Popeye, Gladys, & the Budgies

One of my favourite treasures is my 1950's American Bisque Popeye the Sailor cookie jar that belonged to my Grandma Gladys. I think I get quite a few traits and loves from my grandma, funky kitchenware being one of them. She and my Grandpa Jack, my father's parents, are in the photo on the baking pan;
the apples are from our tree. 

Gladys with Buttons and Bows circa the late 60's or early 70's. She groomed her dogs, my mom groomed our dog when I was growing up, and I groom Max.

(He's even starting to look like a schnauzer again, so I must be getting better at it.)

Grandma, my Aunt Marlene, and one of the trailers that my grandpa built. Look closely and you'll see a budgie in the cage in front of them. I guess I come by my love of camping, retro trailers, and budgies honestly.

Macy, four, and our budgie 'Cookie'. Oh how he loved lime tortilla chips. As soon as the bag was rustling he'd fly over and perch on your shoulder looking for a nibble.

I like to think that all of my relatives who have gone before me are looking down and smiling. I love all of the photos we have, the treasures that belonged to them, and stories about their lives and antics. My research into our family genealogy has only made me more curious. I hope to one day visit where both of my parent's families settled in eastern Ontario, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Washington.

One day. Maybe I'll even travel there pulling a vintage trailer.

We probably won't have a budgie on board though.

That might be pushing it.

Thanks for visiting. :)

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