Congratulations Joe!
You are now an official qualified teacher of English! Rather you than me!
Abi xxx
CLUSTR MAP
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Monday, 10 November 2008
RNVR
I contacted the Royal Naval Voluntary Reserve (RNVR) about grandfather when there was no record of him in their
list of officers. He has now been found and a record can be seen at this link. Some of the information gathered
came from the obituary that I attached with my email (a copy appears in an earlier post on this blog). Below is the text of the RNVR's reply:
Re: F.J. Houghton RNVR
| From: | |
| Sent: | Sunday, November 09, 2008 5:38:53 PM |
| To: | Nicholas Houghton (nic_houghton@hotmail.com) |
Found him as Temporary Lieutenant (Special Branch) at HMS Victory III in late 1941. Will gladly add an entry for him.
Regards,
Hans Houterman
www.unithistories.com
If anyone has a photograph of grandfather it would be nice to let the RNVR have it for their site.
Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Friday, 24 October 2008
Houghton - The Cumbria Outpost
Don't know how many Houghtons there are in the UK but it would be good to have pictures of Houghtons at Houghtons . Sally x
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
LITTLE SHIPS
Dad used to speak of his father's boat taking part in the Dunkirk rescue. I did ask him the name of the boat, but stupidly I did not write it down and I have forgotten it. Does anyone have any recollection of the name? Is there a photograph anywhere?
The Association of Dunkirk Little Ships has a website and the list of craft taking part can be found here:http://www.adls.org.uk/
Saturday, 4 October 2008
MY BIRTHDAY
Friday, 26 September 2008
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
ANOTHER GENERATION
The news is in Karla's Facebook area and so firmly in the public domain:
We are to become a grandfather early in the new year.
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Friday, 15 August 2008
Congratulations
Joe & Abi
To see Nic & Elvie's message from the Philippines, follow the link:Joe & Abi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHvF21jngCE
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
ABI'S WEDDING
If like me, you cannot attend Abi's wedding this coming Friday you may like to know
that Jonathan will be posting "live" images of the event as it happens (more or less).
Saturday, 3 May 2008
ANNIVERSARY
4 May
Its come around again folks.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
TIM & MARIA
Oh, and Happy Birthday to Maria too
Wednesday, 2 April 2008
VISITING DAD'S GRAVE
On Saturday 15 March Abi, Joe and I met at the Rose & Crown pub at Calverleigh (tel: 01884 256301, EX16 8BA). We held the wake for father here. It was a wet miserable day, so it was nice to have a leisurely lunch sat in the cosy surroundings by the fire and chat over a few drinks.
Eventually we ventured forth. I had bought some rainwear from Mole Valley Farmers at Cullompton that morning and was glad of the protection. However my footwear got soaked in the long grass.
We planted the daffodils left by Linda. I retied the support strap lower on the rowan tree so that it can flex. If this isn't done the trunks grow weak and the tree will not grow strong and straight.
Joe took a photograph of Abi and I. I remarked that I had yet to see a photograph taken at the site where the subjects are not clad as if arriving at the summit of Mount Everest or the North Pole.
Returning the trowel and fork to the receptacle at the gate we said our farewells to Dad and to one another.
To find the buriel site from the pub:
Leave the car park and turn right. After a few minutes take the road leading off to the left. Climb the hill all the way to the top. At the top take the right fork and look for a 5 bar gate facing you on the left. This is the small car park.
Leave the car and walk through the other gate keeping right near the hedge, Dad is about 40 yards down on the left. Look for the Rowan tree. Each grave is marked with a discreet up-turned plaque.
Tools can be found near the entrance. Please remember that this is a green buriel site, so only leave bio-degradeable material.
Take fotos and post them here - especially if it is sunny!
Thank you.
Eventually we ventured forth. I had bought some rainwear from Mole Valley Farmers at Cullompton that morning and was glad of the protection. However my footwear got soaked in the long grass.
We planted the daffodils left by Linda. I retied the support strap lower on the rowan tree so that it can flex. If this isn't done the trunks grow weak and the tree will not grow strong and straight.
Joe took a photograph of Abi and I. I remarked that I had yet to see a photograph taken at the site where the subjects are not clad as if arriving at the summit of Mount Everest or the North Pole.
Returning the trowel and fork to the receptacle at the gate we said our farewells to Dad and to one another.
