THE EARLY YEARS/Part 2…Marriage/off to Ft. Knox/Babies/and Scotland 

Having just returned from a funeral for my 55 year old friend, who adored his 48 year old wife,I can’t stress enough( with my own sweet husband),how great memories give us comfort. You two are the epitome of what we should all strive for in marriage. Love you both‼️

Love, love, love your video today with your “Preppey” Moosie!! He really looks very debonair today, next to his beautiful bride. Your stories bought back memories of my childhood again. My Dad was in the Army and got orders to go to Europe for 3 yrs. Our Mom flew with 3 kids, my brother 7, baby brother almost 2, and myself, 10 3/4 yrs, The whole plane was full of Moms and screaming kids. The Dads were in Paris waiting for us . We had engine problems and had to land in Newfoundland. Finally the third time, they got everything fixed. We were hours late and couldn’t contact anyone, but we thanked God we made it! All the families cried when we finally landed in Paris and hugged our Dad’s. One year in France and two yrs. in Germany. Great traveling seeing a lot of Europe, but glad to come back to the good old USA! Sorry so long Nanny. God bless you two wonderful people 😊👍🏻

Easy to see the joy on your faces as you reminisce about you life’s journey as a couple. Looking after four little ones so close in age is an amazing achievement in it self. Excited to hear about Scotland! Thank you Nanny and Moose🙏🏻❤️

Love your stories. I had 4 children by the time I was 22. I'm amazed that I was able to handle that.😁 anther child 12 years later. I was not able to stay married after 17 years but I admire those like you and Moose for keeping the sparks going after all these years. It saddens me, that my marriage didn't last, but that's how it is. Bless you and Moose and all your adventures. You make my day each time I watch you.

Nanny and Moose, So enjoyed hearing about your early years together. I could actually see the joy and excitement in both your faces as you reminisced over the early years together. Look forward to hearing about your voyage and time in Scotland.

The two of you and your wonderful journey together warms my heart stings. I never tire of your great stories of your life together. You fill me with joy.

The stories that you are sharing are what I love to hear from those who are of the older generation. These stories are absolutely priceless. I really like the forum idea too. Keep ‘em coming.

I must tell you mary Ellen and Bill,when i look into your eyes i can picture the young people you used to be ,I’m so enjoying your story,God bless you both ❤️😘

Dear Nanny and Moose, I thoroughly enjoy hearing about your history together. You have a very colorful background. Growing your family while experiencing military life. Then moving abroad. You had opportunities that formulated who you are today. How interesting for you and your little ones. These are the stories that will be passed from one generation to the next. I must mention that the candles and blue background was beautiful today. Could you please share how you got your nicknames, Nanny and Moose. A big Congratulations on the new baby. How exciting that there is a happy celebration in the midst of all of the stress that we are experiencing. A new year, a new beginning, a new baby. You are truly blessed. When I think back to 1960, that is when we were married, it seems like just yesterday. It was so very different back then. As you said the social rules were different. I noticed your white gloves in one of the photos. I wish that some of those things were still around. I would give up some of the new technology to return to a slower, gentler time. The busy life that you had with your jobs and family still allowed for quality time together. You both embody the qualities that I respect. Work ethic, family, love, manners. You keep current with technology, living style etc. However you also appreciate your antiques, memories and mementos from the past. I believe that we can blend the two together and appreciate both. I am a very sentimental person. Today’s young people are leaning towards minimalism and I fear that the future generations will not appreciate the things that we treasure and hand down to them. Even the photographs are on a device. How will those be handed down? I hope that some will follow your lead with stories, photos and mementos being handed down. Blessings to you both, love, Sharon 🌷💕🌸

☕️ We must hear the rest of 🎼🎵🎶 “Danny Boy”! Love ❤️ the “Circle of Friends”!!

Nanny I absolute love love love these videos. You've had an excited life and very enriching for your kids who had wonderful experiences. Love hearing your stories and very well told by the two of you.

