tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post5728087021349789137..comments2024-03-25T19:22:35.284+00:00Comments on T h e R o s e b a n k D i a r i e s: Friends and Neighbours and Familyelaine http://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-54925466284319025912015-10-24T08:10:58.002+01:002015-10-24T08:10:58.002+01:00Thanks for visiting Tammy - sorry to hear your fat...Thanks for visiting Tammy - sorry to hear your father died so young 55 is no age. I will try to keep in touch with my friend even if it is only by email.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-39080504124785034192015-10-24T08:08:27.191+01:002015-10-24T08:08:27.191+01:00Thanks Annie. It is never the same when friends m...Thanks Annie. It is never the same when friends move away but life goes on.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-75022707660784261302015-10-23T01:28:55.277+01:002015-10-23T01:28:55.277+01:00Friendship is enormously important and often under...Friendship is enormously important and often undervalued. Having a close friend move can be difficult, especially if they don't stay in touch. But if she's not too far, go see her often. My father died at 55 and I still miss him, too.Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-65013757658186163392015-10-22T02:29:29.433+01:002015-10-22T02:29:29.433+01:00Such a lovely tribute to your father. And in a dif...Such a lovely tribute to your father. And in a different way to your friend. I do hope the short distance she's moved means you haven't really lost her though. My best friend moved to New Zealand eleven years ago and I haven't seen her since and these days rarely hear from her.Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-77462905029562093082015-10-21T13:22:24.801+01:002015-10-21T13:22:24.801+01:00Hope so Sarah. I know the feeling well.Hope so Sarah. I know the feeling well.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-79499912733093321232015-10-20T20:01:58.504+01:002015-10-20T20:01:58.504+01:00I hope your friendship will stay strong despite th...I hope your friendship will stay strong despite the miles apart. It was lovely hearing reading about your Father he sounds a lovely man. I too have an image of my Dad a few weeks after my Mum died I too find it sad to look at. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-78100959253746713762015-10-20T08:18:12.721+01:002015-10-20T08:18:12.721+01:00I certainly was Aisling - thank you.I certainly was Aisling - thank you.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-57960655334931890602015-10-20T08:17:31.987+01:002015-10-20T08:17:31.987+01:00I lost my mother when I was in my thirties too - I...I lost my mother when I was in my thirties too - I still miss her every day. The loss of a parent never goes away does it.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-22351081764670746292015-10-20T08:15:38.734+01:002015-10-20T08:15:38.734+01:00Thank you Anne. It was an easy post to write - I ...Thank you Anne. It was an easy post to write - I could have gone on for pages! Hope you are enjoying your new job.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-39615221626792925942015-10-19T22:59:30.561+01:002015-10-19T22:59:30.561+01:00Thanks Dave. I am sure my Dad sent some to her ag...Thanks Dave. I am sure my Dad sent some to her agent at one time - but I don't know what became of them. Nothing I expect.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-25693103695739689052015-10-19T22:55:20.774+01:002015-10-19T22:55:20.774+01:00Thank you Debbie. I still miss him even after all...Thank you Debbie. I still miss him even after all this time. elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-91772205470232311012015-10-18T21:28:58.224+01:002015-10-18T21:28:58.224+01:00That is a beautiful tribute to your dad. You were...That is a beautiful tribute to your dad. You were blessed to have had him in your life.Marciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582731584317660272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-48934917683654492262015-10-18T21:14:35.777+01:002015-10-18T21:14:35.777+01:00I just said goodbye to my best friend. I only see ...I just said goodbye to my best friend. I only see her now about once a year. I always feel a new loss and melancholy when she leaves. I have a handful of close friends rather than scads, so I don't like losing any of them! Your memories of your father struck a chord with me. I often remember my mother who died long ago when I was in my 30's. Sometimes, I ask myself what she would advise in certain situations. That video of the gymnast is incredible - I wish I had her strength and grace (and I'm "only" 71)!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-51488465824377509162015-10-17T23:03:19.866+01:002015-10-17T23:03:19.866+01:00A lovely tribute to your beloved father, Elaine.
