All my life, we were a "unit" of mother, father and four siblings. We knew and had met my father's parents - but other than that - we didn't really know that we had any more relations. My mother's parents had both died before I was born.
Then, a few years ago, I met Gail. We are a similar age - and got on really well. The family tendency towards art ran in her blood too, and Gail is a very accomplished artist using oils, gauche and watercolours and has had work exhibited and produces her own greeting cards and prints. A really talented lady - who also sculpts!
Imagine my surprise to have an invite from Gail to go to London and meet up with ANOTHER cousin! One I had known nothing at all about!
And so, in early June, we went to London, staying with Gail's son in North London (yes - another relation!! They were coming out of the woodwork all of a sudden!)
The spooky thing was that I recognised Jinks first when she came into the restaurant we were meeting up in! She was a dead ringer for one of my sisters! And even more spooky - she recognised me, saying I reminded her of a 98 year, recently deceased relation! (Says a lot for how I look these days!)
Anyway, a very personal blog this time - showing off the three cousins! I hope my sisters will confirm with me that Jinks certainly has a strong family resemblance!
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| Cousin Jinks |
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| Gail and Jinks |
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| Ann, Gail and Jinks |
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| Gail's son, Geoffrey |
The art tendency has followed the line through Jinks, who designs jewellery and Geoffrey designs graphics for promotional purposes for businesses and has his own business with a staff of six, all using 27" Macs!
Did I drool!!
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