MY HOME IS A CASTLE--the tale of how and why I became a chatelain , four times .This is my present home. If you are visiting for the first time you may care to read the older posts first.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

BIRTHDAY TODAY

In war-torn London, on the 27th. April 1942 , Priscilla gave birth to a 7lb 4oz girl! She had waited for 12 years for this moment..... she looked at the little screwed-up yelling bundle with a red face and instantly changed her mind on the choice of name! Her and Frank's choice had been 'Bonita' but this little wriggling thing, could never have been nicknamed ' Bonnie' so she re-named her first-born ( and last) Loretta Delphine ! Yes that was me.... 67 years ago...... and today is my
BIRTHDAY!


wee me and mum

So feeling nostalgic, here are a few old photos, sorry about the quality...



I think that I was standing on a table here! I do remember that this was taken in Jersey. I bet it was a nightmare for my mum to comb my hair out--I know it was for me!





on the beach, I remember that costume it used to fill up with water whenever I went into the sea- I would come out looking like Michelin Man!


my first boyfirend - I rember his name- it was Peter . Great cornets!I wonder now who the legs belonged to?


Couldn't resist putting this one up- what bathing belles they were, with costumes not leaving a lot to the imagination; Mum is the one on the left with her friend Lou-I think it was before she became a Mum!




This is me as an aspiring dancer at the age of 17, it came to nothing, although I have always loved to dance, and still do!


Taurus as from Google archives.....


" Personal Traits Taureans tend to be slow, methodical, practical and reserved. They are also stolid, tenacious and determined. Possessing tremendous willpower and self-discipline, they are inclined to stick to tried and traditional methods. Their greatest satisfaction derives from results produced directly by their own personal efforts rather than by others.


Roots are very important to the Taurean. A sense of permanence, a feeling of security is essential. Generally an easygoing person, slow to anger, but once roused is known for a ferocious temper. Very difficult to deal with when angry. Usually set off by jealousy due to a possessive nature. Loyalty is important to a Taurus, and a true friend of a Taurean will speak well of their great generosity. Honesty, integrity and dependability are notable Taurean characteristics. The calm, pleasant, and well intentioned Taurus exterior belies the volcanic temper that can erupt when sufficiently aroused. The bright side of the stubborn bull's nature is, they are incredibly and uncompromisingly loyal to their friends. Established slowly, a Taurus friendship can, and often lasts a lifetime

Positive Traits
Taureans are warm, loving, gentle and charming most of the time. Motivated by self preservation, the Taurean is not a risk taker and weighs every decision carefully, in a slow and methodical manner. To more impulsive people, the Taurean is a bore. Opinionated and stubborn, once a Taurean makes a decision, it is written in stone. nobody can alter it.Basically physical people, they prefer the known to the unknown and the tried to the new. They love the earth, possessions, and generally treat those they love as sacred possessions.
Main positive traits: Stable, dependable, practical, conventional,determined and patient.
Negative Traits
Taureans can be very caring and warmhearted but there is a tendency to be extremely jealous, possessive and very stubborn. Taurus must strive to keep an open mind because his strong personal convictions can blind him to the ideas of others. Risks are taken only if it is absolutely necessary and only after much consideration. This is a sign that's slow to change and would prefer a steady routine in life.me
Main negative traits: Possessive, stubborn, materialistic, lazy. "


Not sure if I would agree with all that! Some of it is correct particuarly the stubborn bit!

Finally a picture of as I am today, sorry it is a bit posey, directed and taken by Chris - Bless him!


31 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday Delphine, you were a cutie!

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  2. Happy belated birthday, Delphine!!! So sorry I missed it yesterday. We were out of town. I'm a Taurus, too!

    Your curly locks were so cute! They remind me of my granddaughter Kaitlyn. They are very difficult to manage.

    You look very young sitting on the sofa. Way too young for that number of years! :)

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  3. Happy Birthday! I enjoyed all of the photos. Your mum had a body women would pay for. She was a beauty. Also I loved your white curly hair when you were little. You look like you are in fabulous shape. Must have been all the dancing lessons? I have a friend that was a ballet dancer and she is in great shape. I hope you get to do something memorable for your birthday. Happy Birthday!

