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[@RootsReconnected]

Thank you for sharing these excerpts from your grandfather's diaries, I really enjoyed listening to them. A wonderful snapshot into times gone by! In reading them aloud, you've also created a wonderful record for family historians in the future. I'm researching my family history, so I love this sort of thing! Good luck to Noel with the sponsored cycle, I have donated, and wish you all the best from England!

[@aislingconnolly9165]

Hi Paul.love your smile and looking good! Prayers and love and lovely brother too.xxx❤❤❤

[@moppy6]

Way to go Noel, all th ebest for you ride. Looking good Paul ❤❤

[@ashleykirkman11]

Hi. Nice to see another video from you! ❤️💜❤️

[@joany11swatch14]

Hi Paul. It’s so nice to see you looking happier and healthier. You may just be around for a very long time. I think about you often and pray for your health. I love seeing your videos. My thoughts are with you. Thanks for another great video. ❤😊

[@marcorepetto382]

You took the words right out of my mouth 🙏🤛

[@EmmaBakesCakes]

What beautiful people you are. ❤

So happy to see Noel is taking on such a wonderful endeavor. My goodness, you two are twins. Thank you for reading the war story. You have such a fabulous voice. Easy listening. Hugs from MD-US. Take care.

[@pippadot679]

Paul, this is GREAT! Noel's ride will be on my birthday. October 12th! What a great thing to contribute to. I went ahead and bought the foot bath you showed us. Also very excited to look for compounding pharmacy to buy the other items. Hearing about your experience with your neuropathy has so encouraged me to try anything to help stop the pain and I trust your opinion and knowledge. Listening to your story right now. I went outside to find my most comfortable spot to listen. Thank you Paul for sharing and caring. Blessings to you, Noel, & Caroline. Will go over to Noel's donation page after we finish stories here. Just so you know it's me Pippadot my name is Debbie Jares.

[@wanya_telborn]

Me too! ❤

[@PaulinPerth]

Hi Debbie, I'm glad to help. The foot spa feels great, but the pain comes back shortly after you stop the spa. The PEA really does help a lot though. I'm excited for when that PEA video is 3 months old, because I am hopeful that a bunch of people are going to say "hey, it's worked!" Paul.

[@Sub-515]

Quiet over in the west, hope everything is ok, thinking of you and sending positive vibes your way from not so sunny Qld. ☔💛

[@jenny_rice]

What a great treasure to come across! And he was such an articulate writer! So neat to have all that family history knowledge. Thanks for sharing. And good luck to your brother. That's a nice thing he's doing.

[@christhompson1775]

Love listening to you just speaking but your stories are so interesting. Love to you and Caroline!!

[@sheilathailand1903]

Oh I loved those stories you read about your Grandad! So interesting to hear. I know zip about Australia's early days so I really enjoyed listening to this. What a hard life they had. That made people resilient, you had to be. Thank you for sharing that. BTW you look great!

[@pmelaglover9913]

Thank you I loved the book your grandad wrote!! How wonderful for you to have and share with us “such” a treasure!! Your brother is delightful as you are! Best of wishes and prayers for huge accomplishments to both of you! 💙💙🙏

[@pierrettehebert3044]

Really enjoying your readings. Thank you for a first hand look of life at that time for a serviceman 😊

[@debrakirkpatrick1488]

Loved the story. I just closed my eyes and had a visual. You are a great reader, thank you. You are blessed to have it.

[@tamiewert808]

Paul, thank you for sharing that war story, which was fascinating! It made me think about how most of us today will never know what fighting in a war is like! We are an entitled society, with little care or regard for others and little concern about preventing such wars in future! Everyone should hear that story! ❤ From 🇨🇦

[@PaulinPerth]

Yes, our generation was blessed with a period of relative peace. We need to remember that our peacetime was earned with the blood of our forbears. Lest we forget. Paul.

[@julieclark1990]

Thanks for sharing your grandads story it was very enjoyable .Hope your brother manages to raise the money for charity.

[@thelmab.1516]

What an absolutely wonderful story! Your grandfather was quite an expressive writer. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the various chapters of his interesting life. If there is more to his life's journal, please let us hear more. Between his words and your soothing voice, it was time well spent learning about your grandfather's interesting journey through his life. Thanks for letting us be a part of your family's history.❤ Thelma (USA)

[@JavierBonillaC]

I'd love to participate in that ride. Let me know when you have one where the 200 kilometers are downhill (or on horseback). Great to see you doing well.

[@lisasides5988]

I enjoyed your reading and explanations for Ted's Tales. In US we don't study how other countries were involved in WW1. Your grandfather was quite brave and you should all be very proud of him. Thank you for sharing.

[@PaulinPerth]

Hi Lisa, yes, as a Commonwealth country, Australia was duty bound to support England when she declared war on Germany. Same with New Zealand, Canada, India, South Africa and the West Indies. We all rallied to support our 'mother country'.

