I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the ACT, the Ngunnawal people. I acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

Friday, August 29, 2008

Milestones


Nanna turns 90 today. Happy birthday Nan.

She's already told us that no-one at the nursing home is to know she is 90 - she will admit to 84 at most.

What should be a happy day is also a sad one. Today we bury her youngest brother.

Long time readers might remember Uncle Jack and the story of his Fair Isle cardie.

5 comments:

Janet McKinney said...

Happy birthday Nan. The girls and I will make a cake in her honour tommorrow. It will have anumber not bigger than 84 on it!

Janet

Olivia said...

My grandpa used to love to express his age as "21 plus x".

Sorry about your loss of Uncle Jack.

Five Ferns Fibreholic said...

Happy Birthday Nan. I'm still *cough* 29....so I know how you feel.

That was a touching love story of Roma and Jack. Thank you for sharing it.

Denise said...

I'm sorry to hear about your Uncle Jack ... another loss for you this year (((hugs)))

Happy birthday to your Nanna!

Donna Lee said...

Sorry about Uncle Jack. It's been a tough year for you. And good for Nana. She can be whatever age she wants. My grandmother was never a day over 29. She said if it was good enough for Jack Benny, it was good enough for her.