Speech time by helenhall

Speech time

Spent the day at this dear man's 90th birthday party - hosted by his daughter and family. He spoke of having milk delivered to the door in a churn - half pint or full pint scoops being transferred to a jug, about the local grocery store delivering for free to his mother, and then giving a gift each christmas for being a loyal customer, about being the only child in his school to pass the 11+ exam, and many other memories from many years ago. When he had had enough of the party, he jumped on his mobility scooter and raced along the road back home for a lie down.

I think I would like a party like that (the food was divine) when I am 90.
i recently went to friend Stan's 90th unfortunately it wasnt such a happy occasion as his wife had a fall the night before and broke her collarbone, and half the invited guests didnt come
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July 8th, 2018  
How lovely to celebrate with this ‘young’ man.
July 9th, 2018  
What an interesting man and life he lived. And a special time to celebrate with him and his family.
July 9th, 2018  
Good on you young man
July 9th, 2018  
Wonderful photo. I might hope to reach that age and be able to speech and role off on my own ‘mobile’!
July 9th, 2018  
Great photo - the changes he has witnessed.
July 9th, 2018  
So nice...
July 9th, 2018  
A lovely story
July 9th, 2018  
Great shot and lovely story.
July 9th, 2018  
A lovely capture and great story
July 9th, 2018  
I love this. I was at my parents' place in Calabria last weekend, as my father came 87 on July 8. Melancholically, not so lucid, and a shadow of what he used to be.
July 9th, 2018  
on my 90th birthday, i probably wouldn't know it. or i'd probably be six feet under for quite a long time. good for this man to still remember the good old days!
July 9th, 2018  
A huge milestone to reach 90 and he looks to be full of character Jane.
July 9th, 2018  
@kali66 what a shame, that is rather sad to hear. Hope Stans wife is recovering well.
July 10th, 2018  
@taffy He is far more interesting than I was able to write here. Head of the big education college in my town some years ago, and very well respected.
July 10th, 2018  
@stimuloog absolutely. Would be good.
July 10th, 2018  
@ziggy77 Yes. So many changes. He started off with stories about his own father's life as a boy - so over 100 years ago.
July 10th, 2018  
@domenicododaro Happy Birthday to your Father. It is very sad to watch your parents deteriorate, I know it. Glad you could make it to see him.
July 10th, 2018  
@summerfield Well I hope you are wrong and enjoy a very stylish 90th birthday - fitting to your uniqueness. But no need to be worrying about that just yet ..
July 10th, 2018  
Amazing milestone and it sounds like he's just as amazing. Happy birthday to him!
July 10th, 2018  
I remember those and I'm not that age! Lovely clear shot.
July 10th, 2018  
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