A quick run through of world events with the Manhattanites. . A vaguely remembered line by CS Lewis could sum up todays conversation - ' Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea , until they have something to forgive '.
We meet the lobster fisherman and tell him that at least a dozen of his creels have washed ashore in the cove by the cottage. He'll drive out later today in his 4x4 and see what , if anything, he can recover. He lost four days fishing due to the storms and he's now finding that many of his creels have either been washed away or damaged. A large proportion have been smashed to smithereens on the rocks.
The grass above the harbour looking emerald green after all this rain. It is however very slippery so we stick to the path. More rain is forecast but will hopefully be of a less extreme variety. .
The men checking on the structural integrity of the cathedral ruins have returned to work. They have sensibly stayed at home during the strong winds.
Two workmen are sixty feet in the air on a mechanical platform. They're examining what would have been the wall behind the saints altar. One of them is singing 'Baby one more time' in an enthusiastic if atonal manner. On the other side of the wall another gentleman is bravely abseiling to the top of one of the towers. His effortless movements make it all look easy. A cynic might think that anything that was going to blow off or fall down would have done so over the last couple of days. I keep this thought to myself.
It's low tide. In the harbour the heron is standing waiting for a shoal of sprats to come swimming by. Alongside a couple of ducks are wallowing happily in the mud. Two dog owners , fellow early risers, wave at us as they cross the bridge by the sluice gates and head off across the beach. Even from a distance you can see their companions tails wagging. Is anything as joyous as a start of day walk ? One of the local farmers is till managing to grow strawberries in his polytunnels. I'd have thought this must be the absolute tail end of the season. We buy two punnets. Surprisingly, they are ripe and delicious and as good as they were in high summer.
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Or even acknowledge the need for forgiveness we might add. Was wondering, Angus, when do you and the Font leave for Denver?
'Defunct airports of Southeast Asia' must be a contender for esoteric travel post of the week!
A sunrise to herald a beautiful day.
I've heard before that Scottish strawberries are the sweetest and juiciest, but not usually this late in the year.
Jake of Florida. Well remembered. We were supposed to go to Denver two weeks ago. You might have noticed that of late we've been doing a lot of trips to Edinburgh and London. The week before our flight Angus went for a check up on his eyes. He fell off the top of a ladder , twice, when pruning the wisteria at The Rickety Old Farmhouse. He was given the all clear by the French doctors at the time but the latest diagnosis was less upbeat. The last three weeks have been spent meeting lots of surgeons. Tomorrow I'll be popping into hospital for the first little procedure. The blog may take a little breather over the next week or two.
Angus, take care of yourself, we so look forward to your daily posts. I do agree, that anything that was going to blow down, probably would have.
Hari Om
All best wishes for positive outcomes from eye ops.
One of my October indulgences has been the purchasing of late-season strawberries from Fife... and they have been magnificent! YAM xx
I am so glad you decided to continue this blog even without a canine report - it is the bright spot in my day, every day. Get those eyes attended to and good luck - we need your reports. We will be here when you return.
Best wishes for a successful surgery. So many people love seeing your corner of the world through your eyes and words. Your late season strawberries are a delightful treat. The most recent ones in the grocery stores around me are washed-out red, tasteless, hard lumps.
I'm wishing you all the very best. I particularly like the next-to-last photo of the headstones among tall grass.
Take care!
I have had quite a few eye surgeries in the last 6 years following a retinal detachment. You have my sympathies. Wishing you an uncomplicated and rapid recovery.
From your keen observations, we know your eyesight is probably better than most of ours! And I've learned from personal experience that today's optometry is amazing. So all my best wishes for whatever treatment you need. Joan
Sending very best wishes your way. Lovely photos today. I especially like the top one that looks like a watercolor! Osa and Buddy send cuddles.
Back for a second time today, having read Angus's reply to the Jake of Florida comment. I'd been wondering what had happened to the planned trip to the USA. Sending Angus very best wishes for a successful outcome to tomorrow's procedure, and to any subsequent treatment. Your eyes are precious.
All the best, Gail.
I am so happy you had your eyes checked. Denver is not going anywhere, and neither are we. My thoughts will be with you and ‘The Font’ tomorrow, and in the days to come.
I am with Jake of Florida regarding the keenness of your eyesight.
Bonne chance et bon courage for the procedure. I know I will be one of many around the world checking in for news tomorrow.
Best of luck with your procedure!
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