tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834395892091327520.post8008766370637133274..comments2023-12-10T08:09:17.786+00:00Comments on Large blooming flower: "You look rather elegant"Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08027942517258679266noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834395892091327520.post-76838456401039748012010-11-23T13:15:21.313+00:002010-11-23T13:15:21.313+00:00Puddleduck was one of my mental associations too.
...Puddleduck was one of my mental associations too.<br /><br />She did have one or two other less controversial ideas.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08027942517258679266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834395892091327520.post-21474157504527265892010-11-23T08:26:03.614+00:002010-11-23T08:26:03.614+00:00Did your mother have the middle name Puddleduck ch...Did your mother have the middle name Puddleduck chosen as well? <br /><br />I am happily utilizing the name my mother had picked for potential girl-me. I should think you'd want to do the same for your dear sweet Mum.Leslie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15373261212549008939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834395892091327520.post-49542323215260906342010-11-14T20:51:40.058+00:002010-11-14T20:51:40.058+00:00Hi Ria,
Don't! Fortunately we're a litt...Hi Ria,<br /> Don't! Fortunately we're a little further south than that so my mother never had her idea expanded by that one.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08027942517258679266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834395892091327520.post-27634649028804881872010-11-14T19:30:47.169+00:002010-11-14T19:30:47.169+00:00Jenny, there used to be a shop in Leamington Spa c...Jenny, there used to be a shop in Leamington Spa called..... wait for it....<br /><br />Jemima Postlethwaite..!<br /><br />Can't remember what they sold now, it's been gone a good few years, but it always gave me a chuckle as I passed :)<br /><br />RiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834395892091327520.post-6530586241058824042010-11-05T07:03:21.997+00:002010-11-05T07:03:21.997+00:00It's true, there are far worse names.
The fun...It's true, there are far worse names.<br /><br />The funny thing is, I'm sure I would have one hell of a presence were I to pursue the drag queen look :)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08027942517258679266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834395892091327520.post-31056814156005916282010-11-05T01:45:20.407+00:002010-11-05T01:45:20.407+00:00Jemima? I rather like it. A unique name (at leas...Jemima? I rather like it. A unique name (at least in my part of the world) and I like unique names.<br /><br />Nice to hear your mum doesn't have the drag-queen image of you. And why should she? We those of us of this persuasion attempt to dress up, the goal is to blend in and not look like freaks.<br /><br />Calie xxxCaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280127011882954777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834395892091327520.post-41284081873566870772010-10-18T08:02:53.932+01:002010-10-18T08:02:53.932+01:00Thanks everyone. My wife's first thought was o...Thanks everyone. My wife's first thought was of Aunt Jemima too, but surprisingly it took me a while to remember <i>Play School</i> Jemima.<br /><br />Funny that about resembling one's sister. I shocked myself when I first donned a wig and caught a glimpse of my middle sister in the mirror. <br /><br />I'm pretty sure my mother's comment was genuine, in the manner of surprise in which she said it. I don't quite see it in the picture, I think she was seeing the height advantage all very tall women have. My eldest sister has it and is someone I would definitely describe as "elegant", sadly I can't aspire to her level.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08027942517258679266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834395892091327520.post-28567774782101353152010-10-18T06:07:45.746+01:002010-10-18T06:07:45.746+01:00for me, Jemima is the doll on Play School, even af...for me, Jemima is the doll on Play School, even after three years mixing with Sloanes in the uni English department... anyway, good response!Dru Marlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03697874363783821382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834395892091327520.post-20749839714948067422010-10-17T22:43:50.171+01:002010-10-17T22:43:50.171+01:00No offense to anyone named Jemima, but whenever I ...No offense to anyone named Jemima, but whenever I her that name, all I can think about is the logo for Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix and Pancake syrup. I grew up with so many TV programs sponsored by Aunt Jemima, that the image was seared into my brain.<br /><br />Sweet validation from your mother, nevertheless!<br /><br />Melissa XXMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600684740584460891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834395892091327520.post-31613753379899464692010-10-17T21:03:03.270+01:002010-10-17T21:03:03.270+01:00Its great you had that talk and she sounds like sh...Its great you had that talk and she sounds like she is adapting well.<br />As for Jemima wasent she one of the characters on Playschool, through the round window!!!<br />xxLisa Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03664740486079007977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834395892091327520.post-2156894252461512712010-10-17T20:13:16.687+01:002010-10-17T20:13:16.687+01:00I take no responsibilty for people doing things af...I take no responsibilty for people doing things after reading my blog!<br /><br />Unless it turns out this well, in which case I'll take the credit :)<br /><br />Seriously though, really happy that it turned out this well for you! I hope it turns out this well when my folks come here in a couple of weeks.<br /><br />StaceStacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07907346657510908857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834395892091327520.post-72072426869881923332010-10-17T14:49:46.722+01:002010-10-17T14:49:46.722+01:00I am so glad that the reaction of your mother when...I am so glad that the reaction of your mother when she saw your picture. When I showed my mother a picture of Sarah when I told her about my struggles, she looked carefully at the picture and asked where I had gotten such a nice picture of my younger sister.<br /><br />Wow, I thought what a wonderful flattering comment.Kay & Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244257765709660605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834395892091327520.post-62868958325652814022010-10-17T14:48:05.619+01:002010-10-17T14:48:05.619+01:00How awful of you to say that about 'Jemima'...How awful of you to say that about 'Jemima', she speaks well of you.......LOL. A bit old fashioned yes but I think it is a nice name. Your mum may be somewhat 'old fashioned' too but she is trying to come to terms with your status. You have a wonderful and understanding person in your mum and you are very fortunate in that respect. You must be very proud of her and happy that she is so accepting and comlimentary. Well done girl!<br /><br />Shirley Anne xxxShirley Annehttp://www.minkyweasel.comnoreply@blogger.com