Wednesday, 16 March 2016

Guess Who?


While looking for some paperwork for our kids...

My boyfriend came across this picture...

Guess who? hahaha!

Gosh...I look like a member of the "Our Gang" kids...back in the 40's!

This was taken on the porch of our house...

We lived out in the "country" then...now...the same property houses the infamous "Sherway Gardens Shopping Mall" in Etobicoke...now called Toronto... 

My Father was in the habit of buying large properties...

And building the houses...always with a flat roof!!

As was our dear family cottage on Lake Simcoe...

I remember there were barns as well...and we had 2 Clydesdale horses!!

The back of the photo is written by my Mom ♥️...April '52...

I would have been 26 months old here...

Gotta love the beret!!! And my pokey hair!!

All 3 of my siblings had curly hair...as did both of my parents...

Me? Not even a wave!! So...Mom was always using bobby pins and such...

To try and give me something! hahaha1!

Today is our day with Miss V...leaving shortly to pick her up!!

My daughter Lissa is also visiting...we will have so much fun!!

I have some bananas and raspberries thawed, to make a few loaves!!

Miss V has missed baking with her old Nana! hahaha!


                      Have a great day...

                        Still miserable here...wishing for a bit of sunshine!!

                             Cheers!  :o)

                                 linda ♥️

 
 
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  1. Notes From ABroad16 March 2016 at 08:36

    You were impossibly cute ! and you are a beauty now so we know cute little girls grow up to be beauties.
    Do you still wear hats ? lol
    love you

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  2. Lynne16 March 2016 at 08:56

    Loved .. . LOVED . . . seeing you in 'fifty two . . .
    I see a glimmer of Miss V in you . . .
    Happy Day with Miss V . . . and Lissa . . .

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    1. Linda16 March 2016 at 15:29

      Thanks Lynne...it was a full day...for sure!

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  3. Linda 16 March 2016 at 09:13

    Oh I definitely see Miss V in that picture. Too cute!

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  4. Suza16 March 2016 at 09:59

    I see Miss V too! Remarkable.
    What a sweet photo and a very jaunty chapeau!
    So dark and dreary it feels like night is about to fall and it's only 1 p.m. Snuggle inside kinda day.

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    1. Linda16 March 2016 at 15:30

      Quite an outfit,eh Suzanne?
      Sun came out this afternoon...then another downpour!

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  5. Martha16 March 2016 at 10:43

    So cute! My mom has photos from her own "Little Rascal" days.

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    1. Linda16 March 2016 at 15:31

      Thanks Martha! I think I favor Darlene!

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  6. La Table De Nana16 March 2016 at 11:17

    LOL I had to laugh..my childhood freind's hair was like yours..I envied her..mine was wavy and I kept flattening it..I have a picture of her at my first communion.. she had a had and straight hair much like yours here..and was reed thin..she was so slim..I had the long hair pasted off my face..and very round..
    I tell ya..

    we're never happy...

    we are so close in age..

    I saw Miss V right away nana♥
    I am '54..
    I sure remember the Little Rascals.

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    1. Linda16 March 2016 at 15:33

      My daughter says that Miss V has a lot of my mannerisms and facial expressions...I love that!

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    2. Linda16 March 2016 at 16:13

      You changed your picture! Is that a sketch of you?

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    3. La Table De Nana17 March 2016 at 09:01

      Yes..I love a blog..Paris Breakfasts..been following the talented artist for years..she made a sketch of herself....I loved it..so did J..so ..yes..for the moment that is my new avatar..
      Carol has a subscription map/letter from Paris every month..she is a New Yorker living her Parist/Artist dream..and doing it beautifully..go look at her art..:) In love here.

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    4. La Table De Nana17 March 2016 at 09:01

      PS..VERY observant of you:)

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    5. Linda17 March 2016 at 11:11

      so...not you...her??

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  7. Debra She Who Seeks16 March 2016 at 11:48

    Yeah, where's Spanky and Buckwheat?

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  8. Birdie16 March 2016 at 12:11

    Look at the picture of Ms. V at that top of your blog and then look at your picture. It could be the same person!

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    1. Linda16 March 2016 at 15:35

      Thanks Barbara...that makes me happy...but...honestly....not why I posted the pic!

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    2. Birdie16 March 2016 at 18:58

      I didn't think you did and figured you didn't even notice. I think people outside the family see these things. People tell me that my daughter and I look exactly the same but I don't see it.

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    3. Linda16 March 2016 at 19:55

      :o)

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  9. September Violets16 March 2016 at 12:25

    Awwww, weren't you a cutie pie! I agree with the other gals that you and Miss V look very much alike ... both straight hair too :) Your little corduroy jacket looks homemade?
    Wendy

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    1. Linda16 March 2016 at 16:00

      Hahaha! Straight hair!
      My mom was not a sewer....so....I would say not homemade....wonder what colour it was?

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  10. Dixie@dcrelief16 March 2016 at 12:44

    Oh geez Louise... I have 'bobby pin' hair too.

