tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post3772107870765261808..comments2024-03-29T09:29:27.372+00:00Comments on Unthought of, though, somehow: This Could Be the Last TimeThe Swedehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13237251779370596904noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-53383507598331719072017-08-21T20:59:13.315+01:002017-08-21T20:59:13.315+01:00Alyson / Marie. My Mum was an only child, but Dad ...Alyson / Marie. My Mum was an only child, but Dad was one of eight children, so there are several cousins dotted about the country, but I'm only in vague contact with the rest of them. Myself and my cousin now living in New York were raised in the same house in Walthamstow as virtual brother and sister and the strong family bond remains. <br />If it were possible for them to do so, I think my cousin and her husband might well think very seriously about their future in America in general and New York in particular, but they both have careers and of course the kids are all in various stages of their education.<br />The Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237251779370596904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-46511952102602260632017-08-19T21:44:16.247+01:002017-08-19T21:44:16.247+01:00I'm an only child too, Mr. S. so, with Alyson,...I'm an only child too, Mr. S. so, with Alyson, we make quite the trio. Every time you post one of your "historical" photos, it reaffirms to me that you had a relatively idyllic childhood. Your parents sound like they were lovely folks and I'm quite envious that you've been able to maintain such a lovely relationship with your cousin and your aunties. Sadly, not so in my family as my mother was always willing to go to war over trivialities or imagined slights. My English gran, on the other hand, did what she could to mitigate the madness, though!<br /><br />When I was part way through your post, I actually thought that your cousin's family were going to announce that they were fleeing the insanity of Trump's America, on a permanent basis, for a life in the U.K. (Think I was a little let down that I'd gotten the wrong end of the stick there!) ;-)<br /><br />Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-71129675504112011042017-08-19T10:25:25.070+01:002017-08-19T10:25:25.070+01:00What a lovely story - Like you I am an only child ...What a lovely story - Like you I am an only child so very little family around any more as the older generation have nearly all passed on. I have a lovely cousin in Melbourne however who we met up with again last year after a 20 year gap. Another cousin has just come back to this country from South Africa after having lived there for 40 years and enjoying having her around again. Glad you've been able to have this special family time this week.<br /><br />As a heads up, your ears might be burning as you've been mentioned a fair bit over at my place this week! You've definitely started something.Alysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671033552961486737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-22766826140102116532017-08-19T08:44:11.213+01:002017-08-19T08:44:11.213+01:00The budgie, along with every other budgie we ever ...The budgie, along with every other budgie we ever owned, was called Matey.The Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237251779370596904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-49802400241287103172017-08-19T00:32:41.142+01:002017-08-19T00:32:41.142+01:00What was the budgie called?What was the budgie called?John Meddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10547777949324509522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-82265628409964896512017-08-18T20:52:40.893+01:002017-08-18T20:52:40.893+01:00Thanks CC.Thanks CC.The Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237251779370596904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-87699141358785359282017-08-18T20:18:27.723+01:002017-08-18T20:18:27.723+01:00Swede - enjoy your time with the extended familySwede - enjoy your time with the extended familyCharity Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12049726176497694026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-21477004443760770622017-08-18T14:28:14.205+01:002017-08-18T14:28:14.205+01:00Brian. I have the same sensation when I look throu...Brian. I have the same sensation when I look through old photo albums and see the many faces that have passed through, and slipped out of, my life.<br /><br />C. My cousin and her husband have produced a calendar every December for the past 16 or 17 years, comprising photos of the exploits of their kids during the previous 12 months. A few years ago, I 'borrowed' their idea and produced a one-off calendar full of photos of my cousin and I when we were kids, this one included. She (and the rest of them) loved it.<br /><br />SA. Indeed it is.The Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237251779370596904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-73603615080450605702017-08-18T13:54:02.652+01:002017-08-18T13:54:02.652+01:00Life will always be more important than blogging S...Life will always be more important than blogging Swede. Swiss Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119322217065850020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-26533378094697892852017-08-18T09:35:58.700+01:002017-08-18T09:35:58.700+01:00PS That's a damn fine pair of chaps you're...PS That's a damn fine pair of chaps you're sporting there too.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02423624920558505937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-85823838356139402982017-08-18T09:32:48.943+01:002017-08-18T09:32:48.943+01:00Heartwarming stuff and you've got your priorit...Heartwarming stuff and you've got your priorities right... enjoy the rest of your time with them. So good to know you've still got that lovely connection. The pic is brilliant. Love that slightly bewildered look on your cousin's face! (Has she seen this photo lately?)Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02423624920558505937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-61775428136477125772017-08-18T07:58:06.347+01:002017-08-18T07:58:06.347+01:00There can be no better reason given for a light pe...There can be no better reason given for a light period of posts. Cherish these moments, Swede. Minutes ago, I watched a video of my wedding day, which was in August of 1994. I couldn't believe how many of our relatives hadn't been seen in years or are no longer with us at all. Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321051045499549249noreply@blogger.com