Happy Sunday supurr furiends
Welcome to another BBHQ selfie selection, and today I am here sharing an epic selfie from 2009 when I was in my mega chonk'a'licious phase:
Wing Commander Basil
Ah, the good old days when I was in my prime, or as I like to call it, my epically epic era! MOL
We're also joining in Athena's Fabulous Art Hop so do stop by and show off your pawesome arty-farty skills.
BeFunky has a new filter, comics ai. There are only two to try, so we tried this one, and it's pawesome!
The effect was created with Befunky - AI Enhancer + Comic Book GFX. We think it turned out really cute.
We also turned this fab arty-farty picture into a puzzle, so do stop by the puzzle page and take the Puzzle Challenge, see if mew can beat our time of 8 mins 47 secs.
Remembrance Sunday
Today we give thanks to all the brave soldiers and anipals who lost their lives.
If it wasn't for them, our future today would be furry different.
We salute mew all
Battle of Passchendaele: 31 July - 6 November 1917
The P.A.'s Grandfather fought in the Battle of Passchendaele; he was shot by German soldiers who thought he was dead and he was put in a mass grave. Luckily, another German soldier saw him move and pulled him free. He was then taken to a German POW camp where his leg was amputated below the knee. He got gangrene, and a second amputation was carried out; he was finally released after many months as part of a prisoner exchange.
Upon finally returning home, the remainder of his leg was removed almost to the hip, and he used a wooden leg enabling him to walk, but he did more than walk; he literally built a business from nothing, had a family and left a legacy which now the P.A. runs with her mum.
Though he never spoke of his ordeal much, the P.A.'s Great Aunty got to learn of the horrors he suffered, hence the reason we know his history today.
Grandpa Fred died in 1946 when the P.A.'s mum was only 3, and the P.A.'s Grandmother was left with 5 children under the age of 10 and a business to run. The P.A. gives thanks daily for her Grandpa's grit, courage and determination.
In honour of Grandpa Fred 1886 - 1946
Upon finally returning home, the remainder of his leg was removed almost to the hip, and he used a wooden leg enabling him to walk, but he did more than walk; he literally built a business from nothing, had a family and left a legacy which now the P.A. runs with her mum.
Though he never spoke of his ordeal much, the P.A.'s Great Aunty got to learn of the horrors he suffered, hence the reason we know his history today.
Grandpa Fred & Nana
Grandpa Fred died in 1946 when the P.A.'s mum was only 3, and the P.A.'s Grandmother was left with 5 children under the age of 10 and a business to run. The P.A. gives thanks daily for her Grandpa's grit, courage and determination.
In honour of Grandpa Fred 1886 - 1946
On that note, we'll wish mew a blessed day, and we'll be back on the morrow, so do join us then as mew know how much we love your company.
Sunday Purrs, and don't forget to...
Wing Commander Basil & The B Team
We are also joining in the pawesome Sunday Selfies Blog Hop with
Angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer ~ visit them at their pawesome blog:
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Lest We Forget from glitter-graphics.com & Poppy Graphic
I love you artwork
ReplyDeleteBasil, it's nice to see your handsome face today. That is a great selfie. We are grateful for Grandpa Fred and all the soldiers and anipals who gave all for all of us.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to see Basil's sweet face - and the art is splendid.
ReplyDeleteOur free countries only exist because of the horrors our ancestors went through. Thank you for sharing your story. Basil, you were supreme Commander fur sure.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fluffin' great image, Angel Basil!
ReplyDeleteThank you for telling us Grandpa Fred's story. My grandfather also served during both wars but would never speak of the horrors of the First World War.
ReplyDeleteThat is a vey handsome selfie, Wing Commander Basil.
What a majestic portrait of Wing Commander Basil! Love the art effect too. Indeed we need to honor those who served, like your Grandpa Fred.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful selfie and an amazing Remembrance pic! We will always remember and honor those who served. Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute to your grandfather. XO
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see Basil today!
ReplyDeleteOh sweet Angel Basil, your artwork is so amazing and that picture of you on the tank makes the best Remembrance picture we've effurr seen. Thank you for sharing the story of your Grandpawrents with usšSoft Pawkisses to all of youš¾š½š
ReplyDeleteSuper selfie love your header for today.š½
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