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What a wild set of Aussies. I wouldn't help them either when Alf gave them the ability to prosper. I think your dad was right to show loyalty to the immediate family, for better and worse. 
I love reading your stories. I can see some of it happening.
posted by
mariss9
on May 5, 2010 at 9:22 AM
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There is something to be said for the loyalty your father possessed.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on May 2, 2010 at 4:33 PM
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You know reading this reminds me of scenes from the Sons of Katie Elder actually - so alive - Love the texture throughout this read. Of course you add so much with your gift of 'story telling' Kabu - makes me want to lie back and kick my feet up to listen (but then I wouldn't be able to read...
) xoxox Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on May 2, 2010 at 12:46 PM
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KABU
This is great.......gotta read the latest
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on May 2, 2010 at 12:31 AM
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Families are like whimsical crazy quilts. It's fun reading about yours. It makes me do a lot of thinking/remembering about the stories mom and dad used to tell me about mine.
posted by
TAPS.
on May 1, 2010 at 7:40 PM
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Kabuiepie-;)
Wow, your mother was a saint. I don't know how she managed to keep quiet about your dad helping out his brothers all the time. These are wonderful posts and I know I'm driving you batty with questions all the time I'm reading. Slowly I am putting your family all together, a nice gang of farmers. Hey, I had the house in just the right place for ya darlin', good thing you know about that green side down thingy
posted by
WileyJohn
on May 1, 2010 at 7:25 PM
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kabu
Reading your recountings is like reading a marvelous novel. Why, but you should gt published, kind lady. Well written!
I'll go back and read it from the beginning. Sorry for all these days, got time today after a long time.
posted by
anib
on May 1, 2010 at 7:11 PM
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Kabu
What a story! And yes, I think I can understand your Dad, and certainly respect him for his selfless loyalty to his profligate brother...
posted by
Nautikos
on May 1, 2010 at 5:28 PM
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Kabu, what aprofound way to get in touch with your past.
How do you feel about your dad and Alf?
posted by
dsm_tchr
on May 1, 2010 at 4:54 PM
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Wonderful story Kabu... Thanks for sharing it xoxoxo
posted by
Sinome
on May 1, 2010 at 1:39 PM
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Bllod is thicker than water for sure
it's like I can bitch about my brother, sister, kids, or whatev, but nobodyelse better say a damn thing..LOL
posted by
hazel_st_cricket
on May 1, 2010 at 10:24 AM
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blood is thicker
I think it was in the old days Kabu, but very often now it seems thinner.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 1, 2010 at 10:24 AM
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I'm holding my breath, Grandmummy. I wish I could have known your mum and dad. They were lovely people, I know.
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on May 1, 2010 at 9:32 AM
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Bert? Alf? Roy?
My grandfather was Bert, my great uncle was named Alfred, and my rascally uncle - Roy. I keep hearing the theme from the Twilight Zone in the back of my mind! woh!
posted by
Pat_B
on May 1, 2010 at 9:11 AM
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