Whenever a tough challenge came my way, no matter what, both my Grandma and Mother used to say {and no doubt many others over the past generations)… is that you just had to apply some Elbow Grease….. meaning of course putting hard physical effort into the task. No magic just tough hard work.
Little did they know…or could imagine that years later, that it would be bottled.
Now if only they had foresight 🙂
Just a thought for Thursday…I hope you have a good day…
Please Remember ….
Stay Safe …. Be Kind…. Look After Each Other
14th May
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How times change!
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I am sure there are many more such saying/comments on everyday life that mums made when we were kids…:-)_
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Yes, but I can’t think of any right now!
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Nor can I..but often every so often something happens and a memory pops up.
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Well, I do find myself saying things that my parents said sometimes!
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Elbow grease, Put your back into it, Best foot forward, Lend a hand, Toe the line, Shoulder the burden, Lend an ear. How many more bodily parts are put to good use?
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Is that all…. 🙂 🙂
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Thumb a lift. I can’t stomach this. Get it off your chest! It will cost an arm and a leg!
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And.. becarefull,.have you got clean underpants on
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That’s exactly what my mother and grandmother said also. I wonder if kids today hear the same thing?
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Not sure what saga advice I
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Ooops thumbs again…saga advice that I offer the family…maybe I should ask them 🤣🤣
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