In September 1968, I produced this photograph on the beach at Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. An A3+ print now faces guests sitting on our loo.
Also on this holiday
after a paddle, Michael prevailed upon a pregnant Jackie to dig a hole in the
sand for him to climb into.
Three months later Matthew was born, and introduced to his big brother.
Little did I know that, after many years apart, Jackie and I would be living in the New Forest, close enough for me to be regularly photographing the island.
How fortunate that you now live so close to such wonderful memories!
Quite so, AnneMarie. Thank you very much for seeing this
The pouring water is surely a very vivid prompt on why you came into the loo. Other photos are also lovely.
Thank you very much, Pat
That’s funny!
But there needs to be another one on the opposite wall for those who stand to piddle!
Nice one, Yvonne
Beautiful pictures of Jackie and the children. Life takes some twists and turns, doesn’t it?
It sure does. Thanks very much, Laurie
Precious pictures.
Thank you very much, Mrs W.
Your welcome.
Such Lovely early photographs. Matthew looks as though he was very tiny at birth.
These are such wonderful family photos!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
You have touched on such tender moments here – very special indeed. Very special.
Thank you so much for your understanding, Anne
Thank you for sharing such sweet and tender moments/memories with us, Derrick.
All of the photos are wonderful, but Michael’s smiling face captures all the joy of a child on the beach. ?
Thank you so much, Merril X
You’re very welcome.
Lovely photos and the memories.
Many thanks, Byung
Lovely photos full of wonderful memories
Thanks very much, Sheree
We never know where we are going to eventually end up, do we?!
Definitely not. Thanks a lot, GP
Maybe you will return to Leicester one day?
Who knows, Andrew? Thanks very much
An interesting photo for the loo.
Lovely family photos for your album. Very precious.
Thanks very much, Chrissy
Aw, I am loving this part of the story. Knowing Jackie as we do, it’s so lovely to hear the sweet details. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much, Jodie
xo
Precious memories.
Thanks very much, Brian
Awesome series.❤️
Thanks very much, Laleh
My pleasure.?
These are beautiful, sweet photos of your early years, Derrick and Jackie. And little Michael looks so happy at the beach! Little Matthew makes his introduction to the world. 🙂 ❤️
Thank you very much from us both, Lavinia
Such sweet memories.
Thanks very much, Leslie
Your loo photo took me back to the pissing boy in Brussels which in my innocent younger days struck me as a rather odd cultural icon. And your wonderful photos of those previous days takes me back to the innocence of childhood for your two boys, and your new marriage also.
Thank you very much, Gwen. They take me back there, too.
Beautiful photos invoking endearing memories.
Thank you so much, Uma
OHMYGOSH! These precious photos have me crying joy-tears! What beautiful memories caught to treasure forever!
HA on the loo photo! That would encourage even the shiest bladder! 😉 😀
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thanks a lot, Carolyn 🙂 X
You’re both always most welcome! 🙂
Love your photo in the loo.
And such precious memories too.
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Thanks very much, Melanie. A poem in your comments 🙂 X
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Amazing how life had its twists and turns.
It is. Thanks very much, Helen
Life is spiral, don’t you find that sometimes, Derrick?
Absolutely. Thanks very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Beautiful and fortunate to leave nearby! That photo is perfect for the loo ?
Many thanks, Ribana