Jack by happypat

Jack

Our grandson Jack is twenty one today.
He came home from uni at Sheffield for the weekend so all the family got together for a party at his house last night.
I remember vividly the day he was born as we were then living at Inglewhite which is much higher up.
There had been quite a fall of snow plus wind & as we had a half mile farm road to get out onto the main road we were trapped.
I got the car out & I remember getting as far as the dog kennel & the wheels skidding. I tried my very best to get going but impossible to move....you can imagine how frustrating it was!
The other grandparents lived in the village too & they couldn't get out either!!
To make matters worse lower down in Preston at the hospital there was only a smattering of snow.

We are so proud of Jack for pursuing his goal to get to Sheffield & making the most of his opportunities.

I was disappointed with my photos....some were blurred & I should have used my other lens!

Three good things:
1. Grandchildren.
2. Great party food.
3. Families.
He looks like a wonderful young man - you must be so proud :)!
February 22nd, 2015  
@teiko Thank you Emilie....Jack has such a lovely nature too. All our grandchildren are of course all we could hope for!
February 22nd, 2015  
Sweet. What's he studying Pat?
February 22nd, 2015  
So good to hear of your Grandson pursuing his dream.
February 22nd, 2015  
This is my sons age, one turns 22 in March and the other 21 in April. I know it is a rough time to be young but there are so many wonderful young adults it gives me a lot of hope for this world
February 22nd, 2015  
A handsome lad. You must be very proud, Pat.
February 22nd, 2015  
Great portrait. Good story to along with it
February 22nd, 2015  
I look half asleep Granny!
February 22nd, 2015  
He's such a nice looking young man even if he looks about 15! I know he is important to you in your family so its great to remember his early life as well as being able to celebrate his 21st. A lot of young people just want to have a rip roaring party amongst themselves!
February 22nd, 2015  
@fueast @busylady @pandorasecho @sabresun @bkbinthecity @maggiemae

Thank you all. Jack is a very musical lad but he decided not to study music as he's keeping that as a hobby. He is studying Philosophy and Religion at the University of Sheffield. He was interested to listen to one of his lecturers on Desert Island Discs three weeks ago, she was very lively and I think he is lucky to have her!

@guycalledjack No it's just the angle! Hope you had a great day! x
February 22nd, 2015  
How frustrating for you not being able to whizz to the hospital to see your brand new grandson. He is a handsome lad, lovely portrait, very natural.
February 22nd, 2015  
sounds a delightful young man!
February 22nd, 2015  
A gorgeous looking young man ,and a lovely casual shot . So lovely to have a family get together to celebrate his 21st birthday A very Happy 21first Birthday Jack !
February 22nd, 2015  
A happy shot. Happy birthday!
February 22nd, 2015  
Bep
Nice looking young man!
February 22nd, 2015  
Happy Birthday to a happy young man :)
February 22nd, 2015  
He seems so eager and confident to take on life's challenges!
February 22nd, 2015  
A lovely photo of your grandson :)
February 22nd, 2015  
Ever read any Helen dunmore? Thought of you whilst reading one got from library.
February 22nd, 2015  
@newbank No I haven't Ruth....will check her out on my Kindle...always ready for a new author. Just been reading a long Cathy Kelly.......quite light but it was good.
February 22nd, 2015  
What a lovely young man, you must be very proud of him. Loved the story of his arrival in the world. I hated driving in snow and ice. don't miss that at all.
February 22nd, 2015  
Happy birthday to Jake , he has a great smile
February 22nd, 2015  
Really super portrait. Happy birthday Jack
February 22nd, 2015  
@happypat @guycalledjack - Happy Birthday Jack! I hope you are finding time for your music, I have so enjoyed listening to you play on your videos...glad you decided to keep it as a hobby - I hope it will bring you continued great pleasure. Have a marvelous year!!!
February 23rd, 2015  
Happy birthday to Jake. Great looking young man.
February 23rd, 2015  
Handsome lad😊 Luke studied biblical studies but is pursuing music. It's a hard craft to earn a living from. Happy birthday Jack🎂
February 23rd, 2015  
The main thing is you got the shot actually on his birthday! Caught a lovely smile.
February 23rd, 2015  
CK
Great portrait, 21 is such a milestone, lovely momento!
February 23rd, 2015  
Nice shot
February 23rd, 2015  
Wonderful! And a lovely b+w.
February 23rd, 2015  
@bpaquette Thank you so much Barbara for your lovely words....so kind of you & Jack will appreciate them too.....he has gone back to uni today until he's home for Easter.
February 23rd, 2015  
@lucypics @newbank @beryl @quietpurplehaze @gijsje @kimcrisp @cejaanderson @willowdragon @onewing @snowy @pinkpaintpot @anazad511 @jennywren @clarek @pistonbroke @leananiemand

So many of you wishing Jack a happy birthday...isn't this site wonderful! We all appreciate your kind words very much .....thank you all. xxxxxxx
February 23rd, 2015  
This is a lovely shot! I find it very tough getting good photos of my boys (similar ages to Jack)!
February 23rd, 2015  
Time goes so quickly doesn't it? Lovely shot
February 23rd, 2015  
Oh happy birthday Jack!! 21 years eh - I bet it was really annoying! My dad had to walk miles in a pea soup fog just to tell my grandparents that I was Born - no telephone! Glad Cathy got to the hospital at least- I watched a programme about the hurricane & a poor woman in labour trying to get to hospital and having to keep turning round. And then the doctor and ambulance couldn't get to her either. Think I'd not long had Rachel when I watched the documentary and it made me feel sick!
February 24th, 2015  
happy birthday jack
looks good in mono
did you use the prime lens you bought for your 'pen' ?
February 25th, 2015  
@phil_howcroft No I forgot Phil....taken pretty quickly as part of a group. Not keen on posing our Jack! Thanks Phil. I realised after I should have used my pancake lens this one was too near at times.
February 25th, 2015  
@judithg A nightmare situation Judith specially for the first. I think Cathy was pretty unimpressed that neither mother nor mother in law made it but the vicar did! There was no snow hardly down at Sharoe Green.
February 25th, 2015  
@happypat Hahaa - bet she wasn't desperate for the vicar to see her all exhausted!
February 26th, 2015  
And there's never any snow in Preston!
February 26th, 2015  
What a handsome young man!!! They grow up waaaaayy to fast. Our oldest turned 21 last year and it is so hard to believe. But then my oldest son will be 45 this year! YIKES!
February 28th, 2015  
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