Marvellous Mabel and Jolly Jan what an absolutely wonderful wonderful Birthday you celebrated with your gorgeous friends Peter and Pauline! What a day to remember for ever and ever! Looks like a magnificent house full of delightful treasures!
Keep having fun...maybe a restful day today for you all. Love and Hugs Aunty Ruby and co. XXXXX
Birthday Surprise So happy you managed to surprise her cuz, not much gets past these Taylor girls. Looks like you all had a wonderful day to celebrate her birthday. Mum was absolutely thrilled with the phone call, hasn't stopped smiling hearing from her sister. Wonderful Memories. Love Always Judi & Aunty Lesley.
Happy Birthday Hi Mabel,hope you have a wonderful birthday.Did you ever imagine you would celebrate your 91st birthday on the other side of the world ?Amazing achievment .Enjoy every moment Love Susan & family xxx
Gallipoli trip Thank you jan for letting us enjoy following your momentus journey. George especially knows what it means to mum and yourself to be at Gallipoli. What a wonderful trip and we love the photos. Celebs now. Enjoy ENgland. Love George and. Barbara
Safe return Hi you two, many thanks for your blogs. What a treasure store of memories! I wish you both a safe, speedy return home - followed by a bex and a good lie down!
Have fun in UK So lovely to have had the priveledge of sharing your emotional journey on the steps if your grandfather/father.
Do have an absolutely fabulous time in the Old Dart & u look forward with pleasure to read of all your escapades together there. Travel safely xx
Gallipoli We held our breath waiting for the next instalment realising you needed to recover after a marathon time leading up to & after the 6-00 am ceremony.Yes Prince Harry no doubt helped the time pass & no doubt the sun rising on the shores provided a special moment of reflection on what the feelings of our Grandfather/Father may have been prior to the landing.I am sure when you return there will be memories indelibly imprinted on your minds.A definite once in a lifetime experience.Safe journey & look forward to hearing first hand of your unforgettable trip.
No, thank you Dearest Jan and Mum, it is so pleasing to hear and to see the great and happy photo of Mum, you look great. Now is the time for recharging and relaxing and enjoying the quieter life in Brixham..... Before hitting London and events planned there. Who will you meet there ? Enjoy your stay and know we are all fine here at home. Love , kisses, and licks xxxxxx
Hello from Canberra ... Dear Jan and Mabel, to read your blog and see your photos of this memorable event (especially a certain three photos) was fabulous. What an experience...well deserving of a restful break before hitting the streets of London. Maybe some other VIPs will get to meet you there?! We too had quite a weekend, being part of the 120,000+ people at the Dawn Service, being at the March (with special acknowledgement to Ross), watching the Gallipoli Dawn Service and then watching you two on TV at the Lone Pine ceremony. Then there was the fun and french champagne (I'm sure we had one or two for you). We sent Lynne and Ross safely back home ...you take care, rest up and keep having fun, love us xxx
You have done your father and grandfather PROUD............ What a wonderful journey we have been on with you both and a wonderful tribute and respect shown to your father and grandfather , you must feel incrediblely proud. We at home are so proud of you both for this epic journey, indeed one you will never ever forget . Enjoy your stay in England and we look forward to hearing more. Xxx love you both to bits Pam, Steve and miss daisy xx
Sob, sob, sob! Crying over my toast at the moving blog you have produced. Trials, tribulations, long waits and discomfort. Both the ANZACS and Grandmas in Gallipoli! So glad you have shared them all with us. XX
Wonderful description of 25th April! I feel privileged that I received this Blog. Thank you very much. What a wonderful experience for you to have with your mother. I can understand your emotions and your feelings - I would have been the same, but you describe it beautifully. Have a great stay, and a rest in Devon with Peter and Pauline. love Sue and Richard
Mixing it with the common folk. Nice to see that the dignitaries were able to meet you on such an auspicious occasion. Thought that you might have given the body guard the day off but I did spot her in the black beenie and dark shades whilst viewing the Lone Pine ceremony. Not very conspicuous. I also had an emotional experience at the Dawn Service in Canberra at the War Memorial and marching with the 460, 463 & 467 Squadrons passed the GG General Cosgrove. Massive crowd of over 120000. Very moving. Enjoy you well earnt rest. Safe trip. Love to all. xxx
What celebrities ! (Mabel & Jan of course) We have been out of mobile and internet contact for the past 6 days. So have read all your entries at once on our return.What a week you have had! Memories to last a lifetime and to enter the annals of family history...We listened to the Dawn service from Anzac Cove on car radio in pouring rain. You were uppermost in our minds. Much love Susan ,Kevin and Family
Special memories Mabel and Jan the daily updates and photos have been amazing. You are both celebrities to all of us. I have found it very exciting following this adventure as I do not have a connection to Gallipoli, but now I do. Can't wait to catch up when you both come home. Enjoy your next journey. Love to you both.
Triple UMMMMMM Mabel what a star, did you ever expect to meet Mr Abbot and Prince Harry...... Unbelievable and Wow what else can we say. We watched the Gallipoli ceremonies and tributes and thought how moving they were. I bet it was emotional where you were right in the heart of things. Rest easy love you both Pam and Steve xxx
ged ay from down under hi Mabel and Jan,
WOW how inspiring you both are and to rubbing shoulders with Tony, Ray and Harry they are privileged to have you Malbel! Love your blog Jan "grandma's in Gallipolli you both make us all proud here back home.
cheers
Janette (Pam and Steve's friend)
WOW WOW WOW WOW! What an amazing adventure you are on! Should have taken a "selfie" with him ma! Proud of you. The march went really well yesterday, although it poured the entire time. Great turn out and lots of photos to show you. Hope you enjoy your well earned rest day today xox
Mabel is Royalty! Oh my goodness Mabel! Only you could have achieved that ...chatting up two very important people! And one very eligible bachelor I hope you introduced Jan!!
What a mementos occasion! You both have truly experienced the high and lows of your existence there in such a powerful, personal place! I just can't wait to see you both again and share your experiences face to face!
Make sure you are truly rested today before you head to Devon! You will just love it being with Daphne's son and daughter in law!
I hope you booked lunch with the Queen via Prince Harry! Keep having treasured moments my dear friends. Xxxxxxxxxxx Aunty Ruby and co.
My grandfather landed on the shores of Gallipoli 25 April 1915. It's an honour to accompany my darling 90 year old mum (his daughter) to attend the commemoration ceremony. She's a grandmother and great-grandmother. I'm a grandmother...Grandmas in Gallipoli.... Now, 14 months after this incredible and humbling journey, we go to France with very dear friends. Friends in France...... full info
Aunty Ruby
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Marvellous Mabel and Jolly Jan what an absolutely wonderful wonderful Birthday you celebrated with your gorgeous friends Peter and Pauline! What a day to remember for ever and ever! Looks like a magnificent house full of delightful treasures! Keep having fun...maybe a restful day today for you all. Love and Hugs Aunty Ruby and co. XXXXX