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[Dennisthemenace]

I've always been told that its a small world, and getting smaller. Last week I was attending a conference in town and was at the opening dinner with several colleagues. We were joined at our table by some people from Toronto and through introduction got names and places of work, not being at the table for the introductions (off getting drinks) my co-workers said that I was born in England. Returning to the table I introduced myself and Anthony opened his mouth and said I understand you were born in England, where abouts...same place as you me old chum.....GLOUCESTER!!! Anthony's gloucester acsent gave him away.
This is where it got really, hair raising...It turns out Anthony's mom was born and raised in Longford just like me.... infact she and I grew-up together. The rest of the evening turned into us chatting about people and places that we both knew. I've met a fair number of Ex-pats over the years but after almost 40 years living in Canada to met the son of a childhood friend.....It is a small world
Dennisthemenace

[Eddie]

Fantastic. It certainly is a small world. Do tell them about this site

[angelsmum]

i had been in adelaide for a few years and my niece who also lives here rang to say she had served a man who had lived in the same street as me in gloucester it turned out we started school together at 3yrs old so we got in touch and remained friends over the years and now we are together after my husband passed away and his marriage broke up,hows that for fate.

[Vanda]

How lovely that you found each other

[angelsmum]

yes it is,we are just friends and it works out well

[Poppy P]

It is pretty amazing when things like that happen. We had one of those moments when we went on holiday to Malta a few years ago. Turned out that one couple who were on the same holiday, lived just across the River from us. We stayed in touch for a few years, but gradually drifted off ... as you do!