Carpe Diem

[evo1878]

Sharing a story of why we should all seize the day whenever ...

On Saturday I was fortunate enough to attend the 100th birthday of a distant relative. She grew up in a chippy on Walton Road and being a very sprightly lady for 100 years I thought twice about whether to wait, or to ask her right then, about what match days were like on a Saturday in the 1920s and 30s. She regaled us all with stories of their usual match routine involving a few pints of ale and the chippy and get into the match just before kickoff. I don't know who was more surprised that nothing has changed!

And I'm thinking - as she told us all about what a treat it was as a child to go to Ma Bushell's Toffee shop for Everton mints (but never to get on the wrong side of Ma Bushell) - that she's probably the only person on the planet who has tasted an original Everton mint. Sadly I heard tonight that she passed away peacefully. While it's sad, what a life, and what great stories to remember when we next walk up Walton road this coming August. I'm glad I seized the moment on Saturday.

 

[Bluerover]

Wonderful post!!

May God bless her and your family!

What a life!

 

[evo1878]

Wonderful post!!

May God bless her and your family!

What a life!

Thanks mate. I know a death is sad but none of us can be truly sad knowing what an incredible life she had. And as 100y.o birthday parties go (not that I think I'll make it to many) it was lively.

 

[Durham Toffee]

I think it's all we can hope for; to experience some amazing highs, ride out the lows, and regale those we love with the intricacies of it all before we surrender to old age and think about how lucky we've been to have those times.

 

[AndyC]

Fabulous story mate, and I think we can all be sure that WRD, the Cannonball Kid, Labby, Westy, Bally, Howie and all the other celestial Blues will no doubt have welcomed her as their honorary Blue Matriarch

 

[big bobs beard]

A nice post. Remember going on the Stoke site the oatcake and they have a dedicated thread in memorium for Stoke fans who have passed and a place for people to share memories of them - often thought we should have one and a chance for stories and memories to be passed on.Just a thought

 

[Abraders]

A nice post. Remember going on the Stoke site the oatcake and they have a dedicated thread in memorium for Stoke fans who have passed and a place for people to share memories of them - often thought we should have one and a chance for stories and memories to be passed on.Just a thought

I think that's a great idea mate

 

[big bobs beard]

I think that's a great idea mate

Would be nice for friends and relatives to visit as part of the grieving process too - a chance to read and know the positive impact their lost one had on others. Maybe a mod could set this up?

 

[The Esk]

Would be nice for friends and relatives to visit as part of the grieving process too - a chance to read and know the positive impact their lost one had on others. Maybe a mod could set this up?

We can do that - just let's think of the best way to do it.

Great idea

 

[Abraders]

Would be nice for friends and relatives to visit as part of the grieving process too - a chance to read and know the positive impact their lost one had on others. Maybe a mod could set this up?

There are plenty of positives to take from a thread like this! Was thinking the same about mods ^

 

[Abraders]

We can do that - just let's think of the best way to do it.

Great idea

Perhaps a sticky similar to the depression related thread?

Be nice for it to have a nice name paying homage too.

 

[Abraders]

Perhaps a sticky similar to the depression related thread?

Be nice for it to have a nice name paying homage too.

Just gonna throw a name out there. Seeing as this thread is created our responses, Carpe Diem - A Toffee for thought?

 

[big bobs beard]

We can do that - just let's think of the best way to do it.

Great idea

Thanks - was thinking of a serious type thread obviously - like @Groucho set up about depression . I know how much that has helped people , thought this could help support those who have lost.

 

[The Esk]

Thanks - was thinking of a serious type thread obviously - like @Groucho set up about depression . I know how much that has helped people , thought this could help support those who have lost.

I think it is a great idea - "Blues - In Memoriam" something like that...

 

[McMagic]

Wonderful post!!

May God bless her and your family!

What a life!

echo.