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About harry horsman
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Bloggers PhotoHi it is time i introduced myself, I was born in Skipton Yorkshire, England, and still have a accent belonging to my birth place. in 1966 my wife Elaine and i and our two sons moved to New Zealand, where the boys were raised. then we  moved on to the city of Perth  in Western Australia.
After 45 years away we both decided to have a move back to the yorkshire dales where we were raised. leaving our children and grandchildren in what i consider the best places on the planet. (NZ-OZ)
Our reason for the move back to the uk was to be able to discover our back yard so to speak, and we have a desire to go to europe, especially scandinavia and germany.
 I would like to say how much i'm enjoying my trip here on soup, and really loved the poems posted, my bigest problem being time, i always seem to be catching up, being able only to spend two to three days on here, even then with limited hours, so please forgive me if my comments seem later than most.  I also love football (soccer) Newcastle United in England being my team, then music, all kinds but mainly Rock 'n' Roll, i'm  a avid record collector, especially old vinyl LP's of the Fifties. my favourite poet is W. H Davies, along with a few on soup here, I do not get a lot of time to read these days, but my favourite Author is Dennis Wheatley, also i love  the the Bronte Sisters, being raised only 10 miles from Haworth, one gets a real feel for their literature, when one visits the area.   Harry

 

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Blog Posted:2/18/2013 6:10:00 AM

 

Hi everyone,, just lately i've been forunate to be able to spend a lot of time here, and in doing so, have read many wonderful poems,, and made new friends, but alas time is now at a premium. with another project i really want to get into, and also personal reasons...
i will  hopefully still be able to check in once a day,, but my comments on yours poems will be very limited.. this blog being written mainly to advise you all that i'm not ignoring anyone, and will at least still try and read your poem, and even endeavour to comment but as i said eariler, only very limited....I also would like to take this opportunity, to thank you all for the comments on my poems,, which i hold dear to my heart!
Harry
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  1. Date: 2/26/2013 11:27:00 AM
    Hi Harry hope all is well....David

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  1. Date: 2/23/2013 1:50:00 PM
    I don't usually read Blogs but happen on this. Thank you for reading my poems and the kind comments, and also for sharing your awesome work too, Harry. Good luck with all your endeavors, my friend. x Annalise

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  1. Date: 2/20/2013 11:40:00 AM
    I'm in the same boat Hrry but never thought to say so here; that's a good idea so people don't think you got killed or something. I've sure enjoyed your generous comments at my site, they are such "feel good words" that brighten my day and make me feel appreciated. I'll be around too, just not as much as life does get complicated at times. Take care, stay well and enjoy all you do. Love, Elizabeth

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  1. Date: 2/19/2013 11:59:00 AM
    Family comes first Harry! - P-S "family" is here when you have time. - Take care - oxox / / Anne-Lise :))

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  1. Date: 2/18/2013 9:24:00 PM
    Harry, I am not sure wot is going on aside from the project you mention in this blog. Hopefully you will still spend some time on the Soup. I understand though, I have been spending less time on the Soup. Thank you kindly for your constant encouragement over the last(nearly)3 years. Don't be a stranger. And remember, once a Babylon Kid, always a Babylon Kid, no matter how much you might want to change this....once you are in, you are always in lol.

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  1. Date: 2/18/2013 8:11:00 PM
    This looks like a farewell, and I hate farewells....Be back soon!

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  1. Date: 2/18/2013 5:10:00 PM
    Harry, I'm glad you will still read many poems, while taking care of the new. I think I will join you for a bit. I will only be on the soup every other day. my vacation is over. Today was my first day at work... LOL... I almost took 2 weeks off... by the way, I'm glad you are not avoiding us... xox~PD

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  1. Date: 2/18/2013 4:05:00 PM
    Dear Harry, firstly thank you for all the support you gave me throughout the years, and secondly, you'll be missed dearly, your comments always had a personal touch to them that went straight to the seat of my soul, go safe, God speed, and don't forget, you will remain with fondness in my heart, xxx

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  1. Date: 2/18/2013 1:43:00 PM
    Oh Larry, you will be missed i swear, your poems have become part of our everyday..God Bless You always..love Terry xoxo

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  1. Date: 2/18/2013 1:01:00 PM
    Will miss you Harry, glad your not going to be a stranger. Good Luck in all that you do...Seren

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  1. Date: 2/18/2013 11:20:00 AM
    Good luck with whatever is happening, Harry. We all have a life outside the Soup that needs our attention. Sometimes it has to be our priority......and everyone knows that. So best wishes, and we hope you can check in as time allows. Best wishes! :)

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  1. Date: 2/18/2013 10:10:00 AM
    Harry, may this time feed you with new inspirations you can share when you inevitably return.

