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From Eleven To Twenty One

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My beautiful granddaughter enjoyed her eleventh birthday party yesterday. The lovely Louisa posted a set of photographs on Facebook. Here is one.

I spent much of the day scanning my negatives from Louisa’s 21st birthday party in May 2003, which traditionally took place on the lawn at Lindum House. With a few additions, the guests were those who had enjoyed such events for a number of years.

Of course, a Bouncy Castle was an essential requirement.

That year there was the addition of sumo suits, wrestling in which was continued in the castle. Louisa’s first opponent was Layla.

Later, she took on Sam, and a number of others joined in when battle continued inside.

I took a breather in order to enjoy the flowers.

Louisa produced my album from her 11th birthday party and all these young adults enjoyed reminiscing as the book was passed around.

Someone else took this photograph, so I scanned the print.

Tesco chicken jalfrezi and rice is not bad, but not as good, and nowhere near as plentiful, as Jackie’s. I know, because that is what we dined on this evening, followed by donuts and Wagon Wheels. I drank Concha y Toro reserva Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon 2016.

Lifelong Friends

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This morning I enjoyed the attentions of our dental hygienist. The surgery having cancelled three appointments in a row, it was something of a surprise that this particular young lady was fit, well, and in attendance.

Today’s administrative tasks included revising the draft of my complaints letter to incorporate suggestions from our mortgage broker; exchanging e-mails concerning the sale of my French house, and send off a payment in relation to this; and ordering a supply of oil for our central heating system.

This afternoon I scanned a batch of colour prints from May 1993. These were of Louisa’s eleventh birthday party in the garden of Lindum House at Newark.

One of the highlights of a group of young people during the Newark years was Louisa’s annual birthday party. At least, it was for me. I think this was the first one involving a bouncy castle.

Rebecca A 5.93

Here, Rebecca A shares a joke,

Louisa 5.93

perhaps with Louisa.

Louisa and Rebecca A 5.93

They are certainly sharing one here.

Bouncy Castle with children 1

Some had to wait their turn before

Louisa, Matthew C, Hannah, Adam

entering the castle.

Matthew C and Louisa 5.93

Matthew C has managed to join Louisa inside,

Matthew C

where, collapsed in  corner, he appears helpless with laughter;

Matthew C and Adam

recovers, and engages in a race with Adam.

Louisa, Charlotte and Hannah 5.93

Louisa seems to be assessing

Louisa, Charlotte, Matthew C

how high she can leap.

Gemma L

Gemma L

Gemma L

Hannah

 

and Hannah

Hannah

take the measure of the lens.

Charlotte

Charlotte

Louisa, Charlotte, Matthew C

attempt to keep herself upright by leaning on the clown’s knee

Rebecca A and Charlotte

or clutching the roof, while Rebecca makes her way past,

Rebecca A and Louisa

and goes topsy turvy.

Hands and Charlotte

The seven is all hands

Louisa and feet

and feet.

Most of these children, some now with families of their own, have remained lifelong friends.

This evening we dined on roast chicken, sage and onion stuffing, mashed potato, carrots, and broccoli; followed by banoffi pie and cream. I finished the malbec and Jackie drank Hoegaarden.