Saturday, September 26, 2009

Grandpa Was A Boat Builder

For Monochrome Weekly-

This photo (the only one we have like it) , is of my husbands Grandpa..he was an excellent Portuguese boat builder, oftentimes gambler, painter by trade but built some houses as well. This monkey here was pretty nasty I heard. He wasn't too pleasant with others but loved him. Anyway, this is my submission- hope everyone has a great weekend-

11 comments:

Inday said...

What a fortunate family to be able to keep such memento of a Grandpa and his most cherished possession: Monkey.

I had a pet monkey when I was a little girl. He was nasty to intruders but very kind to us.

I hope someone in the family has kept the heritage of the Grandpa's building skills. Thanks for visiting my blog and following the main. Much appreciated.

Danton said...

I like this. Evokes something very special and respect about family members and relatives.

BTW, belated Happy Bday. Learned about it just last night.

Regina said...

Wonderful photo of your grandpa.
Nice mono. Sorry came by late.
(We just had our electricity back.
The typhoon was devastating. Still no internet connection, I'm using wireless USB)
Happy a nice day dear friend.

Anonymous said...

You never know with monkeys.

Rune Eide said...

That was a unique entry - grandpa holds him like a baby

Nina said...

Charming with an old picture! Thank you for your comment at my blog!

Bengbeng said...

i love this post. a good write up always makes a pic come alive

magiceye said...

wonderful characteristic portrait

totomai said...

oh sweet memories.... a very personal post i may say, thanks for sharing

Dragonstar said...

I like it. I really enjoy seeing precious old photos like this.

Della said...

What a great photo to have.

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