My Dads Memory

: My Dads Memory; Long story!......my son is working on a farm and this morning he rung me to tell me to come out and bring my camera. He gave me directions as where to look, and to my amazement this is what he had found. My Dad, Grandma and 2 of dads brothers lived on this farm before they were even married, and here on the wall, all the brothers names were stenciled on from the wool bag stencils! High in one of the rafters, Dad has carved his name too. The owner is going to remove the boards for me and I plan to have them hanging in my house. What a treasure my son discovered for me, and how uncanny that he is now working the farm the his grandad "Pagie'" worked.; Created by: Cindy.; Tools Used: Digital; Created on: May 24th 2007; Image Views: 200; Average Views per Day: 0.2; Image Number: 38542

Comments:

Cindy from NZ on Nov 29, 2007 at 5:01 PM said:

Thank you very much for viewing Jas. That is so uncanny that your maiden name was Page too. I have not got too much into family history but do know that Grandma and Grandfather travelled out to NZ from England.

Jas from Isle of Wight on Nov 29, 2007 at 1:53 PM said:

Cindy, I've just been reading all the comments regarding this image. It is truly an amazing story and I was especially interested because my maiden name was PAGE too.

Cindy from NZ on Jun 22, 2007 at 5:22 AM said:

Thank you very much Alandra. My son brought the boards home for me about 3 weeks ago and much to my surprise was an extra board with Dad's name and aunty's name on it. It wasn't included in this photo and I don't even know how I missed it! I'm sure its so special for my son too, he had oiled all the timber before he gave it to me. I'm sure his 'Pagie' would be so proud of him :)

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Jun 22, 2007 at 4:15 AM said:

am so glad I just found this, Cindy. How wonderful that your son found this lovely momento from your Dad and uncles! A treasure for sure. Am echoing what all the others have said. Great to hear about something like this.

Cindy from NZ on May 25, 2007 at 4:17 PM said:

Very nice of you to view it Ikka, thank you.

Ikka Capellang from Germany/Europe on May 25, 2007 at 3:57 PM said:

It is a nice and a very emotional story, thanks that you allowed to share it.

Cindy from NZ on May 25, 2007 at 7:33 AM said:

Oh it is so uncanny Karien. I look at it and I see Uncle Buddy (Val), Unc. Norm, Unc. Andy, Unc. Harry and Unc. Bill (William) but the biggest picture I see of all is Dad! It made my sons day as much as he made it for me. Thank you so much for the lovely comment.

Karien from Texas on May 25, 2007 at 6:47 AM said:

It is uncanny cindy, just lovely. I often think things like this are meant to occur. Your son must of been amazed to discover such a wonderful piece of your family history!

Cindy from NZ on May 25, 2007 at 1:30 AM said:

Thank you Sparkle for the nice comment, it shall be a treasure.

sparkle1103 from Illinois on May 24, 2007 at 10:45 PM said:

Wow what a neat and sentimental item to find all these years later. Treasure it in your heart.

Cindy from NZ on May 24, 2007 at 7:29 PM said:

Thank you Whittler, its even better than finding the crown jewels!

Cindy from NZ on May 24, 2007 at 7:26 PM said:

Thank you Vicki, I have just learnt about the day it was done,(Good to know that Uncle has a good memory!!!) and that dad was the one that did this, so that makes it even more special. I bet it makes Dad smile to know its been found too. Thank you for your nice comment Vicki.

Whittler from Maine on May 24, 2007 at 4:30 PM said:

WOW!! nice shot and what a great find.

TravlynWomyn from Bushkill, Pennsylvania - for awhile on May 24, 2007 at 3:14 PM said:

What a wonderful story, Cindy, and how fortunate that these boards will be 'coming home' where they so obviously belong. With your great creativity, I wonder where we'll see their 'place of honor'! Can't wait to see that image. Vicki

Cindy from NZ on May 24, 2007 at 4:58 AM said:

I really appreciate you looking Alan, thank you.

Alan (Bubbalinn) from Golden Valley, Arizona on May 23, 2007 at 11:58 PM said:

Amazing story Cindy.. What a nice treasure to find for sure.

Cindy from NZ on May 23, 2007 at 10:20 PM said:

Thank you so much Golda and Doug. Its more fascinating that for some reason my son wiped the dust off this part of the wall, un-beknown to him that this was going to be underneath.So yes, maybe he was just ment to find it. Thank you both for viewing something special that has made my day.

Doug Hough from California on May 23, 2007 at 10:07 PM said:

Almost too much to be a coincidence that your son should stumble upon this piece of family history. You were supposed to have these things. Great story.

Golda from Port Alberni,Vancouver Is.Canada on May 23, 2007 at 9:37 PM said:

What a great story.Everything happens for a reason,if we allow it.Wonderful memories for you.

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