This has certainly been a week of memories.
Today in my bird figurine series I share pictures of the late Audrey Jean
Campbell Haughton-James with a Kookaburra bird and the lovely figurine that her
daughter Christine Taylor sent Janine and me some years ago. I will always treasure the wonderful
afternoon we had at my home when Jean and Christine spent some time with us.
They journeyed all the way from Australia to meet the Haughton-Jameses in
Jamaica. Jean passed away on September 28, 2012. May her soul rest in peace. My condolences to her family and friends.
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| Jean on her verandah with Kookaburra in St. Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland |
38 comments:
That's a very different but cool looking bird.
Cher Sunray Gardens
Thanks Cher. Have a good day.
I can't help thinking of the Kookaburra song we used to sing as kids! What a treasure!
Hi Veronica,
My mom also told me that she used to sing a Kookaburra song in school. Take care and have a good day.
Judy
What a lovely lady. May she rest in peace. The bird is awesome.
Have a terrific day. :)
Jean seemed like a special lady. I love how the bird is just sitting right there on her lap. Very neat!
I am really glad I got to meet her Theresa. This picture of her with the Kookaburra is special for me.
Thanks Sandee! Have a great day.
Yes, this is a quite different but I guess that's what makes a good collection. Each piece is unique.
I hope you don't mind me asking but I've been wanting to ask this ever since you change the header - which is you in the photo and which is Janine ?
Thanks Winnie! On the header Janine is the one on the left. She was always the one with the bright smile. That is an easy way to tell the difference in pictures!:) Take care and enjoy the rest of your day.
I've always wondered what that kind of bird looked like (only hearing the name in the old nursery song). Thanks for sharing your post, and how neat that they journeyed over to visit!
You are welcome mail4rosey. Enjoy the rest of your day.
What a different and interesting bird! I've never heard of a Kookaburra before, let alone seen one, so this post has educated me a bit.
So sorry to hear that Jean passed away. It's lovely that you're able to keep such a wonderful memory of her through the figurine.
Thanks for linking up again with TFCT! Come back next week too :)
Thanks Silverfaerie. I will definitely link up again next week. Have a good weekend.
We used to sing the kookaburra song! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo P.S. did you enter my latest giveaway?
You are welcome Katherine. Oh yes, I have entered your wonderful giveaway and also left a comment. Take care and enjoy the rest of your week.
That is a great bird. She sounds like a truly amazing lady!
I am so glad I met her Melissa. Have yourself a wonderful weekend.
Congrats ~ Found your blog on Google while searching for a related topic, your site came up, it looks good, keep them coming !
Hello! I'm visiting from the Lovin the Weekend hop at Tos and Me. :-)
http://rmg-anordinaryhousewife.blogspot.com/
Thanks for stopping by An Ordinary Housewife. Have a good weekend.
Thanks a lot Anonymous. Have a good weekend.
She seems like an awesome lady. So sorry to hear about passing. She looks really cute with the bird.
Thanks Anonymous. Have a good weekend.
Another special figurine! What a series you have going Judy! Was that your grandmother in the photo? She must have been a kind and gentle person :)
Have a great weekend!
Paula
lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com
Thanks Paula! The lady in the photo was married to a Haughton-James. We were so happy to learn that there were some Haughton-James relatives living in Australia and thrilled to meet Jean and her daughter when they came to Jamaica.
It must have been a somewhat great re union for you. She look like some sweet old lady, bless her soul.
Most definitely Ugochi! Take care and have a good weekend.
Bless her .... lovely bird figure Judy,hope your having a good weekend Judy thanks for joining us and linking up :)
how interesting to actually see that bird! now I will be singing that song to myself all night.
Newest follower here! I found you through the Friday blog hop! Cute blog, I can’t wait to read more!
-meandmr.com
The kookaburra song seems to be well known Annmarie. Have a great week.
Thanks meandmr.com. I will follow back.
Thanks Clairejustine and have a good week.
What a beautiful photo, Judy!! I can tell Jean was very dear to you...it's so neat that the bird is sitting with her and so comfortable. Neither of them are afraid of each other...love it!! She seems like a very special person and friend.
I wish you a wonderful week and hope you and your family have been well!
Thinking of you and sending love!
Xoxox
Maria
Thanks a lot Maria. Jean was really a special lady. It is raining cats and dogs here with the approach of Tropical Storm Sandy but I am preparing myself and trying to keep calm. Take care and all the very best to you, Steve & Beano.
Kookaburras are the nicest birds ever :)
Great photo.
Thanks a lot Lisa!
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