I’m sorry to have to let you know that our friend Pat, who blogged for many years as Past Imperfect (Pi) has died. She left the first ever comment on this blog so was, in that sense, my first ever blog friend. We never met. I was going to visit her neck of the woods 10 years ago, but then Russell’s illness became apparent and I didn’t ever go. She was 94, nearly 95 and stayed in her beloved home after her husband died, which was a good thing. Her son Andrew posted on Facebook that she died yesterday, which was very kind and I’m sure she had asked him to, as she knew how much her online friends mattered to her and she to us.
We met the family – my family, that is – all but two grandchildren (one was working and the other didn’t quite make it out of bed in time) for lunch today. Just a visit to Pizza Express, but it’s very conveniently placed and even the university student made it there. Lovely to see everyone.
Early start tomorrow, the car (Tim’s car) is having its MOT and service. They’re letting me have a courtesy car, which is good, now that Wink doesn’t drive and can’t pick me up.
When blogging was in its heydays I enjoyed reading Pat’ s blog, such an interesting life, interesting as our family took their holidays nearby to the town to which she retired.
I have given up trying to add to my blog, instead if I remember I post a photo on Instagram and type a few words but it not the same as a blog which I saw more like a diary, I used mine to as a record of work done in our house. Blogger will allow me to start a new blog but not add to my original one so it is an impasse.
Perhaps we could meet for coffee and chat when you come to London?
Thank you for letting us know, Z. Pat was one of my early commenters, too. She was wonderful, and I loved her stories, maybe one day her book will be published. Did you know that she was in one of the St Trinians films, and she also modelled Pretty Polly tights. Such an elegant lady and a life well lived.
Sx
I remember Pat, I sometimes read her, especially her travel notes. Thank You for letting us know, may she rest in peace.
Pat’s stories fascinated me. I hadn’t realised she was in her mid-90s – although I suppose she wasn’t when she started writing! What a rich and varied life she had. RIP.