The Last in Line is a brilliant rock album from Dio.
My partner was always prompt. She loved to arrive early and be first in line. She was never last in line. Imagine how annoyed she was to be beaten to the front of the lake steamer queue by 4 feathered friends….
It shows you how untidy the house and filing systems are that every week more long lost photos are found. Long forgotten memories. Lake trip to Interlaken. A lovely trip on a beautiful Swiss Lake. Baking hot August day. We managed to get the very front window seats. Took us back to being kids and that feeling of excitement when you get the top front seats on a double decker bus.
We sat at the front and a waiter arrived offering wine. When we said 10am was a little early the waiter said in perfect English ‘nonsense never to early the English need to relax a bit’ and brought two large glasses anyway.
I remember the boat meal. My partner ordered lunch in her really good German. It helps that she had a little bit of Germany in her DNA. We both were veggies and our little boy was on a balanced diet of Jus de Pomme, Fries and Ice Cream. When the meal came it was a revelation. Son was happy – his balanced diet arrived. One veggie (me) was happy as my egg salad and fries arrived. One veggie (not me) was less pleased as a Aufschnittplatte arrived. A huge cold meat and cheese plate. Not quite the plain green salad. Being very British we decided not to create a scene. I lost the ensuing arm wrestle and had my first meat meal in 14 years. To my eternal damnation I milked my moment of chivalry to the full. Not admitting that the meal was rather nice. Sorry K. xxxx
Amazing how a single photo of 4 birds can bring back so many memories.
Now to play my Last in Line cd and bring back memories of a stellar concert at the Newcastle City Hall many moons ago.
It’s true that a picture can bring us back to a time gone by. Thank you for sharing your memory. It is beautiful.
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Thank you for looking at it.
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Such lovely memories. I have sevetal small totes of photographs and experience much the same sort of thing. One photo can morph into a million memories. Sometimes they can be painful, sometimes joyful – much like life itself.
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They can go either way. Better that than just being blank when you look at one.
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Yes indeed
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Very nice. A glass of wine while you listen would not hurt.:)
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No it was most appropriate.
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It is amazing how a picture of birds on posts can make you think of so much more. Memories are amazing things. The way they make us feel and how they allow us re-live the past, all in our head.
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It is amazing. I can remember the day so vividly yet I had completely forgotten it.
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I’ve been doing the same thing today, but I fear I don’t have very good control over my emotions lately. A few tears. Your photo of the birds is amazing. And I always enjoy your stories. I hope one day your son reads them all.
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Thank you so much. Yes recently been more tears than smiles.
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Had to Google “Aufschnittplatte” with one eye closed and a grimace cos I knew it wouldn’t be good. Lot of meat going on there.
That photograph immediately brought to mind the gulls all “Mine! Mine! Mine!!!” from Fining Nemo which actually made me laugh aloud. Imagined them all fighting over that big plate of meat-feast.
Another great post and brilliant memories 🙂
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That’s so right. I loved that part of the movie.
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*Finding Nemo
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We are going to watch that today. Son doesn’t know yet….
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Beautiful memories.
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Thank you so much
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You’re welcome 😉
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1st meat meal in 14 years???
You SURE you’re from Yorkshire??? (The Home of The Pudding??)
She knew by the way – they ALWAYS know when you are enjoying yourself!
She forgives you anyway.
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Still will get a stare though…..
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Of course!
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Memories like this are so special and no one can ever take them away from you. I struggled in Holland with the meat and cheese breakfast, my aunt was such a sweetie, when I visited she went out and bought me muslie. xo
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Yes breakfast was interesting but the fresh bread and fruit was beautiful
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Photos are so full of memories. I never realised just how much when I was producing prints from film
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They so are sir.
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What a nice memory – even with the meat. 🙂 It is amazing how quick a photo can take us back.
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It really is. Had completely forgotten those memories. Did you ever find the photo you were looking for.
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I didn’t and I gave up. His confirmation passed and they used a silly photo. I am hoping now that since I stopped looking it will just present itself in front of me.
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I do hope it does jump out into your pocket. Sounded a lovely one.
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I love the…”balanced diet of Jus de Pomme, Fries and Ice Cream.” Every childs dream! Keep talking about all those wonderful memories with your son, he will treasure them when he’s older.
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Thank you. I must admit I would happily have that diet as well.
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Years ago (more than I like to remember), I attempted to use my almost forgotten GCE French skills to order a breakfast in Bordeaux. My toast and marmalade came as slices of ham and croissants. Later that day I ordered ‘Perno avec du limonade.’ I received a shot of the liqueur and a two litre bottle of lemonade. I learned that knowing a little bit of a language may help with signs, and labels, but don’t try the communication route, because it invariably doesn’t work.
Lovely memories… 😊
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Thank you. That’s funny. Maybe it was a really watered down cocktail. Under pressure I get my words mixed up. Often get really bemused looks.
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I always pick the wrong word to express what I’m trying to say. 😂 Even in English!
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It’s that moment of panic when you realise people are listening to you. It’s so easy when your doing it in a car with a tape.
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I really enjoyed this post. Memory is a theme that is really on my mind right now and I’ve just written 3 posts about it. I’m not sure exactly when your partner passed away but reading your posts give me great comfort knowing such sadness can be survived and you can cherish and share your beautiful memories. Katie
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Katie your blog is stunning. It truly is. Two years ago I lost my mum then partner within 6 weeks of each other. It’s like the tide. Somedays the waves of grief crash into you then they recede and memories bring happiness. Gary
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Thank you so much for saying so, it really means a lot when people read our blog and take something from it and comment. I too enjoy reading your blog and take great comfort in knowing that people do carry on. I find it really hard to imagine my life two years from now, but reading your blog makes me think I will get there one day.
