Wednesday 17th February
“Life is not about how fast you run or how high you climb but how well you bounce.” Tigger
In January 1992 we had a fabulous holiday to Forster, on the north coast of New South Wales, Australia. Staying in a holiday park, we spent days on the beach, swimming in the ocean, walking along the lake shores, visiting the fun fair, and having a go at fishing.
You, your brother and Dad had bought little fishing rods, and spent a morning baiting, casting and trying to catch ‘Jaws’. I can’t remember any fish being caught, but your brother did hook an octopus, and brought it to shore. Dad didn’t know what to do with it; the octopus was quite a large specimen. A number of onlookers became rather excited, and a bidding war began, between a couple of men, one of whom owned a restaurant.
I think your brother enjoyed his fishing that morning, being able to walk away a few dollars to the good, probably spending some in the afternoon at the fun fair.
At our holiday accommodation, you both made friends with other children on vacation, and had fun on the tennis courts, and the trampoline. You very much enjoyed getting rid of excess energy, bouncing away with your brother.
Such a happy, carefree time.
Are you up there, bouncing on the fluffy, white clouds? I bet they are great for jumping on, across, and through. I can just imagine your big grin, with arms and legs flying wildly in all directions.
Love you so much my darling.
Missing you always.
My bouncing little Tigger.
xxxxxxx




I like Tigger….. 😉 Hugs!
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He is awesome, isn’t he?
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I love tiggers, tiggers are wonderful things!
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They’re bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy
Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun!
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And we all love them!
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Certainly do.
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what a lovely time! beautiful memories! xx
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It really was a wonderful time in our lives x
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It looks like it!
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Such cute photos
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Thank you x
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🙂
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Beautiful times – love never dies. We see how much you love him with every word you write. You are such an awesome Mom. Love and hugs, Diana
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Very many thanks, Diana.
Much appreciated.
Melanie x
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Those trampoline photos are precious. I love the story about the octopus, how exciting! xo
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Thank you.
I just wish I had photos of the octopus too!
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Beautiful memories.
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Thank you.
They are beautiful memories.
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Beautiful times, you will cherish these memories forever.
I love how they look happy at the trampoline.
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Thank you.
It really was a happy time for all of us.
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I wish I’d read more Winnie the Pooh as a kid.
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Such great stories, and for adults too. Subtle meanings and timeless tales.
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Yeah, I really did miss out a lot on those books. I should go back to them at some point.
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You really should.
😊
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