Bit of a theme going here. Been thinking about the 20 odd years I’ve now lived in this part of the world. Looking out over the garden fence. Over the farmers fields and towards the next set of hills in the distance.
A lot has happened in that time. Parenting and family. Becoming an Aspergers home. Bereavement, grief and single parenting. Full time career to stay at home parent making ends meet through part time work. Isolation. Homeschooling. Greater awareness of what it means to live and finally starting to get my priorities right. Of the five neighbours we had when we moved in, 2 have passed away, 2 have moved into care homes and the last remaining neighbour is largely housebound. Yes new neighbours but they so far have kept to themselves.
And what about that view. Actually the only constant. That tree is a bit smaller and a bit lob sided due to a couple of lightning strikes. But that’s it. Nothing else has changed. That’s so reassuring.
Plus Γ§a change!
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It’s a nice feeling at times when things can stay the same for awhile π
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It so is
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We all need constants to keep us intact: I think anyway.
Mine include the beach down the hill and the Monkey Puzzle outside my ‘study’ window. I also find blogging to be another and seeing posts from ‘regulars’ I have come to ‘know.’
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I would love a beach close by. Definitely with you on the blogging side.
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Yes, I am very fortunate but it certainly didn’t happen by accident. I simply had to live by the sea for health reasons.
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I miss it. Was brought up by the sea.
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I can more than understand as I was brought up by it too and then had to move inland but found my health deteriorating terribly and knew my only hope was to get back to sea air. It was a battle and a half.
Sending you lots of waves and splashes.
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I miss walking along the beach.
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Oh, I know. It is such a special experience
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It is
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Well there is another constant here. You being a great dad!
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Thankyou. That made me smile.
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Youβre welcome.
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Nice view
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It so is x
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I love those really old trees that were alive when all sorts of history happened.
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I like to touch them and get a sense of history.
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It’s amazing to realize how much has changed in such a span of time. We have been where we are for 12 years – hard to remember who we were when we started here and how much is different! That really is a beautiful view!
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It is. Do people move often where you live.
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They do. We are the second generation on my street and there are about half like us. Some of the half have moved again to bigger houses.
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It does sound a good place to live.
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Five neighbours? Any across the road, or all on the side you live on?
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Sorry confused people. It one was on the left, a couple on the right and a couple across the road. So 3 houses. No one behind us.
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When all around you is in flux it is really important to have those landmarks and in this case quite literally.
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It so is.
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Off topic: Haven’t read yet. I just saw that KISS Rocks Vegas Online is available as a low cost streaming concert (through end of year) and thought of you. This link for discount probably won’t work in the UK but you can give it a try: https://www.goldstar.com/events/online-stream/kiss-rocks-vegas-online-tickets
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Also saw streaming concerts for Black Sabbath, Motley Crue, Def Leppard, and Gorillaz.
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Would watch them.
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Also saw Toto, Rolling Stones, Stone Temple Pilots, and others. I know Liam Gallagher is going to livestream a concert tomorrow… case I’ve been debating whether to buy a pass for 2 weeks.
I highly rrcommend
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I saw Toto a fair few years back. Really great.
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That sounds fun!
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It is
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Years ago, I saw Little Richard at a fair. I think he was in his 80s. While playing, you’d think he was in his 20s! But the second the music stopped, his age returned. Great show… but the age thing is what stuck with me.
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I bet that was fantastic. I saw Tom Jones once, does that count?
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I saw him twice (my BFF was a mega fan). So many panties rained down from the 3rd level that I thought they were props!!
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They did here as well..
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My BFF kept asking if she should remove/throw hers. I said no!!
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Best way.
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Itβs expensive but i think we will go for it. It will bring back the memories from when we saw them last year.
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I thought you might. It’s cheap here… $5. You might want you browse for discounts.
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Β£36 here last time I looked.
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Whaaat?!?!
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Since Goldstar isn’t there, check groupon!
