tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post462006597317726303..comments2023-09-30T22:07:52.362+10:00Comments on Coal Valley View: Toodle PipMel @ Coal Valley Viewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-60832672171301244542015-03-03T15:03:27.288+11:002015-03-03T15:03:27.288+11:00Beautiful. Read with tears in my eyes. xBeautiful. Read with tears in my eyes. xImogen Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09605470254483772581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-66249701698946081072015-01-24T14:34:45.836+11:002015-01-24T14:34:45.836+11:00Oh, Mel. So sorry for the loss of your Grandfather...Oh, Mel. So sorry for the loss of your Grandfather - sending much love to you and your family. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03085054284790032962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-22563461609175731402015-01-24T03:55:32.976+11:002015-01-24T03:55:32.976+11:00Hi Mel. I hope your had safe travels and that all ...Hi Mel. I hope your had safe travels and that all is well with you and your family. I was sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Grandfather - I seem to remember you writing about him so touchingly before, and he reminded me very much of my own much loved Grandpa. Grandparents have a much greater influence on our lives than we perhaps realise. xxGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-57554082468454266162015-01-12T22:12:59.589+11:002015-01-12T22:12:59.589+11:00So sorry to read this, what a super chap he was! L...So sorry to read this, what a super chap he was! Love to you all xJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805509603176943176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-16967410322096081972015-01-12T21:02:05.466+11:002015-01-12T21:02:05.466+11:00So sorry to hear about your loss Mel. Your Grandfa...So sorry to hear about your loss Mel. Your Grandfather sounds like an amazing and inspirational man. Thinking of you and your family. Safe travels xx Andrea | no frills mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16091094315433131953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-9177587712060871692015-01-12T09:11:09.507+11:002015-01-12T09:11:09.507+11:00What beautiful words, Mel xWhat beautiful words, Mel xVeggie Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393571810604343918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-78750469185746726622015-01-12T06:25:51.612+11:002015-01-12T06:25:51.612+11:00So sorry to hear; 97 is a whacking old age, isn...So sorry to hear; 97 is a whacking old age, isn't it? And it sounds like he was an inspiration to the end! Hope travelling and funerals went well. Look after yourselves. And have a good time celebrating that you knew him!Angel Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915392156232711695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-6339819369753945162015-01-10T07:51:09.716+11:002015-01-10T07:51:09.716+11:00Dear Mel, So sorry to hear of the passing of your ...Dear Mel, So sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Grandfather. He was the same generation as my Dad they had much harder lives than us. I hope you all can cherish those wonderful memories and hope the long journey goes ok.. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-7885211353504034262015-01-09T23:07:19.956+11:002015-01-09T23:07:19.956+11:00I hope the celebration of his life is truly beauti...I hope the celebration of his life is truly beautiful and happy. While his loss is so great, there is much to remember with fondness, smiles and happiness.<br /><br />Look after yourself.Claireyhewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848058653374768316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-83921786904025818712015-01-09T21:00:03.378+11:002015-01-09T21:00:03.378+11:00A beautiful tribute to an extraordinary-ordinary m...A beautiful tribute to an extraordinary-ordinary man, Mel. How lucky you were to have such a long time together. xMaxabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761220164069379437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-84458409357227548872015-01-09T13:33:15.039+11:002015-01-09T13:33:15.039+11:00So sorry for your loss Mel, he sounds like an amaz...So sorry for your loss Mel, he sounds like an amazing man, Safe journey, and let the tears come when they will xAnnie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-58154447224009871412015-01-09T07:53:38.956+11:002015-01-09T07:53:38.956+11:00So sorry to hear your news; your grandfather sound...So sorry to hear your news; your grandfather sounds like a great man and role model. His service in WWII is deeply appreciated, and his passing provides an opportunity to reflect, and remember all the good times you had and memories you made together. Lest we forget. Safe travels, ColKate and Colhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06030828314929884759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-27415547883027757272015-01-09T01:12:01.923+11:002015-01-09T01:12:01.923+11:00It's so special to have these wonderful people...It's so special to have these wonderful people in our lives, he sounded wonderful xxxVintage Sheet Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027266547200808397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-85907311020763726802015-01-08T21:19:41.093+11:002015-01-08T21:19:41.093+11:00Oh Mel,
