In 6 Hours


Today I didn't move 1000 yards from home
I met and laughed with Sailor John, Mandy, animal helper Pat, matriarch Irene, and Mo with her clip board. I chatted with Ian, Nick and Gwawr from the community Association , got cuddled by Rowenna " you are sweaty John!" And got told off by Christine.
I waved at Liv as she sang to us in the Hall  ( she's seven) and got hugged by Sandra Cameron as her tiny Yorkshire terrier got flattened by Mary as I handed over a flower Show cheque. Ann ( Rebecca of Sunnybrook farm ) apologised for not being around just after Trendy Carol, gave me her best sympathetic smile ( lovely blouse btw) and Bridget from Well street messaged me a virtual thank you
Oh, and farmer Basil stopped to say he didn't want me to leave the village.
We locked eyes before he drove away, and I knew he meant what he said

And all this before 3.30 pm


I've been feeling shit but today ( by the village) and yesterday ( by the net) I've felt supported

Change of subject tomorrow xxx I'm boring myself 

61 comments:

  1. You are lucky, you are loved ... it's the sort of person you are. What you give out in this world you get back and you give out a lovely loving and giving vibe 🙂

    ReplyDelete
  2. hugs from across the pond...

    ReplyDelete
  3. You are allowed to feel this way, John. Remember you are human you know.
    Oh, a one lucky guy you are as well to have all the support while going through this difficult period in your life.
    OK....why did christine tell you off? We ALL have to know!! lol

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I forgot to mention that she was a member of the old welfare committee in my speech ( I didn't know)
      I do now!

      Delete
  4. This luck did not happen simply by falling from the sky upon your shoulders. People love you because you are who you are.
    So there, John Gray. Don't doubt that you are loved.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I know I'm being very me me

      Delete
    2. This is the time to be very me me me !

      cheers, parsnip

      Delete
    3. Better out than in John! You being a nurse should know, the lancing of a boil brings relief. Sharing the pain with folk that care will help you. ‘Me, me’... you, you... are loved by so many.

      LX

      Delete
    4. John if this isn't a time for being 'me, me' then when the hell is?! Grab those hugs and love, their price is above Rubies - whatever she charges... xx

      Delete
  5. See.. if nothing else feels right at the moment you know without a doubt people love you and want you to stay in their lives. Belonging to a "gang" of like minded souls does the heart good. XX

    Jo in Auckland NZ

    ReplyDelete
  6. That was a serious omission in your speech ;-)
    Is there the slightest possibility that you change your mind about moving out of the village?

    ReplyDelete
  7. On top of all those you're seeing and all those who are commenting, there are many of us who are just plain rooting for you. xo Be well. -Kate

    ReplyDelete
  8. You're not boring us.

    ReplyDelete
  9. See? But we knew this all along!

    ReplyDelete
  10. John, I cannot comment about the village, but I hope you will not stop blogging. I look forward to your posts and you are never boring.

    ReplyDelete
  11. What a lovely group of people you've surrounded yourself with.....and why should you leave the village...they are your people....oh golly....the village people...now I can't stop laughing.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I'm with OSC--why leave? Look for your blog everyday (love Mary and have two scotties). Hugs from the great white north USA, currently full of squeeters and humidity

      Delete
  12. Lucky you with all those folks & friends around you! The fella that cuts my grass every two weeks was here today. He's the first person I've talked to all week! Plus, he helped me plant some roses today! I don't live in a village...lucky you! Are you leaving the village?

    ReplyDelete
  13. Yes don't leave the village unless you really want and feel you need a fresh start...you are so loved in that little village. I mean that.

    ReplyDelete
  14. They love you there! None of my business, BUT ....I think you should stay.

    ReplyDelete
  15. What a wonderful 6 hours,yippee for you!My friends and I will sometimes talk about the same subjects for months, or years if we still are feeling pangs of sadness or hurt. I hope you will do that here whenever you feel like it,too. No one likes phony people, your being real is a huge part of what makes you and your blog so attractive. -Mary

    ReplyDelete
  16. So if you are not leaving the village to go with the Prof... why are you still leaving ... You seem to have really made a home there.. with or without the Professor.. Hugs ! deb

    ReplyDelete
  17. You are reaping the benefits of all the goodwill you have sown :)

    ReplyDelete
  18. Life in a village, hey? Busy, busy! Nice new holiday pic in your sidebar, John.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Your village appreciates(adores) you. They just want you to know that. In this day and age that is very special.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Good for you... onwards and upwards but boring ... not likely. Ellexx

    ReplyDelete
  21. We all want you to have the best life, John.

    ReplyDelete
  22. You might bore yourself, but you don't bore me! xx

    ReplyDelete
  23. I just came here and got caught up--I'm so sorry at your sad news, but like many, not very surprised. It's also not surprising that all the people, virtual and real, whose lives you've enriched, are reaching out to try to comfort you--just a tiny return on your big investment in so many people.