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  1. Date: 2/18/2013 8:39:00 AM
    How will I cope without your comments harry you kept me going for a long time and I appreciate them so much. I wish you the very best in your new project and I am sure with you behind the wheel it will be successful. But don't forget us altogether will you promise. xx

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    horsman Avatar harry horsman Date: 2/18/2013 9:51:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Mandy you especially will be one i will miss, your poetry and your humour are so special, as are you.. no i will not forget you altogether, i promise
  1. Date: 2/18/2013 8:16:00 AM
    Im glad you have a new project; and dont worry about the comments...my best wishes. Ruben.

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    horsman Avatar harry horsman Date: 2/18/2013 9:52:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    even you my friend, mysterious as you are, i count as one of my dear friends
  1. Date: 2/18/2013 7:45:00 AM
    Harry, good luck on your other project and I totally understand. It gets that way for me sometimes and I feel guilty when I can't be here as much at those times. You are someone I always love getting comments from, but you can only do what you can do. thanks for your concern for others! Luv, Andrea

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    horsman Avatar harry horsman Date: 2/18/2013 9:55:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Dear Andrea, you have supported me since i came here in 2010, i can never thank you enough, and when i will look in, you will be hopefully have a poem to comment on..
  1. Date: 2/18/2013 6:53:00 AM
    This is sad new Harry, but you also have to take care of your priorities; understandable. Thanks for your time being here as it is cherished deeply in my heart. We will see you when you can come on the soup periodically and of course we'll all always be here waiting, your soup family. Luv, Gail

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    horsman Avatar harry horsman Date: 2/18/2013 9:57:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Gail your beautiful poetry will always assure you of the comments you deserve..thanking you for your support..
  1. Date: 2/18/2013 6:37:00 AM
    :( Sad news today. You'll be missed. I always looked forward to getting comments from you, they meant a lot. Thanks for the time you took on that, it was an honor every time. Best wishes on your new project.

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    horsman Avatar harry horsman Date: 2/18/2013 9:59:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Becca, every once in a while, soup captures a rare creature, one whose poetry, astounds, consider yourself one of those..
  1. Date: 2/18/2013 6:16:00 AM
    Hi Harry you take all the time you need and thanks for all of your previous comments....David

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    Williams Avatar David Williams Date: 2/18/2013 10:45:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Harry great we could choose a middle venue and all get together, I would love it...David
    horsman Avatar harry horsman Date: 2/18/2013 10:03:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    you being not a million miles away from myself,, one day leaves me a desire to meet you in person, David, along with others from the uk that grace poetry soup... a kind of poetry conference of uk soupers....

My Past Blog Posts

 
POETRY POSTING
Date Posted: 3/23/2013 11:32:00 AM
MEMBERS
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TIME
Date Posted: 2/18/2013 6:10:00 AM
ANOTHER POET GONE??????????
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SOUP SLOWING UP?
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HELP ENGLISH LANGUAGE,SUZETTE C, DEBBIE G, ANDREA D, AND IF YOU'RE LOOKING BRIAN STRAND, OR ANYONE ELSE!
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TWO ANGELS IN ONE NAME
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ERROR 500
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JUST A THOUGHT
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GOODBYE
Date Posted: 11/14/2012 10:54:00 AM
MANDY GOLDEN GIRL TAMS
Date Posted: 11/10/2012 6:43:00 AM
HERE WE GO AGAIN II
Date Posted: 11/5/2012 2:52:00 PM
SHE IS BACK
Date Posted: 11/4/2012 2:56:00 AM
SOME POETS HERE ON SOUP
Date Posted: 11/2/2012 8:03:00 AM
ERROR 500
Date Posted: 10/19/2012 7:24:00 AM
HAPPENING AGAIN
Date Posted: 10/6/2012 2:35:00 PM
DATING AGENCY
Date Posted: 10/4/2012 3:28:00 PM
NOT A CRITICISM JUST CURIOSITY
Date Posted: 9/9/2012 7:29:00 AM
SOMETHING DIFFERENT AGAIN,
Date Posted: 9/2/2012 3:43:00 PM
SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT
Date Posted: 8/30/2012 9:06:00 AM
5W's CONTEST JUDGED
Date Posted: 8/27/2012 4:25:00 AM
INTERNET SECURITY
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sorry your leaving.
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