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My grandad
This is such a great photo. It was taken at my brother's 21st birthday party in Australia about a month ago. It's just me and my grandad, Fred Thompson. He is such a character - always making jokes and known to laugh at his own whether they are funny or not. Not only funny, this guy is talented. A turner and fitter by trade - grandad has worked outfitting ship interiors and over the years he has constantly been building us all something. He made me the most amazing set of drawers for my eraser collection of all things. All hand turned, there are eight little drawers made out of the most beautiful wood and he put a little musical box in the back of the bottom drawer, so every time I opened it pretty music would play. Talented and funny. My grandmother, Kitty Thompson is also a character - they make the most perfect couple and have been married for nearly 65 years. An amazing feat. My mother is their only daughter.
Right now my grandad is in hospital - he is 89 and had a stroke on Tuesday. I just wanted to write about him coz he's so great, and even though I can't be there with him now I am thinking about him every minute. I love you grandad.
March 4, 2004 in australia | Permalink
Comments
He certainly looks like a fun guy to talk to. Hope he is ok.
PS. Did Darin learn that you knitted and had an eraser collection BEFORE or AFTER you guys met???
Posted by: mattymcg at Mar 4, 2004 11:18:47 PM
Your grandfather sounds like a sweet man. I hope he has a speedy recovery.
Posted by: Sharlyn at Mar 5, 2004 12:22:31 AM
Your grandfather looks like a fun guy with lots of stories! I hope he recovers soon and completely so he can craft some more! (My husband would LOVE to work on boat exteriors and interiors 24/7!)
Posted by: Mariko at Mar 5, 2004 7:51:17 AM
I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather. I hope he recovers quickly so he can continue to be the funny man in your life.
Posted by: Laurin at Mar 5, 2004 8:21:56 AM
Sorry to hear about your grandad. Hope he gets better soon - he sounds like an absolute champion!!
Posted by: nicole at Mar 5, 2004 9:52:31 AM
So glad you posted that picture. Grandads are special guys. I used to have an eraser collection--one of those collections of "useful" objects that I refused to actually use for fear of ruining them.
Posted by: Jennifer at Mar 5, 2004 8:31:22 PM
such a great photo of the two of you! hope he is feeling better.
Posted by: rae at Mar 7, 2004 7:51:09 AM
89 if a pretty good run though!! I can't even imagine myself making i to 89. Hope i do though, it would be a wicked feat. All the best for your pop, i hope he pulls through!!
Posted by: Josh at Mar 7, 2004 7:29:38 PM
You are right, that is a great picture! Sending warm wishes your way.
Posted by: Kerstin at Mar 7, 2004 8:27:03 PM
