Wednesday 19 November 2008

Alfred&AliceKemp This picture if of my Dearest Mum and Dad celebrating a very special wedding anniversary ~ their Diamond Wedding ~ they were so devoted to each other ~ they met while Mum was a Land Girl ~ and Dad was in the Army ~

My Dad and Dick got on very well together they both loved to go fishing ~ and as we had a boat Dad enjoyed it all the more ~ Every weekend they would load the car with their fishing gear and off they would go ~  I tagged along sometimes as I really enjoyed fishing ~ I didn't like putting those maggots on the hook though

:o( ~ but I had to if I wanted to join in ~

 

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When we were Children Dad would take my younger brother Ivor and my Sister Joy and me fishing with him so we learnt at an early age that we had to sit still and not make a lot of noise ~  I think Mum made him take us so she could have some time to herself ~ but when we arrived home which as late in the day she would have a lovely Sunday Roast on the table waiting for us ~

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I love to look back on those happy days and the fun we had ~ coming from a very large family we didn't miss out on anything there was enough love to go round ~ we were never short of anything ~ maybe we didn't have as many toys as others ~ but Love made up for that ~

Pretty girl Ally

23 comments:

Hollie said...

Those are some beautiful memories! Thanks for sharing them with us.

Paula said...

Beautiful memories. I don't know what a land girl is, should I?

BlueRidge Boomer said...

Wonderful memories....my parents just celebrated their 50th....they had their picture taken in Wild West Costumes complete with fringed coats and long barrel guns....what a hoot!!! Could this be why i need therapy!!??

Beth said...

This is a very sweet entry, Ally. I can tell there is much love in your family!

Hugs, Beth

Linda's World said...

Yes a sweet entry indeed. Sadly my mom passed away on the day of her & my dad's 48th wedding anniversary. They were so in love...my poor dad was never the same and he followed 3 years later. I was always glad that we'd had a big get together for their 40th anniversary. Thanks so much for sharing these precious memories. Linda in Washington

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...

Your parents look so happy together. Large families do have a good time. I know from mine that they always had a pal to do something with and didn't have to go looking for someone to play with. They all fish too. Memories like the ones you have are a blessing. 'On Ya'-ma

Ken Riches said...

Thanks for sharing your memories, a fun fishing day with dad and a great dinner made with love, it does not get any better than that.

Yasmin said...

60 years wow what a milestone, thanks for sharing your memories.

Take care

Yasmin
x

Anonymous said...

I remember sunday roasts so well funny but no one could cook them like "our Moms" Sundays were always so special then,you could feelit when you woke sunday morning,whether you went to church or not sunday was such a special day,now so often to many its just another day.

Celeste said...

how wonderful

Unknown said...

as always thank you for a lovely post

Joan said...

Hi Ally my Dad taught me to fish too we used to go away on the motor bike when I was young. He also taught Stuart and our son Richard sweet memories. Love Joan.

Hollie said...

Come by my blog & pick up your award!!!

HUGS:)

Carlene Noggle said...

SOUNDS LIKE MY DADDY AND DANNY...THEY BOTH LOVED FISHING. WE ALL WENT AS CHILDREN TOO. YOUR PARENTS WERE SO LUCKY TO HAVE ALL THOSE YEARS TOGETHER!
LOVE YA,
CARLENE

Sara said...

Lovely Ally... your parents gave you such a happy childhood, I enjoyed reading about it m'dear.
xxx

Unknown said...

wow!! that is s nice long time to be with someone you love!!

Jan said...

How lovely to have that clip Ally great like that memorys are with us always ..love Jan xx

Jeannette said...

What lovely meemories of your dad Ally. It's nice to look back, seems like we had more fun those days when we had fewer posessions to occupy ourselves with! Jeannette xx

Lippy said...

Thank you. That felt like I was part of the family for a few minutes :)

I love looking back with people. Good to see you again.

Gaboatman said...

Ally
These are such wonderful memories. In my family it was my Grandmother that loved fishing and taught all the kids how to do it. I'll never forget those early expeditions with her. Thanks for sharing with us.
Sam

Kelly said...

They look so happy, just to be together. I love it. :) Thanks for sharing a beautiful moment. Love, Kelly

Helen said...

Happy Late Anniversary to your parents. That was a lovely story you wrote about them. Great fun picture of them. Helen

CINDY said...

beautiful memories of your childhood and a beautiful pic of your mum and dad. my jim and i will celebrate our 30yr anniversary in march. have a wonderful week and god bless. ((((hugs)))))
Love,
Cindy xoxo