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danny grant's avatar

Love it! So engaging, interesting, fun and full of insights. Insights that have me reflecting on my family and our - almost ever-changing stories. Thank you for sharing with such depth and an open heart. You have a real gift for writing and your spoken voice has a great quality and pulls you right in! Our mother passed away suddenly last year, I've been journaling a lot related to that, and your story and writing has been inspiring! Thank you for the work and what you are creating here. Warm wishes! - Danny Grant

Jacqui Gatehouse's avatar

Thanks Dan - it's been a minute! So sorry to hear about your Mum. Much appreciate your kind words. ☺️ Hope you've had a great start to 2026!

Kim Dalsgaard's avatar

What a fun and interesting storry. Thanks for sharing my love. ❤️

Jacqui Gatehouse's avatar

Glad you liked it but you might be a touch biased! 🤣😘

Cherry Coombe's avatar

when i asked my father what he did in the war he said, 'I wanted to be in the RAF but my legs were too short to reach the pedals.' Only just now I realise I have no idea what he did in the war.

Jacqui Gatehouse's avatar

Too short to reach the pedals is priceless. 🤣 It's funny that in many ways we know so little about our nearest and dearest.

Jacqui Gatehouse's avatar

Yes I remember you sharing that story - quite something to be kicked out by the mafia! I know Dad found some evidence of Gatehouses moving to the US but I don't think he ever established a clear connection to our family.

Francis F's avatar

Poor Granny G , I look forward to finding out more about that. It is funny how these stories travel down through History ! I think I may have mentioned before ? That my great grandfather Giuseppe , after his wife died left his kids in a care home in the UK and went to live in the State to make his fortune and then return for the kids (which he did do) but apparently he didn’t make his fortune but instead upset the Mafia who kicked him out of the USA !!! We all strongly believe it 😂😂 well done for getting your story out there.