Carol Whyte and yours truly, April MacDonell, were roommates and friends in England during the mid seventies. We both worked at the Mayfair Hotel, which at the time was part of the 20 plus strong, Grand Metropolitan Hotel chain. We lived in a company hostel in Maida Vale, W9. I first lived with two young ladies from South America, one from Bolivia and the other from Columbia. If I recall one young lady was called Graciela Gutierrez Ayala. Carol had a vacancy in her room and I made my way from the three bed room to the two bed room. I know I had disappointed my south American friends, but it was time to move. Carol and I became fast friends despite the mix up with the breakfast cereal in the cardboard box on the floor (that's a story). After we returned to Canada and resumed our lives, I was a bridesmaid at Carol's wedding. I somehow got lost in the city and lost touch with Carol and her family.
And here is the reveal. Using glorious technology and Facebook, Carol found me. It has been over 30 years and the former roommates and friends have reunited via email--thus far. We only live a few km from each other. Plans ensue to meet. There is much more to tell, but for now here is a picture of Carol and her family. Carol with sons Evan, Jordan, Andrew, Caleb, daughter-in-law Ashley, Granddaughters Abby and Chloe and Carol's husband, Gary.
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