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Post by Rob on May 20, 2009 10:58:24 GMT -5
Two of my daughters graduated from university last weekend, on two consecutive days, about 2,000 miles apart. I'm too old for that kind of travel, especially with three boys in tow. Nevertheless, the girls accomplished it and I was privileged to witness it, so I'm happy, if exhausted. One is off to Italy to study further, and the other is off to Alnwick for some practical experience. The third one of that set graduates in early June. I am getting a *big* raise this year!  |
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Post by MacBeth on May 20, 2009 11:14:42 GMT -5
Sounds like a happy trip....glad you are back safe and sound
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Post by Calluna on May 20, 2009 11:52:02 GMT -5
Wow, that IS exhausting sounding! Good thing the ceremonies weren't on the same day!
Good to have a few more kids out of school...other than the three boys who have a little time yet, are there any more waiting to start university, or do you have most of them getting close to finishing up and finally supporting themselves?
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Post by Rob on May 20, 2009 12:45:02 GMT -5
This will be four out (or actually, not out, because the eldest is still in the midst of medical training and two of the girls will go on to further formal education), one at university (coming home for the summer), one in high school (going to Italy with her big sister and then coming home for the summer), and the three boys. Does that add up to the right number?
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Post by Calluna on May 20, 2009 14:05:45 GMT -5
Does that add up to the right number? LOL! If you can't count them all, I sure can't! ;D You're going to be begging them for grandchildren when the last one is out and you feel like you're undergoing sensory deprivation with all the quiet you haven't heard in...hmm...a LONG time!  |
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Post by Rob on May 20, 2009 15:43:05 GMT -5
Well, gosh. My responsibility was supposed to be over after conception, and for most of them, I didn't even attend that! I shouldn't be expected to keep track.
Considering that the last one is 19 years younger than the first one (I think, but I may not have that math right either), I ought to have grandchildren by the time my nest is empty. I thought the eldest was headed in that direction, but then he and his significant other had significant differences of opinion about living and working in Africa.
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Post by Temperament on May 22, 2009 13:04:40 GMT -5
Who is Lucy?
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Post by Calluna on May 22, 2009 15:16:15 GMT -5
Lucille Ball of I Love Lucy. You must be a real youngster not to know that reference. ;D |
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Post by Rob on May 22, 2009 16:00:35 GMT -5
Or we're really old.
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Post by MacBeth on May 22, 2009 16:42:54 GMT -5
I think both of those things are probably true.....
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Post by Calluna on May 22, 2009 18:41:56 GMT -5
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Post by wheelspinner on May 23, 2009 1:27:49 GMT -5
Lucy is still on all the time eevrywhere, so we can't be considered old if we recognise it. Can we?
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Post by Georgina on May 23, 2009 2:03:40 GMT -5
Lucy is still on all the time eevrywhere, so we can't be considered old if we recognise it. Can we? Yes you can. |
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Post by Peltigera on May 23, 2009 4:43:09 GMT -5
I would like to point out that I never got the Lucy thing. Of course, I understood it straight away, but I would still like to deny it.
As to Rob's daughters, boy, am I jealous. I was only allowed the one (graduated five years ago) but I would have had a dozen (naturally, adopted or just plain stealing off the street) but the wife objected to even the one.
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Post by Calluna on May 23, 2009 7:26:20 GMT -5
I was only allowed the one (graduated five years ago) but I would have had a dozen (naturally, adopted or just plain stealing off the street) but the wife objected to even the one. Had you told this to Rob a few years ago, he might have been happy to oblige and donate a few. ;D There's still a few little boys running around his house who sound to be quite the handful some days...he might still be willing to send them on an extended vacation. Actually, Rob, time flies...how old are the "little" boys now? They might not be so little anymore! |
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Post by MacBeth on May 23, 2009 7:56:38 GMT -5
It is most certainly true for me, Calluna !
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Post by gael on May 24, 2009 6:09:16 GMT -5
Huge Gratz to the girls. That's a great accomplishment! For Dad too! hehehe.. Alnwick.. (Hogwarts) Is there really a University there? |
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Post by ldybroker on Jul 12, 2009 20:12:19 GMT -5
well.. it has been awhile.. but grats Rob! you have Four grownups now!! amazing... hope all is well in your world.. Brian gave me teh link for this..lost it for the longest time:)
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Post by Faith on Jul 16, 2009 22:27:07 GMT -5
Congrats Rob. It seems I should stop by here more often...gosh now I feel really old!
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