my sister took this picture this weekend |
This past weekend we celebrated my grandfather's 85th birthday with a family reunion. There were about 35 people at the reunion, and it was complete with traditional family and neighbor family. I think it really made my Grandfather's day, and I loved getting together with my cousins in particular.
We broke out the dominos, and I think everybody loved it. Uncle D, himself 94, played with all the kids, a few of the adults, and I think it was one of the highlights of the event. My Aunt made the comment "there is something about that sound" of shuffling domino tiles, and she is absolutely right.
I have a feeling there is a domino set in my future.
I played dominos as a child, too. Love the game! One of my uncles loved the game so much that when he died, his family placed the double-five in his hands in the casket! Now I play with my mother-in-law (91 years old) every day at the Nursing Home where she lives.
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Lea
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oh how fun. Honestly, I have never played dominos! i mean, we've had several small sets, but i've never learned the rules. I should look it up. I can imagine the sound of the tiles shuffling around. My aunts used to play mah jong and I bet it's the same sort of sound that just reminds you of family and a good time.
ReplyDeleteMexican Train dominoes is one of our favorite games to play! Love it! And my grandpa was really into dominoes, too.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great story!! and I love Mexican Train
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