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Old 07-11-2011, 03:09 PM
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they are both Singers?
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Old 07-11-2011, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mom-6
Here's a wild guess (please don't be offended!) They both were cranky???
that was my guess, but you beat me to it :)
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Old 07-11-2011, 03:39 PM
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No, nobody is there yet. Good night.
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Old 07-11-2011, 03:48 PM
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hmmm.....well he is wearing a uniform - perhaps he might have been a tailor for his regimen?
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They both were born/built in England?
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Old 07-11-2011, 04:24 PM
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Muv, Your Singer 128 has the Star of India decal on it.
I believe your grandfather lived in India while it was part of the British Empire (1900-1947). I need some more research time; seems I'll have it, since you will not be back until Thursday.
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They share a birthday.
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Old 07-11-2011, 05:42 PM
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The tension on both is unadjustible?
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They both had to be cranked up to work.
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Both were used in India. India was still owned by England. War going on 1904?
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