Every Christmas Jackie and her sisters lay a wreath on their mother’s patch in the Walkford Woodland Burial Ground. They paid their tribute as usual today. Afterwards, also with Ron and Bill, we enjoyed Shelley’s excellent meal of beef casserole topped with fried potatoes; broccoli stems, carrots, and beans, followed by apricot crumble, and accompanied by red and white wine. Quizzes and convivial conversation then kept us amused until it was time to go home.
It therefore seemed appropriate to feature past Christmases in my family. The first two of these images are of Vivien and me in her parents’ home in Sidcup in 1963; then come my Grandma Hunter and Sam, my brother Joseph, and my parents, all in Mum and Dad’s Morden home in 1982.
Needless to say I had no further need for nourishment this evening.
Lovely holiday pictures. You certainly dined well today.
What lovely photos Derrick!
This sounds like a lovely day, with more memories made and some to look back upon.
Old photos are like time traveling, the closest one will ever get to it. Those are beautiful family photos, Derrick.
My best to Jackie and her sisters as they remember their mother.
A lovely tradition to lay a wreath on Jackie’s mother’s burial patch. I enjoy your old family phots. The one with Derrick & Vivien and the cute little tree is my favorite.
Your old nostalgic photos are beautiful, Derrick …