Last evening - that's my son with his son. Little Zach will be four months old on Saturday. It's sad that they do not live just round the corner from us so that we can be a big part of our grandson's life - just as we are with Phoebe and Margot. At least Ian and Sarah and Little Zach do not live in some faraway country like Australia or Canada or Lesotho. I guess we should grateful about that.
Zach is doing nicely. He likes kicking his feet in the bath and watching the world go by. He has just had his first spoonfuls of baby rice - helping him to put on more weight.
Next week we will be heading down to London to stay with Zach and his mama. We will be staying for three nights. Ian will be away on business and we want to give Sarah some support as well as cuddling Zach.
If any unscrupulous bloggers, blog visitors or nasty trolls imagine that they might burgle our Sheffield mansion while we are away then think again! The premises will be temporarily occupied by my old friend, the weightlifter Tyson Grimes and his ex-police dog Satan. Besides, anything of value will be placed in secure storage over the weekend. Naturally, every room is covered by our CCTV system.
While in London, I hope to go south of The Thames to Putney Vale Cemetery where I have recently discovered that one of my musical heroines is buried. Sandy Denny died in 1978 and here she is singing her most famous song...
I might take her a flower or two.
What a lovely voice she had. Why do so many musicians die so young? It's such a waste.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely visit with wee Zach, teach him a few songs while you're there.
Sandy could not cope with fame, alcohol, marriage or motherhood. She tumbled downstairs and that was the beginning of the end.
DeleteLittle Zach seems to have Ian's eyes.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the wee fella, I don't have to tell you he won't be a baby for long :)
Very observant Kylie. People say that he looks like Ian.
DeleteI an tell that you will enjoy every minute of your time with Zach. Don't forget to sing to him.
ReplyDeleteI will sing a new song...
DeleteOh I once knew a fellow called Red
He kept a beaver under his bed
In the morning the creature was fed
With tuna on a slice of bread!
Red Deer! Red Deer!
Let's drink another pint of beer!
Hey, hey. Fun. There is a case if a beaver that was kept as a pet in Red Deer. Look up Mickey the beaver and Doris Forbes.
DeleteIt's happened again! I opened your post and heard the song from the day before "Athenry", then it was overlaid in the second verse by the song on this post, so confusing to hear the two together so I turned off my speakers.
ReplyDeleteBaby Zach is a fine looking boy, progressing well.
I may have accidentally sent a trojan virus to your computer Elsie! Sorry about that.
DeleteIt happened again today, here and on another blog.
DeleteIt is good that you and Shirley get along so well with Sarah. I have been fortunate myself in that my non-biological families in Sicily, England and Germany have accepted me with open arms from the start. Not all acquired family members are close or would appreciate an extended visit from their in-laws.
ReplyDeleteWhile you're there, I imagine there will be plenty of singing to little Zach.
I am not familiar with Fairport Convention, but then Folk was never quite my musical scene.
When I was fifteen, Fairport Convention were very special to me. And yes, we do get on well with Sarah as we confirmed when we stayed with her last month. Ian was away in Amsterdam then.
DeleteZach looks like a bonny boy. I am sure he will have a fine time with his old Grumps.
ReplyDeleteGrumps can be very strict like a military man. Grumps fought in The Falklands and was also at Waterloo*.
Delete*railway station in London.
Children turn beards grey.
ReplyDeleteIan will be forty next birthday.
DeleteI would like to visit Sandy's grave some time YP. She died far too young. At least her voice lives on through records and good old YouTube.
ReplyDeleteIf I don't get there this time I will go there another time. The way her life ended was so tragic.
DeleteAh, your favourite son, and his son. It is so nice that you can have some time in a posh part of London and spend time with wee Zach.
ReplyDeleteI guess you are joking about home security.
Wee Zach is sometimes Wee Wee Zach - making fountains for his mama. If you think I am joking about the home security, try it mate! Satan will have you for breakfast!
DeleteZach looks like such a serious boy. But so does his papa. I know you will have a good time with him.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if I remember Sandy Denny. I'm sure she was part of the soundtrack of my life in some way.
Ian was tired and in that moment was caught unawares by Sarah on her phone. Only now is Zach really beginning to smile regularly.
DeleteOh, you will enjoy your visit with Zach. The months fly by so quickly!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that singer but see she died young after a fall down a flight of stairs. Sad!
She meant a lot to me. There was tragedy and timelessness in her voice.
DeleteMy father preferred grandchildren, spoil them and leave mom and dad to sort it out.
ReplyDeleteSeems like a wholesome philosophy to me!
DeleteFairport Convention was part of my uni life back in 1970s, so know that song well. I'll look out for you next week in the metrolops. If you see some mad blonde woman waving at you, you'll know who I am. What a poppet Zack is. I can well understand you wish he lived closer.
ReplyDeleteI will look out for you ADDY. Will you be wearing shoes?
DeleteZach looks like quite a serious young boy.
ReplyDeleteOnly now is he beginning to smile - showing the innocent joy within.
DeleteI was also going to say that Zach has Ian's eyes and expression. I know you're going to enjoy that little fellow!
ReplyDeleteOther people are saying the same - that he is a chip off the old block.
DeleteWho knows where the time goes? She has been gone for such a long time.
ReplyDelete46 years.
DeleteThey're both as cute as buttons. The grandparent stage of life has some wonderful perks.
ReplyDeleteThank you Melinda. Beforehand, I couldn't quite imagine the joy of being a grandfather.
DeleteHave a great trip! As you may remember, I've visited Sandy Denny's grave a couple of times. It's a worthwhile pilgrimage!
ReplyDeleteIn fact I didn't remember that Steve! But a quick search of your blog reveals that I even commented on the visit you made in 2019!
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