Family stories

Memories from the mid 1900's

When the 1914-18 commenced Dad went to enlist but was refused because of his health, however Dad’s saying was “what I was born with I will die with”,...

Faye Harris
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Sometimes the Sweetest Things are the Most Dangerous

Don’t stick things into electrical sockets. Let sleeping dogs lie. Never anger pregnant women. These are 3 lessons I adhere to in life....

Andy Thompson
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"Show Me The Poop!"

As parents, we often do things purely on autopilot.

Our kids ask us for something, and we act. Only later, in hindsight, does it dawn upon us just...

Daniel Nest
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Eating a live fish while snorkelling in Borneo

Most of us who grew up with our Dads will at some point in our childhood and adult lives be embarrassed in front of our friends by our Dad’s silly jokes and antics....

Wan Phing Lim
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No Gloating in the Pool, Please.

I’m taking my youngest child to his first swimming lesson on the weekend. I’m about as excited as one man can get when he knows he has to strip off a...

Andy Thompson
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Because I'm your big brother, that's why.

My little bro had a tough life growing up. I’d like to say it had nothing to do with me, but that would be a lie. ...

Adsy
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