A good week ….

…. was had by all.  We’ve been so busy that I haven’t had time to put pen to paper or should it be fingertips to keyboard??

Along with working hard on a new website (soon to be revealed) we’ve had a smashing jaunt to the coast – always one of my favourite occupations – as you already know.  The weather was great on Thursday and the sky was a maginificent shade of blue.  I’ve captured a little bit of it’s richness I think in my photo of the RNLI Memorial at St Annes.   The memorial is for the 27 lifeboat volunteers from St Annes and Southport who died on 9 and 10 December 1886 attempting to rescue the crew of the German barque Mexico, which ran aground off Southport in a gale.  If you would like to know more you can read all about it on the RNLI website

The wind was blowing a gale and the tide was in – this isn’t something we see that often.  It must be a bit unusual and catch people off guard because I remember some children getting stuck (cut off from the land) under the pier at one time and having to climb up the structure underneath.  If memory serves me right my cousin Ian Clark who ran the pier at that time needed to pull up some decking and help them up (or something like that??) Perhaps other family members can fill in the blanks for me?

I digress … well – the wind of course prompted us to buy a new kite (see photo). My very own kite … TAKE NOTE Jacky & Col … not as good as yours but a good starter kite all the same.

Today we’ve spent at the car boot – you guessed it – a full boot of goodies bought at very low prices.  THE find for the month has got to be a Quireboys video ‘Bitter Sweet and Live’  – their first live video filmed at the Town & Country Club in October 1992.  Watching and listening now and enjoying every gravelly note – well done Spike Gray – I really like the Pirate Look.

So – on that note and a few other riffs I’ll sign off.  This has been a very long entry but who knows when I’ll get chance to make another …  even busier week next week planned.

Chat soon

Love n stuff   Julie  xx

Thought for the Week …

….  Quote:  Style is a state of mind … not a state of dress -  Luke Reichle (Designer)

Well – I think that is very true especially after I found this photo of myself (I’m the tall one) taken with Andrew, Jane & Richard (left to right).   What do you think???  BIG GRINS here of course.   I think it was taken in the summer holidays at Windy (1973 perhaps 1974?).  Let me know cousins if you know when it was taken.

The other photos I have uncovered are more obvious.  The small one of Auntie Jean has 1948 written on the back and the larger black and white photo is at my christening.

If you don’t recognize people they are (left to right) – Pat, Grandma, Aunty Margaret, my Mum, Nana Clark, Auntie Jean (sitting) with me on her knee and I think the little girl is cousin Kathryn or Helen?  Not sure again – please tell me if you know.

Well – we’ve had a good week – hope you all have.  Working hard on our new business directory and managed to take a few walks in between the snow storms.  Today was lovely – the sun shone and the birds were singing so we took the opportunity to take a lovely walk around the park.

It’s late now – time to sign off.

Chat soon

Lots of love n stuff

Julie xx

Goldspink Message

Goldspink’s reunion Feb 09

The Goldspinks on mass:

Jean, Roy, Jane, Richard, Andrew, and all the offspring outlaws and inlaws, all sat together having a few bevvies looking at your web site enjoying the memories thinking it’s too long since we have all got together. Missing you all, looking forward to seeing you all. Hope you’re enjoying your Saturday evening as much as we are.

Cheers to you.

Lots of love
The Goldspink family x

Julie wrote:

Thanks for that to the ‘Goldspink Massive’ (Big Grins)

Lovely to hear from you all and glad you are having a good time.

Talking of memories  – we have nothing but good ones when it comes to spending time with you all.

Of course – I now feel prompted to rummage in the photo box and find some embarassing photos to publish.  I’m sure I have a few of Richard (Soz Richard!! – Ju x) in the 80s when he was going through his Durant Durant phase – JUST JOKING ! BIG GRINS & LOLs.

Watch this space eh?  I’m sure I can find something the younger members of the family will find entertaining.

Chat soon – off for a rummage now.

Lots of love n stuff

Julie xoxo