Autograph Book

[ttfn]

As a child I was fascinated by my mother's autograph book. She obviously new some talented folk. The one I will never forget was of a young coloured child, tucked up in his bed with a startled reflection on his face, illuminated only by a small candle flame.

The inscription was,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 'Keep dark and say nuffink'

Excellent advice to pass on to the remaining ABers, thanks Mum ♥

Sweet dreams and ttfn.

[Jan1957]

Evening ttfn. Hope you're feeling better. x

[starone]

Lovely ttfn. Great sentiment. Have you been to the docs yet?

[tinkerbell23]

Goodnight ttfn, love chatting with you on here xx

[Buenchico]

Be careful, Tttfn!

'Coloured' (as you've used the word) is definitely not 'politically correct'. When I was teaching it was a serious disciplinary offence (possibly leading to dismissal) for any member of staff to use that term.

Given the way that some moderators seem to be suspending people tonight, you'll have to hope that none of them are too deeply into 'political correctness' ;-)

[ttfn]

Thanks Jan x No Star, but I may well be at the chiropractor's tomorrow. Cheers, tinks - hope you are feeling better today x. Chris - he is truly coloured, in beautiful wax crayon work ;o)

[Mamyalynne]

Ah the days of yore when such terms were said in all genuine honesty and innocence., my Mum too had an Autograph book with lovely little drawings and doodles, happy memories to look back on.

[Buenchico]

Tttfn:
My post was intended as a dig at 'political correctness', rather than as a criticism of you.

On a 'training day', all of our school staff attended a 'racism awareness' course, run by two gentlemen of Afro-Caribbean descent. I quickly realised that we'd need to be referring to 'non-white' children and, in order to avoid any offence, I asked the leaders which generic term we should be using. They replied, most emphatically, that the ONLY correct term was 'Black'. I asked about children from a Chinese background and was once again told (most forcefully) that they must ONLY be referred to as 'Black'. The following day I reported this to a Chinese girl in my class. Her response used exceptionally strong language, that I'd normally have challenged her about - but I couldn't because she'd simply said exactly what I'd wanted to say on the previous day!
;-)

[Buenchico]

Changing the subject (but sticking with the title of your post), I really must look again at the autograph books I've got from my childhood. Some of the signatures would be of no significance to anyone (e.g. there are several of my teachers in there, and a few of my relatives as well) but I think that there might be one or two (semi-) famous names in there. Perhaps I could make a fortune selling them?

[ttfn]

I realised your intent Chris, but I like to have a prepared defence ;o) I always think of the point you have made every time Stephen K Amos or Reginald D hunter is on tv, it is tantamount to teasing, imho.
When I got an autograph book my father was the first to write in it. I should have known better! Good luck on eBay Chris !

[micmak]

Political correction and health and safety do my head in. Be polite, don't use offensive words and you're still wrong.

[ttfn]

Mamya, my father wrote (not so innocently):
Little bits of powder, little bits of paint,
make your pretty face - just what it aint.

[starone]

Oh i remember those little poems they used to put in - By hook or by crook I'll be first in your book. and at the end I'll be last in your book and then someone would squeeze in at the end - Oh no my friend, I'm at the end. Lovely.

[supersuezy24]

The autograph i have of which i am most proud is that of James Nesbitt. What a gent!

[ttfn]

Evening mic, it's your cheerful face that keeps me going ☺
Star, another has returned to the grey cells:

If on this book you look
If on this page you frown
Remember the one who spoilt it all
iuʍop әp!sdn ƃu!ʇ!ɹʍ ʎq

(by writing upside down!)

Hi suezy - show off ;o) pre hair transplant, of course ♥

[marval]

My Father put in my autograph book

A kite one day
Flew up in the sky
To try and reach the sun
He failed and fell with a broken string
And sighed it can't be done.

[Jan1957]

I've got an old autograph book that my friends all signed when I left Junior school and also some tennis and cricket players that were at a charity cricket match but the one I cherish is Lillian Board. She was a 400 metre runner who won a silver medal at the 1968 Olympics and was supposed to go on to great things. Sadly she died of cancer at the age of 22 in 1970.

[Mamyalynne]

'If this book should care to roam,
box it's ears and send it home'

Then your name address and

The World
The Universe etc

[Jan1957]

Lol mamya, I've got that one in mine.

[Buenchico]

For Jan1957:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A3ryJX4aFc

[ttfn]

I remember her well, Jan, :o(