Yesterday we went to a 90th birthday party, it was my mother's cousin, although she refers to me as her cousin. Often on the phone, when she's asked me about something from the past, and I have said I don't think I remember that, she has said...'Don't be silly of course you do!' So I keep quiet!
She gave a little speech about her life, but forgot that myself and my cousin were her bridesmaids, until I reminded her, we all laughed..
Her brother age 92 was there. I went to talk to him, asking him did he not recognise me, he didn't, but I carried on talking to him and reminded him I had quite a 'pash' for him when I was 18. He wrote to me long letters, when I was a student nurse. He was one of those over studious, quiet, shy, young men, but did go on and get married and had four girls..And I just moved on as you do when you're 18 and young!
There were about 50 people there including my cousins, (one the other bridesmaid) I don't have much contact with her, she lives in the midlands. And her brother, they were both full of the holidays they'd had this summer, all very nice, but to me it was like they were chasing dreams. I'm past that stage of my life, all that airport hustle and bustle, not for me any more. They asked could I speak Welsh yet and I was able to reply.. 'Ydw, dw i'n dysgu siarad Cymraeg,' (yes I am learning to speak Welsh)
The food was lush, pulled pork in a bap, roast potatoes, mixed green salad leaves, coleslaw and apple sauce. I loved it as we never eat foods like that these days, as we're always trying to lose weight (I lost 2 pounds this week) We just had a little bit of it all.
We drove home the long way via our front promenade, which was crowded, but just by chance there was a parking space by Booths, the pavement kiosk with the fab Welsh ice cream, so we stopped for one, it was delish..So a nice day but I was glad to get home for a decaff tea! Can't beat a good cuppa.
Have you older relatives?
I think these days we are the elderly relatives, both hubby and I have older siblings, I have one aunt, who I should visit next time we are in Somerset.
ReplyDeleteMost of our older relatives have died and we are reluctantly moving into the spaces they have vacated.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds an enjoyable gathering, but it's good to get home to your own home comforts.
Sounds like a great time, fun remembering those days.
ReplyDeleteI have a lot of older relatives; my dad had 9 siblings, my mom had 8 and she was the youngest. Her siblings have passed, but I have lots of older cousins!
What a wonderful celebration of life. My mother's cousin, died last year and I miss her so very much. She was the last of the line of relatives. We lived 300 miles apart but stayed in touch until the end. She was 87.
ReplyDeleteI AM the older relative.
ReplyDeleteHow is Welsh ice cream different that regular ice cream? I've never met an ice cream I didn't like.
ReplyDeleteWhen I'm 90 I don't think we could round up that many people for a party. What a nice walk down Memory Lane for all who attended.
Oh, Chris... I am the older relative! All my relatives have gone on to Heaven or whereever they were meant to be. It feels odd being the oldest, but pretty neat, too.
ReplyDeleteSounds lovely, Chris! And good on you for learning Welsh.
ReplyDeleteI have an aunt who is now 90 and the last aunt or uncle on either side.
What a special family gathering! It’s so heartwarming to read about the family connections. It’s great that you’re learning Welsh. I am learning French. I have a few older relatives. The others have all passed away, including my own parents, uncles, and aunts.
ReplyDeleteWe celebrated my stepmum's 90th in August and had a turn out of around 75 people! She is still sharp as a tack, has a new puppy and loves her quilting and her quilting guild ladies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely reason for a family gathering! Yes, I do have some older relatives, including an aunt who celebrated her 95th birthday, last month. :)
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