Loved hearing your stories so much! Thank you for sharing Nanny and Moose. You’ve had such interesting lives. Have to add how handsome Moose looks!

Hi Nanny and Moose, I loved the video and sharing your life experiences! What a blessed life the Lord has given you both! Have a wonderful day!

I was glued to this segment. It was a wonderful true life story. Thank you so much Nanny and Moosie. I noticed the advertiser liked it so much they kept interrupting, bit I'm glad...you're doing something right. Love to see you succeed. Keep up the good work. ❤

Hello sweet Nanny &Moose! Totally loved your video. I agree with all of the things Sharon wrote so eloquently.I look forward to hearing the continuation of your time in Scotland and beyond. Congratulations on the arrival of your great-granddaughter. She has joined a wonderful family. Blessings to all!!!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed having my lunch with you and moose today! You certainly have had an interesting life together and have made the best of all situations. Yes the 50s and 60s were the best!

Loving this video as I have all of them that I have watched. Brings back lots of our military days of 22.5 years but more often alone raising the children than with my hubby who was on flying status as a loadmaster and gone allllllllllll the time. That's another story but it's a story! I also agree the best thing for newly weds is to be off on their own in the beginning and really learn what that bond and depending only on each other means. Not always easy but it frees them up also to get to know the real person each of us is and our strengths and not so strong moments. ;-) This is just a precious story and I am loving it. I can't wait for your next installment. ;-) Congratulations on your newest great grandbaby! Sweet precious little ones. God bless, enjoy your yogurt and stay healthy! :-)

This was such a wonderful video ! Nanny you were especially beautiful and Moose looked so handsome today .What a wonderful life you have had ! You should write a book .Beautiful ! God bless you both !Your friend ,Dianna

Nanny & Moose, enjoyed this video so much!! My hubby also was at Ft Knox from 64-66. We have been married for 55 years. Thanks for sharing. 🤗🥰

Precious memories Nanny and Moose- thank you - stay wonderful x

Hi Nanny and Moose, Nanny you look beautiful and Moose is looking very handsome. I loved hearing your stories about the beginning of your marriage and your move to Scotland. What an interesting and exciting life for a young married couple. Congratulations n the birth of your great granddaughter, I know how thrilled you are. Much love to you both, Sheila

Love love your stories I enjoy it very much God bless you Nanny Moosie 🙏

Loved hearing about your life journey as a newly married couple. Can’t wait to hear about the next chapter. My husband and I were married in 1963. It was on the day that president Kennedy was killed. It was such a sad wedding but we have had a very happy marriage. Thank you for sharing your life. Blessings to you and Moosie 💕

Thank you thank you!! Soo much FUN & ENJOYMENT! GOD bless nanny & moose!! 💕

As a new subscriber this week, I want to tell you how HAPPY i am that I found you this week.. many ways our lives are different but in so many other ways is relate to much of your life... I too am my own person, I will be starting my 83 year next month... Feel I have made a new friend ! And that is very special in these days of staying inside my home.

I just watched your 60th Anniversary video. What an amazing life you had together. And l couldn't get over how many people got to share in your love when I saw those wonderful family photos! Family togetherness means so much! @Nanny and the @Moose, you are so-o-o-o-o blessed! 💞🙏

Such a delightful break in my day. Thank you for splashing some joy on us.

Our Beautiful Nanny ,Moose .Oh Moose looks so good 😊 so happy he’s feeling better .

Love hearing your stories keep on singing Moose baie baie dankie love and blessings from SA

Nanny you and Moose are so dang cute! You, Also are great great storytellers! You are the finest family of friends, can't wait for for the Anniversary video! Thank you both so much! You just make my day! xoxo Sandie

Such a great life together! Love Y'all & God Bless both of y'all!

I loved this, both of you are lovely people!

