Old Mothers Sayings.

Caran | 21:45 Mon 16th Nov 2015 | ChatterBank

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When I was changing the bed this morning, I remembered something my mother always said.
When putting the pillowcases on, always have the end with the opening, facing the outsides of the bed. This is so the Angels can fly out when they want to!

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Tilly2

Not heard that one, Caran.

tonyav

Neither have I, I'll have to inform Mrs av c'us she puts them the opposite way round.

Caran

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She had another one. If she dropped a knife on the floor, she had to touch it with her left foot before she could pick it up. This was so she wouldn't have bad luck.

Tilly2

They look neater that way, Yont. Good for Mrs.av

-SharonA-

My Mum (bless her) used to say to me every time I had fits of the giggles
'You would laugh to see a pudding run'

Tilly2

My Mum used to say, 'If you do that again, Tilly, I'll kill you!'

Obviously, she never did.

Gavmacp

Don't sit on that it will give you piles! I didn't even know what piles was.

Dee Sa

my gran used to say in conversation " how-sen-eavour cows over meadows" and then continue the story....we interpreted as ...maybe one day !

DaisyNonna

Pillow opening away from edge of bed
Problem if a single bed with access both sides
Opening then other side from the door if possible
Oh the work of a housewife is never done