed up and put Lyn to bed. I read her stories, after then I read articles on turning and various other things. Also talked about poultry with Doris and had a little knowledge test. Had a good warm then supper. Doris walked up to the gate with me then cycled home. It was already eight *** got in 11.15. Had a smoke. The lads had gone to Filey. Goodnight.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Lyn does eat a good dinner these days. Finished by 1.45 and did a terrific packet of washing, not finishing until 4.15. Got Lyn up and got tea then went to meet Bill. Put Lyn to bed and nursery rhymes. Stayed up there a little while; Bill read and I read and knitted. Doesn't seem much to say but it's been a very, very happy evening - all's well now. Washed 2 socks for Lyn. Up to the top with Bill and now to bed very tired but happy. It's been a very wet day, but much milder. 10.30 pm so G. Night.
Up about 7.20, washed, shaved and went to breakfast. Had bacon and porridge. Made a piece of toast, then back to work. Started making C Flt. Kelly was having a scrounge. Ken Hart borrowed my bike to go down to guard room. Storry gave me a chisel. Stopped for break 10.30. Carried on with work. Made a guard room. Had dinner, had fish cakes, parsnips and potatoes, prunes. I had 2 helpings of prunes. Went back to work and finished off C. Flt and painted some more of the others. Found someone had chipped one of them, so have to make another one. Filled my lighter. Kelly went on forty eight hours. I got dressed to go out and it was much milder and the rain had stopped. Met Doris with Lyn and we walked back. Had tea, washed up and put Lyn to bed. I read her stories, after then I read articles on turning and various other things. Also talked about poultry with Doris and had a little knowledge test. Had a good warm then supper. Doris walked up to the gate with me then cycled home. It was already eight *** got in 11.15. Had a smoke. The lads had gone to Filey. Goodnight.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Lyn does eat a good dinner these days. Finished by 1.45 and did a terrific packet of washing, not finishing until 4.15. Got Lyn up and got tea then went to meet Bill. Put Lyn to bed and nursery rhymes. Stayed up there a little while; Bill read and I read and knitted. Doesn't seem much to say but it's been a very, very happy evening - all's well now. Washed 2 socks for Lyn. Up to the top with Bill and now to bed very tired but happy. It's been a very wet day, but much milder. 10.30 pm so G. Night.
Saturday 3 March 2012
Tuesday 3rd March
Bill.
Up about 7 then cleaned up. Sharp frost. Had breakfast, bacon and tomato, porridge. Then back to work. Saw Mr Masterman. He was very pleased with them. He spoke about recent manouvers and Flt Lt Ball will be back on Monday. I started on wireless mast and painted some of it. Made a very good job of it. Had dinner, mutton, potatoes and carrots, currant pudding and custard. Put in a S.O.P for Sat. After dinner went on with work. The lads had their medical for ***. I painted up some more of the models, then went over for cupof tea. Had a sausage roll. Made my bed and cycled over to Rodwell. met Doris and Lyn. Have Lyn a ride on my bike. Had tea then put Lyn to bed, read her some stories. Doris had a letter from Ivy thanking her for birthday present. Also read Mother's letter. They had finished the rooms. *** had three kittens. Sat by fire and cleared up a few matters with Kidlet. Had supper, got back to camp, got in bed, had a smoke. Goodnight.
Doris
Up usual time, and all usual jobs. Finished 2.30, snoozed in the chair til 3.30 then bath and got Lyn up. Got tea and then took Lyn to meet Bill, all had tea together 5.45. Put Lyn to bed and Nursery Rhymes from Bill. Round the fire with Bill, almost cleared up last Thursday but not quite, no proof. Bill read and I wrote to Mother. Supper early, 9.10 up to the top with Bill - good pals but just that bit missing. C.O. and Masterman saw Bill's models today and were very pleased with them. bed now, tired 10.30, so G. Night.
Up about 7 then cleaned up. Sharp frost. Had breakfast, bacon and tomato, porridge. Then back to work. Saw Mr Masterman. He was very pleased with them. He spoke about recent manouvers and Flt Lt Ball will be back on Monday. I started on wireless mast and painted some of it. Made a very good job of it. Had dinner, mutton, potatoes and carrots, currant pudding and custard. Put in a S.O.P for Sat. After dinner went on with work. The lads had their medical for ***. I painted up some more of the models, then went over for cupof tea. Had a sausage roll. Made my bed and cycled over to Rodwell. met Doris and Lyn. Have Lyn a ride on my bike. Had tea then put Lyn to bed, read her some stories. Doris had a letter from Ivy thanking her for birthday present. Also read Mother's letter. They had finished the rooms. *** had three kittens. Sat by fire and cleared up a few matters with Kidlet. Had supper, got back to camp, got in bed, had a smoke. Goodnight.
Doris
Up usual time, and all usual jobs. Finished 2.30, snoozed in the chair til 3.30 then bath and got Lyn up. Got tea and then took Lyn to meet Bill, all had tea together 5.45. Put Lyn to bed and Nursery Rhymes from Bill. Round the fire with Bill, almost cleared up last Thursday but not quite, no proof. Bill read and I wrote to Mother. Supper early, 9.10 up to the top with Bill - good pals but just that bit missing. C.O. and Masterman saw Bill's models today and were very pleased with them. bed now, tired 10.30, so G. Night.
