I’m very, very lucky. I have a lot of good friends and a handful of people who are very special to me and who have been part of my life for a long time. These two, J & S, I have known for 45 years! We became friends as school and now after all this time we still meet once a month. We have been there for each other through every major life event and there must be very few things we don’t know about each other – except that we are getting to the stage where we remember the things from way back but the more recent stuff is another matter! We could have another 45 years of friendship at a pinch 🙂
Sorry girls! this is Christmas 2003.
Lucid Gypsy 
Long time friends are truly special 🙂
Absolutely 🙂
beautiful 😉
Thanks Ponky!
I’m sure there will be some ‘Goodness, it isn’t that long ago is it’ from the girls! Lovely friendship photo Gilly!
Thanks Julia we’ve certainly changed a bit!
they look like a fun group to hang out with! – rita
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They are that yes 🙂 🙂 🙂
Good friends last forever 🙂
and are priceless!
Great one!
Thanks Livvy !
You’re very lucky to have maintained those long lasting connections!
I am indeed, its very special!
45 years? I don’t believe you.
I know you are only 30
😉
In my head I may be 🙂
Friendship endures!! How wonderful!
and its wonderful 🙂
Girl you are fast on the draw… Love this one… Do they know? 🙂
Not yet! one is on holiday and the other is a technophobe 🙂
how nice to be able to get together with your friends for such a long time!
Yep they are cool!
Hi,
That is just fantastic to have just wonderful long time friends, a lovely photo. 🙂
It is amazing, we have such fun!
Weee! We get to see your picture again, Gilly. And with a big smile!
It reminds your booth photo with you in it.
I don’t like having my photo taken!
how lovely to see you, and i appreciate your long-time friendships, true friends indeed….. my longest friend is probably only 30 years … i moved schools a lot and did not make friends as a child … and i always was a loner … but i do love my good friends even the ones online!
Friends in any form are precious, and yes that includes the virtual ones 🙂
happy friends
Definitely!
Wouldn’t it be great to enjoy another 45 years with them? I have friends I’ve known for almost that long too! It’s such a treasure!
Hahaha we probably wouldn’t be able to hear each other !
Ah…friends are the best. Here’s to another 45!
They are indeed, thanks!
great shot!
Many thanks Nelson!
congratulations for 45 years of friendship! you must be a true friend!
I try my best!
How wonderful to stay in touch through so many years. Lovely picture of the three of you.
It’s just about okay enough to post 🙂 thanks Madhu!
That’s absolutely wondrful – and what woman minds being frozen in time for the world to see!
Good thinking and I’m glad that you like it 🙂
This is lovely and just fantastic. I’d love to think I’d still have my friends in my life after 45 years! You’re very lucky!
I hope that you will too 🙂 Thanks so much!
what a great achievement…45 years of bringing happiness to each other…the image says it all Gilly
It is amazing Jo!
It`s great to see friendships lasting for years and years
Thank you yes it is!
Wow! What an enduring friendship – you are all truly blessed. Thanks for sharing with us, Gilly! 🙂
I have a feeling that you have good friendships too 😉
That’s amazing, Gilly. You must have been through so much together. You are very blessed to have such true friends. 😉
Oh yes all sorts of ups and downs 🙂
Gilly,
That is so wonderful. I know how you feel…I just saw two of my oldest friends yesterday at a daughter’s graduation party. I couldn’t bring myself to post the picture we took…two of us look too fat! You guys all look great! And yes…we are also at the point of remembering the long ago times better than the more recent times. I just love to talk to my friend’s daughter about when we were children…
It was a good few years ago and we don’t look quite so good these days!
What a great story of Friendship 🙂
Thanks Jake!
Ow, amazing frienship. You’re all beautiful!
lol thanks I’m not so sure about that 😉
Warm and caring feelings are radiating from this photo.
It’s nice to see dear friends caring and supporting each
other for so many years. Quite an attractive group you
all are.
Lovely,
Izzy
Thanks Izzy I’m very fond of the old birds 🙂
Wow, for 45 years? Really?
Ahh, friendship is so beautiful. I hope my friend can last that long too,.
Yes! i hope your friendships endure too!
wow you are lucky to have such long time friends 🙂
Yes I am a lucky girl, they are so special!