Remembering my Father Today...

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''To Live in the Hearts we Leave Behind is not to Die''

~ Thomas Campbell ~

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Hello from the Hovel....I post today to remember my father who died thirty years ago on August 22nd 1981. It only seems like yesterday and not a day goes by that I do not think about him. I still talk about him and ask his advice. I had a strong bond with my dad and felt cheated that he died when I was only in my twenties. He was only 56, my age now....

My parents taken about 1960...I'm the cute kid in the middle...lol..

My mum and dad with my older sister 1953


''Photographs are Precious Memories.....

The Visual Evidence of Place and Time and Relationships...

Ritual Talismans for the Treasure Chest of the Heart''

~ Robert Fulghum ~

My dad is on the left wearing the striped tie....less than twenty years old. Yes he did like a drink..


But my father would not like me to be sad and I am not. I am honoured to have had him for a dad. He's always there, just not seen.....

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I had hoped to post last week but have been very busy so I would like to wish a belated memorial birthday to Patrick Swayzee who would have been 59 on August 18... a beautiful, talented man taken too soon. Of the many films he performed in the most memorable ones for me are Dirty Dancing and Ghost. Yes, I know swooning isn't the word for it..lol..


There can only be one Patrick Swayzee...


But my all time favourite is North and South.....


Classic series...


Any style or colour of hair works for me...


In Memory of Patrick Swayzee...


Sorry it's been a bit of doom and gloom post but life can be like that. Not only was it a day to remember my dad I also visited my son and grandees. Now that is joyful and a reminded that my dad lives on in his grandson and gt. grandchildren....Love you dad x

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Talking of films I have just watched 'Wuthering Heights', the B&W version starring Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon, the best one in my books. I have a passionate interest in anything Bronte related. What prompted me to watch this was after a conversation with another Bronte fan...

You can't beat a good old black & white film, there's something magical about them. But the next one to watch is North and South, mentioning it here as tempted me. So if you don't hear from me for a while it's because I've time-travelled back to the 1860's..lol..Until next time, take care...Hugs Chrissy x

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''Greive not, nor speak of me with tears but laugh and talk of me
as if I were besides you there''
~ Isla Paschal Ricahrdson ~