I remember excitedly telling Mum I had met this beauty queen, cover model, DC lawyer lady and had really enjoyed that and has such a laugh. Mum wanted to see a picture and approvingly mentioned "Oh, I see, suddenly into blondes are we ? " Mum having the most fabulous blonde hair herself I think it was a case of spotting another classy lady from afar. Anyway, as time moves on and Gilda and Mum meet they hit it off really well. Although legally married at the courthouse we had planned a big celebration in the summer. Both Gilda and Mum are magpies, glamorous, huge personalities, rather frugal a lot of the time, interrupt you after 3 words ( because they are so smart they already "got it" and moved on ) and can't let you get a word in. Gilda and Mum had a special connection even though it was only over a few months. Mum welcomed her into the family and was so happy to have this addition.
Mum was chatting to me by phone on her final day. I was talking about what Gilda and I had been up to ( she seemed more interested in Gilda ha ) then she remind me that Gilda was very much like her - and that basically - I married my mother hahaha! She loved that! Then asked to speak to her and told me to get back to work! :)