Funny how anniversaries make you reflect on the years that have passed since the big day itself.
We were 21 and 22 and were married in a little village church in Last of the Summer Wine country on 10 July 1965. It was a dry though overcast morning but the sun came out as we came out of church for the photogaphs. Elder DB had come over from Germany - he was in the army - and had managed to get some colour film so we had coloured photos which was exciting at the time.
My dress (slub silk with threequarter ribbon-lace sleeves and a boat neck) was made by a work mate's Mum, who was a dressmaker. My elder sister did the flowers (gold and cream roses) and my other sister made and iced the wedding cake. Our reception was at a country pub and we had chicken salad and trifle (Mum's choice as they were paying). The wedding was at 11am and the reception was a lunch which we had to leave pretty quickly in order to get to York for a train to Edinburgh for our week's honeymoon. We came back from that with £5 between us to last until pay day at the end of the month!
So many who were at our wedding are no longer with us but there are also many more members of our family who were not with us on that day - still to be born! Life is a funny old thing isn't it?
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Maw, anno has put it perfectly, in circumstances like this you need a hug. You've been in my thoughts this weekend, I hope Paw is feeling more comfortable today, and I'm sending you best wishes and a (((hug))). 
kitty Ellie and Lottie are beautiful wee lassies. I would have this photograph enlarged and framed.
Thank you all for kind comments regarding Rory. He's resting!!!! It's a tough life being an alpha cat with attitude. 
Greyduster 
It's the way you tell 'em.
whew its been steamy here ( and no not in the have more sex to keep your brain sharp steamy!!)
I have just finished 2 t shirts for Laura and Stevie who unbelievably are both having their tonsils out on the same day this month. After 12 months of a number of bouts and a lot of lost school it was deemed necessary.
Laura is very excited and requested a t shirt for both of them to wear in to the hospital.
So this was the end result !!
Nana&G Another winner! Fantastic!
soop the tennis has been fabulous if nail biting at times. I am not a Rafa fan and I would be happy to say goodbye to him, his opponent is doing very well.
There is now a cooling breeze so I may venture out to find something for tonight's supper.
Maw I do hope that there is better news today. Hugs and from me.
Charleyg Excellent tennis. I've enjoyed every match that I've chosen to watch.
Maw I'm also hoping that there will be better news today. 
Care home visit tomorrow. I shall check in with you lot after lunch. 
mawbroon sending you a few hugs and lots of 
Maw I'm sending more hugs for you both but wish I could send a miracle cure instead ((((hugs))))
kitty that photo of those little girls looks as though it should be in pride of place in the National Portrait Gallery.
Gagagran many congratulations to you both and I hope you've had a wonderful day
annsixty didn't hang about did you?
soop so pleased Rory seems to be over the worst of whatever struck him so low. I've shared my life with several black cats so, if you don't mind, he feels extra special to me x
Wishing all on GN a peaceful night and a happy tomorrow
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