Does Anyone Remember The Rag And Bone Men?
Does anyone remember the rag and bone men that used to come round the scheme looking for old rags etc? I was so desperate to own a red balloon, nothing was to stand in my way, but where would I get enough good quality rags from? Being a wee lassie and not really understanding,that you shouldn't take your mums best towels, and sheets got me into hot water. My poor wee mum had to chase the rag and bone man down the road to retrieve her stuff.........I got to keep the balloon as the old man had a good laugh! Does anyone remember the bird on a stick? It used to whistle when you spun it round your head, it was great fun! I have so, so many happy memories of growing up in the 1960s and maybe that's why I tend to live in the past too much... It's a fault of mine.
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RE: RE: Does Anyone Remember The Rag And Bone Men?
I certainly do remember rag and bone men, like yourself we would search frantically for old clothes and I can remember someone else taking good clothes to get a balloon. I especially liked the multi-coloured balls they gave out.
Comment from Fiona Hodge on Sunday, 20th February 2011.
RE: RE: Does Anyone Remember The Rag And Bone Men?
I stayed in Annbank at my grannys, old clothes? We were wearing them. So it seemed only reasonable to use the stuff which was hanging up. I remember the bird on a stick, never got one. I expect if I'd taken grandads best suit.....
Comment from Jeff Smith on Sunday, 18th March 2012.