Love and Life
Claire's mother Elma was known to family by this nickname. Roll tide!!
Bamma
Claire used this pet name so frequently that some suspected she didn't know their real name.
Dear
A pyjama-like outfit worn by Claire, in the fashion of Auntie Pat.
Moo moo
Sunday November 3rd 1957
"Slept in 'til late. Put in automatic ______ today. It's sure terrific. Supper at suite. Rummoli."
Washer
Fanny
Cat
Claire's success in these two sports was documented in the local newspaper.
Basketball and Curling
Claire's preferred method of diffusing her sons' chaos didn't involve shouting, just this gentle but firm verbal fire extinguisher.
Simmer down
Claire’s favourite type of ale.
Gingerale.
Friday February 1st 1957
"Busy day at work. Got my ____ ____ today. To show with John."
Driver's license
Chester
Distant Relative
Due to RCMP rules, John was forced to implore some creativity by using this pseudonym when talking to Claire on the phone.
Sam
When all the chairs are taken, Claire might suggest you take a seat on the...
Chesterfield
Claire had an abundant collection of this clip-on accessory.
Earrings
Friday August 17 1957
"Worked late again. Went to drive-in and cut ____ all through the show. Bed late."
Beans
Beans
Dog
During this year, Disneyland was opened, the first wireless TV remote control was introduced and Claire and John got married.
1955
In her later years, Claire became fond of mentioning this female fashion statement - often without context.
Pantsuits
It was luck of the draw to see how much your slice was worth when Claire baked this special occasion cake.
Angel food coin cake
Phone notepad entry from later years:
"The memory clinic called and I told them ______ "
that I had company.
Mr. Pickles
Distant Relative