[@michaeloffman8694]

@@PaulinPerth Thank you Professor Eddington. Teach! Preach! So interesting. I remember my Grandma talking about various people she knew that had inhaled "mustard gas" after WW1. Sadly, and shamefully, we just have no idea.(Ann)

[@heidiescobedo2870]

Thank you for the story. Always interesting to hear stories from our past. Every generation has its struggles & challenging individuals to deal with 😉 Sounds like your family had a lot of love & optimism despite their day to day struggles. I hope your brother surpasses his donation goal.

[@PaulinPerth]

Noel has plenty of time. The ride isn't until October. Noel just wanted to publish the video now, because in Australia the tax year ends on June 30, and donations to registered charities are tax deductible. Noel is nothing if not practical. Paul.

[@jameskerr3552]

Great to see you both on here!!!

[@Blender3DProjects]

Very entertaining story, thanks for sharing

[@JenniferJorey]

That was a wonderful story.

[@threepurrs]

Hi Paul, what a delightful story… I think you have inherited your Grandfather’s genes. You are a great storyteller too. I hope Noel is able to collect funds for Cancer research as well as enjoy the ride. Great to see you feeling good Paul….sending love, hugs and good health. Hi to Caroline too.

[@sheliadean9548]

So good to see you. Sending love ❤ and hugs 🤗 to you my friend.

[@ourcorrectopinions6824]

You and your brother together have such amazing, happy energy. Love this video. 45:06 :)

[@tinawakefield9477]

Please read us some more another time,loved these stories 🌺

[@PaulinPerth]

I will do. I just need to make sure they are not copyrighted. I'm glad you enjoyed these stories. Paul.

[@Alwaysherethere]

Thanks Paul! I really enjoyed this!❤😊

[@user-zn3rm3pl4b]

That was enjoyable to listen to. Thanks very much Paul.

[@Mmoose712]

Paul, this is fascinating! This is first hand history. It would be great if this could be shared with a museum. P.s. I'm glad Ted learned not to say whatever was on top of his head to Mae, and Im glad Mae told him to shut up. They sound like wonder grandparents. You've inherited their fighting spirit!

[@CherylDove-j7d]

SO interesting listening to your grandfathers story Paul ...

[@sharonscott1776]

Hi Paul, I’ve just donated, what a great thing Noel is doing. I’ve shared it on my Facebook

[@PaulinPerth]

Thank you so much Sharon. I can't think of a better charity than one that funds cancer research and support. Paul.

[@NoelEddington-eh2sf]

Thanks for your donation. I am well on the way to reaching the goal. Looking forward to riding with others in support of Cancer research.

[@sharonscott1776]

@@NoelEddington-eh2sf thank you for doing a great thing for cancer x

[@thefactanonverba]

The array of clocks at Flinders St actually historically displayed the departure time of the trains for each line. They were manually changed after each departure, which was easier “back then” because there were far fewer trains per day than modern times. 😊

[@PaulinPerth]

Ah! Thank you. That makes more sense. Paul.

[@josephmarkey9096]

Just Donated. Go Noel! Go Paul! Two modern day heroes. Also fascinating stuff about Gallipoli Paul! 😎

[@PaulinPerth]

Thanks Joseph. It looks like you just made it three modern day heroes. Cheers. Paul.

[@NoelEddington-eh2sf]

Thanks Joseph for your donation to Cancer research. I am over halfway with the fund raising.

[@tamiewert808]

Paul, you definitely should write your story for posterity! I would read it with great interest, as I'm sure others would as well!

[@angeladottaviornmsn8889]

Hi Paul!

[@loriv828]

I wish my dad would write down his stories. Or my mom. What fun reading! TYFS.

[@snufflinghedgehog8595]

I enjoyed your granddad's stories x I hope the war mule escaped to a peaceful meadow where he was well looked after x

[@naomijones8564]

Paul, loved the stories, you should do a weekly story, totally loved it❤

[@PaulinPerth]

Hi Naomi, I've considered this before. I love the idea, but I need to not breach any copyright. Ted's Tales is fine because he is my grandfather, and he would have loved it. Plus he didn't copyright the book. I wish I could just read out my favourite books, but I can't. Paul.

[@naomijones8564]

@@PaulinPerth thankyou so much for the reply Paul, such a shame you can't, maybe we could hear a few more Ted's tales then, or some of your stories from your life, I meant to put it In the last comment you looked so happy in this video, bursting with pride, so lovely to see the old Paul back again. Xx

[@lindagentile2380]

That is fantastic Paul & Noel... I will come back to this link on payday Friday... What a VERY interesting video today Paul... 🙏💙GBY Noel with Safe Travels ALWAYS 🤗✝️

[@PaulinPerth]

Thank you Linda. You are a gem. Please only give what you can afford. Paul.

[@NoelEddington-eh2sf]

Thanks Linda, I am now halfway to the fundraising target. Thanks for your support.

