PROVERBS

[5siamese7]

Cut a stick when you see one.

[Vivc113]

It came about in the trenches during the first world war. Soldiers from both sides would keep watch to see if there was any activity from the enemy. When soldiers decided to have a cigarette, the match was struck and immediately an enemy soldier shouldered his rifle and fired at the light. If there were 3 cigarettes to be lit there was a fair chance he might just have time to shoot someone in the head.

Wee Boney

Thanks. Very interesting.

[brian f]

Never take the third light.

It came about in the trenches during the first world war. Soldiers from both sides would keep watch to see if there was any activity from the enemy. When soldiers decided to have a cigarette, the match was struck and immediately an enemy soldier shouldered his rifle and fired at the light. If there were 3 cigarettes to be lit there was a fair chance he might just have time to shoot someone in the head.

Wee Boney

Brilliant stuff guys. As you know the majority smoked in that era. I remember even near enough fights breaking out regarding the third light ... Not heard that for about 40 years. And thanks for the explanation Wee boney.

[morag]

Always heard it as a 'ready, aim, fire' thing..3 strikes you're out.

[glenshena]

You're only young once.

[Penny Tray]

Discretion is the better part of valour.

[5siamese7]

Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

[Retsum]

If your knickers are in a twist, get a helping hand.

[5siamese7]

what's good for the goose is good for the gander

[brian f]

Relax," said the night man "We are programmed to receive.

[bonzo]

Good things come to he who waits (or drinks Guinness)

[5siamese7]

That's a different kettle of fish. Its not every body's cup of tea. Remember me when ah wis wee a used to peel the tatties noo am big and ah kin dig and ah can kiss the lassies.