so sorry for your loss
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx...Oh Mel,<br />so sorry for your loss<br />xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<br />Love KellyLittle Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818077238741508009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-25367925280358942322015-01-08T17:39:47.168+11:002015-01-08T17:39:47.168+11:00Oh Mel! You have me choked up here! What a man. Ve...Oh Mel! You have me choked up here! What a man. Very special. Have a safe journey and enjoy sharing the love and memories of a truly amazing man with all your family xxxx Sarah mumofsixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00715014690375416475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-81204459542893018122015-01-08T17:28:26.729+11:002015-01-08T17:28:26.729+11:00My thoughts are with you. A lovely tribute and isn...My thoughts are with you. A lovely tribute and isn't it amazing who children see as a hero. It sounds like he lived by his own advice. I am sure you will sorely miss him but all be happy in the fact that his was a life well lived.CountryMousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06799779599751379129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-68158671179938387582015-01-08T17:02:28.989+11:002015-01-08T17:02:28.989+11:00A lovely tribute to your grandfather, what memorie...A lovely tribute to your grandfather, what memories you have of him! Hope the funeral was also a fitting tribute and that you are managing the visit to Sydney alright, take care xxFionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03564174820915401323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-48603079415654385872015-01-08T16:25:24.371+11:002015-01-08T16:25:24.371+11:00This is a beautiful, beautiful post Mel. I'm s...This is a beautiful, beautiful post Mel. I'm sorry to hear about your Grandfather. He sounds like a wonderful person who had a good and rich life. <br />Travel safely!<br />Sarah xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424494318400885717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-46338042394315470522015-01-08T16:08:51.755+11:002015-01-08T16:08:51.755+11:00Lovely words and memories Mel
Carry him in your he...Lovely words and memories Mel<br />Carry him in your heart as you travel safely xxallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10009232448247160974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-53130633009569877372015-01-08T09:20:51.022+11:002015-01-08T09:20:51.022+11:00So beautifully written Mel. In previous posts abo...So beautifully written Mel. In previous posts about your Grandfather he sounded such a gentleman and this just summed it up so well. Such a different life he had - and things are so different now. He certainly had a full life and no wonder you were so proud of him. Thinking of you as you travel to farewell him. cheers Wendy duchess_declutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763062839151537111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-73714337671992400222015-01-08T07:08:05.319+11:002015-01-08T07:08:05.319+11:00I'm so sorry for your loss Mel, he sounds like...I'm so sorry for your loss Mel, he sounds like a truly amazing person, with a life well lived. Have a safe trip. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-1107418751647238622015-01-08T04:29:17.852+11:002015-01-08T04:29:17.852+11:00I'm sorry, Mel. He sounds like a wonderful man...I'm sorry, Mel. He sounds like a wonderful man and I know he will be very much missed.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-91892736629465973232015-01-08T02:26:15.094+11:002015-01-08T02:26:15.094+11:00Hugs to you Mel & safe driving to Sydney xxHugs to you Mel & safe driving to Sydney xxReannon https://www.blogger.com/profile/04215161182830545561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-23923936966186057122015-01-08T02:12:42.536+11:002015-01-08T02:12:42.536+11:00I am so sorry for your loss, Mel. I love the fact ...I am so sorry for your loss, Mel. I love the fact that Eleanor had chosen him as her hero. "Look after yourself. And look after other people." Very wise words, indeed. Have a safe journey to Sydney.kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-23701777782060880142015-01-08T01:49:10.962+11:002015-01-08T01:49:10.962+11:00What a wonderful age to live to and celebrate his ...What a wonderful age to live to and celebrate his long life. It still makes it sad when people have a full life and leave this earth. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Safe driving. Regards Kathy A, BrisbaneKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.com