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    1. Linda16 March 2016 at 16:01

      Ha! I think I can see one just under my hat!

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  11. Amy at love made my home16 March 2016 at 13:33

    You look exactly like Miss V!!! Or I should say, she looks exactly like you!! It is unmistakable. That girl is your granddaughter for sure!! Not that there was ever any doubt about that of course. A beautiful picture and wonderful memories of your childhood! xx

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    1. Linda16 March 2016 at 16:02

      Oh Amy....,you really think so? I think she is much prettier....

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  12. Deb16 March 2016 at 13:49

    Aw...that i cute. I like the little felt jacket. Don't you love the old black and whites. I was still a twinkle in my mom's eye but not for long. lol

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    1. Linda16 March 2016 at 16:02

      Ha! Haven't heard that saying for a while Deb!

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  13. Laurie16 March 2016 at 14:48

    Oh my gosh! Don't you see it? I saw it as soon as the picture popped up on my screen. Miss V looks just like you! The likeness is amazing!

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  14. Sue from Oz16 March 2016 at 15:08

    What a cute photo..and yes, Miss V is so like her nana! We had our littlies after school yesterday and also did some cooking....little G calls her papa the gardener and me, her mumma...the " cooker" !! too precious x

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  15. Hey Neighbor16 March 2016 at 16:17

    Yes I see it also, a bit of Miss V peeking out under the ol' chapeau. Glad,you are home safe and sound looking forward to seeing the bakers.

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  16. Eddie Bluelights16 March 2016 at 16:42

    Aw . . . what a cute little girl . . but I can't see her hazel eye colour . .
    Have fun with Miss V . . :)

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    1. Linda16 March 2016 at 19:47

      HI Eddie....
      My hazel eyes are squinting!
      Had a great day!

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  17. Betsy Brock16 March 2016 at 16:52

    Are your eyes hazel? I didn't know! Lucky you!
    The photo is just adorable...I can see a little of Vivian in you there.
    I would have loved to have had two horses when I was that age. How fun!

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    1. Linda16 March 2016 at 19:49

      Yup...they are!
      I kinda remember the horses...I must look for some photos....

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  18. Country Gal 16 March 2016 at 17:18

    Awes what a cutie you are Linda and yeah know you do look like Miss V . I grew up on a farm so I know how great it is to have horses . Have a good time with Miss V , Thanks for sharing , have a good day !

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    1. Linda16 March 2016 at 19:49

      Lucky you.....what a great life for a kid!

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  19. The Furry Gnome16 March 2016 at 17:37

    Miss V looks so mch like you!

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  20. Martha16 March 2016 at 17:48

    So cute, Linda! When I first saw the photo, I thought it was of your granddaughter. Amazing!

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  21. Unknown16 March 2016 at 18:36

    Very cute photo, always fun to look at old photos. Hope you had a fun day with Miss V. and Lissa, will look forward to pics soon. Lots of fun today at a live musical performance in downtown T.O. of "Rain, A Tribute to the Beatles." Audience was mostly of a certain age, of course. :)

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    1. Linda16 March 2016 at 19:51

      Had a very good day....thanks!
      Love the Beatles! Saw them when I was 15!

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    2. Unknown17 March 2016 at 05:44

      Me too, in 1964! Fun that they had background videos on stage of screaming fans at their 60's concerts. I kept looking for me! :)

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    3. Linda17 March 2016 at 06:32

      we were probably at the same concert!! Maple Leaf Gardens,right?
      I think they were only here once...cried thru the whole concert!!
      I would have loved to have seen this review...

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    4. Unknown17 March 2016 at 12:08

      Nope, dear Linda. I'm from La Belle Province, it was at the Montreal Forum. Wish you could have seen this review too, but one can't do everything! And you do lots! :)

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    5. Linda18 March 2016 at 05:36

      Of course....I forgot!

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  22. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie16 March 2016 at 18:48

    What precious photo, Linda - love the shy look :) So nice to have your sweet Miss V. and daughter Lissa stop by for a visit. Hope you have a lovely time baking the day away! xx K

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    1. Linda16 March 2016 at 19:52

      That's me! Miss Shy! Hahaha!
      Made 2 banana raspberry loaves!

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  23. Kris16 March 2016 at 22:14

    Looks just like Miss V!!!
    XO Kris

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  24. Pamela Gordon17 March 2016 at 09:38

    I love the old photo Linda and I can certainly see Miss V's looks in it too. Did you notice that? Hope you had a fun day with her. Happy St. Paddy's Day! XX Pam

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    1. Linda17 March 2016 at 11:09

      Not really Pam...but quite a compliment!

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  25. tammy j17 March 2016 at 10:26

    you still favor Darlene!
    and adorable little femme fatale!
    and YES.
    i do see miss v in you or is it you in her! LOLOL!
    XOXO♥

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    1. Linda17 March 2016 at 11:10

      Darlene had quite dark hair...didn't she??
      Either way...very flattering!

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