Calls from Nepal, Melbourne and Ireland

@JudyEv (342088)
Rockingham, Australia
February 20, 2024 6:17pm CST
We had three enjoyable phone calls yesterday. Firstly, our Nepalese friend rang from Ohio where he is staying with his daughter for another two months. Her husband is Nepalese but works in America. Since going there, she has qualified as a nurse and they are very happy. We attended their wedding a couple of years ago. Next to ring was our son from Melbourne. He recently started a new job after twenty years in the same position. He suffers from anxiety and depression so has had a bit of a struggle coping with the new position but yesterday he sounded happy and bright. Sometimes he goes on and on about how much trouble he’s having with his work. But he seems to be getting on top of it. The third call from the son who lives in Co. Mayo, Ireland. One of his interests is playing chess and he was on his way to buy nine chess sets. He is going to a Men’s Shed for six weeks to teach chess to some of the members. The photo is of Vince with one of the wedding guests. The bride’s father insisted on buying Vince a Nepalese suit. I thought he looked quite the part.
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@wolfgirl569 (108126)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Feb
Wonderful phone calls. I remember that wedding. Great photo
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb
It was certainly a very different experience for us.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
21 Feb
Great picture. I'm glad you received such wonderful phone calls. Have a good day.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb
The boys have always been good but since covid they have been very good about ringing more regularly.
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@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
21 Feb
Those are the most enjoyable kinds of days. That's a wonderful shot of Vince in his comfy looking suit. The young lady's dress is very pretty as well.
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@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
21 Feb
I suppose they don't use zippers do they?
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Feb
@rebelann Maybe their normal trousers do but this 'national costume' doesn't.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb
The pants are a really funny shape. They have a drawstring in the waist. I have a photo but can't find it at the moment.
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@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
21 Feb
I am sure you were very happy to receive those phone calls. I am glad your son is adjusting to his new job. Vince looks great in this Nepalese suit.
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@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
23 Feb
@JudyEv I searched online and it is true, That young woman is very pretty.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Feb
More than a few said he looked like their old Prime Minister.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Feb
@LadyDuck I have a photo of him with a newspaper clipping of the PM. A man in a shop insisted on taking his photo showing the two together.
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@just4him (317241)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Feb
Vince looks good in the Nepalese suit. I'm glad you had some good calls yesterday.
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@just4him (317241)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Feb
@JudyEv I'm glad they call often.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Feb
It's alway nice to hear from friends and family. The boys ring quite regularlly.
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@aninditasen (16503)
• Raurkela, India
21 Feb
He looks like a Nepali and nice too.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Feb
Thanks. He fitted in well.
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@aninditasen (16503)
• Raurkela, India
23 Feb
@JudyEv Yes indeed the dress did fit he well and gives him a natural look.
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@dfollin (25379)
• United States
21 Feb
Wow! That is great talking to that many close people in one day! I hope your son makes out well in his new job. I said a prayer for him.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb
Thanks very much for the prayer. That's really kind of you and much appreciated.
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@AmbiePam (93883)
• United States
21 Feb
What a great picture! I think you had some really great phone calls that sound quite enjoyable.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb
It was good to talk to them all. We're lucky that they ring quite often.
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@snowy22315 (182175)
• United States
21 Feb
Sounds like an interesting day!
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb
It was a good one. We don't often talk to the boys on the one day. And it was good to hear from Krishna.
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@RasmaSandra (80736)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Feb
Great photo and Vince looks very handsome there, Glad you had all these nice phone calls and could catch up with everyone,
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb
It was nice to speak to them all. The boys ring quite regularly which is very nice.
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@xFiacre (13152)
• Ireland
21 Feb
@judyev Your anxious son sounds just like one of mine.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb
There isn't much you can do for them really, is there? Sometimes he rings and goes on and on about the difficulties of the job so we try to be non-committal but supportive and just let him get it all out of his system. I'm sorry to hear you have an anxious child too.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
21 Feb
That is an awesome picture. He definitely looks the psrt. Glad to hear your son in Melbourne is doing good with his new job. Depression and anxiety can make change difficult.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb
Most of the time our son manages but the stress of a new job has been a trial for him.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
22 Feb
@JudyEv It would be for sure. I struggle with it too so I know how difficult change can be.
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@aureliah (24322)
• Kenya
21 Feb
Vince surely looks quite the part. Glad that your son is getting on top of things. good luck to him
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb
It's hard to be so far away and unable to help him much. But he's getting there.
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@Beestring (14692)
• Hong Kong
21 Feb
That's a great picture of Vince. I'm glad you had a great day, enjoying chatting with your friend and your sons.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb
Apparently Vince looks very much like the previous Prime Minister of Nepal. He had several people tell him so.
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@ptrikha_2 (47070)
• India
25 Feb
Vince is definitely looking like he is from that part of the world! Nice picture. If you were to tell someone that this picture was taken in India, they might believe that as well ! Good that your son in Melbourne is getting set in his new job. Often one has to adjust a lot in a new job, and that too after a long time. Yet it can be overall an important event in one's life. Teaching Chess sounds like a nice Passion. It has been a long time since I played Chess. Have a nice time ahead !!
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@ptrikha_2 (47070)
• India
26 Feb
@JudyEv Ha ha, well I have understood !!
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Feb
Damian has been playing in some chess tournaments. He enjoys it. My husband stopped playing chess when this son beat him when he was eight (when the son was 8, not Vince!)
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@sallypup (61627)
• Centralia, Washington
21 Feb
That's great that you had sweet phone chats.
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@sallypup (61627)
• Centralia, Washington
23 Feb
@JudyEv Covid has done a number on everyone. And its not over. People just aren't watching out like they were but Covid is still alive and mean.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Feb
@sallypup There is plenty of it here too and we're still trying to limit where we go where there might be big crowds.
@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Feb
Since covid, they have rung much more regularly. It must have really scared them at the time.
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@Fleura (30541)
• United Kingdom
21 Feb
Lovely to catch up with people from all over! Glad your son seems to be settling in to his new job. And yes Vince looks great!
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@Fleura (30541)
• United Kingdom
23 Feb
@JudyEv Well I guess they can expand with the wearer, as long as his legs don't get too fat!
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Feb
I have a photo of the pants somewhere but I can't find it. The waist is huge and has a drawstring. There might have been one button on the jacket but everything else was tied with tapes. I found it. I've cut of the legs but they tapered right down.
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@Ronrybs (19584)
• London, England
21 Feb
I didn't recognised Vince at first! He certainly looks the part.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Feb
He certainly blended in well! Check out Fleur's response to see his pants.
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@Ronrybs (19584)
• London, England
23 Feb
@JudyEv :-))
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22 Feb
I also love the Nepali dresses
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Feb
I think they would be very similar to Indian gowns. They all look very regal.
23 Feb
@JudyEv thanks Judy but the Nepali ones are more colourful
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Feb
@sathviksouvik They certainly like their bright colours and their gold.
@sarik1 (7283)
22 Feb
Nice to know you have a wonderful day.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Feb
Thanks. Such phone calls are always welcome.
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@sarik1 (7283)
29 Feb
@JudyEv Good.
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