montymops
Expectations are so high now. As others have said, being born in the early 40’s in London, during an air raid and growing up in the 40’s and 50’s , life was very different. No television, no mobile phones, hardly any toys, one Ideal boiler in the kitchen to heat the water, an open fire in the sitting room sometimes, ice on the inside of the bedroom windows in winter, no central heating of course, no sweets, lollies, ice cream etc. Meals were odd, revolting sheep’s stomach boiled , yuk- loads of spuds, swede which I hated, most foodstuffs were rationed. And yet, I remember, as that was life, being quite happy . We made our own games with friends in the road - that was fun. Therefore, I understand Ann Widdecombes remark, that if you can’t afford something, you don’t have it.
Oh for heaven's sake! You were happy because your parents sheltered you from the reality, as all parents do. I bet your Mother was tired and worn out from trying to make a meal from a piece of string and keep you children happy at the same time. It really irritates me when people harp on about what they see as the good old days, yeah; malnutrition, tooth decay, must have been a ball for your mother. Ann Widdecombe is an embittered, passed over politician who doesn't know what she is talking about. This is the same woman who approved female prisoners being chained to hospital beds while they gave birth; because we all know how easy it is to get up mid labour and make our escape.
says myself, the heathen