The gathering was a success...nice sunny weather...apart from a brief downpour!!
Family, friends, cycling friends, work friends...all finding new things about Pirate....and mixing and chatting...
Perfick !! ❤️
Today I went with Pirate's nephew to see someone with the same surname as Pirate's mum....if I am right, a seventh cousin or so...going back to brother's in the early 1700s!!
We chatted for two hours....and when we got back he was in the bad books as lunch was at 1pm....and we were a bit late!!
There was so much to talk about...and we are all looking forward to meeting up again next time I am down in Kent...and they will pass on my details to his youngest son who has done some family research.
Looks like you had a great time at the gathering!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so cool to look up the Pirate family tree!!
So pleased for you that it was a success, and that you discovered more interesting family facts. The photos show a fine gathering.
ReplyDelete...I wish you all, peace.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteSo glad for you that this felt just right... YAM xx
It looks a special gathering to remember him. Great timing that family history has turned up cousins, however distant. I hope you discover more.
ReplyDeleteYour photos show a very fine celebration with friends and family. Sharing family history and finding more connections is lovely. The weather mostly cooperating worked out well too.
ReplyDeleteI’m so happy you were for to catch up with so many people.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy being with them all
A lovely time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful celebration. A sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad the celebration of life went well. You can tell from the smiles on the faces that there was a lot of love in that room. I'm glad the weather was smiling on you, too.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds soothing. Happy to hear it.
ReplyDeleteIt looks a good celebration, the weather was fine and happy people drawn together to celebrate a life well lived.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the weather cooperated and the gathering was a success! I'd say scouting out possible distant relatives justifies being slightly late to lunch. :)
ReplyDeleteA tribute to a life well lived, a man well-loved.
ReplyDeleteAnd to you.
That's a lovely idea, I'm sure everyone had lots of good things to say.
ReplyDelete((o))
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