tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post2026407821930871135..comments2024-03-29T12:14:57.086+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Summer visitors.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-63736635873171468462018-04-04T04:33:42.386+01:002018-04-04T04:33:42.386+01:00I'm not claustrophobic, but sitting in a plane...I'm not claustrophobic, but sitting in a plane for that amount of time would drive me crazy. I've flown to the USA, and that was long enough. 24 hours is too much.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-78903493613934819432018-04-04T04:31:48.996+01:002018-04-04T04:31:48.996+01:00Our laptops have certainly made the world a smalle...Our laptops have certainly made the world a smaller place, we use Skype almost every day.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-33586956892113508052018-04-04T01:12:32.576+01:002018-04-04T01:12:32.576+01:00Perhaps it's time to try to get over that flyi...Perhaps it's time to try to get over that flying-to-Australia phobia and fly here for a visit. It's not that bad you know- only 24 hours out of your life !Helsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136273834165751276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-55213550797183166642018-04-03T17:26:09.046+01:002018-04-03T17:26:09.046+01:00We are so lucky. Granddaughter and the tall ones s...We are so lucky. Granddaughter and the tall ones she lives with in Japan, don't visit as much as they would like.<br />Since I can not travel anymore I do not get to see her/them as much as I would like. We use "Line" all the time so I see her lots and that is so great.<br /><br />cheers, parsnipangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-411373743757258712018-04-03T17:10:59.382+01:002018-04-03T17:10:59.382+01:00It's the way of the world. Families in Oz have...It's the way of the world. Families in Oz have relations in France, and families in France have relations in Oz.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-16503595108862272332018-04-03T17:09:16.226+01:002018-04-03T17:09:16.226+01:00I'm waiting for the promised 6 hour super-soni...I'm waiting for the promised 6 hour super-sonic trip to Oz; it shouldn't be too far away!!!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-70642287782528782882018-04-03T17:07:48.921+01:002018-04-03T17:07:48.921+01:00Occasionally the picture is a bit fuzzy, but the c...Occasionally the picture is a bit fuzzy, but the conversation is always good. How lucky we are.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-20091309351347173922018-04-03T15:12:15.084+01:002018-04-03T15:12:15.084+01:00Awww. Really a shame. Never enough time for family...Awww. Really a shame. Never enough time for family.Linda dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01167854309289774316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-36767376858299961172018-04-03T15:06:32.249+01:002018-04-03T15:06:32.249+01:00More and more scattered, and the world actually is...More and more scattered, and the world actually isn't growing smaller to visit. Handsome lad.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-39634121909376310322018-04-03T14:34:49.331+01:002018-04-03T14:34:49.331+01:00I spoke to my grandson, who works in China, the ot...I spoke to my grandson, who works in China, the other day. His voice was loud and clear - he could have beenjust down the road. It was wonderful.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-58433136674974912142018-04-03T14:16:30.231+01:002018-04-03T14:16:30.231+01:00It would be nice to return to the days of big hous...It would be nice to return to the days of big houses and everyone living together, but I suppose those days have gone.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-64672487528345600022018-04-03T14:15:01.543+01:002018-04-03T14:15:01.543+01:00We send kisses through the screen!We send kisses through the screen!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-50112232419613048452018-04-03T13:56:09.618+01:002018-04-03T13:56:09.618+01:00I am sorry to read about your disappointment. As ...I am sorry to read about your disappointment. As the years go by, our children and grandchildren have more commitments and sometimes it means that we fall in the background. It is life, and even more so in this global society. This year I have noticed changes that I just have to accept. It hurts, but it it is what it is. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-78109908370272375512018-04-03T13:44:44.234+01:002018-04-03T13:44:44.234+01:00Skype/videochat is a blessing when you're far ...Skype/videochat is a blessing when you're far away. Not as good as a visit in person though..you can't hug a computer!gzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034777779347889773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-78455113953696878812018-04-03T12:50:55.707+01:002018-04-03T12:50:55.707+01:00It's when you start counting in 'continent...It's when you start counting in 'continents' that you have to start worrying!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-69190137577714836392018-04-03T11:59:59.249+01:002018-04-03T11:59:59.249+01:00I complain with family spread in three directions,...I complain with family spread in three directions, from 1 hour to 1.5 hours away. Perhaps I am not so badly off. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-47341542842087166822018-04-03T11:47:33.407+01:002018-04-03T11:47:33.407+01:00He's also very funny. Lovely little boy.He's also very funny. Lovely little boy.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-1767533215013473182018-04-03T11:46:48.652+01:002018-04-03T11:46:48.652+01:00Yes, we'll have our two N London boys here, wh...Yes, we'll have our two N London boys here, which will be great. We'll now have to concentrate on them.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-67960838332188555732018-04-03T10:49:22.849+01:002018-04-03T10:49:22.849+01:00What a beautiful little boy. I know how disappoint...What a beautiful little boy. I know how disappointed you must be, but there's always next summer. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-88326114270496034492018-04-03T10:49:10.438+01:002018-04-03T10:49:10.438+01:00It’s lovely that you have other grandchildren visi...It’s lovely that you have other grandchildren visiting but sad that another year goes by without a visit from Boo Boo and Micha. This is the way of the world now with family living all over the place. It’s our fault for encouraging them to be adventurous 🤭 Thank goodness for Skype. XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-38416129724786929462018-04-03T10:39:46.004+01:002018-04-03T10:39:46.004+01:00That still does happen occasionally, but nothing l...That still does happen occasionally, but nothing like the 5 second delay of days gone by.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-49663755693111180512018-04-03T10:05:44.839+01:002018-04-03T10:05:44.839+01:00The rapidly changing world is what encourages peop...The rapidly changing world is what encourages people to leave the fold, as well as giving us the astonishing communication means to talk to them across it. Who remembers the horrible time-delay on the old phone calls?Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453125929159161583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-12584234965851090192018-04-03T09:30:50.588+01:002018-04-03T09:30:50.588+01:00Nothing I can do about it Yael; I have to be philo...Nothing I can do about it Yael; I have to be philosophical.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-44063492502904590732018-04-03T09:30:02.928+01:002018-04-03T09:30:02.928+01:00Good to have something to look forward to.Good to have something to look forward to.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-89830580566480736272018-04-03T08:54:17.666+01:002018-04-03T08:54:17.666+01:00I wish i had your ability to accept reality as it ...I wish i had your ability to accept reality as it is, even if it is sometimes sad.Yaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181961536405061470noreply@blogger.com