Carpe Diem

[Bluetintedspecs]

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.

Lovely story, mate. It also illustrates that if anyone has loved ones who are getting on a bit, you need to ask them about their life memories sooner rather than later, whether they be Everton related or not, because you'll regret it when they're no longer around and you didn't get round to asking them.

My Mum (lifelong Evertonian, born in Everton) died the day before the Gosling Derby. One of the last things she said to me was, "Hope we win tomorrow." I still well up whenever I see that goal.

 

[The Esk]

I've mentioned the idea of an "In Memoriam" thread in mod central - will revert back in a couple of days.

 

[evo1878]

Lovely story, mate. It also illustrates that if anyone has loved ones who are getting on a bit, you need to ask them about their life memories sooner rather than later, whether they be Everton related or not, because you'll regret it when they're no longer around and you didn't get round to asking them.

My Mum (lifelong Evertonian, born in Everton) died the day before the Gosling Derby. One of the last things she said to me was, "Hope we win tomorrow." I still well up whenever I see that goal.

Yes I think that was my reason for adding it to the forum. Having listened to her stories I literally have nothing but happy memories and few regrets over her passing.

 

[evo1878]

I've mentioned the idea of an "In Memoriam" thread in mod central - will revert back in a couple of days.

Cheers @The Esk - look forward to seeing what you come up with. It's a great idea.

 

[Number_25]

Posts like this make GrandOldTeam the forum it is.

Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

No doubt that Ma Bushell is making Everton Mints up there with the rest of them(!)

 

[evertony]

Cheers Tony. Yeah a real inspiration to everyone she was. We're all just thrilled that she got to 100 years old. She waited in all day for the Queen's telegram to arrive.

Koeman. No comment...!.

Ha ha ....hope the boys made hay whilst the sun shone?

 

[evo1878]

Ha ha ....hope the boys made hay whilst the sun shone?

Oh yes indeed. I'll tell you when we next meet up.