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Well, I had feared that - with rising winds - the bins might have gone walkabout, heading off down the road aided by wind and their own wheels.
Thankfully, they were emptied today and are currently tucked away in their respective cosy niches.
Anyway, my electric blanket is on, and bed will presently beckon.
I've had an amazing long break, but I'm really looking forward to going back (on the 2nd of January). Going to be taking an audio mixing class, too, which will be lots of fun! And man, do I miss the Steinways lol.
A friend is on my mind. His Father passed away on Christmas Day. He was in his mid 90’s and had been pretty much bed bound for a long time. He had been living with my friend for the last 10-15 years.
I’m sure in some ways it will be a relief. But right now I can only imagine how he feels.
I’m sure in some ways it will be a relief. But right now I can only imagine how he feels.
The thing is, it doesn't matter what age you are, or what age they are, when a parent dies.
Yes, some ages are worse - sometimes a lot worse (i.e. children) than others, but the grief is not lessened by the fact of the age of the deceased (especially if you had a good relationship).
And, somehow, to experience that at this time of year makes things - to my mind - that bit more visceral.
And I write from personal experience on this.
Anyway, condolences to him; yes, it will be a relief (and then, you will feel guilty for feeling that awful relief, emotions thus, becoming ever more tangled), but there will also be grief and a terrible sense of loss.
I’m sure. I’m fortunate I’ve not had to deal with that one yet, but my parents are not as able as they were 5 years ago. Not physically or mentally.
I’ve responded to his text and will tell him I’m here if he wants to talk. Not really much else one can do.
I think they were pretty close. He was also a vicar so they had that in common.
Ah, the vicar's father was also a vicar?
I hadn't realised that.
Given that men tend to find it hard to talk, (especially about anything of this sort), why not phone him, - rather than inviting him to phone you (for, he won't do that).
If you phone him, that will give him a direct opening, or opportunity, to talk - should he wish to avail of it (he probably won't) - and if he doesn't, well, at least you have offered.
To be honest he’s pretty good at talking.
Have to finish work first. I’ve completed two tasks today. Just about to start a third.
A filthy evening; sipping coffee, and spent much of the day catching with people by phone, or Skype.
The winds this last 36 hours have been awful. Where I am they reached 88mph and I’ve never experienced that here before. 2 out of the 3 recycling bins we have have smashed and just about every pot in the garden has blown over. Contacted the council this morning to be told the bins are no longer available and now the replacements are hessian sacks! I suppose they won’t break in future, I just won’t be able to find them.
Commiserations.
Actually, a few minutes ago, I heard an ominous thump, (which must have come from elsewhere, if nearby), and headed out to check - and make certain - that the bins are curled up comfortably in their respective niches, well out of the wind.
Fortunately, they are.
Filthy evening; high winds and lashing rain.
Been grim here to. Fortunately the recycling bin survived being put out this morning. We made sure to put it back the minute it was emptied.
Mph, same with vehicle speed and distances bizarrely. We use a mix of metric and imperial here. It’s their European countries use kph but I suppose we use both on occasion.
Two of my recycling bins blew over, lots of wine and Jack Daniels bottles all over the place
. Then, and worse, cardboard and paper, now all soggy so not nice to pick up. All picked up now and have put weights on top on the bins to prevent them blowing over again.
decided not to open the window blinds yet.....too grey and gloomy out there
some freshly brewed coffee has managed to improve the situation, although it still is gray and cloudy outside
Weather for curling up in front of a source of heat with a book and a beer, or a glass of wine.