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Monday, 6 February 2023

Down to earth

 … with a bump!

I popped out to the shops on Saturday.  I thought I looked ok. I wore my jeans with chunky boots, a pale pink top with a navy waist length Chanel style jacket on top, I'd washed my hair, put a bit of mascara and lip gloss on.  As I walked towards the shops I could hear a small child on a scooter behind me.  The path was narrow so I stepped aside to let him pass.  As he went ahead of me, he looked over his shoulder and said "thank you Granny!"  I did not have much of a spring in my step for the rest of the journey!  

Last night I was looking through some old scrapbook albums for a particular photo I know I had used in a layout and while searching I found this page from when Coco was a puppy.


It would appear that she has aged better than me 



So today I am meeting for lunch with four ex work colleagues, one of whom is always impeccably dressed.  Everything co-ordinates, from earrings and nail varnish to beautifully stylish outfits and shoes.  After Saturday's experience I shall be making much more of an effort so I do not look too shabby in comparison!  I had better stop typing this up and start getting ready now!

Have a good week!


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7 comments:

  1. Patio Postcards6 February 2023 at 10:56

    Oh the cheek of the scooter rider! ... but at least he did say thank you (col). What a nice layout of Coco as a puppy. Hope you have fun with your lady friends.

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  2. This West London Life6 February 2023 at 11:42

    Sorry for chuckling! But remember that all youngsters think anyone over the age of about 20 is considered old!

    So fun to see your scrapbook pages pop up!

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  3. alexa9 February 2023 at 11:48

    Aww ... That's a very sweet page about the pretty Coco. Sorry your self-image got a knock, despite your kindness to the young rider. I remember being very taken aback when an assistant in B and Q told me about the discount I could get with a Senior Card, and I wasn't even sixty :(. Hoping you had a lovely time with your friends and could hold your head up high!

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  4. Barbara Eads9 February 2023 at 11:49

    Hahahaahaha! Actually, that little kid would have made my day! I guess you can consider that a "whistle" at our age! Love your layout!

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  5. Gail Is This Mutton?10 February 2023 at 17:25

    Oh how rude! I find myself bristling when someone refers to me as "love", as the young girl taking my blood sample did today.

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  6. Bernie Cruikshank11 February 2023 at 18:02

    People see grey hair and automatically assume old. And perhaps you don't even have grey hair and he was just being a typical kid. Enjoy your lunch with friends and know that the companionship is way more important than the clothes.

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  7. Susanne13 February 2023 at 00:11

    Ouch! I would have taken a bit of offense, or at least felt self conscious too. Although if I actually was a granny, I might take it better. (Maybe one day.) The week of vacation when we were with 4 other couples made me up my wardrobe and makeup game a bit, but it didn't take long for me to get back to quick and easy. I should probably try a bit harder as well.

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