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07-07-2017, 08:36 PM
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It always amuses me when the bushes...holly in particular...are thick with berries, that some bright spark will announce a harsh winter is on the way...er no!

Plants are not able to forsee the future any more than we are. They are however announcing that they have had an ideal spring and summer....hence the berries.
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07-07-2017, 08:50 PM
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Opals are ok if they're with garnets.
I have an opal and sapphire ring, I'm not sure if the sapphire works the same as a garnet.
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08-07-2017, 09:30 AM
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Funny Longdog I was always told never pick up s knife you dropped or it will mean a disappointment. My MIL never believed in changing an item of clothing if you put it on wrong [ i.e inside out],as it brought bad luck.Ive done this many times ,cant say if its brought bad luck or not.My Mum didnt like crossed knives, led to arguments, I still dont like to see knives crossed
I remember the one about the inside out clothes too. what's strange is that although I know it's a load of rubbish, it still crosses my mind when it happens.
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08-07-2017, 09:37 AM
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My Nan used to turn her mirrors around and put all cutlery away if there was a lightning storm. I suppose I can see some sense in that.

Then there was throwing salt over your shoulder for good luck.
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08-07-2017, 11:14 AM
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I was so busy looking for the second magpie, I walked into a lamp post.
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09-07-2017, 01:31 AM
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I don't know about Opals, but Mum used to say Pearls bring tears.
Ooohh that one may be true. The Christmas before my girlfriend, supposed soulmate, ha, sorry do i sound bitter, split up I bought her a set of fresh water pearls. I saw them in the jeweller's window and thought that the unusual shapes and cream and pink colour were really beautiful compared to the normal pearls. Just goes to show
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09-07-2017, 07:28 AM
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Then there was throwing salt over your shoulder for good luck.
I thought you did that to blind the devil - who is always at your left shoulder !
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09-07-2017, 10:11 AM
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I thought you did that to blind the devil - who is always at your left shoulder !
I've never heard that version.
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09-07-2017, 01:00 PM
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I've never heard that version.
You obviously didn't have my good catholic upbringing !!

How about - itchy hands - right to receive money or left to lose money.

Itchy feet - going to walk on strange ground.
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09-07-2017, 01:14 PM
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Opals ... I think you have to keep them away from water or they lose their brightness and look milky.

Maybe that's why they're supposed to be unlucky.
 
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