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Out of the bath, in the mirror, check me picture of spindly masculinity talc on the feet, and armpits sprayed now for the body a choice to be made Hai Karate or Aramis both leave the women in a state of bliss (so the adverts say, yet no such luck since thus far I have scored a duck) tight Y-fronts are to my taste and Oxford bags with a six button waist big collared shirt in Brunswick green and a silver kipper tie that looks pretty keen nylon socks with a couple of holes in black and red three inch platform soles jacket in cream, collar up round the neck with a red and green pattern of tartan check hair centre parting wet the comb, keep it simple for a look reminiscent of Anne Boleyn's wimple out of the door, bemused looks from my Mum so watch out, ladies- here I come! ( looking back on it now when I hear the old tunes I can honestly say you've seen better dressed wounds ) 1970's: the decade that fashion forgot. Viv Wigley, to his eternal embarrassment, July 22nd 2015

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Date: 7/27/2015 12:17:00 AM
This poem embarrassed me too Viv..it brought back such vivid memories!...Peter.
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Date: 7/27/2015 12:38:00 AM
Ah, come on, Peter, I bet you were the epitome of sharp dressed coolness. Me, well- I looked like I went shopping blindfolded. Thanks for popping by. Regards, Viv
Date: 7/22/2015 11:41:00 PM
what the heck is a wimple. I LOVE that line on Ann B.
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Date: 7/22/2015 11:57:00 PM
A wimple is a hat/headscarf combination, with the headwear coming up to a peak at the forehead, see link http://tinyurl.com/pohfa33
Date: 7/22/2015 11:40:00 PM
you are such a bright talent, Viv. Love this look back at the 70s though I only remember high school and then having babies a few years later! Funny side note on fashion. The mini skirts were still in style for a while. I bet you loved those!!!
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Date: 7/22/2015 11:55:00 PM
Thanks, Andrea, yes, I loved the mini, but didn't have the legs for one, sadly. Viv x
Date: 7/22/2015 9:11:00 PM
ha ha Viv....all I can say is...'ah -ah ah -ah- stayin' alive.
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Date: 7/22/2015 9:33:00 PM
How deep is your laugh, how deep is your laugh, I really need to learn.... x
Date: 7/22/2015 7:33:00 PM
Crikey Viv! You've written a poem about me... especially the line about scoring a duck. Gosh you brought on a chuckle here... another step closer to the loony bin my wife stated from another room - thanks Viv - Lindsay
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Date: 7/22/2015 8:10:00 PM
Thanks, Lindsay, I hope that the non-cricket fraternity realise what scoring a duck is, and not that I had intimacy with poultry :O . Regards, Viv
Date: 7/22/2015 8:38:00 AM
Aramis does do things to me... Loved reading this viv! I think I'll wear bell bottoms today : ) ~ lee
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Date: 7/22/2015 8:41:00 AM
you would look far more spectacular in them than I ever would, Lee. Thanks, Viv x
Date: 7/22/2015 8:34:00 AM
Your words play within our hearts and their magic comes alive and fills us with nostalgic thoughts and mixed emotions. Emile.
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Date: 7/22/2015 8:42:00 AM
Thanks for your comments, Emile, very kind. Regards, Viv
Date: 7/22/2015 8:32:00 AM
Interesting fashion, taste, verses and...advertisement cookies added by accident with similar image of a lady.That is Miss Poetry of this year.Best regards.
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Date: 7/22/2015 8:42:00 AM
Er, yeah, thanks, Ovidiu. Regards, Viv
Date: 7/22/2015 8:18:00 AM
O:h um I'm sure whatever style you'd wear, you'd wear it well :) This was neat and made me glad I wasn't around in the seventies Lol..hugs
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Date: 7/22/2015 8:44:00 AM
You may never know how lucky you are, Casarah. Unless you've seen the movie ' American Hustle'. Thanks for dropping by, Viv x

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