tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post6337109704906019789..comments2024-01-30T11:32:11.918+00:00Comments on Scotia Albion: Best of Times - Worst of TimesGraham Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229770388869939725noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-22847157792331641882017-09-10T23:32:45.381+01:002017-09-10T23:32:45.381+01:00Just catching up as I've been away. The best t...Just catching up as I've been away. The best thing is you have spent time together having good times and giving him a basis in a wonderful hobby which will probably never leave him. As another commenter has said, these days you need not feel far apart, and although my son is only in London it might as well be America since he is so busy there is little time for communication. But I see him a couple of times a year and you have the chance of holidays somewhere more exotic, and the occasional game when he comes back home. Meanwhile you have an absorbing hobby and work to distract you. Best wishes ChrisChris Gregghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585623032053255569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-62993934534741330792017-09-09T15:55:35.991+01:002017-09-09T15:55:35.991+01:00Beautiful written post and very heartfelt. Good l...Beautiful written post and very heartfelt. Good luck to your son and his new life in Georgia. Your post is very inspiring to me to be ready when my son and daughter someday leave the area. Old Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414321650267966787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-15079167501007214132017-09-09T09:21:51.054+01:002017-09-09T09:21:51.054+01:00Barry,
Thanks for those words I have learnt not to...Barry,<br />Thanks for those words I have learnt not to leave things unsaid.Graham Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05229770388869939725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-39620223988743983432017-09-09T09:20:48.077+01:002017-09-09T09:20:48.077+01:00Paul,
Absolutely and the new Falcons stadium looks...Paul,<br />Absolutely and the new Falcons stadium looks awesomeGraham Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05229770388869939725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-3994030936221793922017-09-06T18:49:44.175+01:002017-09-06T18:49:44.175+01:00Very heartwarming story, thanks for sharing. As so...Very heartwarming story, thanks for sharing. As someone who left it too late to get to know his father, you absolutely both done good! Barry Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193090023387987827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-84568656940989741882017-09-05T11:08:36.861+01:002017-09-05T11:08:36.861+01:00Get him interested in the Atlanta Falcons and the ...Get him interested in the Atlanta Falcons and the Braves - two holidays a year!marinergrimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393687295535460527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-43052842584048185562017-09-04T21:17:41.069+01:002017-09-04T21:17:41.069+01:00Phil,
As usual your philosophy comes to the fore a...Phil,<br />As usual your philosophy comes to the fore and thankyou. Yes those early days were fun and the boy has come a long way and again thank you for your words.<br />Graham Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05229770388869939725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-34505168220272200652017-09-04T21:16:10.650+01:002017-09-04T21:16:10.650+01:00Richard,
Enjoy it all passes so quick.Richard,<br />Enjoy it all passes so quick.Graham Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05229770388869939725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-75165746945218554202017-09-04T12:00:00.954+01:002017-09-04T12:00:00.954+01:00Graham... that's a very lovely post.
A wise ma...Graham... that's a very lovely post.<br />A wise man once told me that all we can do for our children is give them "the roots to grow, and the wings to fly."<br />You have given him very fine roots indeed, and the courage and confidence to pursue his life in the direction he wishes to go... and for what better reason than for love. Well done on a very moving post... more so because I can remember him so very young! With heartfelt best wishes for both your futures.<br />Phil<br />Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292975782666852353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-8831692718718068852017-09-04T09:47:04.862+01:002017-09-04T09:47:04.862+01:00Great post Graham. I am learning to look for the j...Great post Graham. I am learning to look for the joy in them growing into young adults that I am proud of and glad they are making their own way. Still hurts I know.<br /><br />Richard rct75001https://www.blogger.com/profile/01157966151237196471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-994917903271124662017-09-04T07:51:17.178+01:002017-09-04T07:51:17.178+01:00Gents,
Thanks for the comments much appreciated an...Gents,<br />Thanks for the comments much appreciated and all correct in what you say. As in all things in life we move forward and make the most of opportunities and he has left me a pile of figures to make and paint for him 😀Graham Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05229770388869939725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-66965799327959818642017-09-03T18:44:05.345+01:002017-09-03T18:44:05.345+01:00at least he's going somewhere warm and quite p...at least he's going somewhere warm and quite pleasant, and not Darlington like my daughter!😂😂😂Colin Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650235978313356607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-16521163831859746242017-09-03T18:18:40.078+01:002017-09-03T18:18:40.078+01:00Not a rambling post, but a great post Graham. It&#...Not a rambling post, but a great post Graham. It's sad the young chap is off to pastures new, but awsome that you got the oppertunity to clear the air and spend some great time together before he left the UK.Ray Rousellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352596392520905197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-67592026697754009392017-09-03T18:18:26.355+01:002017-09-03T18:18:26.355+01:00Not a rambling post, but a great post Graham. It&#...Not a rambling post, but a great post Graham. It's sad the young chap is off to pastures new, but awsome that you got the oppertunity to clear the air and spend some great time together before he left the UK.Ray Rousellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352596392520905197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-28612814081565279282017-09-03T15:45:39.316+01:002017-09-03T15:45:39.316+01:00Things move on. Look at it as another holiday dest...Things move on. Look at it as another holiday destination with hobby off-shoots. These days of phones, computers, Skype and e-mail mean no-one is out of touch (unless they want to be).joppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06334867727613848852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-72070081843530166942017-09-03T15:16:54.569+01:002017-09-03T15:16:54.569+01:00They say Georgia is beautiful Graham so I think a ...They say Georgia is beautiful Graham so I think a visit or two a year may well be in order mate. Hope all goes well for that young man of yours.Carlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17002425294986020268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-53627078101484128212017-09-03T13:29:16.064+01:002017-09-03T13:29:16.064+01:00Graham,
Empty nest syndrome. Its never pleasant. ...Graham,<br /> Empty nest syndrome. Its never pleasant. Its more about gaining a daughter than losing a son.Independentwargamesgrouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-9227551451424477872017-09-03T12:55:37.462+01:002017-09-03T12:55:37.462+01:00Stuart
thanks and you're absolutely rightStuart<br />thanks and you're absolutely right Graham Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05229770388869939725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611047535751803008.post-72151297188401202272017-09-03T12:40:24.521+01:002017-09-03T12:40:24.521+01:00Not rambling, just saying how you feel. It's g...Not rambling, just saying how you feel. It's good to get it out there and not bottle it up. Tough times past and mended and a whole new relationship to look forward to with him and your daughter in law. The worlds a smaller place than it was. Make use of tech to stay in touch. It's not an end just a whole new start of things.<br />Best wishes, StuStuartInschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02767926453730695701noreply@blogger.com