I looked up to see if there were a few poetry lines to go with my title & came up with a very moving sort of funeral song.
I have just heard this morning in the village that my counterpart B&B lady had died suddenly of a brain haemorrhage last week. I was so shocked as she was only 56 & a very lively lady indeed....we were always ringing & passing on to each other B&B guests. So sad to die so young.
I stalked this elderly lady up Back lane as she was going home with her shopping....I am pleased with the result.
Thank you all so much again for the concern about my knee & your continued support in all things!!
three good things:
1. My knee is so much better today.
2. The 2 litre milk carton I bought this morning leaked into a plastic lined shopping bag instead of my car.
3. Fresh Hake from the fish van for tea.
Your stalking was rewarded!
If I had never met you before (I feel I really have!) I would know from this post that you are an optimist. Good your knee is recovering.
@padlock Thanks Padlock but am sure unfortunately...have a meal booked with friends now anyway...off to Dublin next week plus train fares were too dear even if booked long ago...will be thinking of you though!
@quietpurplehaze Thank you Hazel that is a lovely thing to say & when ever I have met people off this site they turn out pretty much as you would expect them to be...I do try & look on the bright side of life!!!!!
Lovely shot, the things we do to get thatimage, at least the elderly lady would of been slower than the horse and rider I had to stalk a couple of weeks back.. really had to do some power walking.. So sorry to here of your fellow B&Ber. Life is so fragile, ...
Discreet stalking resulted in a glorious capture. Love the light filtering through, very stunning. It looks like you captured a cross just above the ladies head, up in the trees. I am sorry for the unexpected loss of your friend. But, I am happy that your knee is improving. Hugs.
Very nice reflective capture - suits the sombre message you bring perfectly.
So sad to hear about your friend, I know she would have really appreciated this tribute.
Thank you all so much for your comments & commiserations with my friend ...although she was not someone I socialised with at all really, we had lots in common & she was a fun person to chat on the phone to about B&B........she will be missed by all her guests too.
Just found this --what a super image and somehow in a sad way ties in with your commentary of another person gone home .
Glad to hear your knee is better today -take care !
What a stunning shot! The lighting is very beautiful and I love the way it highlights the lady's halo of white hair and the track. The shadow is perfect too. In fact I love it all, apart from your sad story. We never know when our time is up, do we? A big fav and a shame we're not going to see you on Saturday.
I too really liked this photo so am glad you all like it too....thought of you when I was taking it Phil.....contre jour is a word I learnt from you!!
Going Home is search a beautiful poignant song so it is rather fitting.
Thank you all.
@suesmith Oh thank you Sue...I am gutted I won't be there especially as you will all be wearing hats....I want to see some fun photos please!!! Will hopefully make the next one!
Well done for this photo, Pat - it meant more than just a good photo! You have the light right and making it B&W is the best - colour is not appropriate for this time. Leaking milk in the car carpets is fatal!
Oh, Pat, this is such a beautifully poignant photo. Such a gorgeous shot on it's own, but even more powerful combined with the news of your friend's death. I am days behind with commenting, and I feel like a cad for being late hearing the news of your knee! However, knowing that it's improving before I knew it was ailing has saved me a few days of worry about you. :) I do hope it keeps on that track and you're feeling 100% through the holidays! Take care of your sweet self!!!
@peggysirk Oh Peggy this is why I love 365 so much..how could you not want to be a part of something that gives you the opportunity to make wonderful friends like you! Everyone is so kind & thoughtful...I feel a bit of a fraud as my knee is so much better thank goodnes..was quite worried that the old problem from last year had started again & the injections had worn off but that doesn't seem to be the case thank goodness.
I really liked this photo & knew as soon as I saw her walking into the sun that it might be a winner...loved her halo of light round her head & the big bag & walking stick.
Take care yourself too this winter & love those little children this Christmas...what fun!! Two weeks today our new little boy is due!!
This is a lovely shot - great light. How awful for that poor woman's family to have this happen so suddenly so close to Christmas. Glad to hear your knee's feeling better!
Oh wow! This is fantastic, Pat! Wonderful sunbursts and I totally love the halo of hair. Fantastic detail.
So shocking about the other B&B lady. That IS young! Oh dear!
This is a stunning shot Pat and a fav. I love the light and dark. It has a touch of Lowry to it. What a shock about your friend, how very sad. I love a piece of Hake, better than Cod or Haddock I think. Pan fried in a bit of butter with some lemon juice and capers, a bit of Tenderstem Broccoli, some wilted spinach and some Hollandaise. One of my fave teas!!
...such a gorgeous shot...the composition is perfect, and the high contrast creates a very solemn atmosphere...you have used the available sunlight to perfection! Fav
Great photo - sad story.
The things we take for granted day by day and too often we just expect things to stay as they are.
We love fish for tea! Indeed Allan is cooking some as I catch up on here. A fancy new recipe for sea bream that he bought from our fish van in the square this morning. Sometimes we are not there early enough to get the full selection!!
If I had never met you before (I feel I really have!) I would know from this post that you are an optimist. Good your knee is recovering.
So sad to hear about your friend, I know she would have really appreciated this tribute.
Thank you all so much for your comments & commiserations with my friend ...although she was not someone I socialised with at all really, we had lots in common & she was a fun person to chat on the phone to about B&B........she will be missed by all her guests too.
Glad to hear your knee is better today -take care !
I too really liked this photo so am glad you all like it too....thought of you when I was taking it Phil.....contre jour is a word I learnt from you!!
Going Home is search a beautiful poignant song so it is rather fitting.
Thank you all.
Sorry to hear about your B&B partner. 56 is young.
I really liked this photo & knew as soon as I saw her walking into the sun that it might be a winner...loved her halo of light round her head & the big bag & walking stick.
Take care yourself too this winter & love those little children this Christmas...what fun!! Two weeks today our new little boy is due!!
Some lovely comments ...thank you...you are all stars!
Faves too...so pleased!
So shocking about the other B&B lady. That IS young! Oh dear!
The things we take for granted day by day and too often we just expect things to stay as they are.
We love fish for tea! Indeed Allan is cooking some as I catch up on here. A fancy new recipe for sea bream that he bought from our fish van in the square this morning. Sometimes we are not there early enough to get the full selection!!
Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty. - John Ruskin