Mind blowing coincidence

Les and I had a great afternoon, visiting the Pilkington Glass Museum, which also had as a special exhibit, a history of Les' school, Cowley School. Les' school.  Sarah Cowley, who left six scores and her home and money in her will, died 300 years ago. There were old school pictures to look at and bits and bobs of history to learn. For instance it was a Cowley school boy who was the sound engineer on the first talkie: Al Jolson's "The Jazz Singer". Anyway, after an hour, I said to Les that I was now going to the main museum to learn about the history of St. Helen's town and glass production.  He joined me about 15 minutes later and was almost shaking.

So here's what happened.

As Les was pouring over the photos, an old guy with his two grandchildren (8 & 10) stood next to him to also look at the photos. And here's how the conversation went:

Old Man, to his grandchildren: see if you can find a Foster in the pictures.

Les: I'm Foster

Old Man: peering closely: Foster (then with eyes wide) Les Foster!!!

Les: yes and......

Old Man: I'm Ray Travies

And this was the same Ray that had been in the wedding party at Les' wedding in 1968, and that he hadn't seen since 1970!

Really, what are the chances?

So we'll spend some time with him on our return trip here in June.

We also watched some glass blowing. Fascinating.