my reminder was no reflection on your posts/memories..just didn't want my entry getting lost..
my maternal grandfather never wore a pocket watch but I do have his old pen/carving knife he used when in the Timmins bush and finding us grandkids branches to use for roasting marshmallows in the firepit on the beach. and for killing the odd snake that wandered too close to us..lol
i have his wedding ring from his 50th wedding anniversary ceremony and a plaque from the prime minister and certificate from the queen.
i also have a few pieces of 'fools gold' brought up from the gold mine where he worked.
and most important - i have his name - Charles..
i have my paternal grandmothers hand made leather wallet with her initials on the front. and i have many old, old pics from both sides of the family-many from italy and some tintypes. i have no idea who most of the folks in the older pics are. certainly some dour looking folks tho!