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You will, You are doing so much more than I did at a similar stage. The way your going about life is a great example. Thank you for sharing it with us. It will help people.
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Are you still a vegetarian? I’ve turned into a pescetarian.
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Virtually. Son isn’t. Somedays it’s difficult and too expensive to do separate meals.
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I get the not wanting to eat animals. I really do. But, there are other factors. Animals eat other animals so, ethical concerns…don’t concern them. Killer whales will snatch and eat other young whales. Dolphin eat fish. A bear will eat YOU and not bat an eye or feel sorry for you as it chews (we are not always at the top of the food chain). I realize that many will say that they don’t “think” like we do but, our pets…our smart dogs & smart cats…will kill & eat.
Then, there is the nutrition. Many vegetarians, and especially vegans, have trouble with B12 and amino acids that plants can not provide. Vegans also eat WAY to much toxic canola & soy. Canola used to be Canadian machine gear oil and Asians will tell you that soy should only be consumed fermented.
The spiritual Native Americans ate buffalo and they blessed the buffalo for their sacrifice. They wasted nothing of the animal. Don’t get me started on the folks that attack others for eating animals as they drive around in vehicles with leather seats and wear leather shoes.
Didn’t mean to rant. I backed off of most red meat (I will occasionally eat a grassfed filet and some Bison) and birds. I do consume sea food, duck eggs, organic butter and goat milk…just in case you were wondering! LOL!
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It’s mostly health grounds now with a fair bit of makes me feel better. The reason I started was very ethical. I was at Uni and trying to get to know a girl called Wendy better. On our first night out she said she was a veggie – I panicked and said I was as well. I ended up staying a veggie longer than she did….
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LOL! Great story. It’s always a woman, huh.
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It’s might be about the tofu…
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Blech. One thing I don’t like.
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I can’t figure why……
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LOL!
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I think Veganism, Flexitarianism, Vegetarianism, Pescatarianism, etc., are all personal expressions of our own body’s needs, sensitivities, and answers to animal cruelty and environmental concerns. It is a choice made upon a multitude of factors. Basically we are highly adaptive omnivores and we can survive on a variety of diets. The question we don’t have a real answer to (perhaps because there isn’t one) is which one are we most adapted to eat? Modern processed foods are likely the least healthy but again, we have adapted to eat them.
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Certainly need to think about the processed foods. But it’s all about balance.
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Flexitarianism? Is that a real term or your humor?
Human ‘food’ consumption is a very broad spectrum. There are those that consume very little of anything on spiritual grounds. On the other end, you have those that will eat anything that isn’t nailed down.
The ones that eat certain things & don’t eat other things so they can virtue signal on social media can just shut up. Zero credibility.
The one thing the body cannot live without is protein. Without it, our bodies cannot repair themselves. Building blocks… We are ‘adapted’ to consume that, for sure.
There are those that claim food choices should reflect blood type. I don’t know whether that is true or not but, it is interesting.
I wouldn’t go so far as to say we have ‘adapted’ to eat processed foods. I think we have had them shoved in our faces and made easy to access. And, don’t get me started on GMOs.
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Flexitarian is a real term and is adopted by people who eat small amounts of meat at times. Most herbivores like cows, horses, Elephants, etc… Do not lack protein. It is in lots of plant based stuff. Humans eat meat because it is a way to get the protein that animals eat in a concentrated form. The reason that we get B12 from meat is because grazing farm animals ingest soil when they graze. It is produced by organisms in the soil. I’m guessing that you don’t know that if animals are raised in factory farms (no grazing), they must inject the animals with vit B12.
I do not entirely agree that we have not ‘adapted’ but been coerced to eat certain foods. I think most people know when a food doesn’t agree with them physically, or emotionally. It comes down to choices.
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This month we have stopped buying anything with nitrates in.
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Good idea!
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“I’m guessing that you don’t know…” And, your one-upmanship rudeness just ended this exchange. Thank you for sharing your superiority.
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Don’t be so sensitive. Most people don’t know. ❤️
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It’s really about playing with your diet to find one that works best for you. I’m still looking.
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Agreed. I’ve had to adjust mine over the years. I could eat garbage at 17. Not so much at 52. The introduction of GMOs has just made things worse.
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I’m the same increasingly the body is just saying no more.
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Thank you
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Womderful memories – what a fabulous post. You seemed so happy writing about this 🙂
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I was. It’s beautiful when something like an unexpected photo brings back floods of long forgotten happy memories. xx
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Such a beautiful photo. You’d think the gulls were posing for you. Regardless, the photos are meant to be found for you, so these moments live on with warmth and smiles…
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Even when the big boat came in they didn’t move. Photos are so like that. Certainly after wounds start to heal.
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Yes. And we must keep healing. x
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We do even when it appears to others that we are healed….xxxx
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People want to see us as healed so they don’t have to worry about us. (I’m a cynical about such things, sorry)
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You are right to be. At least some of us hopefully understand. xxxx
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You’re so funny. I would have sent it back. And this is a well-staged photo. I like it.
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Thank you. Never have wanted to create a scene.
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Because what really matters sometimes is made of moments!
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So so true.
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Beautiful memories shared and it’s always fun reading your posts
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Thank you so much
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