We have spent a good few days with husband's parents & aunt
looking round old haunts of his...
where he spent his childhood
where he climbed trees
made dens & dug holes
made dens & dug holes
where he was knocked off his bike
& dragged down a hill under a car !
( scars to show )
Where his friends lived
( where they drank home brew & smoked rollies )
Where they did up old cars & listened to music
( ACDC, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, ZZ Top )
The memories flooding out.
Where he learnt to sail.
It's a stunning part of the world
the Clyde coast on the west of Scotland.
We have been talking a lot about husbands's family
who came from the Gorbals in Glasgow.
A very hard life.
Left to right
Husband's father, Great Grandfather, Grandfather
We have been talking a lot about husbands's family
who came from the Gorbals in Glasgow.
A very hard life.
Left to right
Husband's father, Great Grandfather, Grandfather
Husband, son...
( Poor Joe... " Get me out of these clothes quick !!! ")
There's a real family resemblance there! So your husband was a hole-digger. My brother used to love spending time on that pursuit too - he used to sy he was going to be a grave digger!
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What a wonderful trip down memory lane you are both having. Hope you have a wonderful New Year.
ReplyDeleteLisa x
It sounds wonderful, there's nothing better than learning all those little bits about your man that only relatives (and schoolfriends) can tell you :-) especially after a few drinks!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you and yours a very Happy New Year.
Sue xx
Wow reminiscing is always amazing and seeing two photos covering 5 generations even more so! Glad you've enjoyed all these fabulous memories!
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What a wonderful time for both you and your husband! Love the photos!
ReplyDeleteWish I had known you were so near and you could have come in for a cuppa. Slainte!
ReplyDeleteCatriona
Glad you are having a good time Penny. That part of the world is indeed stunning, and you will love Mull too.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. Sounds like a brilliant time. I love the old photos - it's the scrapper in me. Enjoy the rest of your trip. And oh my what a time I had on my date with lord Barlow - he only had eyes for me. But I said, "Gary, no! I am a married woman..." Happy scrappy new year, jenx
ReplyDeleteJust love old photo's. Happy New year to you and your family. :)
ReplyDeleteHow lovely for you to be with him and revisiting his old haunts. Have a wonderful New Year all of you.
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