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End of an Era
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End of an Era |
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ivordavies Senior Member
since 2007-01-10
Posts 739Chester, England 
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End of an Era Back in 1974 when I was but a lad I got myself a cracking job, the best I'd ever had. I wore a uniform of blue, and drove a van all day To rescue folks who's cars had stopped whilst driving on their way. I wore with pride the uniform, that bore the Sovereigns crown. And worked quite hard, and long, long hours, in country and in town. I did my best and seldom failed to help folks on their way And with their tips, I then survived on my pathetic pay. My colleagues and myself as well, were proud as proud can be To know that we had high respect from those that we did see. The public held our image high and praised our very name The RAC were always best, they put the rest to shame. When I look back and wonder where the quarter-century went A sense of pride stirs in my heart, for years of care I spent. I must admit, it gave me joy to know that it was me That helped to move along the way, a few who'd stopped you see. I think that all who shared our life, within the RAC Believed that folk were meant to live in perfect harmony. It mattered not what role you played, inside or on the road You always found a friend around, to help to take the load. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I don't believe that folk have changed, we've all just lost our way The bitterness and lack of care is illness of today! "To make a buck." "we must survive!" "It's better for the strong." Is all I've heard for several years...I know that this is wrong. I promise me, that I will not, this attitude proclaim I'd rather die in poverty than ever 'come the same. So look back at your history and hold you head up high Then fight like me to bring it back, at least give it a try. The stress and pain of everyone is caused by us you see We join the race….. Yes, you and me, we are the Company Our history affirms we care, the world could still turn right. If only we would show the way like candles in the night. Alas I fear that selfish need will bar the way for most And several years along the way, the 'best' will no doubt boast. That they had made us all succeed and profits are still high But count the cost, in human terms …..did you all really try? I know that I have made mistakes and regret every one But I have learned to live my life, with care and love and fun. In many years of working for our Royal club you see I've kept the values that I found…… within the RAC. Ivor G Davies The moment created this second, is a moment that's going to last. |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
I enjoyed your poetic documentation Gloom |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Great story!! JL  |
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Fairplay Member
since 2007-01-15
Posts 222England |
Kept a few tools too He He He Eric |
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Fairplay Member
since 2007-01-15
Posts 222England |
Back in 1965.. I too wore Uniform My ass was kicked around the block Thank God those days are gorn What followed must be my fault I really did my best To teach all those that followed (My future to invest) So now I wont blame none but me For all life’s new activity To make life now for one and all Freeeeeeeeeeeee |
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EmilySian Junior Member
since 2007-08-19
Posts 21England |
I really enjoyed reading this! |
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