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It is very centering and empowering when we look at nature, at the trees that have been there since we remember, the mountains, the hills, the meadows, the wind, the sounds, the smells, the insects that go for their purpose season to season, the moving clouds in the sky… and so much more. I love watching those things or circumstances which still are and might not change so quickly. I do it deliberately to connect with an energy that is above our problems and proves that our lives may be filled with changes while who we are will always be part of this amazing universe.
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I so understand this Erika. I have spent so much more time over the last year actually noticing the slight changes in the view from the garden. So enriching.
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It is awesome to observe that and so inspiring. That does make me smile sooo much!!
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It goes back to learning to look for the little things in life. Do you put lots of decorations up this year.
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Not as much as I used to. Gosh, the whole house was decorated… I loved doing it while the kids were small and enjoyed it. Meanwhile they are grown up and don’t care… lol. Also the outdoor lights are not that many anymore. But I would not want to go without them.
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Are the local Christmas events cancelled
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Yes, they are! But to be honest, I would not have gone there anyway although I love visiting the different Christmas markets of the area!
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I will miss the markets this year. Just have to do our own. x
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That’s what we are planning for Christmas Eve: our own little Christmas market with spiced wine and roasted chestnuts outside!
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Just family? But that sounds lovely
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Yes, just family! And since I do everything not to risk an infection we will have my mom with us too.
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That will be so lovely for you. x
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Looking forward to it π
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The trees and the hills endure and weather the changes. They continue on with their cycles. We can learn a LOT by watching the sky and the trees and the hooligan birdsπ The things that REALLY matter… balance and harmony… just BEing.
When was the last time you hugged that tree? I think it probably misses you!πππ
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Been a while. xxx
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Lovely view- and nice that it has barely changed in a world of constant change. We have a field next to us that years ago, before we moved here, was used to pasture cattle. And for a number of years was hayed by a fellow down the road to feed his cattle, so it kept down weeds and trees. But for a few years now it’s been left fallow and nature is doing her best to reclaim it with trees growing around the edges. I don’t want to lose our view.
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Sounds so beautiful
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Thanks. It is.
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How is everyone getting pictures as banners, that scrolling then covers, on their posts?!?!?
This is the first non self-hosted post I’ve seen doing it.
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Oohhh… it does it in the app but not in web view. But I still don’t know how!!
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Itβs all beyond me. I was forced to set at least one photo as a theme on every post or WP plays up.
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Interesting. Is that in the desktop version? It sounds horribly annoying but looks really professional!!
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Itβs in the app with me.
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I noticed your next 2 posts didn’t do it.
The app hasn’t requested pics from me. I wonder what’s going on this time.
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Havenβt done anything different with those.
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Well, ya had a mighty fancy blog for a few days!!
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Didnβt last….
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But the Reader came back! Or so I’m told. I didn’t have time to look.
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Things just kind of have happen with my posts.
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LOL! I think the reader was down again yesterday. I follow a lot of people but only saw a handful of posts. I don’t believe everyone took the day off.
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It often is these days with me.
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This was the 2nd time that I’ve noticed it but both have been day long events. Could be that it’s the followed blogs memory is broken. I know I periodically get “158 people followed you” notices, meaning wp either fixed something they broke or it was part of another background update.
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My numbers are just all over the place. WP is a mess.
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Agreed!!
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Its such a visually expansive part of the world you live in Gary, I am guessing from this surrounding neighbors were older? Change is just life but is lovely to appreciate the constants too, like the gorgeous countryside and the view.
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Much older.
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Reassurance of the familiar is good
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It really is
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Such a beautiful, calming view. The constant near us is the back country roads where we can escape from the traffic and head into serenity – rolling green hills in spring and winter, and a few cows lifting their heads looking at us as we roll by. Wishing you a peaceful weekend.
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I hope you have one as well.
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That is such a comforting view! π
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It so is xxx
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