Mammy can I go out to play?

October 6, 2009 at 10:38 am · Filed under Uncategorized

I found these friendly fellows at some stage earlier in the year.

I am itching to get out for a proper photo walk…. it WILL happen…… soon!

16 Comments »

  1. Nick said,

    October 6, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    I’ve never been to the ECOS Park, must go sometime - even at the risk of being eaten by a giant ladybird….

  2. bikehikebabe said,

    October 6, 2009 at 1:56 pm

    will you explain the irish mammy? in the usa mammy was used by the negros–they were called then–before the civil war, which freed the slaves.
    the black (or negro) mother was the mammy.

  3. Grannymar said,

    October 6, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    Nick - The day I went to ECOS, I was unable to walk very well. I hope to return another day when I am up to speed.

    BHB - We always called our mother Mammy, some people say Mum. We look on Mom as the American way and when Elly wants to rile me she calls me Mummy - I know I am old, but I am neither ancient or Egyptian! :roll:

  4. wisewebwoman said,

    October 6, 2009 at 3:18 pm

    Hang in there GM, I hope you’ve got big crosses on the days on your calendar, I must send you a Get Out of Jail Free card.
    XO
    WWW

  5. Grannymar said,

    October 6, 2009 at 3:24 pm

    WWW - I have been out for two short walks today so far. The first was along the main street so I used two crutches. The second was nearer to home so I used only one.

  6. Baino said,

    October 6, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    Aww it’ll come. Very cute playground and inviting! Unlike our sterile new ergonomic jobs. I’m not even going to tell you what my kids call me but ‘mummy’ would be a nice change!

  7. Darlene said,

    October 6, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    I was Mama until the kids went to school, then I became Mommy. Now it’s just Mom.

  8. kenju said,

    October 6, 2009 at 11:52 pm

    I thought you were traveling across the pond!! “Wild and Wonderful” is the motto for my home state of West Virginia.

  9. Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk said,

    October 7, 2009 at 3:53 am

    I’m looking forward to seeing the results of your future photo walk. We will all celebrate with you :)

  10. Rumuuser said,

    October 7, 2009 at 5:44 am

    Thathaasthu. You bet it will happen soon.

  11. Grannymar said,

    October 7, 2009 at 8:30 am

    Baino - The playground fascinated me.

    Darlene - I answer to a variety of names and am often introduced as ‘Grannymar’!

    Judy - Some day! :D

    Jean - Each day brings it a step nearer.

    Ramana - It is my new carrot to reach for.

  12. bikehikebabe said,

    October 7, 2009 at 7:03 pm

    kenju, i’m from west virginia too. fairmont my bad punctuation isn’t a wv hillbilly trait. i just had a shoulder replacement & can’t use that arm.

  13. gaelikaa said,

    October 8, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    I always called my mother Mammy. My kids call me Mama, but I don’t know where they got it from. In north India, Mama is the mother’s brother. Most kids here say Mummy.

  14. Grannymar said,

    October 8, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    Gaelikaa - I am fascinated at the names for all the different family members, I doubt if I would ever cope or even remember them.

  15. bikehikebabe said,

    October 9, 2009 at 2:34 am

    In the USA Grandmother doesn’t tell you which side of the family she comes from.

    In Sweden where my daughter lives, I’m Mormor.

    Mormor = mother of the mother my daughter, Lydia’s parents
    Morfar = father of the mother
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
    Farmor = mother of the father her husband, Patrick’s parents
    Farfar = father of the father

    Makes the relationship clear.

    I also like a date in this order: DAY/MONTH/YEAR, instead of MONTH/DAY/YEAR. The use of centimeters is better than inches, feet ,yards.

    I should move to Europe.

  16. Grannymar said,

    October 9, 2009 at 7:52 am

    Bhb - Both sided of my family had the same last name. My grandfathers died before I was born but I knew both of my grandmothers, one lived in Dublin while the other lived on the West Coast of Ireland. The local granny (maternal) was called Granny and the paternal one was called Granny Kildysart, because that was where she lived!

    We use DAY/MONTH/YEAR and I find the American way confusing, I still think in inches, feet and yards, thankfully fabric shops cater for yards and meters.

    Move to Ireland you would be welcomed with open arms!

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