I feel so torn in posting this as I've just read that Yvonne's grandson has died.

Chris, I know this is a bit tardy, but congratulations on your beautiful testimony of love! God is good!!
Cindy

You are so blessed Chris and I know you know it. God has been so wonderful to you. Much love to you both/Lillian

Congratulations!

Belated: But wishing you and your dear husband many, many more happy and healthy years together!
Sorry, I was so shocked about the sudden death of this young grandson of Yvonne....I had to think of good side and sad side of live.....
more reason to be grateful for every single day of life lived in peace,
mental and physical health and all the loved ones safe and healthy too.
Such a tragedy makes us aware how fragile our lives are
Wishing good luck to all cuties and prayers and comfort for all who are in need

Happy Anniversary Chris and Trevor , a great milestone ,wishing you many more years together

Happy Anniversary to both you and Trevor, may you have many more years of happiness together.

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by pennifold 23 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Juanita, love Chris

Happy Anniversary. Wishing you and Trevor many more happy years.

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by pennifold 23 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Angie - on to the next anniversary now! Love Chris

Hi Chris, congratulations to you both, and many, many to come ! You are just 2 months ahead of hubby and I. We celebrate 43 years on March 19th.

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by pennifold 23 Jan 2015

Well, congratulations to you both too Maria. 1972 was a good year wasn't it? Love Chris

Happy Anniversary for yesterday!
I would be a year behind you in the number of years married competition :-), but he wasn't a sticker.
Luckily I found a better one and WE will be celebrating our 36th on 24th Feb.
Love your fridge magnet.
Now, are you aiming for the letter from the Queen? You have to wait to No. 60 for that! Best of luck!

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by pennifold 23 Jan 2015

Thanks Patricia, I doubt we will make that milestone. Of course it depends on health etc. I like my magnet too. Love Chris

Happy Anniversary to you!!! Hope you have many more. Devon

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by pennifold 23 Jan 2015

Thanks so much DeVon, love the cartoons. Love Chris

Congratulations! It's always a joy to see a couple that has stayed together for so many years - there is so much of the breakups because they don't know how to work things out - becoming 1 unit.
Again - congratulations.

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by pennifold 23 Jan 2015

Thanks Linda, it's nice to be one of the older couples! Love Chris

Happy Anniversay to you both!! SO sorry about Yvonnes grandson too. Suzanne

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by pennifold 23 Jan 2015

Hi Suzanne, yes, it is so tragic. Love Chris

Congrats Chris. Hope you have many more
Irene

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by pennifold 23 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Irene, I hope we do. Love Chris

HaPpY aNnIvErSaRy Chris & Trevor. You voth look very content! How wonderful that you had so many years together. And what a wonderful lady you are acknowledging Yvonne's sad news, I look up to people like you who teach us respect for others. Can't wait to meet you in oerson one day really soon!! Lv Jewels xx

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by pennifold 23 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Jewels. I've known Trevor since I was 15! So actually we've been together 47 years! I thank you also for your kind words re Yvonne. I've always been taught to respect my elders (no offence to Yvonne). My Mum and Dad were sticklers for that! Love Chris
P.S. Looking forward to seeing you too and the new baby!

Congratulations Chris and Trevor. May you both have many more happy anniversaries yet to come. Hugs, Mary

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by pennifold 22 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Mary, I appreciate your commenting. Love Chris

Congratulations Chris and Trevor, how wonderful for you both..
May you have many more wonderful years ahead together...and such a fabulous family to go with you both...love and hugs, Kerry

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by pennifold 22 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Kerry, I hope that our children will enjoy longevity with their spouses/partners. Amy is marrying Steve next April 2016! We have nearly 15 months to save for it! Love Chris

Congratulations with your wedding day. and isn't it great you can still celebrate it with eachother and with the children and grandchildren. Congratulations , have a lovely day !!
( 43 jaar gelukkig getrouwd = 43 years happily married)

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by pennifold 22 Jan 2015

Thank you very much Gerry, yes, we are lucky to have them so close by to us. Love Chris

1. It's been so hot here - I had a shower only half an hour before we left and my hair was still wet when we arrived at the Restaurant - it took the whole drive in (20 mins) before I cooled down! For lunch I had Slow Cooked Lamb with a Spinach and Ricotta pastry parcel with a Rocket and Capsicum salad and then a Creme Brulee for dessert.
2. Trevor had Scallops with rice, a Caesar salad and a serve of Chips and 2 beers. I had one glass of Champagne.
3. One of fishing trawlers that had just come in with stacks of sea birds trailing it! They were throwing the offcuts off the back of the boat!

