Love this post! I too was in the Brownies (in north London) and I remember both my Brown Owl and Tawny Owl! Enjoyed it. Also went to St. Angela’s.in Wood Green 1964-1969.
Once again you made me laugh, twice. I was never in Brownies, in Holland called "Padvindsters", as I was always too cold for outdoor activities. Forgive me for asking, because this is such a fun story, but did you really not know that paper fuels fire?
Anneke, not only did I not know, but when my first attempt with the Calendar and Sports section turned into further conflagration, I went back and tried again with the Business section. It's really very sad.
It was just lovely, wasn't it, Jennifer? I went on to the Girl Guides but they'd left the magic behind and were far too hearty for me. Which country do you live in now?
Oh, wow, Ruth, you were just a year behind me at St. Angela's! Were you also Ruth Kelly then? I remember a Ruth in the year behind me but with a different last name. Are you in the St. Angela's Facebook group? Weird old place, wasn't it? Brownies was much more fun! Where are you living now? You're up at an odd hour if you're still in Europe. Send me a message and we can chat more ... Glad you liked the post, by the way!
Love this post! I too was in the Brownies (in north London) and I remember both my Brown Owl and Tawny Owl! Enjoyed it. Also went to St. Angela’s.in Wood Green 1964-1969.
I do remember ,having shared a flat with you in London, that you could not in any way be described as a domestic goddess….
Keep up with the blogs Gabrielle!! Always lift the spirits! Xx
Once again you made me laugh, twice. I was never in Brownies, in Holland called "Padvindsters", as I was always too cold for outdoor activities. Forgive me for asking, because this is such a fun story, but did you really not know that paper fuels fire?
I’m an American who was also in the Brownies for two years. I was sad to leave the group.
I'm impressed that you're still speaking to me, Suzy!
Anneke, not only did I not know, but when my first attempt with the Calendar and Sports section turned into further conflagration, I went back and tried again with the Business section. It's really very sad.
It was just lovely, wasn't it, Jennifer? I went on to the Girl Guides but they'd left the magic behind and were far too hearty for me. Which country do you live in now?
Oh, wow, Ruth, you were just a year behind me at St. Angela's! Were you also Ruth Kelly then? I remember a Ruth in the year behind me but with a different last name. Are you in the St. Angela's Facebook group? Weird old place, wasn't it? Brownies was much more fun! Where are you living now? You're up at an odd hour if you're still in Europe. Send me a message and we can chat more ... Glad you liked the post, by the way!