[@michaeloffman8694]

Hi Paul, Never quite know where to put these little random comments😊 Am taking the ALA recently added PEA...too soon of course to expect much, but I am noticing some definite experience with INSOMNIA. I take Magnesium glycinate before bed which has worked very well for nearly a year. ( 2×4 upside the head well!) Now, a month or so on ALA/PEA...I'M out like a light for 2 or 3 hours...and then awake for the rest of the night. Just wondering if you can relate? I have to laugh that the man whose council I seek is someone I will NEVER meet, nearly 30 yrs younger, and lives on another continent!! We live in interesting times. (Ann) Love you ❤❤

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR Grandfather's memoirs. He was very educated, intelligent & an excellent writer please do share more. Have you ever considered publishing it?

[@PaulinPerth]

I haven't thought of publishing it. I like how organically we are where we are. Ted wrote down stories. His daughter (my mother) typed them up. His grandson (Noel) did the cartographic drawings. I read it out on camera. I think that's fine as is.

[@meaowsandwhistles]

Hi Paul in Perth , well done you and Noel raising funds for a very much needed cause , Recently I told you i was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer but it turns out i was given some one elses results 😮, so i took it to the media as it was a terrible week for my family , took a week for them to realise the error , so ive been on a few news channels, my name is Toni Shields , i can only imagine the hell you went thru upon first being diagnosed, Im praying for you Paul ❤❤

[@PaulinPerth]

Oh gosh, what a ride that must have been. I'm happy for you, and sad for someone else. Thank you for praying for me. Cancer is such an awful diagnosis. Paul.

[@BettinaHaubert220]

Moving and lively stories, Paul. Indead a wonderful memory. And you are a great reader. Usually I can‘t concentrate for long when s.o reads something out to me, but in this case I listened to the whole thing and stayed fascinated till the end. 😊 I wish there was only one single day without war on this planet. 😢 So you are a family of writers (I enjoyed your Substack by the way). I am not sure but wasn‘t your Dad a writer as well? What I do remember is, that he loved language(s) and Etymologie. Good luck to Noel, what a cool project. Australia is such a beautiful country. I have to come over… Take care ❤Bettina.

[@PaulinPerth]

Hi Bettina, my father loved etymology. Hi did write a short story called "Potshot". If I find it, I will read it out on camera. Great to hear from you. I put some of those word definitions in specifically for you. Paul.

[@BettinaHaubert220]

@@PaulinPerth thank you ❤️

[@pearlyjools6883]

😁👍🏻❤️🇬🇧Love to Caroline too

[@TammysCoffeeTalks]

Yous look like brothers 😊

[@PaulinPerth]

Yep. There's no doubting we were grown in the same orchard.

[@vickieboehm6166]

I love those ted tales stories

[@shaunpavery-pn5jq]

Hope you have a good time and reach your gole.🐬💛

[@louettahuddleson7194]

I love the book of your Granddad’s. I had a great time. Will be happy to donate to your brothers bike ride but I’ll have to wait until I get paid at the first of the month

[@PaulinPerth]

Thank you Louetta. Make sure you keep enough for yourself. Paul.

[@NoelEddington-eh2sf]

Thanks Louetta. The donations are ticking along. I am over halfway to the pledge level, I am confident about the ride and now more comfortable about reaching the fundraising goal.

[@ronaldp.slagter8335]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ourcorrectopinions6824]

The stubble looks good on you. Just had to say that as well.

[@myahowlett6995]

wow your identical

[@PaulinPerth]

We sure are for a twelve year gap. Except that Noel got 50% more hair, and 100% less ankylosing spondylitis. Lucky bastard. Paul.

[@elizasullins6646]

♥️

[@mollyrussell8954]

Paul, I apologize for not responding sooner. I’m in USA and I have not been getting your posts. I’m not sure how you feel about religion but I will be praying for you. Please, please let me know if I can do anything to make you feel better. Love and hugs for you. Sandra Yes I’m incognito because of scammers. ❤❤

[@michaeloffman8694]

When I clicked on this morning, there had been no comments. Now, I think that whole "FIRST" YAY!!" thing is childish and stupid, so watched up till you came outside to read to us. Decided to do morning chores and wait to sit down and enjoy you . This elicited a "YAY!! Paul is going to read to us! Been looking forward to it all day. (Ann)❤❤ PS: That was SO enjoyable! Looks like you came by your writing talents honestly. If you have a picture of your grandparents, would love to see it sometime. Something else that I, for one, would enjoy is having you read to us again. Perhaps some of your Substack pieces. Enjoying YOU enjoying life. (A.)

[@PaulinPerth]

Thanks Ann. Yeah, at almost 53 minutes, this is a very long video. I've noticed that the number of comments is way down on normal. I'm sure some people will enjoy being read to, but not everyone...... Paul.

[@michaeloffman8694]

@@PaulinPerth OR, like me, recognizing the length, "saved it " for later ....I'm betting your regulars have done exactly that.

[@davemattia]

You're not going to die -- I told u so.

[@PaulinPerth]

Not today I won't!