    It is sad that you appear to be losing your in-laws as well. Perhaps that doesn't need to be true. I find myself now (48 years into this marriage) best friends with my husband's ex-wife, which I couldn't have conceived of when I married. Of course I can't imagine anyone willingly giving up a friendship with you!

    ReplyDelete
  24. You have the most wonderful circle of friends; you must be doing something right!

    ReplyDelete
  25. I am glad (but not surprised) to read of village support for you. And you are never, ever boring. I think that's why we all like coming here. Never a dull read, no matter what is happening, because you know how to tell it.

    ReplyDelete
  26. . . . . . and the new kitchen. . . . . . you can't just pack up your saucepans and cake tins and leave!!!
    The village needs you and, at least for now, I think you need it and its colorful occupants. In a new place strangers may not cuddle you when you're sweaty John!



    ReplyDelete
  27. I always tell people that you don't always get to choose your family. Mine is a bit of a mess. But I am very thankful for friends, because friends are the family that you get to pick. And it seems like your friends have picked you to be a part of their family. Embrace them as they have embraced you.

    ReplyDelete
  28. I imagine it’s the financial practicalities of staying put that need some thought ? You could always do Air BnB ........mind you , you’d never have the house to yourself, all your bloggie mates would be booking in !
    Just a thought x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I thought that too Shelly,or & a couple of lodgers. Perhaps a Doggy Day Care & a bit of dog walking? x

      Delete
  29. A number of comments above are asking the question which I'm trying to stay clear of, at least until you've had the chance to get your act together. I'll only add, if I may so presume, that when you decide on your next move (not necessarily a literal 'move') please ensure you've consulted everyone involved, no matter how many legs they have, if you get my meaning. ;-)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. MaggieB6:01 am

      Agreed. There are enormous consequences to legal and financial decisions probably yet to be made. We’ll hear about them if and when John feels able to disclose. MaggieB

      Delete
    2. Good point. As my dear friend (a very successful businesswoman) told me during my divorce - the relationship has now changed from personal to business while the divorce is finalized, and you need to think of it that way or you may shortchange yourself...

      Delete
  30. A door closes. A door opens.

    Life's like that. Nature.

    ReplyDelete
  31. Anonymous5:56 am

    Did you find out who left the gifts and calls you The Chicken Man?
    Elsewhere from amsterdam

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anonymous7:06 am

      Ps didn't you adopt chickens at one time from someone whose coop was attacked by foxes?
      Elsewhere

      Delete
  32. When you speak of all the village attention you have had today you have missed out all the licks, snuggles and adoring looks you have had from your four legged friends.

    ReplyDelete
  33. Do you have to move too? Sounds like you are where you are meant to be . .

    ReplyDelete
  34. In 6 hours you engaged with lots of people! I am glad that you have so much support in your 'hour of need' as you support people all the time. I hope today is a better one than yesterday. x

    ReplyDelete
  35. It seems a real shame that you are leaving your cottage and village.

    ReplyDelete
  36. I hope you stay in your wonderful village with all those wonderful people x

    ReplyDelete
  37. You deserve all the love in the world because of who you are.

    ReplyDelete
  38. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

    ReplyDelete
  39. You engender good feelings in people and they love you for it. Not many have that gift.

    ReplyDelete
  40. Reconsider leaving this Brigadoon? There is a lot of love for you here. Home is home.

    ReplyDelete
  41. You are loved. Sorry someone as exceptional and loved as you still has to experience shit in your life.

    ReplyDelete
  42. You're fully entitled to feel shit xx

    ReplyDelete
  43. You and the cats dogs chickens and whatever else you have there with you should stay put.
    The one that doesn’t want to be a part of things anymore should pack up and leave.
    One of you made a decision and he is free to go
    You were not or are not going to give up Your home in Your village because someone else has a bug up his arse.
    Let him go
    You stay in your home.
    Love you
    C... been there done that and related to attorneys:)

    ReplyDelete
  44. You're never boring John. Be kind to yourself and believe all these lovely supporters you have, especially when they tell you how special you are and how things often change for good reasons. Have been worrying about you for a while now and it's good to see you taking the bull by the horns (or whatever). Kind thoughts xx

    ReplyDelete
  45. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  46. You are loved by your village. You have a circle of support, (with and without fur). Your blog friends love you. So, I ask this question, why not stay in your lovely cottage?
    I know you still have all the "unpleasantness" of the separation funk to go through, but it seems to me Trelawnyd is where you need to be.❤️

    ReplyDelete
  47. Don t make any rash decisions re moving yet John.
    Wait until your thoughts are more settled, and you've had time to talk to your family.
    Your sisters love the very bones of you, so listen to them, heed their advice, and if you can financially afford it, stay put for as long as you can.
    A job for Monday is to apply to the council for your 25% discount on your council tax for single occupancy. There are benefits to living with a fur family, and they all love you unconditionally! XXX

    ReplyDelete
  48. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

    ReplyDelete

I love all comments Except abusive ones from arseholes