tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post783657423875975282..comments2023-10-30T10:32:26.904-04:00Comments on Holding Patterns: Family ReunionsSandi McBridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-62229306816381684692011-11-21T08:41:53.123-05:002011-11-21T08:41:53.123-05:00family history is so important. I will be doing a...family history is so important. I will be doing a post about that hopefully some time this week.<br /><br />Gill in CanadaGill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-71004898257213838102011-11-21T08:34:57.135-05:002011-11-21T08:34:57.135-05:00Dear Sandi, I was delighted to see you pop up this...Dear Sandi, I was delighted to see you pop up this morning in my mailbox. I came by not too long ago and was dismayed to see you hadn't posted in a while. You do have one of the best written blogs around! Our holidays are all family reunions. There will be 20 something at my house Thursday and God blessing us with good weather I plan to set up several long tables outside. I am using old quilts as tablecloths. Lots of food and fun. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Sandi. xoxoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-74205792186593976232011-11-20T19:43:18.719-05:002011-11-20T19:43:18.719-05:00Love this post, Sandi. It's wonderful to see ...Love this post, Sandi. It's wonderful to see you here. We used to have huge family reunions also, but the ones who remain don't seem to be as interested. In fact, we actually had two each year. LOVED them!!<br /><br />Happy belated anniversary to you and Mac. It's always nice to know of happy marriages. :)Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865722713732049339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-66400660949190229272011-11-20T07:46:58.411-05:002011-11-20T07:46:58.411-05:00I love family reunions. In fact we had one just la...I love family reunions. In fact we had one just last night for my Dad's 'Birthday/Celebration of Life'. He died recently and we couldn't have a funeral because he left his remains to science so we had a party instead - it was wonderful.Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-88422326204492426852011-11-19T23:53:09.032-05:002011-11-19T23:53:09.032-05:00I agree that Southern family reunions are somethin...I agree that Southern family reunions are something special. We do know how it's done, don't we? My families are growing further and further apart and it's so sad. I try to make sure my kids know their relatives or at least know of them. Unfortunately, most of our family reunions these days are funerals. Good food, getting to see people we haven't seen since the last funeral and inevitably the sentiment that "we don't need to wait until somebody else dies to get together" is repeated multiple times.Wanda @ Just Vintagehttp://shopjustvintage.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-81490325603230011582011-11-19T23:16:05.184-05:002011-11-19T23:16:05.184-05:00Hey ... that was a surprise ... I have had a lot g...Hey ... that was a surprise ... I have had a lot going on ... its been a roller coaster lately along with some health issues that took drs a year to figure out ... its under control to a point ... but been a rough go ... hope all is well with you <br /><br />HUGS<br />JONeereAnDearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928921879187006368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-5076913804711026582011-11-19T14:23:57.281-05:002011-11-19T14:23:57.281-05:00The longer I follow you and read your posts, the m...The longer I follow you and read your posts, the more convinced I am that we have to be blood relatives somewhere along the line! My Dad's family has a big reunion maybe every five years or so now but it is "populated" primarily with offspring from my oldest uncle -most of whom I don't know at all but I wish I did, would like to get to know them better. My Mom's family held a reunion every year for 55 years and about 5 years ago, it had come to a point where so few attended -down from 80 plus people to a meager 16-18, same old folks, the last 2-3 years so we discontinued having it. Trust me when I tell you I was crushed, very depressed at its demise! I loved that annual event every bit as much as I love Christmas and Thanksgiving! Visiting the cemeteries, sharing memories through stories and photos, family tree research and of course, the great foods we enjoyed at these pot luck celebrations -all are now part of my good memories of my lifetime. I wanted very much for my kids and grandkids especially to know as many of their extended family members as possible and now, looks like arranging that in their lives is gonna take a whole lot of work to achieve!<br />Glad you were able to do the reunion thing and here's hoping your clan keeps it going!Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-78973297013229944282011-11-19T09:17:26.809-05:002011-11-19T09:17:26.809-05:00Just another tradition to pass one to our grandchi...Just another tradition to pass one to our grandchildren....<br />We have reunions...I've been noticing that fewer of the next generation attend....Ours are usually just for the one meal....I've seen and heard about reunions which last for several days with activities each day.<br />Mama BearLove Bears All Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04091529156071883508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-63030034551938243872011-11-19T07:03:25.195-05:002011-11-19T07:03:25.195-05:00Always good to see a familiar face...welcome back....Always good to see a familiar face...welcome back. I love the history of family reunions, cemetery searches, and the food, well that is just a bonus. Congrats on 43 years!<br />Blessings ;-)Candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151055575696033898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-5571382146241270012011-11-18T21:50:03.452-05:002011-11-18T21:50:03.452-05:00The South is magical and wonderful. And warm in m...The South is magical and wonderful. And warm in many ways. I am glad you all enjoyed that reunion. That must be great. My family has gotten so small, when we get together for coffee, it's a family reunion. You touch my heart.<br /><br />Happy anniversary, too!SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-87615730913706012922011-11-18T19:58:54.396-05:002011-11-18T19:58:54.396-05:00That's a lovel post, Sandi! The few family reu...That's a lovel post, Sandi! The few family reunions I recall tended to happen around Christmas or summer vacation when the parents needed a break from the kids needing constant attention. So they would take us to my paternal grandparents house and the kids would all play with each other, the grandparents, and each other's parents. Fun times. <br /><br />Love,<br />LeeLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09527606943179561117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-28526609190154573172011-11-18T19:51:23.531-05:002011-11-18T19:51:23.531-05:00Hi Sandi!
