Posted by Dinah on January 23, 2005, at 8:22:38
In reply to Silliness, I guess, posted by Dinah on January 18, 2005, at 20:58:17
And gave me the contents. Nothing of material value, apart from his simple wedding band. An old Timex watch, that I'm going to see if I can have repaired. Daddy kept things forever, fixed them up with duct tape if necessary. Never mind that buying a new one was cheaper than getting the old one repaired. :) A couple of pairs of cufflinks and some old tie clips. His old western belt buckle from the big belt that Mother used to threaten me with (and spank me with at times). For some reason, that one was really important. A couple of very old pocket watches from grandparents that I'll try to get fixed and running for my son when he turns thirteen. I'm going to put his ring on a chain, because believe it or not, his fingers were slimmer than mine, despite his height. Sigh. I have short peasant fingers perfect for digging in the earth.
My brother, naturally, got quite a few of his personal possessions. And mother disposed of the rest. I'm glad I have these things that he wore close to him for me to wear close to me.
(Except the tie clasps and cufflinks. He wore those as infrequently as possible and disposed of them as quickly as possible. lol. )
poster:Dinah
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