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by gerryvb 22 Jan 2015

you both look so satisfied !

by pennifold 22 Jan 2015

Yes, we do, don't we. It must have been the great meal! he he he!!! Love Chris

by designgirl 22 Jan 2015

Beautiful pictures of both of you.

by grossfamilie 24 Jan 2015

Looking good - both of you!

Congratulations! I too have been blessed with a loving husband. It will be our 38th anniversary on the 24th. Little did we know the things that were in store for us... but isn't it wonderful to have someone to share it all with!!? I wish you many more happy years together!
Love & Hugs, Nadyne

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by pennifold 22 Jan 2015

Thanks Nadyne, yes, it's great to have your partner with you. I am not looking forward to tomorrow's funeral of one of my fellow parishioners - they were married for nearly 60 years. John is devastated to lose his beloved wife. They were one of the many "older" married couples from our church. Love Chris

Many, many congratulations to you both. Much love Sarah

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by pennifold 22 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Sarah, have had a lovely day. Love Chris

Congratulations to you both..

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by pennifold 22 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Marian, love Chris

Love your story. Not many marriages make it that long. Consider your self blessed! Kay

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Kay, it's good to see many on here though that have passed the 40 years and over! Love Chris

Congratulations, Chris! I wish you many more more years together!
Hugs, Lidia

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks Lidia, I wish the same too. Love Chris

Hope you've had a happy happy day! Wishing you many more wonderful years together!

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Gerry, we've had a lovely day. Just keeping cool now. Love Chris

Happy Anniversary! May God continue to bless you and fill your life with more love and happiness.

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Jo, I pray God will keep us together until it's time to leave this earth. Love Chris

Hope you have or had a most beautiful Anniversary. Congratulations, may you have many more with your wonderful husband.

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks Leah, we've had a lovely relaxing day. Now keeping cool - temp outside is still hot even though it's overcast. Love Chris

Congratulations to you and your darling, Trevor. I wish many, many more anniversaries and happy times for the both of you. Love, Jerrilyn

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Jerrilyn, I hope we do have many more years together. Love Chris

How wonderful. We share the good news, the sad news and the matters that need prayer, plus a lot of fun and laughs. I'm glad you could balance out the sadness we felt in reading the other post.

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Betsey, that's what is so great about this site. It is so good that we can share the highs and lows of humanity on here. Love Chris

Happy 43rd Anniversary Chris and Trevor, hugs S*

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Shirley, love Chris

Happy Anniversary! Hope you celebrate many many more. Hugs, Barba

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Barba, me too. Love Chris

Happy Anniversary!!! You married on my dad's birthday! He is 85 years old on the 22nd and he and Momma were married 65 years in August. You are in the minority...LOL...not many can say they have been married 43 years these days!!! A wonderful mile stone!!! Enjoy your special day!!!

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks so much for your kinds wishes. Please wish your Dad a happy birthday from this Aussie. Wow! 65 years is a mammoth effort for their wedding anniversary. I don't think we will make that - depends on good health I reckon. Love Chris

Congrates i think i to will be married 43 or 42 not sure i am not one for remember this stuff lol
Hope you did or are going to do something special as you to are ???hugs and kisses Carolyn xxoo

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Hi Carolyn, congratulations to you too for your next wedding anniversary. Trev and i went to Scratchley's on the Newcastle foreshore. It's a beautiful restaurant overhanging the harbour. It's been very overcast here today and humid! We had a wonderful meal and sat and watched a massive ship being guided into the harbour by 4 tug ships. Love Chris

Congratulations!

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks very much, love Chris

CONGRATULTIONS !!!!

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks very much Kathy, love Chris

Congratulations and a very happy anniversary. May you have many more lovely returns of the day.

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks so much - might have another glass of champers for dinner tonight! Love Chris

Congratulations Chris and Trevor! God bless you both!

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Yoriko. Love Chris

Congratulations to you both...enjoy every moment!

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Kim, we will! Love Chris

Congratulations Chris! May you and Trevor have many more wonderful and blessed years together. God Bless you both.

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Coral. We had a lovely day and am now home relaxing under the air-conditioner! It's so humid can't believe it this early! Love Chris

Happy Anniversary, to Chris and Trevor!!! I am happy you posted this! Hope you get a chance to celebrate "big time" and enjoy your special day!! Hugs to you and yours, Laura*

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks Laura, we had a lovely day - I'll post a couple of pictures on here from our lunch. Love Chris

Happy anniversary, Chris!! Best wishes for many more years of wedded bliss for you two!
Hugs, Angel

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Angel. Love Chris

Happy 43rd Anniversary Chris and Trevor, here's hoping you have many more!

