To a father growing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter. -Euripides, playwright (c. 480-406 BCE)
I subscribe to Anu Garg’s A.Word.A.Day email – every day a new word defined with examples of usage and a (usually unrelated) quote at the end. This one jumped out at me on 15th June. Why? A couple of weeks before, on 31st May, my dear Dad died and I hoped the quote was true. I wanted to pay tribute to him on this blog somehow, and La Sabrosona‘s challenge allows me to do that.
Dad would have been 86 on July 3rd and had been a minister and a preacher for over 60 years. When he gave up preaching a few years ago I started a blog with him, and to mark his birthday I posted his obituary, as written by his friend and colleague Wes Blakey. If you want to know more, head over to John Mitchell – called and sent. But this IS a travel blog, so I thought I’d celebrate Dad’s life with some childhood photos of us having fun at the seaside and in the country. I’m the big sister. And check out our Harry Potter-style Ford Anglia! I can still remember its registration, 823 LPP.
Paddling
Uncle’s farm?
Clyde steamer
On the Clyde
On the beach
Crossing the ford
Lake District
So thank you once again to La Sabrosona for her nomination. I find that these challenges can be valuable if they make you think. They can encourage you to post something you wouldn’t normally write about, or maybe to tackle a subject from a slightly different angle. However, as before, I’m not passing the nomination on to specific bloggers although I encourage anyone who has quotes to share to take part. You are all stars!
I love this post and those wonderful photos; what a wonderful tribute to your Dad. I’m sorry for your loss and now that you must be still grieving.
I particularly like the beach photo where your Dad is holding yours and your brother’s hands. It is really, really evocative.
Yes, we all still miss my dad. I love these pictures too. It’s noticeable that we have more good pictures of us with dad than with mum – she was definitely the better photographer – so there was a lot to choose from. The one you like could easily be posed (though it isn’t) it’s so well composed. I also love that dad just rolls his trousers up and goes paddling in his jacket and tie – no concept of leisure-wear there. But, by the way, my “brother” is actually my sister! Short hair and shorts, an easy mistake.
I’m sorry to hear about your dad Anabel, hope you and your family are ok. I love your pictures, there is something so nostalgic about old black and white photos, modern day pictures digital just cannot compete!
Thank you, we are doing ok. I love these pictures too. So much movement and very unselfconscious. A few years later I would be scowling at the camera, all dressed in black!
Thanks for sharing your precious photos and memories, Anabel. Condolences on losing your dear dad. He looks like a real family man and so happy in his role. 🙂
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I love this post and those wonderful photos; what a wonderful tribute to your Dad. I’m sorry for your loss and now that you must be still grieving.
I particularly like the beach photo where your Dad is holding yours and your brother’s hands. It is really, really evocative.
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Yes, we all still miss my dad. I love these pictures too. It’s noticeable that we have more good pictures of us with dad than with mum – she was definitely the better photographer – so there was a lot to choose from. The one you like could easily be posed (though it isn’t) it’s so well composed. I also love that dad just rolls his trousers up and goes paddling in his jacket and tie – no concept of leisure-wear there. But, by the way, my “brother” is actually my sister! Short hair and shorts, an easy mistake.
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I’m sorry to hear about your dad Anabel, hope you and your family are ok. I love your pictures, there is something so nostalgic about old black and white photos, modern day pictures digital just cannot compete!
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Thank you, we are doing ok. I love these pictures too. So much movement and very unselfconscious. A few years later I would be scowling at the camera, all dressed in black!
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Thanks for sharing your precious photos and memories, Anabel. Condolences on losing your dear dad. He looks like a real family man and so happy in his role. 🙂
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Thank you. He didn’t do much paddling in later days (love the way he kept doing it in his suit) , but still found pleasure in his family.
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So cute. My dad always kept his socks and shoes on at the beach. 🙂
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