A batchworth beaver
Tonight Oakley started at Batchworth Beavers. This was probably an even bigger event in Quentin's life than in Oakley's. In the 1960s, they didn't have Beavers, but Quent started as a cub in the same group and the same hall - the hall which his father had helped build a year or so earlier. Batchworth is Quent's second family and he has dreamed of taking his son there ever since Oakley was born (or maybe even before). The dream required surviving cancer and persuading his wife to move to Rickmansworth, so it was no foregone conclusion.
Fortunately, Oakley had a good time. His first words to Quent when we got home were "Dad, can you get me the uniform please, because I want to stay a Beaver?" Phew!
Forgive the slush. Moments like this are extra precious when you thought they might never happen.
Fortunately, Oakley had a good time. His first words to Quent when we got home were "Dad, can you get me the uniform please, because I want to stay a Beaver?" Phew!
Forgive the slush. Moments like this are extra precious when you thought they might never happen.
posted by Helen at 1/14/2010 07:48:00 pm
4 Comments:
The relief! You never know what is going to come out of their mouth. Long may he continue to enjoy, and long may you have moments of slush - all good. Stay safe on your trips northwards xx
Do the Batchworth Beavers do a badge in heating engineering?
Happy New Year and sending our love as always
John, Helen, Joseph and Harry
xxxx
Lucky he didn't have any leanings towards being a brownie! Keep the slush updates coming - they're good for warming the heart. Jen H xxx
A true Bog Rat in the making!
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