What did you want to be/do when you were a child?
At the time this photo was taken, bare-footed me wanted to marry bare-footed Pat. He was my very best friend (and enemy). I guess his cute little sister Louise would have been flower girl.
That’s one dream that didn’t come true.
That’s sweet! My dream was to be a wildlife photographer. Didn’t happen, of course.
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Aww, that’s a shame, Bun.
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Well, never mind… Looking on the bright side, at least wasn’t eaten by a tiger or something.
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Hi Yvonne,
Sorry I am late to this party – but that is a great picture! I love it. Aren’t you lucky to have it now. So happy all of you – including the dogs ! When I was that age I wanted to marry red headed Brendon. He ran around the playground with a blue towel pinned around his neck – he thought he was Superman. And so did I! Sigh….xo
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I wonder what happened to Brendon!
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He was so darn cute that Brendon. And I loved his red hair.
But Dan is pretty darn cute too. Hope all is well in the dismal swamp! xo
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Yes, Dan fills the bill very well, I do believe!
I’ve moved from Dismal Swamp to an area of Australia (Victoria) that has 4 seasons. It’s quite lovely!
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Now the question is whatever happened to Pat? Or do you know? Such a sweet memory.
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Pat died when he was about 42. The plane he was flying went down in bad weather, somewhere in Northern Canada. He remains ever young in my memory.
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Oh so sad to hear that. Yes an extra special memory.
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Great picture. Thank you for sharing!
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What a lovely photo. You all look so young and innocent, just the way children should be.
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It was a great place to be a child, for sure.
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I wanted to be either the President or a spy. I’m not telling if the second one came true.
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You still have time to have that come true, Sir/ Handsomest Man on Earth.
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Aw, the dogs, so happy 🙂
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They were lovely dogs, and Pat’s family was very special.
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lovely picture!
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I love that photo, Sam.
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Great photo Yvonne. I really had no idea what I “wanted” to do when I grew up…and for some reason no one ever asked me then. I had no clue that the major part of my life would be helping poor people in the community welfare office….but I’m glad I did. Now I just want to be a Venetian.
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Yours is a “mature” dream!
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Yes, it is and I’ll be even more “mature” when it is realized.
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The looks on your faces are wonderful. You were caught in the midst of a happy busy day. What a great photo! I can see why you treasure it.
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Pat’s mom seemed to like taking photos. I’ll bet she used a box Brownie, because that was in the 1940s, for goodness’ sakes! It sure wasn’t digital.
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It is now… I’m glad you have it. It’s a great slice of childhood.
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Old photos have so many stories behind them.
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Some are just more meaningful than others, Anneli.
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I had no idea that picture meant so much to you…so glad I found among my Mom’s old pictures! Those were wonderful days growing up on the farm among family and friends! Take care. Louise
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I cherish all the photos you sent to me, as I had very few of my own. I’m so glad we made contact again after so many years. Are you enjoying Florida? Hugs to you.
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We are still here enjoying a lovely fall day…must be here to mark our ballot in our federal election!!! Still trying to figure out who will do the least damage! It was great to make contact again and remarkable that I recognized you after all those years…time has been kind to you!
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Super cute! So much potential in one photo 🙂
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I just love that photo, it epitomises those long forgotten days, dreams, memories …
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Lots of dreams come true if you work hard enough at it. My trouble is that I’m lazy.
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I don’t think you’ve got a lazy bone in your body, John. Some dreams are not meant to come true, I guess.
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Exactly
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What a sweet photo and those adorable dogs.
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Thank you, Gerard. The dogs Tippy and Tootsie were very much pets. Tootsie had an accident and spent many years pulling herself around by her front legs! There was no thought of ending her life until she was ready to go. She didn’t miss much of the fun.
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Do you know where Pat and Louise are now?
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Pat died when he was 42, the plane he was piloting crashed somewhere in BC. I made contact with Louise when I was house-sitting for you, she lives in Regina.
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Oh, what a sweet photo and even sweeter memories! 🙂 Even the pooches look so happy! 🙂
I wanted to be a professional female baseball player…or a nurse or a teacher. I became a teacher. 🙂
I always hope that all children can have good dreams…and good “When I grow up I want to…”…but, sadly I know some children don’t.
(((HUGS)))
Carolyn
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Those pooches were an integral part of their family, well loved. Pat and his family lived on the farm about a mile away from ours. There was a good path worn between the 2 farms!
Were you a good baseball player? Did you (or do you) like being a teacher?
Yes, sadly, some children have nightmares, and not much of a future. Hugs to you, Carolyn.
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I am one of eight kids and have three brothers…so I was a tomboy and was good at all the sports my brothers taught me. 🙂 They said they were training me to be a professional ball player. 🙂
I love being a teacher! I taught Kindergarten for years, and then started teaching adults (parenting and relationship classes, etc).
Do you still keep in touch with Pat or any of his family?!
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Pat died (in British Columbia) when he was 42; the plane he was flying crashed. I got in touch with Louise in 2006, and we’ve shared many memories since then. This photo was from Louise, and is very special to me.
It’s good being a tomboy, isn’t it!
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I love(d) being a tomboy! 🙂
That is sad about Pat. He died way too young. 😦
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lovely photo and memory
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I love that photo, and am so glad Louise had it, and sent it to me.
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