Category Archives: soldiers

Seventy-Fifth Anniversary

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Perhaps he was a footnote in history, there was no one left to ask, this veteran of a near forgotten war, now brought to life through films and sometimes books, but lived by him back when his legs still moved, … Continue reading →

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Lost in A Photographs

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

The only thing she knows now: it is not safe to cry. Holding on her only strategy but here, in this old photograph you  cannot see that in her eyes, not in this image  taken way back when, before experience and grief robbed her … Continue reading →

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Discussing Captain Crab

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Captain Crab, recently retired as ‘Officer n Charge’ of the stationary dept at Slumpdown Barracks, could claim, in secret anyway, that whatever the situation faced by British troops worldwide, regardless of the weaponry at the enemies disposal, the men supplied by him … Continue reading →

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A Footnote in History

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Perhaps he was a footnote in history, there was no one left to ask, this veteran of a near forgotten war, now bought to life only in films and sometimes books, but lived by him back when his legs stilled moved, … Continue reading →

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Face On A Boat

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Kicked out of bed,  dad’s voice gruff but warm, he spoke in terms of needs,  his eyes of love .”Duty, chores and routine: all came first. Emotions were somehow  managed in between.”  Saying that he was a loving dad. In the manner … Continue reading →

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The Olympic Spirit With a Whiff of Ranting

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

This Olympic games has caught my imagination. It’s in my backyard which makes a difference. For those living here its been like a party. Seen from here it has made the country feel like a community: the world a community. Ok reports … Continue reading →

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The Call of Duty

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Peter Wells aka Countingducks

Saturday morning’s  do not begin with any fixed routine. Not in my house. Not in my head at least. The day drifts towards action. Recently we have acquired a second TV which is placed in the bedroom. It is not … Continue reading →

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