Sunday arrived and we had beautiful weather for the Scottish relatives, friends and neighbours to celebrate the diamond anniversary.
Food, drink and chairs were in place. Guests arrived and laughter rang out. We spilled over into the garden and it was so good to see so many smiling faces.
I read a poem by Bob Marley, dad had bought a ring and we toasted the happy couple.
Tired but exhausted we went to bed, it was a delightful day! 
Monday morning we said goodbye to Elaine and Jane and we had a relaxed day followed by dinner out. 
An early start on Tuesday as we had to go to Eyemouth. Elaine had seen there was an ice cream and fish and chip shop named Giacopazzi’s, which was the maiden name of our maternal grandmother, Valentina.
The journey was fine up to the point that we turned off on to the A1107. Not what I expected, we were high up, drop to the left, so I had to practice deep breathing and just put my foot down!
We met Kerry, who was so welcoming and offered great hospitality as well as her precious time. Some information was shared although little progress regarding any tenuous family link, but we will continue our research.
Next up Harrogate and another 3 hours in the car!
We briefly alighted at our accommodation and then on to Mama Doreen’s Cupcake Emporium!
Our afternoon was exquisite, sumptuous treats galore with lashings of tea. For once I didn’t partake in the Prosecco, of which I was thankful later!
We went back to the accommodation booked, and it took a walk across the rickety decking, down the loose slabs, holding onto the wobbly handrail. This didn’t bode well. Mum’s ankle had swollen and she struggled, and once inside the accommodation was reminiscent of student lodgings. Then a train passed, and, the last straw, we couldn’t work the TV. The thought of having to kill 5-6 hours before bed as mum couldn’t walk anywhere, required a decision to be made: so I did and we left to drive home.
We made good time and it was lovely to be in my own bed!
I had brought down with me Mum’s and my Wedding dress – now over 60 years old. I didn’t think Nina would try it on, but she did and wow! 👀👀
We are now gearing up for Saturday’s celebration and I have even managed to go to work, get some hearing aids and visit our original next door neighbour!
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My little life 