Saturday, August 23, 2014

Verne


When I ask a West Hartford woman wearing a sling, "How did you get that?" 
I don't expect the answer to be, "I slipped on a step on a Paris subway."

Verne is a vivacious grandmother with seven grandchildren, most in their teens.
She takes one or two on a big trip every year.  This year Verne took her 15- and 
12-year old grandchildren to visit Paris and London.
The separated shoulder didn't slow her down.
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17 comments:

  1. KateAugust 23, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    Despite her injury, she looks happy to have her photo taken. Wish I could talk to her since I intend to take my grand-daughter to Paris next summer. Wonder what 13-year-old girls like to see and do in Paris?

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  2. Luis GomezAugust 23, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    Nice smile!

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  3. EG CameraGirlAugust 23, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    What a great granny to take her grandchildren on special trips. A 15- and 12-year old? At the same time? What a super nice lady.

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  4. BirdmanAugust 23, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    Interesting name. Have never met a Verne... have met a few Verns.

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  5. VirginiaAugust 23, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    I think about that every time I walk down the Paris Metro stairs!!! Bless her heart. Still smiling though.
    V

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  6. William KendallAugust 23, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    She does have a pleasant smile.

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  7. cieldequimperAugust 23, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    Lovely smile and very nice necklace too.

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  8. Sylvia KAugust 23, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    She looks like a happy lady to me -- in spite of the separated shoulder!! And a brave one to take grandchildren to Paris and London!! Another great "people" shot, Jack, as always! Enjoy your weekend and stay out of trouble!!

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  9. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comAugust 23, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    In Connecticut even the injuries are glamorous.

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  10. RedPatAugust 23, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    What a great woman she is!

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  11. SharonAugust 23, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    A woman after my heart! I slipped and fell on some steps in London on the second day I was there. It didn't slow me down either. Well, technically, I did go down and up stairs slower than I had been but that's all.

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  12. KayAugust 23, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    That kind of stuff is no fun away from home. Sounds like she's a good sport.

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  13. RandyAugust 23, 2014 at 10:39 PM

    Great looking smile.

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  14. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 24, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Verne's grandchildren are sooooo lucky :)

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  15. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 24, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    ....for so many reasons!

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  16. jennyfrecklesAugust 25, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    Ooh, not the best thing to do on holiday, glad she is still smiling. A lady on my Croatia trip broke her wrist (falling off the edge of the pavement/sidewalk - having successfully negotiated lots of slippery and uneven Roman steps!)

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  17. CaTAugust 25, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    oh no!!
    i once had that too. when i just learned to write in school. and it was my right arm. not fun...

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