"What ails thee Jock?"

That's lovely, petallus

GS aged 7 came for a sleepover. Next morning he remarked that our cat had woken him up. I asked if she had jumped up on to the bed and walked all over him and he said no, she had just stood on the floor yelling at him.

RobertJunion, on our 60th Wedding Anniversary, our son in law (a lovely young man), gave an hilarious speach, which he and my daugther had put together. In it, be made reference to all the really funny things which we had either got up to (a great many I am afraid), and the things which had actually happened. There were lots of friends there from many years ago, and all enjoyed the recollections, because in some cases they had been involved. - For our 50th Wedding Anniversary the same son in law (we only have the one) went through each of 50 years with the songs which had been popular in any particular year, knowing as he did what we enjoyed. We have been much blessed.

......and were they anemones?

Apparently when a very small child - about 2 or 3, I corrected an elderly aunt in the garden "Those aren't peonies, they're anemones "

PRINTMISS,what a lovely story. It must be part of your families spoken history.
It reminds me that probably all of us have a collection of stories & events that we like to recall.

I have, since my dad died, been commmiting all the ones I can remember to paper so this younger generation who have their noses stuck into their electronic gadgets, will have a number of family stories to pass on. Hopefully enjoy reading also.

I didnt have time after my dad retired to spend a lot of time with him, I was working 50 - 60 hours a week. When I retired early, after being diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease in 1998, he was ill & it was too late. He died inthe next year. He had a marvellous memory, but it was too late.

I remember a long while ago, when my husband belonged to a local community group, they were asked to go along to an old folks home to provide some entertainment. One of the group a lovely man and a great Stanley Holloway fan, decided to sing to these really frail elderly people, most of whom were asleep, and some not aware of what was going on - the good old favourite "My word you do look ill". They were a kindly group of men, and no offence was meant, but it was a great story which was often told and laughed about afterward.

We are so blessed to have them in our lives , Robertjunior .

At least she didn't tell you you had a "ruddy cheek"!

KIds say the funniest things. My latest grandaughter especially. SHe is 5.
Evie was looking very intently at my face. I happen to have thread veins,, hence my ruddy glow
AFter a long look she said, quite kindly I thought.
"GRanddad, you're cracking up"

This is encouraging as we are just a little bit concerned that DGS is not saying anything at nearly 17 months. Although his hearing is fine - when it was checked recently DD was told apparently his listening can be lazy (how like a boy/man!) He is perfectly intelligent - points to the right person when asked "Where's Mummy/Daddy/bro/self?"etc and can repeat mummy, daddy and nanna (we think that's actually banana ) in a very quiet little voice. But when he wants to communicate - it's not with words! Maybe he too will surprise us with "What ails thee Jock?" one day?

You are welcome Robertjunior , glad you did not leave , enjoy , it can be fun .

One distant relative never tired of relating a sentence enunciated by a very small... well, me: 'The incinerator is at the bottom of the garden, Auntie.'

My step-daughter, aged five, was peering into a pram, and a little old lady joined her. 'Oh, [i]look[/i] at his diminutive fingers' said an entranced Alison. Near collapse of little old lady...

The first sentence my little son said was,'' these cornflakes are delicious''. Not really relevant to much that has gone before but we were quite gobsmacked at the time. I also have a very healthy looking face and people are always saying, ''How well you look!'' even when I am feeling really poorly. No sympathy there then!

Enviousamerican

I often turnup & no one seems to be about, frustrating innit?

NONU, you have no idea how welcome your remarks are to me and to read that you enjoyed my posts. thankyou.
ONe of my stories was slated in another category & I nearly left, glad I didnt

And in our day too sometimes I expect.

Yes,I sort of just pop in through out the day and find everyone asleep often.

Envious , you go , good on you .

Have a good one , guess you are about 6 / 7 hours behind us .

It is 18.15 over here .

DH uses 2 sticks, partly for balance but also as a signal to others on the pavement not to jostle him or expect him to walk any faster. Good idea. Welcome Robertjnr

Welcome Robertjunior , I enjoy your posts .

Nice to have another man join Gransnet , different perspective on things .

My ironic comments have been taken seriously so often that I now put the after them!
There is plenty of irony in American humour, of course, especially Jewish humour.

Envious..........my wife of 41 years says I have a very dry sense of humour, an acquired taste perhaps. I will try and be more direct, no offence intended to potential pals across the pond.

I'll get use to you all,it will just take time.Ive always taken people serious so it would never dawned on me you were teasing.Till now! Well I did say I was here to learn stuff. So there you go!

ANA, you have grasped my post for what it was, gently ironic & not to be taken seriously.
A humorous little story of everyday incidents.

I have Parkinsons Disease and whether I feel ill or exhibiting the symptoms of PD, I am told on numerous occasions how well I look. People mean well, but don't understand. I always take a stick with me when I go out, rarely alone now, because folks thought I was drunk & some actually crossed the road to avoid me. The stick sends out a message "This man is disablled in some way, he's not dangerous"

sorry about rant.