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Tuesday, 23 August 2011

Hopefull Somerset proverb

A Kune Kune pig near my home in Devon - not very Somerset in the 18th century, being a 19th century New Zealand breed from Asia, but such a contented pig.... If you wish to use my photos please attribute this blog.

"Look to the cow, the sow, and the wheat-mow, and all will be well enow" - Somerset

Ray 1768

A compleat collection of English proverbs; also the most celebrated proverbs of the Scotch, Italian, French, Spanish, and other languages. ... By ... ... is added, (written by the same author) ed 4

[Like an old version of "look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves"? Not quite! - Maybe it is more "look after the pounds and the pennies will look after themselves" - a sentiment I can respect - keep your rent cheep and eat nice food!]


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