I didn't see that much of him as I was always away at school, and when I was home he was working. But I'm sure I benefited a lot from his quiet approach to life.
Lovely post Cro. Incidentally, the wall you praise in your comment on my blog today is the dry stone wall which is indigeonous to the Yorkshire Dales and encloses at least three quarters of all fields in the Dales.
I like that. I'm a sucker for born on this day information. Neil Alden Armstrong, John Huston, Per Wahlöö and Guy de Maupassant are on the desk calendar this morning.
Co-incidentally my father's birthday also fell on August 5th. He would have been 104 years old today. On the day he was born, newspapers announced that war had been declared upon Germany
I like your simple comment, "He was a good man". I wanted to put that on my father's tombstone when he passed... simple words that mean so much. We can always use more 'good men'.
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Optimistic Cro!
The difference between an optimist and a pessimist, is that the optimist enjoys himself whilst waiting for the inevitable! I AM that optimist!
This is a daily, optimistic, 'photos and comments' blog. I make no judgements (only occasionally), just notes. If you wish to comment in any way at all, please feel free. Everything and everyone (except the obdurate and dictatorial) is very welcome.
I was born just south of London, but for the past 50 years I've lived in S W France. I am a painter by profession, and writer by desire. Lady Magnon and I live between an ancient cottage in a tiny village in perfectly tranquil French countryside, and a bijou townhouse in Brighton UK. In France we have plenty of fruit trees, all situated amongst a view that takes the breath away, in the UK we have a handkerchief sized patio. We also have a Border Collie called Billy. I try to treat our planet with respect, and encourage others to do likewise (without preaching).
Contentment is a glass of red, a plate of charcuterie, and a slice of good country bread. Perfect!
I wished him Happy Birthday first thing this morning.
ReplyDeleteI knew you would!
DeleteHappy birthday to your father Cro, I'm certain you also benefited from his teachings to the gentleman you are today.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria x
I didn't see that much of him as I was always away at school, and when I was home he was working. But I'm sure I benefited a lot from his quiet approach to life.
DeleteLovely post Cro.
ReplyDeleteIncidentally, the wall you praise in your comment on my blog today is the dry stone wall which is indigeonous to the Yorkshire Dales and encloses at least three quarters of all fields in the Dales.
There seems a lot of work in those walls. You have to build a level wall TWICE, and it's the levelling that takes the time.
DeleteI like that. I'm a sucker for born on this day information. Neil Alden Armstrong, John Huston, Per Wahlöö and Guy de Maupassant are on the desk calendar this morning.
ReplyDeleteSounds like my father was in good company; but I quite expect we all are.
DeleteLovely to post about your dad on his birthday .... he sounded a very kind man. XXXX
ReplyDeleteHe was very generous to all who worked for him; and to us, of course.
DeleteHow very sweet that you remember him here on his birthday!
ReplyDeleteIt's the least I can do; considering how good he was to everyone.
DeleteCo-incidentally my father's birthday also fell on August 5th. He would have been 104 years old today. On the day he was born, newspapers announced that war had been declared upon Germany
ReplyDeleteThat would made for an interesting Births, Deaths, and Announcements page!
DeleteI like your simple comment, "He was a good man". I wanted to put that on my father's tombstone when he passed... simple words that mean so much. We can always use more 'good men'.
ReplyDeleteIt's how I think of him. He possible lacked 'fathering' skills, but in those days it was normal.
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