...A lovely tribute to your beloved father, Elaine. <br />Having just left a handful of co-workers who are also good friends, I can appreciate your sense of loss. Keeping in touch is never quite the same as having someone close at hand to point to something and laugh together. ('tis nikkipolani; Blogger won't let me post with my Wordpress creds)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00725130101534041393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-81889446599506820732015-10-17T18:04:55.181+01:002015-10-17T18:04:55.181+01:00I lived in the small hamlet above where I now work...I lived in the small hamlet above where I now work and never before had I grown to know and love my neighbours so much. It was so important to us when moving into the middle of nowhere to have someone popping over for a bottle of wine and for their 'urchins' walking into our kitchen demanding a cup of sugar or a couple of eggs. We are still friends now that we have moved away but yes, it isn't the same. Beautiful post, Elaine. Dave p.s. Ms Bassey might like to see those songs!?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-76658223762111631312015-10-17T13:45:59.919+01:002015-10-17T13:45:59.919+01:00Ah Elaine - what a truly lovely post. Your dad l...Ah Elaine - what a truly lovely post. Your dad looks and sounds like such a wonderful man. I am so glad you have that beautiful letter and know it warms your heart when it is hurting. Sorry to read about your friend moving. Hubby and I have had a similar situation so I understand. Hugs!Debbie Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168646638438558551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-88785471657542693682015-10-17T11:40:38.682+01:002015-10-17T11:40:38.682+01:00Oh I am so sorry to hear that - 53 is no age is it...Oh I am so sorry to hear that - 53 is no age is it. I am grateful that I thought to keep it to read from time to time - kept in my box of special treasures.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-63859173853187016552015-10-17T11:36:55.074+01:002015-10-17T11:36:55.074+01:00Hi Patricia - long time no see - how are you? Oh ...Hi Patricia - long time no see - how are you? Oh yes, memories are so important - as long as we don't dwell on them too much.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-7448465633966347062015-10-17T10:42:53.041+01:002015-10-17T10:42:53.041+01:00Such sweet memories. My father died at 53, when I ...Such sweet memories. My father died at 53, when I was just 18 years old. I think it's lovely that you have such a letter from your dad. aspiritofsimplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14870339828098281415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-70953807756837367652015-10-16T23:27:23.320+01:002015-10-16T23:27:23.320+01:00A very moving post Elaine (pun not intended) and I...A very moving post Elaine (pun not intended) and I can relate to how you feel about your friend's move to another neighbourhood. I wish I'd got a letter from my dad that I could read now. Be self indulgent, it's all about memories. P xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116574112768767203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-91740674129350772012015-10-16T22:45:41.429+01:002015-10-16T22:45:41.429+01:00Thank you Dina for being so understanding two of t...Thank you Dina for being so understanding two of the worst days of my life were losing my Mum and Dad I think about them often and it gives me a great deal of pleasure doing so. Your Dad was a wise man true friends are hard to find and I am glad I can count you as a valued blogging buddy. Bless you. elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-73161596870645220912015-10-16T22:42:09.581+01:002015-10-16T22:42:09.581+01:00Thank you Suzy kind of you to say. Good friends ...Thank you Suzy kind of you to say. Good friends are few and far between but when we meet up again I am sure we will still have plenty to talk about. Have a lovely weekend yourself.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-37032606914444978822015-10-16T22:39:47.542+01:002015-10-16T22:39:47.542+01:00Thank you Jan. I am pleased for you that your Dad...Thank you Jan. I am pleased for you that your Dad is still going strong. Unfortunately mine suffered a lot of ill health towards the end so it was a merciful release when he finally passed away. Yes, I agree, friends become more important as we get older that's for sure.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-49775511647154671202015-10-16T22:36:52.259+01:002015-10-16T22:36:52.259+01:00No you don't Sue. My Dad didn't really kn...No you don't Sue. My Dad didn't really know what to do with himself after Mum had gone and there was no question of him meeting anyone else - I think he just pined away in the end. That name thing was a problem when I was trying to trace family members to make my family tree - everyone in Sheffield seemed to be called George Frederick Watson (my maiden name).elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812046665751901579.post-34962839277009870022015-10-16T22:33:55.564+01:002015-10-16T22:33:55.564+01:00Thanks Jackie. I am the same and often think abou...Thanks Jackie. I am the same and often think about my parents and grandparents - and think myself lucky that I have such happy memories.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.com