Remembering

1.  2-tone trim phones
2. windjammers
3. frost on the inside of window
4. warming the day's clothes on the clothes horse in front of the fire
5. running downstairs in the freezing cold to get dressed in front of the fire
6. my friend's roll on
7. vests - I used to hide mine
8. the noise and sight of the now old-fashioned dentist's drill
9. putting rags in my hair to make ringlets
10. perms - what a heavy head!
11. white kinky boots
12. pink calamine lotion for my chicken pox spots - yuk
13. 
    
14. childhood ailments - chicken pox, scarlet fever, German measles - I didn't get measles or mumps
15. my friend's liberty bodice - what a lot of buttons to do up
16. plastic sandals
17. bubbly swimsuits which always smelt of the sea
18. playing in the rough sea with a car tyre - no adult around
19. Lucky bags - what a rip off for 3d
20. knicker bocker glories - another rip off
21. aniseed balls
22. liquorice wheels
23. butterscotch and liquorice gums
24. skipping
25. handstands against the school wall - had to tuck my dress into my knickers
26. Brownie cameras which only took 8 pictures

xx

The list could go on and on.

I'm channelling

xx

The old cinema

The old Regent cinema is an imposing, but run down, building situated close to Blackpool centre. In the late 60s it became a Bingo Hall then later on a Snooker Hall.

Now it is a Vintage Emporium. We ventured up the stairs to the circle to view more stalls and saw the 'remains' of the cinema.

What a sorry state.

Paint peeling, rotting seats, ceilings down, steps strewn with debris.

Upstairs were more stalls bringing a splash of welcoming colour.

We debated buying this teapot set but on closer inspection the handle of the teapot had been glued back on and there was a serious crack in the bottom of the hot water pot so we didn't bother.

I hope someone will be bothered in the future to restore this building to its former glory. It's so sad when buildings get into disrepair and there is not enough money to renovate properly.

There is more information about the building here and below. Click on the 'show more' under the video for a more detailed story.

This is the only picture I could find of the cinema as it was originally.

xx

Red or white?

No, not wine but poppies.

Here's my red poppy. Just click on the link to find the pattern I used.

And here's my white poppy, which is sometimes known as a peace poppy. Read more about them here.

Two different patterns and two words to think about - remembrance and peace.

Today let's remember those who have given their lives in order to gain the peace we all wish for.

Just a thought - Do we need war to make peace?

xx

PS A very warm welcome to my new follower.

Kitchen Window - January 2013

Drip, drip, drip down the single glazed window so not so much on the windowsill this month.

The cup was left there after I'd washed it up. One of our friends likes drinking out of china cups. His wish is my command.

The entree (Is that the correct word?) dish was a Christmas present from another friend who's a CS shopper extraordinaire. It's very pretty.

No, it wasn't the correct word. It's a chip and dip dish.

xx

PS Don't look at the black mould. Roll on spring.

PPS Here's something that will brighten up my windowsill ...

Carol, from Tales from Spring Cottage, and her beautiful daughter called today to pick up some books (de-clutter books - aren't I good) ...

and she brought me these lovely roses plus some daffodils.

Did you notice the clean brass as you came in?

Grandma likes the brass clean!

xx

Playing again

This one is the space monorail. The large box always took up a lot of room but there's plenty going on when it's all built. Trains and freight moving, little spacemen riding around on space cars, lifts and space buildings. 

I had a really good time with this one!

Brum, brum - let's stop at the depot! Brum, brum. Beam me up, Scottie.

xx

Let's play ...

Lego!

"Why do you want to keep all that lot?"

"Because I want to play with them when I retire."

"Do you need that much?"

"Oh yes, I hope to be retired a long time."

"We need to de-clutter."

"Tell you what, I'll play with it then it can go."

Compromise reached.

Playtime assured.

Hours of fun from DS and DD's childhood Lego.

Here's my first 'play'.

Lego Technic 8860 - car chassis.

Whoo, all sorts of moving bits - steering, gears and reclining seats.

Sad, I know - but lots of playtime fun!

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday dear DD,

Happy Birthday to you!

Love you.

xx

Milk Chocolate Cake made from a recipe in the Be Ro Recipe book.

For you from us

Thinking of you on this your birthday.

Night, night, sleep tight. See you.

Guided tour part 2

Guided Tour part 1 is here.

Here is another section of the shelving containing mostly books from when the children were small - Thomas the Tank Engine, Mr. Men plus (I've been digging around the back!) other treasures.

Who hasn't saved their children's work. Can you throw it out?

Certainly not this lot.

Here are some columns from our wedding cake in 1974. They look a bit moth eaten now.

I think you've seen the Peter Pan book before. My dad had the 'Games Worth Playing' book.

It looks like they're playing a game in Peter's household  - Oh 'The gaity of those romps'!

Here are more inherited or given to me books. They may come in handy sometime!

This one's a goodie.

And finally one of those bedtime stories that was read over and over again.

I can't throw this one out either.

So much for de-cluttering!

Welcome to my new followers. You'll probably have noticed that I have a serious 'can't let go' problem.

Left overs

Left overs from Christmas.

Star

Poinsettia flowers - fake of course

Angel

The roses are now left overs from my Birthday. DD is drying some of them in the airing cupboard ...

... and I'm drying some of them (just the heads) in 2 shallow vases.

They go well with my other roses (fake of course).

They will either dry or die. Either way I'll enjoy them for a little bit longer.

Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday!

I'm still enjoying these leaves which were 'left overs' from a walk last year. They've been an Autumnal display and a Christmas decoration. Now they grace another vase in the front room next to my chair.

Welcome New Followers and Anonymous lurker! Enjoy your read.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year

First - the resolution

I have resolutions which I will try to keep, reporting on progress each month.

How long will this last I wonder?

I am looking forward to

* the first snowdrops

* walking



* knitting, crocheting and making



* growing



* resting



* looking at life, the Universe and everything

* feeding family



* being with friends



* playing



* living and loving



Ooh and a whole lot more!

Thank you everyone for dropping by and welcome to my new followers.