Hugh marrried Betty back on January the 23rd in 1929. Their first son (of three) was born on 16 December 1930. That Son is my most dearest Dad, Hugh Gordon, known as Gordon.
In January 1979 there was a wonderful family gathering and celebration of Hugh and Betty's 50th wedding anniversary. Dear Grandma (Betty) was concerned that there had to be enough food - there was heaps left over.
I am grateful to have inherited Betty's "is there enough" genes. Should I ever cater for you, you'd have yummy leftovers to feed you all for several days after.
Dearest Hugh and Betty were parents to three sons. They, most wonderfully, invited and included the parents of all their daughters-in-law in the celebrations. Yes, I very clearly remember the day. We celebrated on the 20th.
On the 21st I went out sailing with my Mum, Dad and Sister on Mum's brother's yacht. With that brother , my Uncle Roy, his wife( my Aunty Marilyn who was also my God Mother), their eldest 2 sons (cousins Keith and Chris), Roy's twin brother's daugther - my other cousin Chris, and Our Dear Nana (dear Grandpa Jim died back in Nov 1975).
Was the second and last time I've ever been sailing. Despite the family background from dear Mum's side, I just don't like it.
The 22nd of January 1979 was my 14th birthday. Our sadly sunburned selves (me, sister, and both parents) went to the Auckland Zoo - I really wanted to see all the big cats. Dear Dad and dear Sister took heaps of shots. Sadly I don't know what happened to the films. Never saw the results. Never mind....
I especially liked seeing the black panthers.......
Yes, I love all the cats. Such stroppy, contrary individuals - including the supposedly domesticated ones.
For Zebby and Henry:
With a dog You're the Master/Mistress
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With a Cat you're the servant
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Simple Really!
3 comments:
That 50 year celebration must have been wonderful! Laughed at the words "our sadly sunburned selves" from being out on the boat. Too bad you don't fancy the water, but then, being such a strong cat-person may contribute to that! I'm sury Zebby would agree with you...fish is fine...on a plate!
Wish you weren't so far away or I'd have you cater...I'm just not a Happy Cook, and always enjoy someone else's cooking!
Isn't is great to hear from Mima! So glad I met her (and then you!)
I have a little trouble remembering that it's hot over in your land...I'm learning alot about NZ from you! Had a friend who visited once and she fell in love with it all.
Take care, hope you're feeling better. Cyber-hug.
Happy birthday a few days late. My birthday is January 21st and I was just going to sympathize with you for having a yucky January birthday when I remembered your January is much more pleasant than mine!!
-Dana
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