We met Brenda and Les as a result of them moving into my old ‘van “Sea View*”. They were really amused at its name, given its location, and took full advantage of its possibilities when they had some visitors from the north of England. Continue reading
Dear Diary
Dear Diary – Page 80 (Late 1960’s – Baby Carriage)
We had ordered a pram (baby carriage) and it was at the store waiting to be picked up as soon it was required. As soon as mother-to-be went into our local hospital, my youngest sister-in-law and I went to pick it up. Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 56a (Early 1960’s – Mum’s Scooter)
I am back tracking to around 1962/63 (hence the odd page number) because I have to tell you about my Mum and her Lambretta – 3 Short Stories! Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 79 (Late 1960’s – Wedding)
Frances, my younger sister, and her (then) boyfriend, wanted to leave the reception when we did, and come back with us to our caravan. Her interest was quite simple. She wanted to watch “Top of the Pops”* on TV at 7:00pm, and that was not going to happen anywhere other than with us! Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 78 (Late 1960’s – Wedding)
Here is a photograph of our wedding reception table, but the intent of showing this photo has little to do with our wedding but a lot to do with the car just outside. Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 77 (Late 1960’s – Wedding)
The early part of 1968 was, not surprisingly, revolving around the pregnancy however, as much as we wanted to plan the wedding and ultimately start adjusting to our new responsibilities, my future mother-in-law wanted the wedding stalled! Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 76 (Late 1960’s – Wedding Plans)
My romance* was going very well and at Christmas 1967, we went down to my parents’ home! Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 75 (Late 1960’s – My Mum)
October 12, 1967 was my 21st birthday, and the photo below is very descriptive. Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 74 (Late 1960’s – Paris)
Our visit to Paris was quick and uneventful. Pete found his way to the Champs Elysees and found somewhere to park so that we could wander around a little. Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 73 (Late 1960’s – French Riviera)
We saw a group of young ladies on Monte Carlo’s beach, who had a no nonsense routine of changing from their street clothes and into their bikinis. Continue reading
A New Direction Perhaps? 