To find the buriel site from the pub:
Leave the car park and turn right. After a few minutes take the road leading off to the left. Climb the hill all the way to the top. At the top take the right fork and look for a 5 bar gate facing you on the left. This is the small car park.
Leave the car and walk through the other gate keeping right near the hedge, Dad is about 40 yards down on the left. Look for the Rowan tree. Each grave is marked with a discreet up-turned plaque.
Tools can be found near the entrance. Please remember that this is a green buriel site, so only leave bio-degradeable material.
Take fotos and post them here - especially if it is sunny!
Thank you.
Friday, 14 March 2008
NIC IN UK
I am in UK for a while. I have been staying with a good friend in London whilst I sort out some personal admin. Tomorrow I journey down to Devon. I am meeting Abi in the afternoon at our Father's grave. Thursday marked 2 years since his death (two days after his 75th birthday).
I shall stay at my Mother's home which is currently on the market following her recent admission to a nursing home.
I shall return to London after Easter and prepare to fly back to The Philippines.
If family or friends wish to chat they can call me on mobile telephone no.: 07958 400 122.
I shall stay at my Mother's home which is currently on the market following her recent admission to a nursing home.
I shall return to London after Easter and prepare to fly back to The Philippines.
If family or friends wish to chat they can call me on mobile telephone no.: 07958 400 122.
Monday, 31 December 2007
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Monday, 5 November 2007
SYDNEY CLOCK
In recognition of Pete in Australia I thought it high time we added a clock for the region.
Keep posting everybody. I am sure you have lots to say, and we want to hear it.
Nic
Keep posting everybody. I am sure you have lots to say, and we want to hear it.
Nic
Monday, 22 October 2007
Joyce - Mum of Nic and Sally, Grandmother of Jonathan, Dorian and Karla
Hello all
Unfortunately Mum has had a stroke and was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital on 9 October. She is still there waiting for a transfer to Budleigh Salterton Hospital for rehabilitation.
She suffered a significant episode which has resulted in quite a high level of disability. She can move all her limbs but has no strength. The most worrying aspect is her mental health. Mum was beginning to display signs of confusion before this happened but the stroke seems to have magnified this problem enormously. She is very distant and talks mainly in the past. She does recognise me and knows who I am. She requires assistance with feeding and can only manage liquidised foods. Because of the confusion the opinion is at the moment that a return home will be unlikely. However, we always remain optimistic and her home is waiting for her. This is probably everyones worst nightmare for themselves or someone they love. It is a very cruel way to spend the evening of your days and we have a different Mum and grandmother now to the one we had two weeks ago.
Will keep you posted.
On a happier note, Big G and I are really well and looking forward to some cosy winter evenings! Great news about Abi and Joe and we look forward to the wedding next year - (I am assuming we are invited!). Look forward to seeing you all before too long although as time races by it is looking increasingly unlikely in 2007 - where has it gone? Another year of big birthdays, births, engagements, mega moves to overseas adventures and other lovely things that hopefully will outweigh the negatives that I am sure we have all experienced this year.
Love you loads
Sally xxx
Unfortunately Mum has had a stroke and was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital on 9 October. She is still there waiting for a transfer to Budleigh Salterton Hospital for rehabilitation.
She suffered a significant episode which has resulted in quite a high level of disability. She can move all her limbs but has no strength. The most worrying aspect is her mental health. Mum was beginning to display signs of confusion before this happened but the stroke seems to have magnified this problem enormously. She is very distant and talks mainly in the past. She does recognise me and knows who I am. She requires assistance with feeding and can only manage liquidised foods. Because of the confusion the opinion is at the moment that a return home will be unlikely. However, we always remain optimistic and her home is waiting for her. This is probably everyones worst nightmare for themselves or someone they love. It is a very cruel way to spend the evening of your days and we have a different Mum and grandmother now to the one we had two weeks ago.
Will keep you posted.
On a happier note, Big G and I are really well and looking forward to some cosy winter evenings! Great news about Abi and Joe and we look forward to the wedding next year - (I am assuming we are invited!). Look forward to seeing you all before too long although as time races by it is looking increasingly unlikely in 2007 - where has it gone? Another year of big birthdays, births, engagements, mega moves to overseas adventures and other lovely things that hopefully will outweigh the negatives that I am sure we have all experienced this year.
Love you loads
Sally xxx
Monday, 1 October 2007
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