tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post1117980667045541734..comments2024-03-29T12:14:57.086+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Growing older (me and them).Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-75129505969422320292017-07-20T19:11:20.847+01:002017-07-20T19:11:20.847+01:00I have no blood grandchildren so will be unlikely ...I have no blood grandchildren so will be unlikely to be in the situation of seeing them leave university. However my New Zealand family has blossomed and gone in a variety of directions which has thrilled me no end.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-26604209737269540132017-07-19T15:19:28.950+01:002017-07-19T15:19:28.950+01:00Frances and Cro, thank you both for the kind words...Frances and Cro, thank you both for the kind words and, I will try to keep up xxx<br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525028325800849416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-16896365358835712202017-07-19T04:36:43.451+01:002017-07-19T04:36:43.451+01:00These days one never knows. Schools are so PC that...These days one never knows. Schools are so PC that all sorts of activities are no longer seen as suitable. In the UK many schools stopped playing sports because they didn't approve of 'winners and losers'. They'd find any old excuse for not allowing school plays!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-54182524465605689282017-07-19T04:33:53.379+01:002017-07-19T04:33:53.379+01:00She probably doesn't know it, but a lot of peo...She probably doesn't know it, but a lot of people were very relieved to see her return. One worries!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-4689258504132501262017-07-19T04:32:27.074+01:002017-07-19T04:32:27.074+01:00We are; you're right!We are; you're right!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-79250016911092654172017-07-19T04:32:07.914+01:002017-07-19T04:32:07.914+01:00Two of mine arrive in a couple of days time.... Go...Two of mine arrive in a couple of days time.... Goodness knows what we'll get up to.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-20976083262818139572017-07-19T04:31:12.872+01:002017-07-19T04:31:12.872+01:00And keep your fingers crossed.And keep your fingers crossed.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-15739224354865971732017-07-19T03:37:20.005+01:002017-07-19T03:37:20.005+01:00Really Cro!
Of course we have school plays down he...Really Cro!<br />Of course we have school plays down here at the bottom of the world.<br />We even have Arts Colleges and University courses for Drama.<br />Employment when you graduate is, of course, another matter.<br />AlphieAlphie Souphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041492283753978975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-85902395364240552072017-07-19T00:03:26.763+01:002017-07-19T00:03:26.763+01:00I think that some magic just occurred. I was goin...I think that some magic just occurred. I was going to leave a message for you, Cro, to let you know that I was having an overdue catch up of various fave blog pals.<br /><br />I paused to hear some very, very disturbing breaking news re Trump/Putin...and then returned here to see... a message from...Maria!<br /><br />Love to you all.<br /><br />Trump and co will have to do without my love. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-90224963355028316342017-07-18T17:22:18.605+01:002017-07-18T17:22:18.605+01:00You and Lady M are truly blessed. :)
Greetings Ma...You and Lady M are truly blessed. :)<br />Greetings Maria xMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525028325800849416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-68507933231799946242017-07-18T15:29:00.706+01:002017-07-18T15:29:00.706+01:00I have 3 grandkids,twins who are 11 and the oldest...I have 3 grandkids,twins who are 11 and the oldest who is 15. They are an absolute treasure. They broaden your world and hopefully you do the same for them.<br />I have listened to them happily sing along to way more pop songs in the car, been asked to tweet the Pope to see if he will answer and traveled through France and Britain with them.<br />Just love and support for them.Jane Karwathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10873112386908974146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-25024924046446665282017-07-18T15:15:44.096+01:002017-07-18T15:15:44.096+01:00I also wonder what will happen after I am gone but...I also wonder what will happen after I am gone but you can only hope for the best, support and love them.<br /><br />cheers, parsnip, thehamish and fergus<br />angryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-58709917064446692742017-07-18T15:12:40.160+01:002017-07-18T15:12:40.160+01:00Right. That's the privilege of being a grandpa...Right. That's the privilege of being a grandparent.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-81091832587771193312017-07-18T15:11:43.387+01:002017-07-18T15:11:43.387+01:00That is the most important thing. I only made one ...That is the most important thing. I only made one really bad choice; my very first one.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-50116989519900242522017-07-18T15:10:02.485+01:002017-07-18T15:10:02.485+01:00Yes, most parents would welcome grandchildren, but...Yes, most parents would welcome grandchildren, but we aren't always lucky. We have all grandsons, at least one granddaughter would have been nice.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-41923322926867042852017-07-18T14:55:11.163+01:002017-07-18T14:55:11.163+01:00As a grandmother myself all I can say Cro is that ...As a grandmother myself all I can say Cro is that the best we can do for them is to give them our constant love and support - the rest is up to them.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-24761815336790453982017-07-18T14:00:42.829+01:002017-07-18T14:00:42.829+01:00It's complicated. An absent father hasn't ...It's complicated. An absent father hasn't helped. They are exploring their sexual identity. They are who they are and I accept that and love them dearly. But grandchildren would be nice. :) Ninaschenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163770016423292034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-79410607918808984082017-07-18T13:58:31.425+01:002017-07-18T13:58:31.425+01:00If someone can choose a career that they enjoy the...If someone can choose a career that they enjoy then they are truly blessed.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-88957816614261791752017-07-18T13:05:54.901+01:002017-07-18T13:05:54.901+01:00I wonder why they are so insistent on not providin...I wonder why they are so insistent on not providing you with grandchildren; none of my business though. I do hope that his school has an annual play, otherwise it will be a matter of joining a theatre group. Much better to start off with friends. We'll see.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-69631881004339599202017-07-18T12:33:56.198+01:002017-07-18T12:33:56.198+01:00We do indeed have school plays here in Oz but it w...We do indeed have school plays here in Oz but it would depend on individual schools as to how invested they are in them. My daughter was very involved (and good, say I with some pride) in drama in her school years. Finn has the look. If he took that path, I'm sure he would ace it. I wish I had grandchildren to watch and encourage and nurture (my son and daughter assure me that will never happen). Sigh. Ninaschenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163770016423292034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-3058059090263970962017-07-18T12:28:46.367+01:002017-07-18T12:28:46.367+01:00It's part of the job! We worry; but they have ...It's part of the job! We worry; but they have no idea why we're worrying.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-44916968023080579462017-07-18T10:49:22.705+01:002017-07-18T10:49:22.705+01:00Could I have his autograph just in case ?!!!!
I a...Could I have his autograph just in case ?!!!! <br />I am sure that they will find wonderful jobs ..... I think that every generation worries about the next don't you Cro ? XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-24447180282991007262017-07-18T10:04:38.580+01:002017-07-18T10:04:38.580+01:00He'll probably end up doing something totally ...He'll probably end up doing something totally different.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-2388109167586710742017-07-18T09:50:36.199+01:002017-07-18T09:50:36.199+01:00Oh Mrs Worthington, most actors don't earn muc...Oh Mrs Worthington, most actors don't earn much money. Let us hope if he chooses that path, he is respected and earns a bomb load of money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-30298232722025540352017-07-18T09:07:40.735+01:002017-07-18T09:07:40.735+01:00Could be. He certainly doesn't shirk from dang...Could be. He certainly doesn't shirk from danger.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com