Booming Banter

It is twenty nine years ago today that my Grandpa Barr went to heaven. My Dad was very fond of him as he was a real good man.

In fact my Dad was holding Grandpa’s hand when he passed.

Ma and me were speculating just now that he and Dad are probably having a great big party to celebrate being together again.

At this party there most likely is a Bavarian Tavern atmosphere. My Dad always took Grandpa there when he came to visit in Switzerland.

He loved to eat their “Pied de Porc” because my Granny refused to have them in her house.

He’d wash this down with copious quantities of good German beer.

He was by all accounts a very lovely man very down to earth and also extremely smart and very funny. He couldn’t stand people who had airs and graces about them and would say when they were out of earshot that “that one swallowed the dictionary”

My Mum says she can’t help but smile when she thinks of him and is happy he and my Dad are able to have such good times together again.

Blessing#2902-Reunions

It is twenty nine years ago today that my Grandpa Barr went to heaven. My Dad was very fond of him as he was a real good man.

In fact my Dad was holding Grandpa’s hand when he passed.

Ma and me were speculating just now that he and Dad are probably having a great big party to celebrate being together again.

At this party there most likely is a Bavarian Tavern atmosphere. My Dad always took Grandpa there when he came to visit in Switzerland.

He loved to eat their “Pied de Porc” because my Granny refused to have them in her house.

He’d wash this down with copious quantities of good German beer.

He was by all accounts a very lovely man very down to earth and also extremely smart and very funny. He couldn’t stand people who had airs and graces about them and would say when they were out of earshot that “that one swallowed the dictionary”

My Mum says she can’t help but smile when she thinks of him and is happy he and my Dad are able to have such good times together again.

Blessing#2902-Reunions

Precious Peeps it’s PITS here to heave you over the humpty.

Since my Grandpa went to heaven I have had to adjust my life.

To remain close to him I have taken to curling up on one of his cushions each evening.

He always had it at his back in his chair so now its scent gives me great comfort.

Now it’s mine.

No one else is allowed to have it.

It’s so snuggly.

Makes me feel so peaceful.

Hope you have a happy place like this too.

Blessing#2901-Soft Spot

I am being subjected to yet another Netflix series.

This one is called MONSTER! It’s not about a Pitty.

It’s about this gal called Lizzy Borden who allegedly did the dirty on her parents.

We’ve only watched two of the six episodes so far so the pace is not great or we’d be on at least number four.

What I can tell you definitely is that her step mother was a nasty piece of work.

I guess I know what I’m doing after dinner tonight.

The week ahead promises to be gruesome.

Blessing#2900-Drama

This is the first time in a long time that Ma doesn’t have to do anything.

She’ll probably still go to the bank and do some baking and some cleaning and of course make the dinner but she doesn’t have to.

Even if she wanted to she doesn’t have to take us trotting but I know she will because she’ll feel better if she does.

This is making her feel good so I’m encouraging her to have some time out.

What do you have to do today?

Blessing#2299-Haves and Have Nots

We have received so many cards and donations and gifts in memory of our Dad. It’s very touching. We can’t thank you enough.

The most recent came from Miss Kathy the director of Ministries with Children, Youth and Families at our church. She also has a great big dog so she ministers to canines too!

She made us a beautiful picture of Dad meeting Jesus.

We are going to put it just above the thermostat in our living room as that’s a place where it will be always visible.

We will be reminded when we adjust the thermostat that Dad is in the sunshine with no need for AC or heating.

We have it on good authority that he had his best suit and tie on the day he arrived but now is happily wearing his shorts and T-shirt.

Blessing#2898-Comfort

Today is our cousin Aditya’s birthday and we know it’s going to be the very best ever because it’s his first as a Daddy.

In Tamil the word for Daddy is APPA so he is APPA ADITYA which is kinda cute.

Our bitty baby has been named and he has such a sweet one. It is Shivam.

This means auspicious, pure and blessed.

Pretty neat don’t you think.

We hope Shivam is being a good baby today and helping his APPA have fun and maybe a little nap too after lunch.

Blessing#2897-Happy Days

Precious Peeps it’s PITS here to whistle you into a wonderful weekend.

I’m in an incredibly good mood as the Grumpy Gizzard is in the dog house and I’m Granny’s one and only love bug.

I fought hard for that stinking chipmunk but now I’m glad he got it because it got him into deep toro poopoo!

It’s great when Granny ignores him and smiles at me and gives me bits of her nachos.

I trust this trend continues like the sunshine and I get to soak it up some more.

Hope you have a weekend like mine where you know you’re the greatest and of course the most beautiful too.

I love you almost as much as Granny but not nearly as much as myself.

Blessing#2896-Being Beastly

I fear I may have induced the wrath of my mother.

See yesterday was yet another soaker so our trot was wet and short.

My energy levels remained high for the rest of the day due to inertia.

So at supper time when the rain stopped briefly I went out to the yard for some fun.

When I returned Ma was getting my food ready and out the corner of her eye she spotted that I had something in my mouth.

I made a dive under the kitchen table but she was on to me.

“Scooby” she said “What have you got come here this instant”

I remained silent.

She amplified.

Finally I gave in as I was hungry and emerged from under the table leaving my treasured catch behind.

OK it was pretty gross; a chipmunk that had met its maker several days earlier and looked as though it may have drowned.

Ma gave me a good scolding as she disposed of the critter and recanted my adventures to the Bro in his arrival.

She hasn’t kissed me since!

Blessing#2895-Brief Encounter

Precious Peeps it’s PITS here Perfect as ever and ready to heave you over the humpty.

I’m delighted to inform you that Grandpa has been in touch with me via the amazing world of facebook.

This memory from ten years ago popped up yesterday.

As you can see he’s going to the great show Jersey Boys. It’s one of those shows you could watch over and over again.

So thanks to Dolly he has hooked up with Frankie Valli in heaven and they’re going to get a special showing.

Oh what a night!!!

Must dash for brekkie. I love you lots.

Blessing#2894-Four Seasons