What special things did you learn from your grandparents?

Answer 1

omg....way too many to list here...but my life is so rich because of them...particularly my grandmother....I sure wish she were still here ....

Answer 2

My grandad fought in the 2nd world war and seeing him get upset on memorial days etc just made me realise how important all the close things to home are. A caring, protective family, not to be materialistic, the value of life etc. Hopefully I have passed on these values to my own children, they never take anything for granted and I am proud of that x

Answer 3

until the age of 10. I thought I only had one grandmother, my dad's mum; but in fact my mother's mother was still alive, but they had not spoken to each other for many years. both my grandfathers had died before I was born, so the only one I really knew was my paternal grandma.
I learned about kindness from her; how children should be treated; she adored me, I was the first grandchild.
I learned about fun and I learned how to cook; she was a brilliant cook . she also taught me how to light a fire without firelighters.

Answer 4

Contentment and how hard it is to love someone and lose them.

Since writing the above answer, it's made me realise that not everyone is lucky enough to have wonderful grandparents, as I did!

Answer 5

nothing...all 4 of them (on both sides) were drunken idiots...now i am a grandparent i am teaching my grandson all the good things in life and he is a very happy little boy with a strong family around him, and not some stinking bum who only cares about where their next bottle is coming from....

Answer 6

I never met my G/P'S as they died before we were born!
If my mum and dad were anything like them i have learnt many things.
Dont ever take anything for granted, dont take yourself to seriously, dont let the little things in life hold you back, treat other's as you would like to be treated in return, live and learn,dance like nobody's watching and most of all enjoy what you do!

Answer 7

Both my grand-father's died in the war, but my grand-mothers survived.
My dad's mum taught me how to sew (she had been a lace maker & when her husband died she took over his tailoring business, fashioning ladies clothes from old men's suits). She was a very sweet old lady, who always prepared a proper tea with lovely bone china... She also taught me the value of friendship.
My mum's mum, taught me to look for wild berries, & enjoy the natural country-side, growing lots of flowers & planting veg etc., amongst them. I remember her kitchen well- it had a large dark cupboard which was full top to bottom with kilner jars of preserves. She made the most wonderful tonic wine.
She remarried in her late 60's, & she was so happy! It was lovely to see her & her hubby driving along in their old Morris minor, going for picnics...
2 wonderful women; my recollections of them keep me going...

Answer 8

My granny taught me how to play darts, cards, bingo and dominoes!

She was my best pal and taught me not to take life too seriously, and never worried about a thing! I hope I have as much fun as she did when I'm a pensioner!

Answer 9

My Grandfather taught me how to tie a hook to a fishing line. My Grandmother taught me that "there are plenty of people as good as me but theres no-one better"

Answer 10

I've learnt that they exaggerate things, and sometimes are jealous of younger people, because their time is in the past.

Answer 11

it's possible to have an impeccable house and still hve tea on the table ready for grandad's return.
to take care in life and be happy in all you do.
my nan was one of my hereos and i love with her with all my heart. what a great great great lady.