That picture could be from no other decade than the 1970s – when else would one photo contain two men wearing purple flared trousers?
June 1975 was the last time Mum was in England. We’re all standing in front of one of the lions at the base of Nelson’s Column in London’s Trafalgar Square. Mum is the lady in the middle and I’m the blond boy being held by my Dad. I think my trousers are purple flares as well!
This Friday I’ll be picking Mum up at Heathrow airport – more than thirty-five years after this photo was taken.
See you soon Mum!
Oh, yes. Loved the purple flares… at the time!
Have a great visit.
By: VioletSky on August 2, 2010
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You are adorable!
By: Honey on August 2, 2010
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Hope you all have good times.
By: Peter on August 2, 2010
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You’re back in style ;)
By: Jayne on August 2, 2010
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Well, Nelson’s Column hasn’t changed at least. Enjoy your mother’s visit.
By: Andrew on August 3, 2010
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Can you get another photograph with your mother at this exact spot?
By: Urspo on August 3, 2010
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I agree ~ I’d have guessed the decade straight away! Fab pic ~ and I agree with Urspo, get another pic in the same spot if you can.
Have a great visit.
Jan
By: Milo and Alfie on August 3, 2010
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Dear Scott,
We are writing to yoo to complain. We don’t fink that Orlando is gitting enuff blogging time. He shud be allowed at LEAST one post per week and it shud ALWAYS include a photo or two. If yoo don’t comply we will … erm … well we will be cwoss. OK?
Milo and Alfie xx
By: Milo and Alfie on August 3, 2010
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I miss polo neck sweaters and flares! :-)
Great photo! I hope your Mum enjoys her visit.
By: Susannah on August 3, 2010
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What a gorgeous boy you were, and the Seventiesness of the tableau is fabulous – everybody in flares except your lovely mother.
I had flares in 1971 thru to 75. groovy.
I know your Mum will have a wonderful time – is she bringing Vegemite?
By: Ann O'Dyne on August 3, 2010
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Luckily Vegemite is readily available in the local supermarkets.
By: scottsabode on August 4, 2010
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Such a pretty Mum !!!
By: Tammy Dimaline on August 5, 2010
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[...] that a lion I see lurking in the bushes? It’s a familiar one at the base of Nelson’s [...]
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