It also had a dig at the snow that thoughtfully fell in bucketfuls this morning.
But I will leave the rest of the day on a rather sweeter note
As I was walking the dogs around the village, a door opened in one pensioner bungalows and a elderly couple I know to wave to beckoned me over.
Mrs Hopkins held out a selection of hand knitted mittens and gloves and said "Now we have noticed you don't often wear gloves when you are out walking the dogs! so pick yourself a pair to keep you warm!"
It was a gentle and kind gesture and it made my day
How sweet. We haven't had any friggin snow yet!!! Been waiting & waiting.....xxx
ReplyDeletethat way of being a neighbor is almost lost. what a great gift and i bet it takes you through the day.
ReplyDeleteThat's the best part of living in a small place...you are fortunate to have such lovely neighbours John
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet and loving gift. That would make my day. Now I'll see if I can find my mittens and walk my puppies.
ReplyDeleteThey have their eyes on you John. Someones got to look after you!! How nice are they!
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allow me to recount another sweet tale of kindness...
ReplyDeletemy farrier used to go to a Chinese accupuncturist for back treatment prior to beginning work, hence he always turned-up in his work clothes.
Mr Bao was an excellent practionioner but spoke little English.
After treatment one morning he beckoned Andy into the sitting room and gave him a pile of neatly pressed trousers and sweaters.
"Appreciate you put accupuncture first" he said "we know times hard for you as trousers very worn, so Mrs find you better clothes"
Mr Bao was an previously an olympic gymnast and one of the greatest accupuncturists I've met. On one visit to him, I asked why he ended his gymnastic career.
He looked at me solemnly and sadly shook his head. "Ended," he said "because anus fell out"
(Difficult to answer that in ANY way when you have a body full of needles!!)
practionioner??????????
ReplyDeleteI must stop this afternoon sherry!!
That is very thoughtful and sweet. Your village would make for a great book or movie! :)
ReplyDeleteAlready had snow here, melted off and more expected tonight.
Sure have missed ya.
How nice! Somebody has to watch over you and "it's takes a village" it would seem! What a lovely, warm gift!
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How sweet.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're back on track.
TRACEY: it'll come sweetie
ReplyDeleteHOPEFUL: It did
JACQUELINE:They were very sweet !
BEV: put your scarf on too
JIM: I am sure I am watched 24/7
TED & BUNNY ( THAT is the sort of punchline I LOVE!!!)
AJ; nice to have you backxxx
SHARON: Hope your eyes are ok!!!
MOUSE: Thank you, I am
x
Sometimes the simplest of gifts can be the most meaningful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely and thoughtful gift! I now demand that my lady knit me some leg warmers! Tee hee.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you have kind and thoughtful neighbors. Homemade presents are the best.
ReplyDeleteHow nice that was!! Those are truly the best gifts are they not! those are the ones that are from the heart :O)...Just so sweet of your neighbors! and I know they will be so tickled to see you wearing your new mittens!
ReplyDeleteJohn...We are just getting our first dusting of snow here...looks like you are way ahead of us. I must say that you have 4 beautiful dogs and quite a collection of "birds."
ReplyDeleteIsn't it nice when a neighbor surprises you like that? Sweet.
Thanks for the visit and comments.
PS - I meant to tell you how beautiful the photo of the snow in the lane is.
ReplyDeleteHow truly sweet and thoughtful...you have good neighbors.
ReplyDeleteThat was a very sweet gesture from your neighbor but it doesn't surprise me. It's karma, John - you are a kind and caring person and all that just comes back to you. Put another way, you reap what you sow. I truly believe that.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Thank you for the Thanksgiving wishes to my blog :-)
That was so sweet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely thought! Love all your snowy pictures in the post below too. I'm an ex-pat Brit living in Sweden, and we also have masses of snow.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I call true and thoughtful neighbourliness. Observant too. We had our first snowfall this morning, though it's nothing compared to yours. Best wishes
ReplyDeleteAs well as handwarming, that is heart warming. Bless 'em. xxxxx
ReplyDeleteNice mittens, nice neighbours!
ReplyDeleteHi John, I popped over here from Lori's p cxost introducing you. And am I glad I did. I'll add myelf as a follower and visit often. We used to have a Scottish Terrier called Magnus. He lived to the ripe old age of 14. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings from Jo (South Africa)
ReplyDeleteThoughty, that's what we would call an act of kindness like that around here. You make sure that you wear them, as you do your chores now, hear?
ReplyDeleteahhhhh...... what a nice lady!
ReplyDeleteShe knitted those mittens herself? Wow. I love the kind with the cap over the fingers that can be folded back when dexterity is required but I never thought of somebody actually knitting them. I'm so impressed. And envious, too...you lucky, lucky man! What a sweet neighbor...
ReplyDeleteBless Mrs. Hopkins for her thoughtful kindness toward you! Please don't bemoan growing older; it's loads better than the alternative, isn't it? I think so.
ReplyDeleteIf only they knew that thanks to you, their kindness is now known around the world!
ReplyDeleteAww, kind neighbours! Neighbourliness - seems to be a dying thing these days, except in small communities.
ReplyDeleteOh John these are wonderful mittens...great for working outside in the cold. I had a pair that your bare fingers were under the flap but these would be wonderful when it's REALLY cold as you're finding out. What wonderful neighbours you have! Enjoy your new mittens! :)
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