farmerdave
master brummie
I did keep a Boots diary from1958 to 1967 and here are three of the earliest entries. I am aged 15 and a bit. Thursday 2nd January 1958: "Went to Lewis's sale. Bought a tub of Gropax seed, giant chabaud carnations mixed. Mom had cold and stayed in bed all day. Bought also 12 plant labels for 4 1/2d which were glass and also a pot of cold glaze for 1s6d. Went to Nan's in the morning and did some errands for her. Paperwhites still flowering." Friday 3rd January 1958: "Mom still ill but better. Went to town again in the afternoon. Went round Lewis's sale but did not buy anything. Went round the market and bought a plate of cockles. Went to Nan's and did a few errands for her. Roman hyacinths still in flower. 8 bells on the flower stem. Very cold all day" A little bit more interesting; Friday 10th January 1958; "Had 8 out of 10 for maths. Birmingham Symphony Orchestra came to Camp Hill School. Finished off motor. Attached brushes to stand. Cut off flower stem on Roman hyacinth. Watched television including Angel Pavement. Rained all evening. Paperwhites still well in flower." Life got a bit more interesting later. Dave.