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Photo challenge winner is

the*scarlet*pimpernel — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 11:17:01 GMT

Kopenhagen

Tende

Cosmo

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the*scarlet*pimpernel — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 11:20:23 GMT

the "OMG Bravery Award' goes to Tende

the Creativity Award goes to Borisgary

the Funny Bugger Award goes to Freddie

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cherry*135 — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 11:25:43 GMT

Congratulations kopen and runners up.

I thought we might have seen more clothes around the era of Tende's photo. I will probably have nightmares about freddie jumping out of wardrobes and skulls on dinnersets.

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the*scarlet*pimpernel — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 11:31:47 GMT

maybe Tende and Joono are the only ones who keep old clothes

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lind9650 — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:01:44 GMT

To Kopenhagen and the runners up.

I love the extra awards you have given, Pimpy. Very rewarding.

I do have very old clothes in my wardrobe, but could not find the time to take photos.

Was a very enjoyable challenge.

Erica

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j*oono — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:45:57 GMT

Well done Kopenhagen. I'd really like to know a bit more about your Dad. I was wondering whether he was a conservationist or what?

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tende60 — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 19:24:10 GMT

Congrats Kopenhagen and everyone.

Good photos again.

Love the bravery award.

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kopenhagen5 — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 20:48:04 GMT

Many thanks all. Humbled by the win. Sorry for not posting here sooner.

joono, will tell a little about my father when I have time.

I was looking for the bravery medal but couldn't find it. Then realized, Lol.

New theme if you don't mind posting it pimpy, Luxury.

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freakiness — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:51:43 GMT

Congratulations and well done. Nice photos 😄

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kopenhagen5 — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 01:34:36 GMT

Hi joono,

A little about my father.

He was amongst those fathers that worked full time, members of various sporting clubs, on several committees and still had time to raise a family.

He was a Managing Director in one of the largest shipping n trading companies in the world at the time.

A time when large companies together with banks were not just about profit but ensuring the security and welfare of Nations by setting up and providing employment, shelter, food and clothing. It was all about managing the bigger picture.

My father was in England, Denmark, Japan, Pakistan, Thailand and of course Australia. Many of the Directors were known to enjoy the occasional parties, but my father was often asked to look after certain diplomats or VIP's of other Nations as he didn't partake in many frivolities and was considered a man of high integrity.

He also oversaw the development of new techniques within industries.

Just some of the industries the company was involved in were -

Meat producers

Dairy products

Grain n cereals

Fruit, veg and nuts

Coffee,tea,cocoa and spices

Animal feed

Beverages

Tobacco

Hides and skins

Oilseeds and kernels

Rubber incl synthetic

Wood, timber n cork

Paper pulp

Veg fibres

Textiles for yarns

Veg oil n fats

Chemicals

Varnish n paints

Pharmaceuticals

Furniture

Paper n cardboard goods

Fabrics

Porcelain

Iron n steel

Non ferrous metals

Metal goods

Machinery

Printing equipment

Electric machinery

Vehicles

Ships n shipping

My father also competed in the world water ski championships and helped the Japanese build their first water ski club in Japan.

Sailed an olympic class yacht, Dragon in Denmark.

Everywhere he went, he was always very positive and willing to help. He still is and enjoys sharing cooking experiences from around the world with others. So keen to share the best of what he knows.

He has always been the rock in my life and kept our family strong. At 86 years of age and 100% here, still completely fit, I totally admire him and feel priviledged to have been born into this family.

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j*oono — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 02:12:07 GMT

Thanks Kopenhagen. I did misunderstand and I thought he had passed away. I am glad that he is still going strong.

It does sound like he has had a wonderful and fulfilling life and has given so much back. It is also very nice to hear of someone being so proud of their father.

In some ways he sound a lot like my own who fairly recently passed away. A very hard worker, also in shipping and also was involved with sports clubs and I remember when he also coached my brother's soccer team when he was young.

After his retirement he and his second wife (mum died quite young) moved to a country coastal town and he started up and ran boot scooting classes of all things and also lawn bowls until his mobility let him down. I'm proud of my dad too and he is greatly missed by a lot of people.

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kopenhagen5 — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 03:45:44 GMT

Yeah I'm sure he is missed, sounds like someone whom was self motivated and positive in life, lifting others spirits.

Great to have those memories in ones heart n mind