In these times of Corona Virus, I, and many others, must have said the words 'should have' a million times. Today 'should have' been the Braemar Gathering, and so I have posted a picture of dad, in 1991, in honour of that day. It's always a big day in our family calendar, as it is for all the people of Braemar. The last time The Gathering was cancelled was for Lady Diana's funeral in 1997 and prior to that, the Second World War.
And of course, given that the Gathering was cancelled, we 'should have' been flying out to Oslo to see our daughter today. I feel very sad about not being able to do that - especially when my phone sent me a reminder about my airport parking this morning!!!
Ah, well, what's a girl to do? I'll just have to make do with a day in the garden, picking some of the ripe plums, weeding and planning the new garden area.
Your 1991 photo of your father, dressed in his Scottish finery, must have evoked many fond memories. I empathise with your narrative and agree that the garden can be a wonderful distraction.
Superb photo of your Dad.
And the Braemar event is such a significant gathering so will be missed by very many people. I wonder what Her Majesty will be doing instead..............
I guess she and her family have had the most restful of summers ever.
And I totally get your feelings about cancelled flights. We have no idea when we might see our overseas kids. Just want real hugs!!!
What a wonderful photo. I enjoyed your narrative - I feel the same way - I try not to dwell on the "what I would be doing today" scenarios, but they still cross my mind everyday. I haven't been able to see my mom or sister since Christmas - so many others are in the same boat as me. Just waiting it out and staying well.
Let's hope 2021 is a better year for us all and this damned virus is behind us.
And the Braemar event is such a significant gathering so will be missed by very many people. I wonder what Her Majesty will be doing instead..............
I guess she and her family have had the most restful of summers ever.
And I totally get your feelings about cancelled flights. We have no idea when we might see our overseas kids. Just want real hugs!!!