So nice t osee you pop up on my blog com...Hi Sandi!<br />So nice t osee you pop up on my blog comments! First...Happy Anniversary!!!!! 43 year is quite the accomplishment.<br /><br />I have not been to a family reunion in years. When my parents were alive and our kids were all young, my 4 sisters, parents and all of our 12 childrens used to meet every couple of years. I still see everyone, but here and there and not as often.<br />Hugs,<br />PennyPenny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-8980071613266819312011-11-18T13:44:06.443-05:002011-11-18T13:44:06.443-05:00I thought I just left a comment but....where is it...I thought I just left a comment but....where is it?<br />OK..here I go again. :))<br /><br />Good to hear from you...have you been MIA ?<br />Family reunions are wonderful. I've had more fun at them.<br />We didn't do one this year..all the older ones are gone now and the younger ones are so scattered...with the cost of gas, they felt they couldn't travel this yr. Maybe next yr will be better (I hope..it can't get much worse) and we can do our reunion again.<br />Happy Anniversary. :)bjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-20214245831703794802011-11-18T13:40:19.624-05:002011-11-18T13:40:19.624-05:00Family reunions can be fun and it's interestin...Family reunions can be fun and it's interesting when it's a large extended family one.Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968919406427737503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-9777802314212462872011-11-18T12:14:12.497-05:002011-11-18T12:14:12.497-05:00Hi Sandi, thank you for your wonderful comment.
Co...Hi Sandi, thank you for your wonderful comment.<br />Congratulations on your wedding anniversary. The family get together sounds a great occasion.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09024237340152393255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-29234349221434724412011-11-18T11:36:56.181-05:002011-11-18T11:36:56.181-05:00I'm not from the South, but we hosted a Family...I'm not from the South, but we hosted a Family Reunion every year--my grandmother's cousins and their families, from everywhere (they came because of my great-grandmother, one of the few surviving original "siblings" of the clan). Thanks for recalling the memories, which are never far away, thanks to the stories told and retold at those reunions. Wonderful to have a living connection to your genealogy!dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-59538849634981783512011-11-18T11:34:29.504-05:002011-11-18T11:34:29.504-05:00That makes genealogy much easier to research! LOL....That makes genealogy much easier to research! LOL. My ancestors are scattered all over the place, and it took me days of research to get even as far back as a great-great, or two! Though we have had an occasional clan gathering - last time when my brother and family came form NZ, and all our Birmingham relations trekked to Portsmouth. That was a good day! ♥Jinksyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686101468214361004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-13438825100122124782011-11-18T10:31:56.932-05:002011-11-18T10:31:56.932-05:00congrats on your anniversary!
We use to have huge...congrats on your anniversary!<br /><br />We use to have huge reunions at my grandparents farm when I was younger. My grandpa would hitch up the flatbed trailer and the ladies would lay out sheets and table cloths on it and this was where we had the buffet.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510702377296760913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-4436125465962170232011-11-18T10:20:25.247-05:002011-11-18T10:20:25.247-05:00What a wonderful family tradition. It's so imp...What a wonderful family tradition. It's so important to keep ancestors alive in this way.. by passing along their stories to the next generations. Your family reunites in style!Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-11144293076974570222011-11-18T10:00:11.176-05:002011-11-18T10:00:11.176-05:00You've brought to my mind the importance of a ...You've brought to my mind the importance of a real memorial - to connect us with those who have gone before. I know that whenever my daughter goes to the mainland she takes a detour, as we always did when she was a child, to the cemetery where her grandmother and great-great grandmother lie. I love your tradition too!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-23572245191065540202011-11-18T09:12:39.958-05:002011-11-18T09:12:39.958-05:00That sounds like a fun time shared with your grand...That sounds like a fun time shared with your granddaughter!<br /><br />Congratualtions on 43 years!! That is so wonderful!<br /><br />Smiles!larkswinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07945496247329378715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-89800714606093849542011-11-18T09:12:15.019-05:002011-11-18T09:12:15.019-05:00Glad to see you back and thank you so much for the...Glad to see you back and thank you so much for the prayers. I am so grateful and prayers are powerful.<br /><br />There is nothing like wandering round a family graveyard and the family reunions are really important. I like doing both these things too.<br />Keep well.<br />Maggie X<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-45719751364205645562011-11-18T08:28:09.061-05:002011-11-18T08:28:09.061-05:00Well howdy, Stranger from the South! This is your ...Well howdy, Stranger from the South! This is your dear bud from the Northeast who is delighted to find you here discussing graveyards and family reunions. <br /><br />Happy Belated Anniversary to you and Mac! Glad to hear that it was so much fun for you both. <br /><br />Don't be gone too long this time. You are terribly missed. I know that Facebook has its charms, but... Well you know. <br /><br />Love you! If I don't get back this way before Thanksgiving, a blessed one to you and yours.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412565310065277929.post-7693503676935564002011-11-18T07:52:41.537-05:002011-11-18T07:52:41.537-05:00I always was captivated by seeing so much of my bl...I always was captivated by seeing so much of my bloodline in one place- ours is in Pa the Scots-British Swiss part.i beatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09898046178398533410noreply@blogger.com