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Toogie, I hope so too. Love Chris

wonderful news is always a blessing & A very Happy Anniversary to you & Trevor! I wish you both growing old & enjoying golden years together ~hugs~

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks Loralye, as I said in my post - don't know where the years have flown by to. Love Chris

Congratulations on 43 years of wedded bliss. Hope you have many more. Hugs Shirley

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks Shirley, I hope we have many more years together too. Love Chris

Congratulations on 43 years together. You have 4 1/2 years on me as we will celebrate our 39th this June. Becky

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks Becky and congratulations to you for your 39th - a milestone these days. Love Chris

Congratulations on 43 years together. Wishing you both many, many more. Hugs Lynn
January 22 is a lucky day here too . Both our oldest son Edward and our grandson Kevin will celebrate their birthdays.

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Congratulations Lynn on your Edward and Kevin's birthdays. Over here there is a wonderful cricket commenter called Richie Benaud and one of his catch phrases is 2 for 222! If you ever get a chance to listen to a CD called the 12th Man by Billy Birmingham that is on it. Richie is also our Australian Ambassador for the Eat more Lamb campaign. Check it out on Google. Love Chris (link below hope it works)

http://www.news.com.au/finance/bu...

by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

For your information - 1st person Richie speaks to is Captain James Cook the founder of Australia.
2. Burke and Wills famous Australian explorers
3. Ned Kelly ( a notorious Bushranger)
4. Don Bradman (who was Australian's most famous cricketer)
5. Ita Buttrose (was editor of the Australian Women's Weekly and the magazine Cleo)
6. Billy Birmingham a mimic who portrays all the famous cricket players of the world (on the wall behind him you can see the advert for the 12th Man)
7. Sam Kekovich (previous Lamb Ambassador for the past few years) and he was a famous Australian Rules Football player. The commercial is a real hoot!

congrats, wow 43 years is quite amazing today when it seems easier to split than to travel over the hurdles, hope you have many, many more,
hugs
Michelle

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks Michelle, it's been a wonderful marriage. We never argue, I think we were soul mates from the moment we met. Love Chris

It is great to read some wonderful news during this mourning for this young tragic death.........congrats to you and your loving husband for this special day and always!

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks very much Vicki, I agree with you, love Chris

Happy Anniversary

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks very much, love Chris

Happy Anniversary

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks very much, love Chris

Happy Anniversary

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks very much, love Chris

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks so much, love Chris

Congratulations to you both Chris. Hope you have a lovely day. Life does give us good times but sometimes also some very tough times to handle. Yvonne's family have some very tough times ahead, I can speak from experience.
Hugs Marg

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks Marg, yes, it's just heartbreaking. Mum and I are attending a funeral of one of our beloved parishioners tomorrow. John and Jill were inseparable, it's just heartbreaking when you know someone whose life has been very blessed and they lose their life partner. Love Chris

Gratulation to your Anniversary, wish you both many, many more years together. Bärbel

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks so much Barbel, it's been a good, long and happy marriage so far. Love Chris

Happy Anniversary to you both! Hopefully you will never feel old just enjoy every moment as if it could be your last, so you will never have regrets with the time you have spent together, 3 children and 7 almost 8 grand children says you will enjoy the coming years as you watch them grow and have children and grandchildren of their own, God willing. Hope today will be extra special for you to celebrate your union and hope that it is not a 96 degree day today for you, unless you can get into the water today- NO Great Whites allowed! Enjoy!

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks for your good wishes. Sharks have left our beaches thankfully. It's only going to be about 26C (79F) which is just perfect. Still very high humidity at the moment 96% - yucky. I'm just about to go and have a shower. We've been out for our walk and I've done the washing and about to hang it out. Love Chris

Chris Congratulations to you and Trevor on your 43 wedding anniversary. I hope that you celebrate and have a great day and see some of the family.

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by pennifold 21 Jan 2015

Thanks Caroline, Trev's just gone over to visit Dana and give her some of her memorabilia that he found whilst going his files. He thought she would like to keep them rather than us. Love Chris

by asterixsew 21 Jan 2015

I too seem to be passing family bits on to the next generation and piles of their stuff that they have left behind.