My Dads Memory

 
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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.

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Guest - Nov 29, 2007 05:01 PM EDT
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.
Guest - Nov 29, 2007 01:53 PM EDT
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.
Guest - Jun 22, 2007 05:22 AM EDT
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 :)
Guest - Jun 22, 2007 04:15 AM EDT
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.
Guest - May 25, 2007 04:17 PM EDT
Very nice of you to view it Ikka, thank you.
Guest - May 25, 2007 03:57 PM EDT
It is a nice and a very emotional story, thanks that you allowed to share it.
Guest - May 25, 2007 07:33 AM EDT
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.
Guest - May 25, 2007 06:47 AM EDT
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!
Guest - May 25, 2007 01:30 AM EDT
Thank you Sparkle for the nice comment, it shall be a treasure.
Guest - May 24, 2007 10:45 PM EDT
Wow what a neat and sentimental item to find all these years later. Treasure it in your heart.
Guest - May 24, 2007 07:29 PM EDT
Thank you Whittler, its even better than finding the crown jewels!
Guest - May 24, 2007 07:26 PM EDT
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.
Guest - May 24, 2007 04:30 PM EDT
WOW!! nice shot and what a great find.
Guest - May 24, 2007 03:14 PM EDT
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
Guest - May 24, 2007 04:58 AM EDT
I really appreciate you looking Alan, thank you.
Guest - May 23, 2007 11:58 PM EDT
Amazing story Cindy.. What a nice treasure to find for sure.
Guest - May 23, 2007 10:20 PM EDT
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.
Guest - May 23, 2007 10:07 PM EDT
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.
Guest - May 23, 2007 09:37 PM EDT
What a great story.Everything happens for a reason,if we allow it.Wonderful memories for you.

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