Category Archives: Memories

Did I ever call you Mummy?

Posted on January 18, 2019 by

Did I ever call you Mummy? Either as a kid or a teen, It certainly wasn’t Mother, If you see what I mean. I referred to you as My Mum, Or just Mum so everyone knew As my love was … Continue reading →

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For Mum

Posted on January 18, 2019 by

It’s been a year since my Mum passed away. It seems longer sometimes and other times only recently, I guess dementia does that, and the distance to travel too. Mum died on Winnie the Pooh Day. I found that out … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve 1989

Posted on December 24, 2018 by

We were broke. I mean, really and truly strapped for cash. We’d done all of our Christmas shopping at car boot sales, managing to get something for everyone and just hoped no-one minded their gift wasn’t new or expensive. Actually, … Continue reading →

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It’s a Cracker!

Posted on December 22, 2018 by

One of the fun things about past Christmases were the crackers. As a child, Wades did a selection of Whimsies and it was great trying to collect the set of The Flintstones, dinosaurs, birds, animals and other ceramic ornaments. I … Continue reading →

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Radio Show: One Hour Special

Posted on December 21, 2018 by

Hubby was doing his ten pound dash today which had been postponed due to recent events, so I sat in the car with Maggie and for a change listened to the radio. The final hour of a weekly show was … Continue reading →

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Christmas Goodies

Posted on December 21, 2018 by

I dreamt about food last night. It was a bit cruel bearing in mind the weight issues, but it got me thinking about all those goodies we treat ourselves to at Christmas. I’m not talking about a turkey dinner with … Continue reading →

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Sunday Roast 16 December

Posted on December 16, 2018 by

The day has started beautiful and sunny, such a contrast to yesterday’s cold winds and heavy rain which didn’t let up until late last night. Getting Maggie out for a wee was all down to timing, and even then Hubby … Continue reading →

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