Top to toe at Davigdor Rd
Ellie, I was so moved to find this memorial to my cousin Nikki and so proud to see how much time and care you have taken in creating it, she would be so very proud of you both. It prompted me to add a memory of her as our family did visit your mum and Uncle Tim often when we were your age and younger.
I remember visiting and staying the night at Davigdor Road. I can't remember if my parents stayed also but there was your mum and Tim and the four of us. I have no idea how we all fitted in the bedrooms but I know that Liz and I slept in the same bed as your mum 'top to toe' as we called it then! I'm pretty sure we didn't get much sleep that night and must have kept your nan and grandad Tony awake too.
I also remember fondly,many occasions when we arrived at Davigdor Rd to visit your mum and family and Ben the golden labrador bounding to the front door to greet us. He always used to sniff us madly and nan and your mum would always say 'don't worry, just slap him on the nose and he will stop', so we did!! and it did work...poor Ben!
I do also remember being at your Mum and Dad's wedding which was at Hove town hall and the reception afterwards at a hotel I think. Your mum looked lovely and I remember she was really slim.
I hope you enjoy reading these memories and hope to see you all soon, Briony