I love you two and your story telling is so entertaining! I can see what an outstanding teacher you must had been Nannie because you can keep everyone’s attention with every word. You had and have such a beautiful blessed life and can teach the younger generation so many life lessons. What a beautiful couple you were and still are🥰

Thank you Nanny for all of the memories. This is so much fun. I really look forward to seeing your videos. Prayers for your family to get better soon.

I find myself smiling all the way through you heart warming videos. What a wonderful life you and Moosie have had. mostly because of your upbeat, joyful attitudes!

I’m from England,very close to Scotland yes it is a beautiful place been there many times

Fun, fun, fun. What an interesting life you have enjoyed. This is awakening many of our memories and we are beginning to talk about our early years together so we are having fun, fun, fun, too!

Nanny &Mouses y'all a amazing wonderful life thank for sharing your life I will be praying for family member that sick will get full recovery in Jesus Amen. Congratulations on New great grandbaby she should so beautiful. Love you please stay safe God Bless you both

You guys are so interesting… enjoy your yogurt

I think you have hit on a great format … it was like a fireside chat with friends. Looking forward to the next one as I’m from Scotland. Take care and be safe 💕

lovely! enjoyed every bit of it!!! keep it going..........God bless you both, enjoy the outing!

Wow what an exciting life. I can't wait to hear all about Scotland.

I went back and watched your 60th anniversary video. It was great and the pictures were great. I would like to learn more about the Las Vegas years. I can’t imagine you and Moose walking on the wild side of Las Vegas.😂 I didn’t realize that your children had a lot of children themselves. I thought that was wonderful. Can’t wait until Part 3. I’m going to try to find the Family Feud episode you were on.

Nice to hear both of you telling your story.

Love seeing you and Moose so enjoying your years together.

💖💖💖💖💖wonderful felt has if you both were sitting here with me telling me your beautiful life story 💖 Looking forward to hearing your stories about life in Scotland. ... Got to say your both looking so well & relaxed ,congratulations on the new arrival to the family 💖💖💖 😊

My first husband & I lived in CA when he got out of boot camp. We had an apartment next door to another Marines he worked with. It was me & my husband against the world & to me it was the best year of our marriage. Our 1st baby was 5 months old when he got out of boot camp. I got pregnant then with our second baby, who was born at the military hospital. Then 5 months later I got pregnant with our third baby but I was sick 24-7 & the two babies & I moved back to the Midwest where my mom & younger sisters helped me care for the two babies until I got over the morning sickness. Sadly our marriage ended before we were married 10 years & I truly believe the marriage would have lasted if we had not moved back to our home town when he got out of the service at the end of his 2 year hitch in the military.

A wonderful video Nanny and Moose. We married in 69 and the rents, by todays standards, were inexpensive to say the least. In 71 we moved to a lovely rental where we paid $115 for a beautiful six room apartment with front and back porches. Well in 1971 there was a rent freeze and this put us in a position to put money away and in 73 we bought a house for $25,800. The rent was then $250 and we hoped we'd be able to afford it. We stay in this house for almost 30 years bringing up four kids. The times have really changed since the 50, 60, 70. Everyone is always in a hurry, even my children they're always working or running around for one thing or another never taking the time to smell the roses. On Tuesday Steve and I will be married 53 years and it's been a great experience. I hope we make it to 60 years. Stay well and God Bless.

You are wonderful

Love to hear all about your adventures .Never leaving the house I grew up in ,which I Love ,hearing about all your travels is very enjoyable

Thank you for sharing. This brings back memories for me too! We only had one car in 1967. My husband would take me to school where I taught. Then I sat outside and waited for him in the afternoon. Everyone else had left school. Our first house cost $20,000 and my salary my first year teaching school was $4,500. I taught in a large school system in Kentucky, so that was a good salary. I love hearing about your life. 💜Jeanette Turner

Ahh...some of my best memories are of the Military years in So Cali.

