This afternoon I posted https://derrickjknight.com/2022/05/01/a-knights-tale-130-bridgetown-part-1/
Later we drove to Elizabeth’s where we spent several hours with her; our other sister, Jacqueline; sister-in-law Frances; our brother Joseph and sister-in-law, Angela.
The family meeting was of twofold purpose. First we transferred the picture of our great grandmother Elizabeth Franks, as featured in https://derrickjknight.com/2019/07/22/beckys-research/ to Jacqueline’s car for her to take it home to Boston in Lincolnshire, because she had a fond attachment to it in her childhood and now has a house large enough to accommodate it.
Joseph and I, as Mum’s executors, then completed the final forms from her bank and from the Premium Bonds department in order finally to obtain probate funds.
We then enjoyed a splendid pork casserole produced by Elizabeth with assistance on vegetables, namely potato wedges, red cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, and parsnips all cooked to perfection, by sous-chefs Jacqueline and Frances. Jacqueline produced an excellent mixed fruit crumble and bananas and custard, reminiscent of our childhood. These were served with ice cream.
Jackie doesn’t appear in these photographs because she held the camera.
You captured a happy moment!
Thank you very much, Sylvie
I am glad you and Joseph have made it over the last of the probate hurdles. I can see the strong family resemblance there between you and your brother. Wishing you all a happy spring!
I thought the same thing about the family resemblance. 😊
Yes
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Yes – it is strong, Lavinia. Thank you very much
Yes! The resemblance!
Thanks to you both
It looks like a very convivial gathering. I’m glad you were able to take care of family business while also enjoying a great meal and company.
Thanks very much, Merril
You’re welcome, Derrick.
A lovely family moment, Derrick!
Thanks a lot, John
A job well done on the probate front.
Nearly….Tootlepedal. Thanks very much
Wonderful photos, Jackie! I’m glad that you’re getting the estate organised, it’s not fun.
Thanks a lot from us both, John
Such a lovely family and moments you’ve captured in photos
Thanks very much, More
You’re welcome Derrick
Hope the estate is finally settled. Perseverance had been the word. Dinner sounds scrumptious.
Thank you very much, Pat
I love seeing all of the smiling faces! Well done, Jackie!
Thanks very much from us both, Jill
🙂 A beautiful family bond you have there, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Chrissy
It looks as though you had a good family get-together. It must be a relief to be coming to the end of the probate process.
Thanks very much, Liz. Fingers crossed on probate
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Such dear pictures, both on this post and the previous one that you provided the link to.
Thank you so much, Laurie
Wonderful that the end is in sight for your Probate tasks. Jackie, thank you for the happy photos. Well done and Bravo!
Thanks very much from us both, Maj
Beautiful table.
Thanks very much, Mrs W
You’re welcome.
It must be a relief to have those final forms completed. Congratulations!
Thanks a lot, JoAnna.
It looks like everyone was having a good time.
Thank you very much Nicki
Jackie has captured the family moment very well indeed. How wonderful to still be able to celebrate with your siblings, Derrick. Mine all live so far away, albeit in this country, that I feel very privileged to be with my brothers on the rare occasions we manage to meet.
Thank you so much, Anne.
Lovely get together
Thanks very much, Sheree
So glad to hear that things related to the probate process are almost complete!
What a beautiful table and meal to celebrate with beloved ones! Love those smiles! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you very much, Carolyn X
Great looking table, the ladies did good. 🙂
Thanks very much, Bridget
I was expecting a picture of great grandmother Elizabeth Franks!
She is on the linked post. Thanks a lot, Andrew
There’s a lot of love in your family!!
Thanks very much, GP
What a joyful moment and captured perfectly by Jackie.
Thanks very much from us both, Eugi
Congratulations on finishing up on your Mom’s estate! Having gone through that process with my parents’ stuff, I am glad I will never go through it again.
Thanks a lot, Doug
It must be wonderful to have proper family gatherings again – as well as getting probate over and done with.
Thanks very much, Helen
You must all be relieved that the process for obtaining probate funds has finally come to an end. Smiles all around for a wonderful family meal together 🙂
Thank you so much, Rosaliene
heartwarming photos of the family; my compliments to the Assistant Photographer.
Thanks very much, Dolly. We both enjoyed this comment.
My pleasure, both of you.
That is such a joyful reunion. Missing Jackie is the photographer’s predicament.
Thanks very much, Uma
I had to chuckle seeing this photo. My dining room has the same woodwork, the same color scheme and similar sideboard. My grandmother’s family was all blue eyed, white haired English too. Even my china is similar!
What fun, Elizabeth. Thanks very much.
Yes! The resemblance!
True
Derrick, what a wonderful set of pictures of your wonderful family. I do hope all of your paperwork chores are done. I love Elizabeth’s china – all mix and match. I do the same.
Thank you very much, Jodie. X
xo
A mildly solemn, yet festive gathering, it would appear. My wife would love the China dishes and casserole pot while I would have enjoyed the food and company. Thanks for sharing , Derrick.
Much appreciated, Steve
A happy reunion with delicious food 😉😋
Thank you very much, Ribana. It was a Jamie Oliver recipe.
Beautiful family photos! Your mother’s estate dealings are an ongoing affair. Much like our taxes this year. I had to submit a revival for a last minute amended form Dan’s company sent out. It was challenging to say the least but I got it submitted in three hours. The government sent a letter of acknowledgement yesterday apologizing for the delay in sending out their confirmation due to the complexity of the situation. Really? I figured it out and I am pretty sure the government accountants are more educated and experienced than I am. 🙄
Well done, AnneMarie. Thanks a lot.
Sounds like a jolly good time was had by all concerned. What a fuddle you all enjoyed. 😋
Thank you very much, Sylvia 🙂