birthday selfie by quietpurplehaze

birthday selfie

Many thanks again for all the birthday wishes. Today's the day. Before I got up I remembered my recent discovery that my new little RX100 has one of those versatile selfie screens.

So I had a try.

I got to thinking the other day what it was like for my mum & dad a week or so before Christmas 1946 having a new baby in their little cottage in Paper Mill Lane in the rural village of Claydon in Suffolk.

He had then been back 18 months from time in PoW camps. Whilst he was away, she had been at home, doing work in the Women's Land Army in the Suffolk countryside waiting, wondering, and worrying no doubt, like many other women.

Excuse my musings. Must be the effect of starting another decade ...
I drive through Paper Mill Lane on a regular basis, to and from Ipswich! It hasn't changed that much over the years. I hope you've enjoyed your birthday break, more memories in the making.
December 19th, 2016  
Lovely selfie Hazel. I hope you are having a great birthday.
December 19th, 2016  
Happy Birthday Hazel have a lovely day. Brilliant selfie at the start of the day.
December 19th, 2016  
Lovely picture, here's to commenting on the next year's and decade of your photos!!!!
December 19th, 2016  
Happy Birthday!
December 19th, 2016  
Happy birthday my friend!!! Wish you to have an awesome day!!! 10000000 hugs!!!!!
December 19th, 2016  
Fantastic image beautifully presented, tough times for all I suspect but looked back upon with affection and a smile enjoy your special day Hazel:)
December 19th, 2016  
Fantastic selfie. Have a super birthday Hazel :)
December 19th, 2016  
Happy birthday Hazel. It sounds like you've had lovely extended celebration :)
December 19th, 2016  
Bep
Lovely selfie, Hazel. Enjoy your day.
December 19th, 2016  
Happy birthday Hazel. It seems we have something in common. Today is also my birthday!
December 19th, 2016  
@gillian1912

Gillian, many happy returns!!
December 19th, 2016  
@Cherrill

The world is so small!
December 19th, 2016  
@quietpurplehaze Thank you. I'm just a few years behind you (1952).
December 19th, 2016  
@gillian1912

I haven't been too happy with the numbers of this birthday - but nothing to be done & I'm getting used to it!!!!
December 19th, 2016  
Nice selfie and I'm glad you are enjoying your celebrations
December 19th, 2016  
Super selfie, enjoy your day.
December 19th, 2016  
Happy Birthday Hazel. I love your selfie and a bit from your past about your parents. Difficult times for them. Enjoy your day.
December 19th, 2016  
A very happy birthday
December 19th, 2016  
Ah I can reckon up, it is a special birthday! You look much better than I did this morning first thing when I was skyping NZ, I looked a mess with my sore nose ready for a cut hair & bleary eyes! Happy happy birthday Hazel.
December 19th, 2016  
@happypat

Pat, thankyou!
December 19th, 2016  
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