Love it All Nanny and Moose. Sorry to hear about your Family members with Omicron. Congratulations, for your New Great Grandaughter Annie - Grace. I have a Grandaughter Annie - Margaret. Looking forward to hearing about your next video about living in Scotland. Lots of Love Cathy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 xxx

I love hearing your stories. You and Moosie have very good memories, which is wonderful and it shows the happy life both of have worked so hard for, your children are very fortunate and both of you should be celebrated and treasured. Great video! ❤️✨🌼

What a great walk with you down “memory lane” today. The two of you look wonderful, and are absolutely glowing while reminiscing about your start on this long road together. I can relate to so much of it as my husband and I were married in 1961, and the timeframe (especially the prices) are so familiar. I remember the excitement of starting out on our own at 20 and 23….very young by today’s standards. Looking forward to hearing more from you later this week. Hugs to both of you.😘

Oh i loved the story about the Birds eye peas,!!!

Enjoying hearing about your lives together. Congratulations on your new great grand daughter🥰 Love to you both. Xxx

What a wonderful life story! Moose, don't tease Nanny about using her hands when speaking. It's so endearing! 🥰🥰

Love, love, love it. Can't wait for more. Have a blessed weekend.

Great video as usual. The subject of your life together is a lot of fun. Can’t wait for the next one.

What a wonderful video. Really enjoy you both 💕

Oh boy this I’m sure takes us all back in time especially some of us that we’re getting married in the sixty’s and earlier , hello Nanny and Moose I’ve just got to watching you going back in time it’s nice to reminisce, and whilst your doing that , it takes me back as well to my early years, and what lovely news the new great grand daughter congratulations and glad mom and baby doing well , . Going back to your journey how exciting for you both and your children to sail across the ocean , to your new episode in Scotland , the one thing that sticks in my mind was when we had babies we used to do the house decorating whilst caring for the babies that was hard work , when you speak about prices of houses and wages in those days , compared to now just seems like a dream . But you did well and enjoyed your time over here, I have really enjoyed this video and how eloquent you and Nanny and Moose tell this story of your early marriage and life thank you for sharing love to you both Jean 💕 💐🌷❤️

Thank you Nanny, this is a WoW video just love listening to all your adventures, can’t wait for the next video. Hugs Bea

Congratulations on the new great granddaughter. How wonderful! We know so many people including myself who are vaccinated and yet still came down with the Omicron variant. Be careful out there.

This was fun to watch! My husband and I are celebrating our 43rd anniversary today! I can really relate to your lack of cooking experience. The only things I could make were scrambled eggs and meatloaf when we first got married. Now, 5 children and 9 grandchildren later I have had lots more experience and have also come a long way! LOL Take care! Love, Kathy xoxoxo

I love you two! Moosie beautiful voice!😊

This was so much fun! Thank you so much for your wonderful family stories.

Moosey is a kick. What a blessing to have so many children. And what a blessing for your children to have you both. Congrats re your new great grand baby. Little Annie wasn’t so little. I had big babies too. 3 daughters fist one when I was 20. 2nd one 2 years later and my 3rd 13 months later. I loved being a mom to my precious babies and I had no help at all. As you said, Nanny those responsibilities cause us to grow up fast. Now I am 72 and a widow.

Another saying by my Irish granny (if somewhere was hard to get into or out of, or a lot of security or whatever - ''It's like Fort Knox in there..."

Oh how I enjoyed this video, I just love listening to your stories. I have similitude experiences in the army Ft. Polk, Ft. Benning, back to Ft Polk, then Vietnam, where he lost part of his leg. What an experance blessings to you both 🙏😘

Loooved it … take all the time you need, can’t wait for more! When I was 5 my father was transferred to Madrid,Spain, to serve at the American Embassy. My sister and mother and father and I lived there for nearly 4 years. So, I had this experience as a child, but it had a profound influence on my life. Perhaps you could include interviews with your children to share their memories and what formative times they had. More! Hugs, Patricia

Love this! You lived my dream life. You are so blessed!!! ❤

Congratulations!!!! Annie Grace. Wonderful name! I've been waiting to hear! New babies are just awesome. Love you two!!

