tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post7466338474134943585..comments2024-03-29T01:32:11.509+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: So quiet again.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-12729005017090178772020-08-30T04:28:26.526+01:002020-08-30T04:28:26.526+01:00I would chain myself to a tree. I'm not leavin...I would chain myself to a tree. I'm not leaving here unless I'm forced to.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-61604100341090839922020-08-30T04:27:26.904+01:002020-08-30T04:27:26.904+01:00My oldest son has just moved from Kensington in ce...My oldest son has just moved from Kensington in central London, to a small village about 30 miles out of town. It is very much a trend in the UK, but I'm not sure about here in France. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-11787050956558736542020-08-30T04:24:59.174+01:002020-08-30T04:24:59.174+01:00I can assure you that I DID apologise to George El...I can assure you that I DID apologise to George Eliot before defiling her wonderful book. It has become a real favourite with the boys, as it has 'TOP SECRET' and 'DO NOT OPEN' written on the cover. What child could resist, only to find gold coins inside.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-74362385515582985772020-08-30T01:25:19.376+01:002020-08-30T01:25:19.376+01:00I wonder if they ever gave thought to taking you a...I wonder if they ever gave thought to taking you along?Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-83251369976250645322020-08-29T23:35:08.014+01:002020-08-29T23:35:08.014+01:00With everybody working from home and kids learning...With everybody working from home and kids learning remotely, people in the US are moving out of the city and in to the countryside for more space. Is the same happening in Europe? Your children and grandchildren might be flocking to you. Your location is ideal on so many levels. I, too, like the idea of a multi-generational family compound. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-62161919480049033882020-08-29T19:38:16.232+01:002020-08-29T19:38:16.232+01:00Hiding your gold in Adam Bede?? I just had my han...Hiding your gold in Adam Bede?? I just had my hands on that book in rearranging a bookcase. I have a terrible time parting with my books, and doubt I could make a secret book of one. It really is sad to come to the end of a family visit. Thankfully there are ways of keeping in touch now, so much better than letters and phone calls. Travel will be easier one of these days, we hope!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367791485727217874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-18730768171042107522020-08-29T17:17:35.118+01:002020-08-29T17:17:35.118+01:00He's been going up to the barn looking for the...He's been going up to the barn looking for them. Dogs don't seem to understand the comings and goings of us humans. Nor should they.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-61679341304306404482020-08-29T17:15:46.725+01:002020-08-29T17:15:46.725+01:00C'est la vie; they'll be back, we simply h...C'est la vie; they'll be back, we simply have to wait!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-42664492832500710862020-08-29T15:55:26.054+01:002020-08-29T15:55:26.054+01:00The joy of grandchildren. Mia lives in Japan and I...The joy of grandchildren. Mia lives in Japan and I was able to have her here at least once a year, now not so much. Osaka is a long way.<br />Poor Billy he doesn't really understand.angryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-5812741048355101602020-08-29T14:18:11.554+01:002020-08-29T14:18:11.554+01:00I'm sorry the boys have gone, Cro. I know how ...I'm sorry the boys have gone, Cro. I know how much you treasure their visits. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-2959249277217918492020-08-29T13:20:46.273+01:002020-08-29T13:20:46.273+01:00We have another visit in October, so that'll b...We have another visit in October, so that'll be nice. Then through winter into spring I don't suppose we'll see anyone. We have to take advantage while we can.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-11517071457625163192020-08-29T12:45:37.508+01:002020-08-29T12:45:37.508+01:00I was going to say ‘ did you know you had a crocod...I was going to say ‘ did you know you had a crocodile in your swimming pool ‘ but I see that you do 🤣 <br />It’s always very sad when our children and grandchildren go home but that’s part of being our age ! I’m sure it won’t be long before some of yours are back and the fun can. begin again. XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-39671171148864475152020-08-29T11:29:03.466+01:002020-08-29T11:29:03.466+01:00They're so much fun when they're small. Wh...They're so much fun when they're small. When they get to 13-ish; not so much so. Then when they get to 18-20 they become nice again.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-12566394831993204612020-08-29T11:12:00.804+01:002020-08-29T11:12:00.804+01:00You enjoy the boys so much it will take to adjust!...You enjoy the boys so much it will take to adjust!! Grandkids give such pleasure. I know I miss mine and I see them every week, or morelocal alienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586011850451326646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-58996172148375272632020-08-29T10:48:35.877+01:002020-08-29T10:48:35.877+01:00I hope they do. I'm sure they miss the locatio...I hope they do. I'm sure they miss the location, house, pool, dog, etc; they have such a good time when they're here.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-55882829345676228192020-08-29T10:47:22.395+01:002020-08-29T10:47:22.395+01:00I'm sure they do. It's not nice.I'm sure they do. It's not nice.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-55698232809067635862020-08-29T10:37:37.395+01:002020-08-29T10:37:37.395+01:00You must miss them terribly when they leave. I thi...You must miss them terribly when they leave. I think you sound like wonderful grandparents who make such fantastic memories for your grandsons when they visit. I bet they miss you too. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-4662932651068323152020-08-29T10:26:54.104+01:002020-08-29T10:26:54.104+01:00Grandparents around the world share your pain in p...Grandparents around the world share your pain in parting. Poppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-58399519214556255532020-08-29T09:39:07.831+01:002020-08-29T09:39:07.831+01:00But, hopefully, with more love than loss.But, hopefully, with more love than loss.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10658685202938412932020-08-29T09:38:20.625+01:002020-08-29T09:38:20.625+01:00Throw caution to the winds Weave; invite them over...Throw caution to the winds Weave; invite them over! As long as they know they're safe, and you know that you're safe, there shouldn't be a problem.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10242872893969690112020-08-29T09:36:41.160+01:002020-08-29T09:36:41.160+01:00The result of 'Lockdown' I presume. We'...The result of 'Lockdown' I presume. We've managed to see four of our grandsons, but not without caution. It's a horrible situation.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-28216754556616550892020-08-29T09:17:35.144+01:002020-08-29T09:17:35.144+01:00Aren't our lives all about love and loss?Aren't our lives all about love and loss?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-49029977814044185342020-08-29T08:18:17.962+01:002020-08-29T08:18:17.962+01:00Agree with Britta above - no sight of myGreat Gra...Agree with Britta above - no sight of myGreat Grand daughter since Christmas.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10173992470098147122020-08-29T08:11:44.925+01:002020-08-29T08:11:44.925+01:00I can feel with you,Cro - and at the same time am ...I can feel with you,Cro - and at the same time am almost envious: I (am the grandma, and all other relatives and friends) could not see the (luckily very healthy) little triplets since February... Brittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688373434576442657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-16317722972932338762020-08-29T08:07:08.843+01:002020-08-29T08:07:08.843+01:00I still think that extended families, all living i...I still think that extended families, all living in a large house (or complex) is the best way there is. It happened here until quite recently... not so much now.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com