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A Century To Behold

This leaves much to imagination as I've still to reach this goal still having thirty plus to go waiting to see finding many a hole At present with many an ache by the century they'll be many more trusting for my health to stay firm hoping to still reach that upstairs door Here in the U.K. we eager for the mail on your 100th birthday receive a telegram from her royal highness the Queen makes one think I must stay calm Think back on my birth from this high lofty height many years have past thank God for his light (I was challenged recently to think about what it would be like to look back on 100 years of life, obviously using much imagination!! as I've not reached my 70 years yet.)

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/27/2022 7:58:00 PM

Hello Gordon ... when reaching 100 you would have witnessed so many changes that seem almost unimaginable - thank you Gordon - Lindsay PS: when the queen reaches 100, will she send a telegram to herself?

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 3/28/2022 5:00:00 AM

Hello Lindsay, Glad you enjoyed this one and that's an interesting point about the Queen, I don't know what will happen if she reaches 100. Have a blessed day,Gordon

Faye Gibson

Date: 3/20/2022 2:59:00 PM

If you live to be 100, you are now still a spring chicken. I don't think the Queen will be around to send that telegram...but, maybe, she will. Thanks for your kind comments.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 3/21/2022 1:52:00 AM

Thanks Faye, Glad you enjoyed this one, and though doubt I'll reach the century! It's a lovely sunny day here. Have a blessed day, Gordon

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/19/2022 3:23:00 PM

what a great challenge to write on something like this. How cool if you can make it to 100 and get that letter from the queen, who will be dead by then too. haha

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 3/20/2022 1:52:00 AM

Thanks Andrea, Glad you liked it and trust you're doing well. Blessings, Gordon

Anisha Dutta

Date: 3/9/2022 2:50:00 AM

Let your wish be fulfilled Stay strong happy healthy.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 3/9/2022 7:53:00 AM

Thanks Anisha, May your your lifespan be strong and healthy too, Glad you enjoyed this one, blessings always,Gordon

Gail Debole

Date: 3/5/2022 8:37:00 AM

Gorden, Hoping you reach your goal and that you enjoy excellent health in the years to come so that you can enjoy your future fully. - Best Regards from the United States, Gail

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 3/5/2022 9:03:00 AM

Thanks Gail , Glad you enjoyed this one and blessings from Scotland, Gordon

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/25/2022 1:49:00 PM

Wishing you good health Gordon, by the time you get there it will be from King Charles. Hope you're well, enjoy your weekend. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 2/25/2022 2:14:00 PM

Thanks Tom, Glad you enjoyed this one and hope you have a nice weekend too. Blessings always,Gordon