Friday 2 March 2012
Monday 2nd March
Bill
Got up about 6.50, dressed and had breakfast of porridge, bacon. Went back to work. Made a hut and painted up some barns then started on armoury and range. Had dinner, a minced up affair and currants in rice pudding. I had a ginger ale and made a piece of toast, then talked with Kelly. He failed his medical to go to ***, heart beats too fast. Started on more work then finished up with the paint. Went over and had a cupof tea and a piece of jam and cream sandwich. Cycled over to Rodwell. Doris was looking through the window, very pleased to see me. Mrs Smeaton had taken the children to see a conjuring show. Read nursery rhymes to Lyn in front of the fire. Put her to bed and then filled my lighter and read out of *** book. Had supper, mackerel on toast, then got ready to go out then. Cycled back to camp. Sat by the fire talking to Kelly till half past twelve. Had a smoke then in to bed.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Jill and Bridget on holiday today so Lyn played with them all the morning. Finished about 2.15. Knitted till 3.15 then got Lyn up and she played in the *** with the others until early tea at 4.30. Mrs S, J and B went to conjurer at St Mary's. Bill here 5.15, read Lyn nursery rhymes in the dining room in her dressing gown. Bill read this evening and I knitted, but disappointed evening. Had last Thursday 'out' with Bill but no better. Still miserable tonight. Up to the top with him, very polite and nice. Bed 10.50 pm.
Got up about 6.50, dressed and had breakfast of porridge, bacon. Went back to work. Made a hut and painted up some barns then started on armoury and range. Had dinner, a minced up affair and currants in rice pudding. I had a ginger ale and made a piece of toast, then talked with Kelly. He failed his medical to go to ***, heart beats too fast. Started on more work then finished up with the paint. Went over and had a cupof tea and a piece of jam and cream sandwich. Cycled over to Rodwell. Doris was looking through the window, very pleased to see me. Mrs Smeaton had taken the children to see a conjuring show. Read nursery rhymes to Lyn in front of the fire. Put her to bed and then filled my lighter and read out of *** book. Had supper, mackerel on toast, then got ready to go out then. Cycled back to camp. Sat by the fire talking to Kelly till half past twelve. Had a smoke then in to bed.
Doris
Rodwell. Up usual time and all usual jobs. Jill and Bridget on holiday today so Lyn played with them all the morning. Finished about 2.15. Knitted till 3.15 then got Lyn up and she played in the *** with the others until early tea at 4.30. Mrs S, J and B went to conjurer at St Mary's. Bill here 5.15, read Lyn nursery rhymes in the dining room in her dressing gown. Bill read this evening and I knitted, but disappointed evening. Had last Thursday 'out' with Bill but no better. Still miserable tonight. Up to the top with him, very polite and nice. Bed 10.50 pm.
Thursday 1 March 2012
Sunday 1st March
Bill
Got up 7.30, dressed in great haste and went to gun post. Others were asleep and so we got guns out and ammunition. 8.15 went to breakfast and had corn flakes, bacon and coffee which were very good. Went back to the hut, made my bed and washed and shaved. Felt very much better. Went back to post and both men cleaned guns. I noticed a black cat came inside with mice and shrews she caught. Then all went to dinner, had batter pudding, roast potatoes and swedes, apple stewed and custard unsweetened. Went up for second helping and had Brussels sprouts with them, very nice. Found I had picked up wrong cup but this one was larger so rubbed of *** with emery. Cleaned rifle and buttons, signed the book. Good five inside *** by D.O. and then relieved, dismissed. Got ready to go out. Met Doris and Lyn. Got back and had a bath. Lyn was very thrilled to wash me and put powder on me. I had tea. It was Mrs Smeaton's birthday. Had a nice tea. Washed up and put Lyn to bed. Read to her. Then sat by fire reading and drew some figures in the childrens' book. Had supper and got back to camp.
Doris
Rodwell. (Mrs Smeaton's Birthday). Up 8.35, breakfast, potatoes, beds and washed up.Mrs S and three kids went to fetch Tim. I wrote to Mother then started to unpick Lyn's blue frock. Finished dinner things by 2.15, got Lyn up before three and took her to meet Bill. Bill had a bath before tea. Lyn washed, dried and powdered him. Put Lyn to bed, Bill read nursery rhymes. Sat round the fire, Bill read and snoozed. I finished unpicking the blue frock, then started knitting Lyn a blue jumper. 10.00 up to the top with Bill, very miserable and feeling terribly homesick. Knitted till now, 11.10, bed. G. Night.
Got up 7.30, dressed in great haste and went to gun post. Others were asleep and so we got guns out and ammunition. 8.15 went to breakfast and had corn flakes, bacon and coffee which were very good. Went back to the hut, made my bed and washed and shaved. Felt very much better. Went back to post and both men cleaned guns. I noticed a black cat came inside with mice and shrews she caught. Then all went to dinner, had batter pudding, roast potatoes and swedes, apple stewed and custard unsweetened. Went up for second helping and had Brussels sprouts with them, very nice. Found I had picked up wrong cup but this one was larger so rubbed of *** with emery. Cleaned rifle and buttons, signed the book. Good five inside *** by D.O. and then relieved, dismissed. Got ready to go out. Met Doris and Lyn. Got back and had a bath. Lyn was very thrilled to wash me and put powder on me. I had tea. It was Mrs Smeaton's birthday. Had a nice tea. Washed up and put Lyn to bed. Read to her. Then sat by fire reading and drew some figures in the childrens' book. Had supper and got back to camp.
Doris
Rodwell. (Mrs Smeaton's Birthday). Up 8.35, breakfast, potatoes, beds and washed up.Mrs S and three kids went to fetch Tim. I wrote to Mother then started to unpick Lyn's blue frock. Finished dinner things by 2.15, got Lyn up before three and took her to meet Bill. Bill had a bath before tea. Lyn washed, dried and powdered him. Put Lyn to bed, Bill read nursery rhymes. Sat round the fire, Bill read and snoozed. I finished unpicking the blue frock, then started knitting Lyn a blue jumper. 10.00 up to the top with Bill, very miserable and feeling terribly homesick. Knitted till now, 11.10, bed. G. Night.
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