I remember my Auntie with fond memories what a Lady she was. This being my fathers auntie Hilda , so being my favourite Great Auntie. She was a lady with a big heart , they lived in North London and as you know I lived in the Northeast of Eng at this memorable time. Auntie used to visit us on many occasions no matter what the weather, travelling by train from Kings Cross. Her London accent would turn heads as this was an different tone with a slightly higher pitch. Which sounded quite unfamilar in the North East Eng.Her fashion sense was rather flamboyant with her beautiful swinging coats , in a bright colour yellow. I know sounds awful but this lady always manged to look so elegant. Her powdered face and slight red lipstick I will always remember, and that smell of powder. She adored hats and was always wearing a lovely little hat upon that lovely curly haired head.
We would often use a double Decker bus to take us off to town, and these would often confuse her. As she on one occasion mistook the back of the bus for the rear entrance. Auntie we shouted where are you going , o err and she would promptly turn round with her coat swinging with her. As she boarded the bus the passengers would be in fits of laughter. When she spoke in her accent they were completely transfixed by her. Memory's ,these I shall never forget and my wonderful Auntie.
Your Auntie must have been a joy. I had a favorite Aunt too as most people do, unforgetable.
ReplyDeleteI had an aunt once on my dad's side. Her name was Alice and she always baked a cake for me on my birthday. Your description of your aunt fit mine in so many ways. memeories are such treasures. I am so glad you are sharing yours with us.
ReplyDeleteYour Great Auntie sounds like she was a wonderful woman, Sheila, and one who lives on in your memories as full of colour and full of fun...I had an Auntie Elsie, From Newcastle way, and I just loved to hear her accent, and since then every time I hear a Geordie voice she springs to mind and I picture her lovely face.., and remember how she had time for a little girl like me... Thanks for bringing back my memories too Sheila..., Hugs xPenx.
ReplyDeleteand have a wonderful week-end my friend...xx
almost forgot, I deleted the poem 'Eruptions' as I'd accidentally posted it here...instead of on WordPress,
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http://penpusherpen.wordpress.com/poison-pen/eruptions/
I keep trying out different styles and wonder sometimes if I should print some poems or not... Just me being a trifle hesitant... xPenx
I didn't have a special Aunt, so I feel quite envious of you, she sounds such a character.
ReplyDeletePen, grasp the nettle and get printing, I'm coming over in a mo. so get the kettle on.
My Aunt is a Hilda too. And my childhood memories of her as quite like the way your aunt was. Mine is still around and can add two Greats to her name.
ReplyDeleteYour Great Aunt Hilda seems bought alive by your memories of her and I can quite picture that swirling coat!
What a wonderful story from your treasures of memory. She sounds like someone who loved to have fun, and enjoyed life. You painted a lovely picture of your Auntie.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Sunday, Sheila
Hugs, Dianne :)
One of my Aunty's lived in Leamington Spa and she was exactly the same. Always gorgeous clothes the like we had not seen up here in the North, and a wonderful accent. (she had lost all of her Yorkshire twang.) She too always turned heads whenever she came up for a visit. A wonderful story
ReplyDeleteHI there Sheila,
ReplyDeleteBess sends a woof your way, she's getting back to health now, and I am so relieved... I know she'll never be fully fit, but she handles her 'lot' in life so well and I know when she looks at me a certain way, she's Ok!!
and thank you for your comment, always lovely to have you round for a visit. :-)
take care my friend, and have a great rest of the week-end...(just had another look at the photo's of your pond, and the hedgehog, marvellous!!) xPenx
Hello Sheila, Hope to find you well across the pond. I am starting to feel better but not a 100%. Thankyou for your visit, well whishes and your comments. Always nice to hear from you.
ReplyDeleteWell you take care and have a wonderful week ahead and stay healthy.
Hugs, Dianne :)
Love the photo of Wile-e and the ducks on the ice on the pond and the warmer picture of the pond. It looks wonderful and so peacefu. We do love our ponds don't we. :)
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