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R.I.P

We can do anything we want as long as we stick to it long enough. On this date in 1932, James Markham was issued a patent for a........Peach tree !

Our life is what our thoughts make it. On this date in 1901, Winston Churchill entered Parliament as MP for Oldham.

Doesn't the site already have a couple of ways of selling/buying for its' members ?

You could also check out Louella. There were many good Van Geels that were sourced there. If you were really keen, you could make enquiries with Martha Van Geel herself ! Her details are on the internet. Best of luck wherever your search takes you.

The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose. On this date in 1939, the German battle ship 'Bismark' was lanched.

The reward for a thing well done, is to have it done well. On this date in 1863, "General" & Mrs Tom Thumb were served tea at the White House.

R.I.P. Condolences to family circle.

A ship in a harbour is safe, but that's not what ships are built for. On this date in 1809, Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky.

Don't envy your task sorting the 'Rules' out for this type of sale Ian ! Best of luck.

What was your tenure at CJ's and how long were you with him ?

Gone !

Am still organising my books, and came across a stud book for the Woodyards' Highway Lofts and price list for 1997. Anyone housing the Van Geel Jan Aarden pigeons should find this interesting from a pedigree point of view. 88 pages, and in exceptional condition for being 20 years old ! Anyone interested in it simply PM me your postal details, and I'll get it away to you with compliments.

Great work is done by people who are not afraid to be great. On this date in 1996, chess grandmaster Gary Kasparov was defeated by an IBM computer.

Not what we have, but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance. On this date AD 474, Falvius Zeno crowned co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire.

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned. On this date in 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was executed.

TIMESHIFT (BBC) ..."Documentary series which ranges widely over Britain's social and cultural history, its narrative-led storytelling offering a richly immersive and varied window onto the past" A well made and interesting documentary, which fulfilled it's remit perfectly by showing things as they were, not as they are.

If you keep, liberate and trap say the cocks in one section with boxes, and then keep the hens in another section treating them the same way, only giving them access to boxes on Friday, isn't that Widowhood ? Where's the Roundabout ? This has confused me a bit, so please forgive me if I've missed something ! Thank you.

The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart. On this date in 2005, Ellen McArthur broke the record for fastest solo sail around the world.

There is no greater glory than love, nor any greater punishment than jealousy. On this date in 1840, Maori chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi.

There never has been, and cannot be, a good life without self-control. On this date in 1971,astronauts walked on the Moon for 4 hours.

R.V. Woodcraft / Crafty Fifer defo. worth getting in touch with. High quality. Will make whatever design or size you want. I think he can also organise carriage as well. Pay a wee visit to their web-site....link at top right of page.

You have to have a dream so you can get up in the morning. On this date in 1536, Buenos Aires was founded by Pedro de Mendoza

Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of travelling. On this date in 1965, NHS prescriptions became free of charge.