Nanny & Moosie i loved this & i cant wait to hear about scotland. ive never been on a plane or boat.i must tell you i met my husband i was only 14 yrs old & i knew i was going to marry him one day.my girlfriend thought i was crazy!!LOL my husband had just got out of the army. congrats on the new baby cant wait to see pics of her & i love the name too. you & moose stay safe now love & hugs Kaye

Loved hearing of your early life adventures. ❤

Another great video. Loved all the memories. And congratulations on the new great granddaughter.

What wonderful memories. So nice to hear about your journey together. Congratulations on the new great grand baby. God Bless. ❤️

Yes I agree ,I started watching with my early morning tea a d didn’t want to leave it,😂 I had a quick shower and went back to it 😂

Just starting this one Nanny- love the fact Moose sings Danny Boy - Rosemary Clooney and Sarah Vaughan do great versions.

I’m SO enjoying this!!🤗

Loved it video, thanks for sharing, lov u guys 🥰

I was mesmerized!!!!! Keep on keeping on..love you!!!!

I adore your story! I wished that my story was so inspiring! Hugs! ♥️🙏♥️

I really enjoyed this Thankyou ,how great it was with all your babies and living in different places.I married in 1963 ,so some if my early years were at the same time as yours.xx

Can't wait to hear every detail about Scotland! And please sing Danny Boy.

Loved this video! Hi Moosie! Hugs, Nannie Patty ❤️

Love watching you! My husband and I were married on July 11 1959. When is your anniversary? We were barely 19 and had very little of anything. Anyway we made it, still together. Two daughters, four grandchildren and four great grandson.

Love Moose, i like Mooses Glasses

Love it! Can't wait for the next episode!

Just loving these videos! Can’t wait for the next one ❤️

Fascinating ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Congratulations on the new addition to your family! I've been to Scotland twice and loved it. I'm looking forward to hearing many of your stories about living there!

Hi, I am loving your series of your lives and going down memory lane! I would say you had a very exciting life for someone so young. To take a ship to Scotland must have been awesome. Can’t wait for Part 3 👍 Love you both, Dolores ❤️❤️

Love the video. So fun to hear what life was like in the early years of your marriage. You sure had a lot of fun and adventure. You both look so happy in the photos. Interesting to hear about Fort Knox and the army. I wouldn't really know what that was like, even though my dad and some of my uncles were in the military in WWII. Actually one of my aunts was in the army. That's where she met my uncle. Anyway, made me think of them . They would talk a lot about how they would miss each other when they were shipped out, etc. My mom told us that one Christmas Eve, when my dad was away at sea in the navy, she missed him so much that she bought herself a mink coat at a store that she had been admiring. At that time she was teaching kindergarten in Brooklyn, NY. Watching you two talk reminds me of these old stories. I love to hear about it. How did you do all that you did. I love how you would fall in love with a house and then move to Scotland, then what happened there. I like how you took a boat over to Scotland. Exciting times. Thank you for sharing with us. MJ♥️🚢🪖🏡🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

Enjoying this trip down memory lane, I have lived a very similar life path so much fun , Hello from NJ😊

Greetings Nanny and Moose! Did I tell you that my father was an army pilot and that we were at Ft. Knox in 1960? However,I was an only child so things were much different in my family. Love hearing your stories! Love and blessings ❤ 🙏

Love love this series! 💚

I’m am so enjoying these videos. Thank you for sharing.🙋🏼‍♀️

I'm so enjoying this! Love your life stories! Cant wait to hear more. Oh congrats on your new baby.

We Love hearing Your Life Stories ( and it is so nice when Moosie can join in) we both can't wait to hear more about Scotland ... By the way how did Moosie get his nickname again? Once again Much Love from South Africa, from Carmen and Angeline ❤