I don't have a relative like this, but I recall my father's adored Aunt Mamie. His father was the baby of a big Irish family, and there were 18 years between the eldest sibling, Mamie, who was born in 1880, and my grandfather, who was born 1898. My grandfather married later in life so by the time my father was born, Mamie was in her mid fifties. My father adored his aunt, who was the grandmother he never had. She was a beautiful person with a very sweet face, just like Auntie Myrtle.
Lori, I grew up in Minnesota and in the early 70s my parents took us to Brainerd for some camping and to see Paul Bunyan. I’ve always had a memory of Paul saying my name but all these years, I thought I had imagined it. I never took the time to look up if it would have even been possible, but, thanks to you sharing your memories, now I know I didn’t imagine it. And the best part is that he said my name correctly (highly unusual). The Romper Room lady never said my name, but Paul Bunyan did. 🤣 Can’t get more Minnesotan than that.
I don't have a relative like this, but I recall my father's adored Aunt Mamie. His father was the baby of a big Irish family, and there were 18 years between the eldest sibling, Mamie, who was born in 1880, and my grandfather, who was born 1898. My grandfather married later in life so by the time my father was born, Mamie was in her mid fifties. My father adored his aunt, who was the grandmother he never had. She was a beautiful person with a very sweet face, just like Auntie Myrtle.
Wouldn’t the world be wonderful if we all had fabulous aunties like Myrtle and Mamie! Thanks for sharing your family’s story and restacking mine :)
Lori, I grew up in Minnesota and in the early 70s my parents took us to Brainerd for some camping and to see Paul Bunyan. I’ve always had a memory of Paul saying my name but all these years, I thought I had imagined it. I never took the time to look up if it would have even been possible, but, thanks to you sharing your memories, now I know I didn’t imagine it. And the best part is that he said my name correctly (highly unusual). The Romper Room lady never said my name, but Paul Bunyan did. 🤣 Can’t get more Minnesotan than that.
Hehe fabulous and glad I could help 😉 for me, at least, having Paul say my name is such a core memory!