A day out with family
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (361208)
Rockingham, Australia
May 17, 2025 2:27am CST
We and Vince’s brother went to visit the remaining brother and his wife. The older brother turned 81 a day or two ago and in the last year or so, has suddenly become very old and frail. He was always the ‘project manager’ for our various family working bees and it’s sad to see him ageing so quickly.
However, we shared some great memories, including one that was very funny. His wife used to board with the family when she first started working and the pair were attracted to each other and started going out. One night, at the dinner table, BIL’s mother said, ‘M, that’s my leg you’re rubbing.’ We’d heard the story before but it’s always good for retelling. This time it was made funnier by younger BIL saying ‘I hope it was below the knee’.
The photo shows the ‘birthday boy’ and his wife. It was taken quite a few years ago.
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@DaddyEvil (157241)
• United States
17 May
I hope it was below the knee, too. OMG! That's funny!
At least I never made a mistake like that! I just kept getting caught up in eating contests with my girlfriend's brothers.... 
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@DaddyEvil (157241)
• United States
18 May
@JudyEv Yes, at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners... We ate everything on the table. My girlfriend's mom could really cook!
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@RebeccasFarm (95568)
• Arvada, Colorado
18 May
Aw, lovely memories..funny story Judy.
Your son okay?
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@RebeccasFarm (95568)
• Arvada, Colorado
19 May
@JudyEv It is so hard to get rid of stuff I know..I wind up throwing it away. I hope he will find something soon..in prayers for him Judy.
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@JudyEv (361208)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 May
@RebeccasFarm Thanks very much. It's really appreciated.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17010)
• China
17 May
Nobody can stop the advance of old age. 
Vince’s elder brother never has thought that becomes a laughingstock !
Vince’s elder brother never has thought that becomes a laughingstock !1 person likes this
@FourWalls (77975)
• United States
17 May
Ah, true love stories. 
(Best told below the knee! )
I’m sorry he’s getting so old so quickly.
(Best told below the knee! )
I’m sorry he’s getting so old so quickly. 1 person likes this
@wolfgirl569 (121059)
• Marion, Ohio
17 May
That is funny. They are a good looking couple.
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@RasmaSandra (88149)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 May
Glad to hear you had fun with family,
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@JudyEv (361208)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 May
You don't realise what you're losing until you've lost it if that makes sense. And now my balance is getting worse and worse. But you stay active and engaged. I'm sure you'll be fine for a good few years yet. And Big One and Little One will help keep you young.
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@LindaOHio (198310)
• United States
18 May
It's always sad to see someone age so fast. My robust husband aged about 10 years during that year that he was in the hospital and rehab. It was tragic. I'm glad you got to spend some time with the brothers.
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@Dreamerby (8901)
• Calcutta, India
17 May
What matters is you have good memories with them! That's the nicest part.
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@Fishmomma (11573)
• United States
19 May
I laughed as it sounds like something that could happen to many people. In my case my name is the same as my Mom's and had a boyfriend that would call and say our name without saying who was calling. He asked my Mom out several times to lunch and when my Mom finally told me that she gets more date offers than me I told him that my Mom answers the phone. He was so red and didn't call again.
@snowy22315 (194685)
• United States
17 May
That is funny. Happy Bday to the birthday boy!
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@allknowing (152004)
• India
17 May
Nice to relive memories Whenever we meet which is nowadays rare we get to do this
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