who turned the lights out

[emmie]

it's horrible outside, and so dark i have had to put all the lights on, and pouring of rain. Where is the Indian summer we were assured was on it's way.

[emmie]

there's more to come i'm sure, it's as black as newgates knocker

[boxtops]

What a wonderful expression, em!

[emmie]

old one, more commonly expressed by my ma, and her pals when a bit younger.

[emmie]

Refers to the heavy iron knocker on the gate of Newgate Prison, London.