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Re: Exciting find a metal detectorist has found my grandfather's wedding ring !
« Reply #45 on: Thursday 11 February 16 00:39 GMT (UK) »
That's fantastic Luath. I have been following your post because it is such a great story and touches the heart. You have put so much of yourself into it.

Hope you will record this for future generations to read.

Thank you for the latest update.

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« Reply #46 on: Thursday 11 February 16 17:07 GMT (UK) »
Are yoiu putting a pic of the dress as well up here? It's truly wonderful to think of things coming together after so long. Well done you and yours.
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Re: Exciting find a metal detectorist has found my grandfather's wedding ring !
« Reply #47 on: Thursday 11 February 16 17:30 GMT (UK) »
A wonderful ending to such an incredible story Luath. I'm so happy for you.

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Re: Exciting find a metal detectorist has found my grandfather's wedding ring !
« Reply #48 on: Thursday 11 February 16 19:09 GMT (UK) »
Are yoiu putting a pic of the dress as well up here? It's truly wonderful to think of things coming together after so long. Well done you and yours.

I can do yes :)  Will get it organised over the next day or so .

Thanks again for all your lovely comments, means a lot  :)
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Re: Exciting find a metal detectorist has found my grandfather's wedding ring !
« Reply #49 on: Saturday 13 February 16 00:23 GMT (UK) »
Great story.   Looking forward to seeing the dress

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Re: Exciting find a metal detectorist has found my grandfather's wedding ring !
« Reply #50 on: Sunday 14 February 16 19:21 GMT (UK) »
Wonderful to read your update - you lucky thing!  It would be lovely to see a picture of the dress, too.

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« Reply #51 on: Sunday 14 February 16 19:33 GMT (UK) »
This would make a great human interest story in a Family History magazine....looking forward to seeing the photo.
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« Reply #52 on: Sunday 14 February 16 21:08 GMT (UK) »
any chance that you could get family members to wear the ring and the dress and take a photo for your family file?
That would make a great addition to go with your story.

Carol

Great idea Carol, for someone to wear the dress.

Luath, if you have a pic of your grandmother, someone on here would be able to attach your gran to the dress in place of the "wearer" too.

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Re: Exciting find a metal detectorist has found my grandfather's wedding ring !
« Reply #53 on: Friday 19 February 16 12:36 GMT (UK) »
What a fantastic,  interesting post.  I too think this would be a great article in a family tree type magazine.  :D
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