We enjoyed a fast 'London Midland' train ride to Euston station; the escalator there was out of service, so we took a different route than planned to get to the Hatton Cross station. When travelling with a wheelchair, we're starting to appreciate stations with 'lifts' (elevators)
We were picked up by Yvonne's school chum from 1965-67, Jane Witcombe, who took us on a fascinating tour of their old stomping grounds at Ashford (SW of London, near Heathrow airport)
We spent a leisurely afternoon catching up with Jane, complete with a delicious lunch and 'trifle'. Jane recently completed her qualifications as a nurse practitioner to write prescriptions
It sounds as though a great day was had by all and I loved the rather typical 'old days' garden that Jane has at her home. Once, about 95% of gardens large and small had wonderful displays of horticultural wonder and/or beauty. Today, sadly, with so much off-the-road parking necessary - AND A DISTINCT RELUCTANCE to make an effort on the part of many, the 'typical' English garden is becoming a threatened species. FRONT GARDENS - especailly! I'm SO VERY pleased 'Vonnie met up again with Jane.
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I am so pleased Yvonne met up again with Jane.
It sounds as though a great day was had by all and I loved the rather typical 'old days' garden that Jane has at her home. Once, about 95% of gardens large and small had wonderful displays of horticultural wonder and/or beauty. Today, sadly, with so much off-the-road parking necessary - AND A DISTINCT RELUCTANCE to make an effort on the part of many, the 'typical' English garden is becoming a threatened species. FRONT GARDENS - especailly!
I'm SO VERY pleased 'Vonnie met up again with Jane.
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