Sunday, 19 May 2013

A Macro on Monday - Two Things.

These are the only two things that I have that were owned by my parents.  So, on a round figure birthday,  I think it's appropriate to look backwards at the same time as looking forward.



So, at the end of a (very) good day I decided to post this.

You can find more macro shots at Macro Monday.

Cheers SM.

PS:  If you feel like giving me a birthday present, why not visit my other blog and have a read!
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29 comments:

  1. Arija19 May 2013 at 18:20

    A very Happy Birthday to you Stewart!!!
    Ah, what it is to be thirty again . . .
    All I have is a little liquer glass to remember my father by. The Russians sent him to Siberia when I was four, I briefly saw him once more before the Baltic states were free of the Russian yoke, when it took him longer to get to Riga from Siberia than it took us with a stop-over in Singapore. Papa's wedding ring and watch were never seen again after my brother's arm was amputated on the battle field . . .
    Enjoy what is left of your birthday and your memories.

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  2. Carole M.19 May 2013 at 19:39

    a little sentimental macro, and best wishes for your special birthday Stewart

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  3. Fun6019 May 2013 at 21:02

    Don't spend too long looking back. However, that ring looks very similar to one my mother wears. Enjoy this special birthday and I wish you a long and happy blogging future.

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  4. Andrea @ From The Sol19 May 2013 at 23:20

    Beautifully presented ... just enough to peak our interest and some left to the imagination. I am sorry that you have so few belongings from your parents, but I am certain, as you are looking back, you have many good memories.

    So Happy Round Figured Birthday, Stewart. I won't guess at which round figure we are talking about (though Arija seems to know)I will only say that your years have served you well and that you are a interesting, talented, informed blogger and a wonderful family man and that is worthy of celebration.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  5. TexWisGirl19 May 2013 at 23:46

    happy round-figured birthday, stewart!

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  6. John @ Beans and I on the Loose20 May 2013 at 00:09

    Round-figured birthday? So you are going on a diet then? Sorry Stewart, couldn't resist. Enjoy your day. When my birthday comes, I run away from home.

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  7. Timur Wilde Photography20 May 2013 at 00:48

    Wonderful presentation ... !!

    LG Timur

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  8. Karen20 May 2013 at 04:33

    Happy Birthday Stewart! I have a similar ring that was my mom's.

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  9. Karen20 May 2013 at 06:50

    Happy Birthday Stewart, old things are to be treasured, lovely capture.

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  10. eileeninmd20 May 2013 at 07:08

    Happy Birthday, Stewart! I hope your day was great!

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  11. Allan Lloyd20 May 2013 at 08:01

    Yeah, happy birthday, Stewart – but at what age does a ‘Round-Figured Birthday’ become just another “Big Zero’?

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  12. Esther Joy20 May 2013 at 09:37

    Soooo, this makes me wonder why you only have TWO things. ...My parents family home burned down almost 20 years ago, and that's why I don't have many of their things. ...Or maybe you are just not a "hoarder" and are picky about only keeping a few things!

    At any rate, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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  13. Spare Parts and Pics20 May 2013 at 15:39

    Wonderful macro shot... and happy birthday!

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  14. Small City Scenes20 May 2013 at 15:59

    Very sweet & Happy Birthday. MB

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  15. Laura20 May 2013 at 20:58

    Happy Birthday Stewart!!!! Lovely memories from your parents. Hmmm a round number huh? I'm hosting I Heart Macro this week for the first time, you are welcome to join this meme as well. The link will be open until 8pm (GMT-4) Monday evening:-)

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  16. chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.com20 May 2013 at 20:58

    Happy Birthday! And a wonderful macro to cherish your parents.

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  17. Laura20 May 2013 at 22:34

    thanks so much for participating in I Heart Macro Stewart... I hope it attracts some new friends to your blog!

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  18. Pat Tillett21 May 2013 at 01:03

    Happy Birthday Stewart! I have a couple of photos but nothing else from my parents.

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  19. TheChieftess21 May 2013 at 04:38

    Haha!!! "on a round numbered birthday" I love it!!! Happy Birthday Stewart!!! May you have many more round numbered birthdays!!!

    Wonderful photo...very poignant in it's simplicity!!!

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  20. DIMI21 May 2013 at 06:27

    Happy Birthday dear Stewart!!Very beautiful ring full of nice memories!I hope you had a great time!
    Have a lovely week!
    Dimi..

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  21. Anonymous21 May 2013 at 07:13

    Happy belated birthday, Stewart!

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  22. Anonymous21 May 2013 at 07:43

    Happy birthday, Stewart! The ring is beautiful and I'm sure it holds many memories for you.

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  23. Sallie (FullTime-Life)21 May 2013 at 09:26

    Happy belated birthday...glad it was a wonderful day; you deserve it.

    These are beautiful poignant memories and make a perfectly lovely macro.

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  24. MyMaracas21 May 2013 at 11:01

    A very happy birthday to you! My mother's ring looked a lot like yours. I'm sure you cherish the memories.

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  26. Unknown21 May 2013 at 20:48

    Happy birthday Stewart! A very special treasure.

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  27. Rollercoaster Mum22 May 2013 at 10:09

    Belated Happy Birthday - glad to hear you had a good day. I have quite a few 'treasures'from my maternal grandparents and many more still residing with my mother!

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  28. Anonymous23 May 2013 at 01:42

    Happy birthday! What a meaningful post for Macro Monday.

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  29. amanda24 May 2013 at 14:35

    Happy belated birthday, Stewart!
    As it turned out, we were traveling across country here in the states on your birthday, and I'm still catching up at home & on blog reading.
    I like the thought behind this post, and hope you had a wonderful day!

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