I’ve only three days before my journey to Leeds for a weekend surrounded by RNA members and NWS participants. I really should be concentrating on my ‘pitch’ as I have three one-to-one meetings during the course of the weekend, all of whom will by now have read that first chapter (oh my word; now I’m starting to feel sick).
First, just had to share this ..
The last time I went rooting around in the barn I came across a letter to my much younger self .. do you recall that post?
Well today I went searching for a photo of my dad in his RAF uniform to show you guys but didn’t find one. However I did rediscover the gem above.
My other grandad, my mother’s father, was a watercolourist and particularly specialised in aircraft.
He painted this Lancaster long, long before I was aware I would enjoy powerful machinery. When he passed away, I was left this painting and I’m glad I’ve found it today (of all days!) because I shall bring it inside and find a frame for it. How apt is that?
What treasures have you found from your past? 🌸
Have a look at this one:
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Sorry – forgot the link: https://derrickjknight.com/2012/07/15/portrait-of-a-lady/
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Ah .. fabulous .. I thought for a moment I was meant to be telepathic ☺️ thank you! I’ll have a look now
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🙂
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Commented Derrick- what a beautiful post
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Thanks a lot, Viola
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From the barn to hanging up on the wall. That’s a serendipitous find, and on very apt day. Strange how lost things get unearthed when you’re mature enough to appreciate and re-view them.
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What beautiful words to portray my thoughts. … 🌸
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My daughter is getting married in August. Her fiance’s mother gave me some wonderful photos of him as a kid and I am going to pair up about ten of them with photos of my daughter and put them on backings and display them at the wedding which is taking place in our house. I will copy and reprint the originals so they do not get damaged. They are such fabulous photos. Baby teeth, no front teeth, huge adult teeth like beavers in the front! It has been fun going through them all. Your find is indeed a treasure!
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What a lovely – and fun – idea Anne!
How very exciting to be going through them with that ultimate display in mind 👏🏼
It will be a real focal point on the day for everyone to enjoy and the couple to act coy over ☺️🥂
Have the most amazing run up to the day – enjoy all the preparation. Then what’s not done on the day, cannot be done, so don’t worry about any finite detail and enjoy it all – it will pass in such a blur 🌸🥂💫
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Haha! You must have experienced weddings! I shall do exactly as you say. Most importantly they are a good couple, with a blended family that has blended well. It’s going to be a fun day.
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You can’t ask for more can you 🌸
May they be blissfully happy and mindful of each other hereonin 💫
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A great find!!!! Awesome pic!!!! 💙
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Thank you Patty lovely. I feel slightly ashamed it’s been stuck in this barn for nearly ten years 🙈
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That’s okay! I’m sure it will make your dad very happy that you found it! 💙
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