Saturday 29 August 2020

Jan

Tomorrow, Sunday 30th August, will see the fifth anniversary of Jan’s death. During the the week my  oldest daughter found this whilst sorting out a linen drawer-
It is a 17th Century Scottish flag which she painted as a backdrop to a display game put on many, many years ago at Claymore. It was of the Battle of Winwick Pass , Preston Campaign 1648 and was put on by Gruber, Olley and Williams.
Jan encouraged my hobby ( she was a bit sus about fantasy gaming and felt I bought a tad too much lead but realised that a hobby is a good thing to have ) and was a wonderful wife and mother. Sadly missed.

So in her memory I am sharing pictures  of the flag once more.

17 comments:

  1. A wonderful flag (huge flag) and a good focus to have - always a difficult day, an anniversary - and helpful to focus on the good family memories. It shows the power of modelling as an absorbing hobby, a lead pile as ever balanced with all the demands of real life. Hope you have a good day.

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  2. I can only begin to imagine what a huge gap the loss of a beloved spouse would leave. All the best to you and your daughters for tomorrow.

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  3. My thoughts are with you on this sad day , a great looking flag and great memories, Tony

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  4. Very sad, but also good memories.. you should replay the game again in memory.. maybe a reduced scale if it was a big one? :o)

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  5. What a wonderful object to own, and a very fitting reminder of the life you shared Jan. I hope that seeing it again it triggers nothing but good memories of your time together.

    Bob

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  6. The flag is great, what an interesting memento. Keep the good memories, and our thoughts with you. She may have been right about fantasy - and the lead pile 😀

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  7. That is a great find and a wonderful reminder of happier times. Keep this mind as you reflect on the good stuff you shared.

    All the best,

    DC

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  8. Never fully gone as long as she is remembered.

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  9. A poignant day, and a happy find.

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  10. Positive thoughts and prayers.

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  11. A great memory, thank you for sharing. Cheers Greg

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  12. Yes, cherish the memories (sounds like you and your daughters do). :)

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  13. This is a beautiful post, thanks for sharing!
    Michael

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