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  4. Thanks Akim, would like to go downwards instead of upwards though!

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  5. Susan, ah so you are a Taurus as well-- what did you think of the traits? I found a lot of similarities, but also many which were not like me at all. Kaitlyn is a pretty name ! Curly hair is as you get older but when young it is so fine and tangly--ouch!

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  6. Hi Brenda, thankyou for your greetings! Mum was a looker, but had a lovely nature too, loved by all. I have had a super day, Chris took me out to lunch at a ' posh ' restaurant- yummy!

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  7. Delphine, I would say that most of the traits run true for me, especially the stubbornness! :)
    I don't like taking risks and I'm pretty methodical, so I guess the impulsive ones would find that boring indeed! I have impulsive moments from time to time though.

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  8. Happy Birthday! What a wonderful life :)

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  9. what a nice post! i love to see old photos. your hair was awesome, all those curls! so cute! happy birthday, i hope you had a perfect day!

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  10. Happy Birthday Delphine! Hope you had a lovely day. I so enjoyed seeing your photographic memories... Thank you for sharing them. Some of the very most loved people in my world are Taureans. Stubborn, perhaps sometimes, but loving and loyal, definitely!

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  11. Happy Birthday, Delphine! What lovely pics of you and your mum.

    I love those blonde curls!! Is your hair still curly? You are a beauty!

    May you have a wonderful year full of health, happiness, prosperity and love!

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  12. Happy Birthday (just a little bit too late)! ... and happy to meet someone belonging to the Taurus club! (Just about a year's difference.)

    Is it the dancing that makes you keep the shape? :-)

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  13. Happy (a bit belated) birthday! Hope it was a great one. Loved all the pictures. Your blond curls were adorable! And your mom seems like she was quite the woman in her day!

    Thanks for sharing your birthday with us!

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  14. To Susan, as you can tell by my story,risk taking is one of my traits backed up by impulsiveness, but that has let me down quite a few times.
    It says that Taurus and aries shouldn't get on, but both my husband and Chris are/were both Aries !

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  15. Thankyou for dropping in Suz, I shall repay the compliment; Life is great isn't it?

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  16. Ah thanks Kritter Keeper- Nowadays I spend time straightening my hair, my Mum would be shocked!

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  17. Kendalee, thankyou what nice things you say. I guess I have been happy as a Taurean, if you believe in the power of the star signs!

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  18. ooh, la, la..... Madame La Chatelaine!

    and look at all the wild blonde hair as a kid.... how cute was that?

    Happy Belated Birthday Delphine!@

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  19. Wonderful wishes for which I thankyou Cottage girl.Yes my hair is still very curly, but I use straighteners, I lost my blond heair at the age of 12 it just turned to dark brown! Wish it still was!

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  20. Thankyou fellow Taurean, Peter! I dance all the time as soon as any music comes on, but do not belong to any dance clubs etc; I think I keep fit running around such a big property, that, plus all the housework!!

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  21. Helo again Jam, glad you enjoyed my pictures and my Mum.

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  22. Thanks Bumblevee, How nice it is to blog on your Birthday and receive all these extra Birthday wishes.

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  23. happy belated birthday Delphine !!
    love all those black and white pics but i must admit your last portrait is quite cute even posy!
    Have a great week and don't work too hard !

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  24. Thankyou My Castle in Spain. The worst thing about Birthdays at my age is that you are a year older! You have a good week too!

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  25. Happy belated Birthday, Delphine! I smiled through every photo - they just filled me up. But the one of you with the ice cream cone and friend is classic and could be a postcard like you see sold in shops - the vintage scenes. I really love it. You were - and are - a beauty, and you deserve to live in a chateau. I love to watch you enjoy it, and so glad Chris is doing better.

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  26. What lovely comments Ruth, thankyou. I remember the young man with the ice-cream very well, his house was at the back of our garden and we were firm friends for years, I have no idea where he is now!

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  27. Happy (belated) birthday! You have bloomed into a very charming and characterful lady. Hats off, Madame!

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  28. Hey Happy birthday and great seeing all the photos and the current you, wonderful!

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  29. Irene,thats very sweet of you, thankyou!

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  30. Sandy, glad you enjoyed my Birthday blog!

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