Autumn colours and friend leaves….
Hi from Gravir Towers, hope all is well with you and yours.
Autumn colours are prevalent and when the low sun creeps through the evergreens we have some lovely pics.
walk in Lews Castle grounds
I had taken myself off for a walk in sunshine as had just spent last afternoon packing/loading van for my 73 yr old neighbour and friend. up at 4am to catch early ferry and wish bon voyage, I found myself reflecting on her move. Although very mobile and active,the sheer brutality of the weather here sometimes and increasing sense of isolation had caused my friend to make the final choice of moving back to mainland to be nearer family support and more activity choices whilst able to enjoy. All that said, in my first year on this strange but wonderful Island retreat, she had been a very charismatic,charming and generous friend. Always missing me when I went off Island to visit family and then always ready for a chat over a cuppa (often a glass of wine) when I was around, I found myself dreading her leaving (whilst fully supportive of reasoning) and then when time arrived I was gutted/choked and sad….however, during my reflective walk, I realised that beauty is so very much in the eye of the beholder. Young people leaving here in droves and elderly folk just getting through last days with as much dignity as they can retain whilst the Island argues amongst itself as to what is best for one and all. A wonderful first year but huge learning curve as to what is attractive/valuable/viable in this environment. Nice people make Life a bit easier and bigots,ego-maniacs and profiteers are not good company…!!
So I guess that is that for now….local folk did well at the Mod…Autumn is about to give way to Winter and Life goes on. We are on a fabulous journey;what we find/do/learn and who we meet are the bits that make it all worthwhile..Peace and Love, RJG
Hi RJG,over here its spring,but very windy and it has rained every day except three since I arrived on the 30th september–would love to send pics but computer is still in repair shop. I’ getting worried. great post and love the pics
taddoe
October 20, 2009 at 03:16
Hi there,thanks for kind comment.
Had not realised you had moved, hope all went well on journey etc….maybe email when computer back with updates?….kind regards..RJG
gravirlife
October 20, 2009 at 14:12
avec plaisir
taddoe
October 20, 2009 at 22:09
I know what you mean , reg about older neighbours. you’re sounding very philosophical today- must be the result of long solitary autumn walks- or maybe your year- didn’t realise it was so short a time on the island- has given you some real food for thought?
lady land
October 21, 2009 at 09:05
LL…hiya, thanks for comment. Yes,only a year but what a year!! Island life has definite drawbacks but as many bonuses. All in all,good people are good people wherever they live and toads are toads wherever!! Trying to add further benefit to the Community is my goal for following year without too many omelette/breaking eggs disproportions.
regards……RJG
gravirlife
October 21, 2009 at 20:24