Today we went to Sheringham to visit my parents and spend the day with them. This photograph shows Jemima meeting one of the oldest members of the family; ‘Gussy’ the tortoise is at least 70, having been fully mature when my mother received her as a pet whilst still only a toddler! As you can see she is going strong, which is surprising when you consider she shares the garden with Sam the dog, who steals her food at every opportunity. The thieving hound is pictured below, as is my mother bringing out refreshments for us all!
A delicious lunch of cheese and bread followed a relaxed morning, before we headed to nearby horse sanctuary for the afternoon. Jemima loved meeting the animals but her favourite moment was the discovery of a tractor in the playground. In the following photographs she is seen prodding a nag before comparing ‘wheels’ with my father. It was great to see him out and about, and although still far from well physically, he is making good progress mentally, following his recent brain surgery.
A very pleasant day ended with an early family meal (to accomodate the little one) before we headed back to the holiday home and bed. And so I end today with a snap of my mother’s painting- the product of joining a local art class. For some reason she was not entirely chuffed when I told her it seemed more ‘Suzanne’ than ‘Cezanne’! Only joking mum!!
Just some thanks.
No traffic or junctions, no queues, no fraught tempers, no homeless’s cardboard, no pollution, no dirt, no ugliness, [no budget or bankers] – not a commuter am I but some very lucky chap who at 08:35 cycled a few miles to work down a country lane through the fresh green of spring. Along the ridge – a slight downhill, I let go of the handle bars and sat bolt upright to enjoy the rolling view, and the lovely cool fresh wind on my face. A moment of pure happiness. Whilst rolling along now with arms outstretched I looked to the heavens to give thanks for such a wonderful place, the experience and for being so lucky to be there. Truly the sheep and lambs in the adjacent field had stopped to stare at me with puzzled faces – a look that made me smile and inwardly chuckle. I am thinking about all those who don’t, or won’t and those that cant experience this and give thanks to God. Why me I don’t know yet, but the start to today has been wonderful. Thank you too Father Ed and the St Barnabas Family you make my days. Enjoy your holiday.
Felicity Tomlinson’s painting may be purchased for a reasonable price. Contact felicitytomlinson837@btinternet.com for further information!!!