Joy
I missed her big day when she was given the honour of opening a new flower bed at our much loved railway station which runs steam trains - almost to Taunton - and which has always been a firm favourite with grandchildren. The flower bed was to mark the anniversary of the Minehead Evening Townswomen’s Guild 35th year and 80 years of the Guild itself.
Joy – as some of you know has just celebrated her 80th (which reminds me I haven’t told; you about our outing – but I will anon) recently, and is a past chairman of the Somerset Federation of TWG.
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It's great to see that the legacy of others can bring joy to the people who remember their friends.
It's no such a bad world sometimes after all is said and done.
Jimmy: on the whole, by and large, taking everything into consideration I think you're right:)
Looks like a lovely time, even with the knee bending (couldn't they have put the ribbon slightly higher?).
MadameD: this probably got the better shot with the train and the guild and the flowers. It looks like they found some sort of cushion.
Photographers are notoriously hard- hearted. Unless it's Kim:)
I love a steam train. Simply magic. The picture is very sweet--all the bright colors of the ladies, and the flowers too--
Leah: the flowers are very apt because Joy and Margaret are gifted gardeners. And lovely with it;)
If ever you come to Minehead you must come on the train and you can relive 'Brief Encounter.'
Hello Pat!
What a treasure trove your blog is. I am so thrilled to find such a hidden little beauty in cyberspace. I'm so glad you got to my blog via GG (I love that girl!)and I got to yours.
I must spend time reading your archives... I've just skimmed through today and I am enthralled. The timeless, classic beauty. The sepia tinted memories and pictures. The coming to life of a bygone era that is so richly filled with wisdom and beauty.
I am a huge fan of the past. Always watching classic films and listening to great old music. I always say that I was born too late.
Let me stop before you nod off. Sorry about rambling so much but I just love your space here.
Cloud cutter: welcome - its so nice to have new cyber friends and you are my second nice surprise today. Come back any time:)
With all the talent available, those gardens have to be beautiful.
And an old steam train—what a sight to see and ride upon!
Joy doesn't look a day over 60!- and what a lovely flower bed. I know that steam train well, a great hit with the boys when they were young :)
Joy looks amazing, how do you ladies down there do it, is it the sea air or some secret concoction you all douse yourselves in every full moon?
Charlie: It's also quite a gentle climate compared to the north where I grew up. It's a top coat colder up there. Flowers thrive here and weeds.
Cinnamon: all those fat controller books!
I'll tell Joy - she'll be delighted.
Eryl: as Jackie says - when I ask how is it some people are really old - they give up. Health is pretty vital but the other three have dealt with cancer and - DV - beaten it. Then of course we
live in beautiful surroundings.
That ain't no steam train.
Andrewm: are you sure? What is that in the left hand corner. I suppose you should know.
Ah, I see you and Cloud found each other. She's a wonderful writer, she is, she is.
Say hello to Joy and tell her for me please that I wish her many, many more joyful activities.
You're going to think I'm copying you, I've been writing a post [in my head] about joy! I have two classes to teach then...
GG: I'm glad you told me about Cloud. I'll pass on your and other messages to Joy - she'll be pleased.
Friends are allowed to borrow from each other. I know you didn't but I would regard it as a compliment
Marvelous. I'm sure you missed sharing it with her.
BTW, "Labor Day" is essentially our version of "May Day" honoring workers.
Cheers.
Randall: yes it clashed with the family coming but we had our outing and we have another on Friday DV.
Thanks for the info.
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