Briefly at least. And I was actually away. Colb and I packed up the RV and headed a couple of hours north to brother Bills place. He invited a few helpers to put a new roof on a section of his house, and I was honoured to be one of them.
Saturday was a very special day as brothers Terry and John were also there, along with Bills son Evan, and brother in law Gerry.
The chemistry, the camaraderie, and the bullshit were all at a very high level. And once again I managed to 'not' be in charge.
The most special moment for me however was Sunday morning after the job was done. Bill came out to the motorhome to visit and all I had to do was look at his pyjamas to confirm he was indeed my brother.
Further confirmation came in the form of the shadows that our respective noses cast over our faces!!
Anyway, thanks a lot Bill for a great visit. I have loved you longer than any of my other brothers, and although I don't tell you this enough, many of the most special memories of my formative years involved you.
My perception of you today when I'm already 60 years old, and you're getting close, is of a kind, loving man who treats those around him with respect and decency, and who adds significant value to the lives of those same people. I know that I'm proud to call you little brother!
"I smile because you’re my brother. I laugh because there is nothing you can do about it"---Anon
Saturday was a very special day as brothers Terry and John were also there, along with Bills son Evan, and brother in law Gerry.
The chemistry, the camaraderie, and the bullshit were all at a very high level. And once again I managed to 'not' be in charge.
The most special moment for me however was Sunday morning after the job was done. Bill came out to the motorhome to visit and all I had to do was look at his pyjamas to confirm he was indeed my brother.
Further confirmation came in the form of the shadows that our respective noses cast over our faces!!
Anyway, thanks a lot Bill for a great visit. I have loved you longer than any of my other brothers, and although I don't tell you this enough, many of the most special memories of my formative years involved you.
My perception of you today when I'm already 60 years old, and you're getting close, is of a kind, loving man who treats those around him with respect and decency, and who adds significant value to the lives of those same people. I know that I'm proud to call you little brother!
"I smile because you’re my brother. I laugh because there is nothing you can do about it"---Anon
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Peter
I'm glad you got to have this special weekend! :)
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Michael