I love that first photo. Can't remember seeing it. I presume the second is from Mum and Dad's wedding. Presumably they were still talking then. Nearly 34 years since he died. Would you send me the first one please. Tried to copy it but it wouldn't work.
Reading the comments I see they didn't stay agreeable - this is always so sad to me. Life is far too short for arguments. The farmer's father and his brother didn't speak for the last forty years of their lives although they lived in the same village.
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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 46 years I've lived in S W France. I am a painter by profession, and writer by desire. Lady Magnon and I live in an ancient cottage, in a tiny village, in perfectly tranquil countryside. We have a vegetable garden called 'Haddock's' (this may crop up from time to time), plenty of fruit trees, and a view that takes the breath away; 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!
Such a thoughtful pair
ReplyDeleteBrothers; but not always best friends!
DeleteYou don't choose your family....
DeleteI love that first photo. Can't remember seeing it. I presume the second is from Mum and Dad's wedding. Presumably they were still talking then. Nearly 34 years since he died. Would you send me the first one please. Tried to copy it but it wouldn't work.
ReplyDeleteI've sent it by Email, let me know if it's 'copyable'.
DeleteThanks got it and copies it.
DeleteThere is something so innocent and beautiful in old photos.
ReplyDeleteThe first one is definitely of a different age.
DeleteThe sailor suit is sweet.
ReplyDeleteBoo Boo had one too; they are timeless.
DeleteGreat family archive. I wonder if one of those clever 'ageing' of faces programs would produce the same faces.
ReplyDeleteMy own face doesn't need 'ageing', it's doing a good enough job by itself.
DeleteNice. So what happened with the good looks gene not being passed down?
ReplyDeleteThey got lost en route!
DeleteThe older brother looks like he is holding something back in the wedding photo.
ReplyDeleteA Ceylonese machete probably.
DeleteReading the comments I see they didn't stay agreeable - this is always so sad to me. Life is far too short for arguments. The farmer's father and his brother didn't speak for the last forty years of their lives although they lived in the same village.
ReplyDeleteThey weren't at each others' throats, but didn't see eye to eye. My father was quite hard-working, and his brother more of a dandy.
DeleteThey look like they dressed for dinner.
ReplyDeleteJacob Rees-Mogg dresses like the older bro in the top photo even today.
DeleteI imagine that was his school uniform; my father later wore much the same.
DeleteIt is identical to Lord Snooty's (Beano) school uniform.
DeleteThey both attended the Snooty Academy for young Gentlemen.
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