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!
