Back in Time...
Christmas early Sixties we are all booked for the coach to London to enjoy a Christmas at Auntie's. All piled onto the Coach from Sunderland to Victoria Coach station., And what a journey those days 12 hours in all. That's before the motorway's , they took the minor roads all the way. Pulling up in the station for the long awaited arrival and the excitement seeing Auntie again. Picked up in a fine looking back shiny car, not sure what make is was. As we drove through North London the Christmas trees stood tall all lined up outside all the big buildings they were just beautiful. Twinkling bright coloured lights, as it was dark by this time, a sight I shall never forget.
We reached our destination but not before shouting and pointing out all the trees lit up in the houses, all the way there. Having not seen anything quite like this before well not on this scale. To us it was truly amazing , as we entered Auntie's house she had a beautiful big tree right inside the bay window. This was going to be a Christmas we would never forget, let the fun begin we were all ready.
and you didn't forget, Sheila, 'tis a lovely memory, and isn't time travel wonderful? We can do it every day if we like... Thanks for sharing, and that room looks spectacular, a Christmas meal set out as everyone would want it... Sigh!!
ReplyDeletehugs to you and ours, and Wile-e of course..
Pen 'n Bess.x
Umm...that should have read you and yours...
ReplyDeletebad Pen!! Sorry Sheila, my fingers are not working today, (or any day come to that...Good job I don't make a living typing !!) xx
A wonderful story Sheila, filled with such happy memories. Thank you for sharing this with us.
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Beth
A lovely memory - thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteThat table looks so inviting so cosy and intimate how I wish I could go back in time and join you there Lovely memory to be cherished. I remember well the days before motorway Travelling from Bournemouth in Hampshire all the way to Scotland for our first holiday back home in 1961. It took hours.
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila, just popping by to wish you and your family a really Happy Christmas and New Year :) xxxx
ReplyDeleteJust hopping across the pond to wish you a Merry Christmans and a Happy and Healthy New Year Sheila. I just finished wrapping my last Christmas Present, and trying to get things ready. I have to work tomorrow from 8AM to 1PM and then I am finished work until next Tues.
ReplyDeleteSo I had better go clean up my mess and get some shuteye. Hugs, Dianne :)
Hi Sheila, I hope Christmas is still in its festive Mood and you and family are all enjoying another Chritmas of getting together... Yes I remember when I had to take 3 buses which took 3 hours which today is a 40minute journey when I used to visit my Grandma... LOL.. Happy New Year too Sheila, Love and Blessings sent you way. xxx
ReplyDeletehope you've had a marvellous Christmas time Sheila, and that Santa brought you everything on your wish list...hugs to you and Wile-e ....from me 'n' Bess. xx
ReplyDeleteDoing my 'rounds' on Blogspot, Sheila, so I can't miss you out, although I notice no update yet.. Do you find it as difficult as me to keep the two going? I often try and post separate ideas but my brains worn out!! lol!! Thanks for dropping by and for your welcome comments, always a pleasure to see you...Hugs and woofs to you and Wile-e.. xPen 'n' Bessx
ReplyDeleteChristmas memories are the best. Thanks for sharing yours with your Auntie, such a cozy, comfy, loving photo.
ReplyDeleteLooking at your Pom Pom photo, it's a snowball Viburnum ? yes? Also on your favourite place in the garden roll on summer and warm days so you can sit and dream there., just you and Will-ee XX
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