it's the guy off the Skoda ads..
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
I love this...
This is one of Julian's early Postcards in my collection I treated myself to as a souvenir of a peaceful holiday spent in Bédoin.
Click & be patient for the entire works!
Click & be patient for the entire works!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Erratum
Just to let you know that I changed the post about Beth's new friend a little...There are lots of Andy's in our lives but Beth's Andy is not a lecturer. He is, on the other hand, a graduate of Moorlands College (University of Gloucester) where Beth is hoping to go in September. A completely different Andy, who used to be pastor of our church and is a good friend of both Beth and her Andy, is now a faculty head there and is very likely to be one of Beth's lecturers next year on her degree course...
Nice tea, Da. We sure polished off that Battenburg!
Pete
Nice tea, Da. We sure polished off that Battenburg!
Pete
Hi Dad, I glad you have had gifts, birthday tea and visitors and are now sitting with your feet up with 'The Hairy Bikers'. Sounds like fun!
I thought that I would let you know that not only has Gemma sent you birthday greetings on facebook(Patrick Hugh Merrow-Smith), but on your other facebook account(Patrick Merrow-Smith)you have birthday greetings from Will and Barbara....Just thought that you would like to know.
Also, I thought that you should know that Kate bought the birthday card for you, but they were in a panic when they found out that you wouldn't be with us for your birthday
so Thomas took control of the situation and slipped the card into your bag...credit where credit is due...lots of love Cathy xx
I thought that I would let you know that not only has Gemma sent you birthday greetings on facebook(Patrick Hugh Merrow-Smith), but on your other facebook account(Patrick Merrow-Smith)you have birthday greetings from Will and Barbara....Just thought that you would like to know.
Also, I thought that you should know that Kate bought the birthday card for you, but they were in a panic when they found out that you wouldn't be with us for your birthday
so Thomas took control of the situation and slipped the card into your bag...credit where credit is due...lots of love Cathy xx
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME
I have just waved farewell to Pete and Jan, plus Beth and Amy who brought me some Chocs and White Wine and all the goodies necessary for a birthday tea. Bread from her new breadmaker which is lovely, plus cakes and things.
Pete and Jan set tea in my dining room and it was lovely.
Beth has a new boyfriend (Andy) who wanted her to wait until she was 18 before declaring his love. He is 24 and a graduate of the college in Bournemouth where Beth is going to study. Good Eh?
It was lovely to see them again. Amy will be 10 in September.
They are hoping that I will go with them to see The Mikado, which is being held in Chinnor (or Thame) next week. Things is looking up. Dad
Pete and Jan set tea in my dining room and it was lovely.
Beth has a new boyfriend (Andy) who wanted her to wait until she was 18 before declaring his love. He is 24 and a graduate of the college in Bournemouth where Beth is going to study. Good Eh?
It was lovely to see them again. Amy will be 10 in September.
They are hoping that I will go with them to see The Mikado, which is being held in Chinnor (or Thame) next week. Things is looking up. Dad
I FORGOT TO TELL YOU
When Mum and I visited John and Joan Partridge a few years ago, in my Rover 216 GT, There was also a similar car in the drive. Guess what car was in the driveway yesterday -- A Skoda Fabia Comfort Automatic. Funny init? He is such a LAND ROVER man normally. Now there's a thing.
THANK YOU NIC FOR SKYPING ME
I could see you OK, but sorry I was not very clear to you. The thought counts. Love to you all from Granddad XXXX
Gemma facebooked me !!
Gemma facebooked me !!
I feel wonderful. 85 next year!!
Thanks Guys - i only feel 84. Thanks for the choccies, Cath. They have all gone now. Thanks Steve for the photy's of the dogs. They look so lovely.
I had a welcome card from Swansea University. Thanks Edmund.
I had a welcome card from Swansea University. Thanks Edmund.
Celebrations
I've just celebrated your birthday by making pancakes - if I'd known you were only 84 I wouldn't have bothered. I thought you were born in '26... obviously, not unless you're trying to turn back the clocks ;-))
Happy Birthday Dad
Another fine spring morning and twenty one again!!
I hope you found John Partridge well yesterday, and then had a good trip home.
I expect you to tell everyone in the doctors waiting room that its your birthday and that your 85 you know!!!HaHaHa
It was lovely to have you here. All my love Cathy xxxxxx
I hope you found John Partridge well yesterday, and then had a good trip home.
I expect you to tell everyone in the doctors waiting room that its your birthday and that your 85 you know!!!HaHaHa
It was lovely to have you here. All my love Cathy xxxxxx
THANK YOU JULIAN
i must have added on a year, as old men do but 2011 less 1927 is 84. Yes 84. But thanks anyway.
Dearest Cathy,
I enjoyed a three hour chat with my old friend John Partridge, in Blaen-y-Coed yesterday and was home by 7pm.
His daughter Shelagh lives in Devon, happily married but Megan, the younger of the two remaining lives in Abingdon with her FOURTH husband. You will remember that his youngest daughter was brutally murdered way back in my Chinnor days. His wife Joan never got over it and could never settle. She died two years ago.
Please thank your lovely TomTom for his birthday card, which found when I opened my bag. Thanks Tom, and thanks for adding Kate and Edmund. You are three smashers. I love you all.
Thank you, Cath for the packet of goodies. I look forward to a smashing roast pork dinner later on.
Thank you all for making my weekend so enjoyable, even though it was quite cool.
My little Ice Cream Skoda was brilliant, and so easy to drive. Bye now! Granddad.
