Pete's leg

Those of you who know Pete know he loves to play volley ball.  Sometimes he forgets he is 40 though, and last night his body reminded him that he is indeed 40 and should slow down for a bit.

 I know he is smiling here, but he is not happy, he is in quite a bit of pain.

 He jumped, landed funny and tore the ligaments in his knee!  After a trip to the hospital, we were assured there was no damage to the bone - confirmed by x-ray.  He has an appointment with the specialist on Tuesday, we will see what he recommends.  Pete's life is going to be very different for a while.  Sorry my love...

Albino Pea

How weird is that!?

The garden ready for Summer

We decided to move the trampoline this Summer to give the grass a chance where it was.  

 The orange bags have carrots in them, the green bags have potatoes.

 The veggie garden now has peas, cauliflower and onions, the sweet corn will be planted in August when it is warm enough for them.

 The flags are the 'scare crows'

 You can see the Garlic already planted and the strawberries in the grow bag in the distance, I have since planted peas here too.

I am really enjoying the garden, I actually got sunburnt three days ago, the weather is glorious, and today is also a magnificent day!  I love the Sough of England.

Gorgeous Day!

We woke up to the most gorgeous day today!  So Pete said we should go for a walk at the Needles Park.  It is so lovely to walk along and feel the sun on our skin again, feels like Winter is finally gone and we can now fully enjoy Spring.   Enjoy the photos...

PS. Anyone know what that small white flower is?

Samuel Walks

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Granny Naylor

Today we lost a very special woman. Granny was so wonderful, she lived to serve, she loved unconditionally, she never took sides and always made everyone feel loved.

These pictures were taken last year when we visited Malcolm and Tracy in Leeds while Granny was there visiting. I am glad we went, we had some good times, and I enjoyed chatting to Granny late into the evenings in the lounge in front of the fire.

We love you Granny, I am glad that you can be reunited with Ron and Bert, both loved by you. Thanks for always making a special salad just for me :)

Until we meet again.

By Pete:

I'm not sure there is an afterlife, but, if there is I have no doubt that right now Gran is enjoying the rewards of a well spent life. I imagine her playing bowls, collecting shells on the beach and catching up with Dane, Ron and Bert and all the other people who've preceded her. There are probably 20 fox terriers called Penny or Skipper, a few skinny cats and no stick insects at all.

It was the right time for Gran to go, I think she was ready. But my arms ache for one more hug. And when I call, I know she won't answer, but, I'd give almost anything for another chat about everyday things.

And, if there is an afterlife, I know she'll be there to welcome me when it's my time to leave. I look forward to seeing her again.

I have 40 years of great memories and no regrets except the selfish one we all share for just one more day with her.

Life, Peas and Potential...

As the earth slowly circles the sun, life follows the laws of nature.  I find the changing of the seasons so uplifting and exciting.  I love it when I get to go leaf kicking in the forests in Autumn, I love it when I get to haul out my boots, gloves, scarves and coats, and hopefully get to play in the snow in Winter.  I love it when life starts to blossom again, there is an explosion of green everywhere in Spring, all the plants know exactly when they are supposed to produce those tender leaf or flower buds.  

I have prepared a vegetable garden this year, it is waiting for the warmer month of April to begin planting, but I can start sprouting things indoors.  I was very excited to see the peas poking their heads out of the soil yesterday.  Not long ago I places seemingly dry and dead peas into the soil and now they are brimming with life, it is amazing to me!

 My tulips sprung out of the ground without any help from me and are now growing beautifully, I check every day for the promised buds that will be my favourite flowers.

 The Daffodils in our grass (planted there before we moved here) have sprung and are flowering beautifully.  When I went to take a photo of them I was struck by this image.  Sometimes we look at ourselves and see only a silly, small, pointy, greenish yellowish plain bud, but if we had the courage to look into the future and believe in our potential we would see the beautiful blooms we can become.

 All we need to do is change our focus and the image of what we really are becomes clear.