A true story from 1954 and from reading through the lives of my ancestors. My Granddad made his success through his skill of wrapping parcels. I inherited that skill. This is my family story.
Sunday, 11 March 2018
Mothering Sunday - a child at any age.
Today is Mothering Sunday 2018 in England. My Mum has long since passed away. I am happy that I have happy memories of her. However, it is one Mothering Sunday in Suffolk that I am so grateful for. As my parents became older, Dad found it hard to do things and so we sold their home and mine in Essex and we all moved as a family to a farmhouse in Suffolk. The Church was part of a Benefice of 5 Parishes and on this particular day we were at Monks Eleigh Church. As is the custom, the Parishioners had made posies of Violets for the Rector to hand out to the children who came up to the Altar Rail for them to give to their Mothers. I did not go up as I was already in my 50's by then and too mature / shy / fearful of looking childish. When most of the children had gone up, the man in the pew behind touched me on the shoulder and whispered that I should go up. Nervously and with embarrassment I did go up and collected the posy which I gave to Mum. I am so glad now, over 15 years later, that I did go up and collect the flowers as Mum is no longer here and I would have regretted my missed opportunity. Thank you to the man who's name I do not remember. I know that he lived in Back Lane, Monks Eleigh. Today, I bought a small bunch of flowers which I have put in one of Mum's vases that she put some of the flowers in for her 50th Wedding Anniversary. The vase of flowers is in the hall next to a photo of her. You may wonder why I didn't go to the grave today. The reason is simple; Mum told me, not long before she died, not to keep going to the graves as she would not be there. I did however go on the anniversary of her birth and I planted some more plants and flowers on Mum's and Dad's graves. I never acknowledge death dates, that is just me as I prefer to remember birth dates. I am so lucky that I did get that posy and that I have no regrets with regard to Mum.
Thursday, 1 March 2018
Ancient Technology in Stones
I read a lot about civilizations from prior to the great flood and the real age of the Pyramids. I have also been looking into the Ancient Sumerians. One post on You Tube showed what was said to be alien (Ancient) Data found on a 250 year old Micro Chip. It is on Mystery History on You Tube.
When I bought my home the previous owner had edged some of the paths with small round pebbles. These were given to her by her son who had worked somewhere where pebbles were used in a grinding process and the left over stones were discarded when they had worn smooth. I have been selling the stones in 2 Kg parcels on eBay as they are ideal for Aquariums, Display or flower vases. When I was sorting out a recent lot I came across one natural stone with parallel white lines in it. The stone is genuine and the lines are straight and embedded. Perhaps they too are left over from some ancient artifact as I cannot think they are natural. I will be interested to hear comments.
When I bought my home the previous owner had edged some of the paths with small round pebbles. These were given to her by her son who had worked somewhere where pebbles were used in a grinding process and the left over stones were discarded when they had worn smooth. I have been selling the stones in 2 Kg parcels on eBay as they are ideal for Aquariums, Display or flower vases. When I was sorting out a recent lot I came across one natural stone with parallel white lines in it. The stone is genuine and the lines are straight and embedded. Perhaps they too are left over from some ancient artifact as I cannot think they are natural. I will be interested to hear comments.
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