Dearest Cathy,
I enjoyed a three hour chat with my old friend John Partridge, in Blaen-y-Coed yesterday and was home by 7pm.
His daughter Shelagh lives in Devon, happily married but Megan, the younger of the two remaining lives in Abingdon with her FOURTH husband. You will remember that his youngest daughter was brutally murdered way back in my Chinnor days. His wife Joan never got over it and could never settle. She died two years ago.
Please thank your lovely TomTom for his birthday card, which found when I opened my bag. Thanks Tom, and thanks for adding Kate and Edmund. You are three smashers. I love you all.
Thank you, Cath for the packet of goodies. I look forward to a smashing roast pork dinner later on.
Thank you all for making my weekend so enjoyable, even though it was quite cool.
My little Ice Cream Skoda was brilliant, and so easy to drive. Bye now! Granddad.
The 29th
I do believe it's your birthday today Dad, happy 85th and hope you can blow out all those candles in one go!
lots of love, Julian
lots of love, Julian
Friday, March 25, 2011
GOOD MORNING WORLD
It is 0630, I have just got up, the weather looks promising, so I will head off to Nythfa as soon as I have showered and packed a bag, and had a bite to eat.,
Instead of going on the motorway, I intend to follow the A 422 as far as Worcester then follow the M50 as before.
See you all in Wales later on I will lunch on the way so don't panic. My Mobile number is 07873400996. I have charged it up so it should last me today, Love from Dad
Instead of going on the motorway, I intend to follow the A 422 as far as Worcester then follow the M50 as before.
See you all in Wales later on I will lunch on the way so don't panic. My Mobile number is 07873400996. I have charged it up so it should last me today, Love from Dad
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
A card from Big Bunny
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEMMA
(click the bunny)
hope you managed a swift celebratory refreshment during your long day
(click the bunny)
hope you managed a swift celebratory refreshment during your long day
Esty Birdie, Gemma
Wey eh, me Bonny lass, Happy birthday to Gemma from a loving Granddad. Eat, drink and be merry !!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Dad.s Got a new mota!!
Pete and I were talking cars the other evening, and we both thought we would like an Automatic small car,
Well, I have done it. An Ice Cream Skoda Automatic. A Fabia. Mum would never agree to an automatic as she was afraid I would crash into a shop window or dive off a cliff edge as has happened in the not too distant past, An old man careered off the prom in Ventnor and killed a small child.on the beach! I'll have to be very careful!!!. Very nice quiet little car 1400 c. I'll try to get down to Nythfa next weekend. Love to all Dad
Well, I have done it. An Ice Cream Skoda Automatic. A Fabia. Mum would never agree to an automatic as she was afraid I would crash into a shop window or dive off a cliff edge as has happened in the not too distant past, An old man careered off the prom in Ventnor and killed a small child.on the beach! I'll have to be very careful!!!. Very nice quiet little car 1400 c. I'll try to get down to Nythfa next weekend. Love to all Dad
Thursday, March 17, 2011
THANKS FANS
TODAY I AM PATRICK !!
Who switched off in disgust and missed the best part of the game as England beat the W.I by only 18 runs??. MOI !
Who switched off in disgust and missed the best part of the game as England beat the W.I by only 18 runs??. MOI !
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
all together now!
Tennessee Waltz
I was dancin' with my darlin' to the Tennessee Waltz
When an old friend I happened to see
I introduced her to my loved one
And while they were dancin'
My friend stole my sweetheart from me.
I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
Now I know just how much I have lost
Yes, I lost my little darlin' the night they were playing
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz.
(Instrumental Interlude)
I was dancin' with my darlin' to the Tennessee Waltz
When an old friend I happened to see
I introduced her to my loved one
And while they were dancin'
My friend stole my sweetheart from me.
I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
Now I know just how much I have lost
Yes, I lost my little darlin' the night they were playing
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz
Monday, March 14, 2011
Happy Eighteenth Beth
I hope you are having a very fine day! lot and lots of love from Cathy John Edmund Thomas ans Kate xxxxxxx
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Welcome Back, Cathy
Lovely to see you on the blog again, Signed by one of the beauts. Love from DAD
Well done Steve to join the diesel group. Six cylinders. Wow! So quiet I can't hear you coming! Dad
Well done Steve to join the diesel group. Six cylinders. Wow! So quiet I can't hear you coming! Dad
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Just seen Nicky Cook on the telly
She was looking into the past relatives of Film Actor Michael York, in the old Chapel in Llandovery.
I knew she was an anthropologist. Nice to see her.
His father went to Llandovery College and did very well at Rugby under the name of Griffiths Johnson. He then went on to Lampeter and on to Oriel Colloege in Oxford.
His relatives were Griffiths and his Granma was Mary Griffiths, a local Midwife.
Lloyds Bank was called the Black Horse.
I knew she was an anthropologist. Nice to see her.
His father went to Llandovery College and did very well at Rugby under the name of Griffiths Johnson. He then went on to Lampeter and on to Oriel Colloege in Oxford.
His relatives were Griffiths and his Granma was Mary Griffiths, a local Midwife.
Lloyds Bank was called the Black Horse.
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Great news from Provence via Facebook
It's a boy!
We have just had the official phone call from the French Adoption Agency saying that we have a son, Louis Joseph Alassane Merrow-Smith, born 12th October 2010! Crack open the champers!
We have just had the official phone call from the French Adoption Agency saying that we have a son, Louis Joseph Alassane Merrow-Smith, born 12th October 2010! Crack open the champers!
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