Smell memories

[Margaret Pilkington]

Do you know I racked my brains to try and remember the name of the street.
I knew it began with a G......but the rest of it escaped me.
I took lots of sweeties back to Melbourne for my sister in law, who was hankering after dolly mixtures, Bassetts Allsorts and aniseed balls. I spent a fortune in that shop.

[Tina]

Originally Posted by steeljack

Sorry Tina have to disagree with you on this , think most Canadians I've come across have the distinct traits which idenify them as Canadians , ( most of them were born there, 2nd generation) , so they don't carry any "nostalgic baggage" like their immigrant parents,

Hope Eric comes across this thread , he's an ex Accy/Clayton guy who also lives in Canada and from reading his posts on Accy web I don't think there anyone is of a more Canadian mindset than him

Something which gets my goat both in Canada , Australia and other places where UK immigrants tend to gather is how they complain about "Coronation st" being 6 months or more behind the UK or how they can't find Birds Custard powder ...... sorry folks , you left the UK , adapt live like the locals

Yes I would agree of course that Canada has an 'identity', but only in the sense that it is ' different '. All countries are different from each other.

I don't think all nostalgia is baggage - We collect memories as we go along. It's our story!

I will agree that there are traits that Canadians are more likely to have - Largely on an even keel, laid back, etc. I don't think those traits are purely Canadian.

I see the good in Canada too. It is to me the most beautiful country in all the world. I appreciate the way that people are individuals. They follow no crowd in notable numbers; there is room for EVERYONE. And everyone is welcomed. I am pulled to it. While I grew up in England, I was actually born in Canada, and spent 8 or 9 of my formative years here. From 9 to 20, I spent the other half of my formative years in Accrington. I am soooo much of both .

Please know that no offense was intended - not at all ! I was speaking from my personal experience, and from my own perspective.

Peace.

PS I agree on the Coronation Street and custard complaints - how about being happy that we get Corrie at all, being half a world away !

[katex]

Who can forget the smell of a new Corporation bus ... was it the leather or some sort of cleaning/finishing product they used ? Was very exciting when a new one turned up at your bus stop.

[Margaret Pilkington]

New leather sandals....red ones with a fancy punched design on the front......from Littlewoods in Blackburn, four and eleven. I loved them.......hardly dare wear, them was afraid they would get spoiled.

[Benipete]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

New leather sandals....red ones with a fancy punched design on the front......from Littlewoods in Blackburn, four and eleven. I loved them.......hardly dare wear, them was afraid they would get spoiled.

Bit sad you had to wait seven years between new pairs though.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Originally Posted by Benipete

Bit sad you had to wait seven years between new pairs though.

We were poor, and rarely got anything new. Everything came from the Jumble sales or hand me downs(from more affluent families)........and the sandals that I referred to were four shillings and elevenpence...though I am pretty sure you knew that all along.

[MargaretR]

Today, several times, I have smelt something resembling Fullers Earth Cream.
I have been alone all day and don't have any Fullers Earth in my flat.

The windows have been open most of the day but the smell doesn't seem to be coming from outside.

I looked for an answer on the web (as I do) and am a bit spooked by references to - 'clairscent'.

PS panic over - it is the lilies I bought a few days ago that have opened

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

Today, several times, I have smelt something resembling Fullers Earth Cream.
I have been alone all day and don't have any Fullers Earth in my flat.

The windows have been open most of the day but the smell doesn't seem to be coming from outside.

I looked for an answer on the web (as I do) and am a bit spooked by references to - 'clairscent'.

PS panic over - it is the lilies I bought a few days ago that have opened

Was just going to have a sniff round to see if I could smell out

[MargaretR]

I did once smell a ghost (for real!) so I panicked a bit when I read about 'clairscent', and thought that I was now lumbered with yet another version of ESP.

It is bad enough sensing emotions, smelling spooks is a step too far

[garinda]

Originally Posted by garinda

The smell of oil takes me right back to the docks in Newcastle. I was five and we were going on holiday to Denmark.

Just that one smell evokes so many memories, and takes me back through to time thirty six years ago in a flash.

Two other smells that instantly take me back to childhood.

Petrol - going to Mooney's garage with my dad. Although I was always disappointed you didn't get free gifts at a Fina filling staton. No little busts of World Cup players there!

Rubber - the black mask used to give gas, when I had my tonsils out aged three at Accy Vic. Reminds me of my Nan smuggling ice cream in for me afterwards, past the Sister.

[katex]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

I did once smell a ghost (for real!) so I panicked a bit when I read about 'clairscent', and thought that I was now lumbered with yet another version of ESP.

Not that nauseating perfume 'Angel' was it, Margaret...

[littlepom]

Redmans on the ccorner of Blackburn Road. Bacon and small baked Hois Loaves we sued to get them on the way home from the swimming baths. Tippings was on Blackburn Road near the Grammer School. Took your cookery list for school and they would measure it all out. Mr Tipping used to deliver the groceries to home and collect on a Friday. Good old days.
Littlepom

[katex]

Originally Posted by littlepom

Redmans on the ccorner of Blackburn Road. Bacon and small baked Hois Loaves we sued to get them on the way home from the swimming baths. Littlepom

Me too, Littlepom. Think they cost 1 1/2d. Was a toss up between putting 1d in the hairdryer at the baths or buying one of these. Always went home with wet hair..

[JCB]

This Saturday many year's ago used to be the start of the annual week in Fleetwood . Smell of fish .

[katex]

Originally Posted by JCB

This Saturday many year's ago used to be the start of the annual week in Fleetwood . Smell of fish .

Yep, remember that too ... used to go every year for many years (had 2 weeks ... posh, eh !).