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Liz Conner's avatar

Great memories. I went for a number of much more relaxed Sunday lunches with Sally and Paul - I'd treck up the hill or Sally would come and collect me and we'd have lunch, some great conversation, some memories shared and a lot of laughs. I will always remember the proliferation of sweet peas that grew along their driveway (#aspirations). Such wonderful people! I love that our family (largely the matriarchs) held the threads of our cousins close - we have such a rich collection of stories and heritage to draw from.

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Louiselle's avatar

that one was a bit sad, I felt the family feels there.

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Victoria Osborne's avatar

Thank you, Louiselle.

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Louiselle's avatar

Its very easy, as if your experience is my experience

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Victoria Osborne's avatar

That's a remarkable and enlivening comment. Thank you very much. Made my day.

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Helen Millar's avatar

I was with at the table. Generous sharing of rich memories Victoria 🙏

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Victoria Osborne's avatar

Thank you. Sometimes the cake was rich as well!!

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Elizabeth Egan's avatar

Loved this piece.

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Victoria Osborne's avatar

Thank you so much, Elizabeth!

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MA's avatar

You’re alright just the way you are

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Victoria Osborne's avatar

High praise from a proper lady like you! Thank you! Although, you don't think I could improve just a little? Sit up a bit straighter? Knees together? Stop licking the cake plate?

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Constance Fitzgerald's avatar

Beautifully described- Dunedin was indeed a Victorian town

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Victoria Osborne's avatar

Thank you, Constance. Let us hope we've evolved!

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