Last night the Trelawnyd Community Association took me out for a meal.
I was touched as it looked as though all of the committee members were there and we more or less filled the small restaurant at The Crown.
I had the pork belly......it was bloody lovely too.
Linda from well Street made a slightly boozy and rather emotional speech about me staying in Trelawnyd, which was nice and I managed a quick reply saluting the work of the new committee
The Community Association has galvanised several new initiatives with different members running different areas. The first Women's Institute meeting had 30 women turn up on Tuesday night A new youth club seems clearly organised for late summer and the first open house coffee morning and book swap has been planned for this Saturday morning.
I've kept busy this week. Choir Tuesday, Cinema Wednesday with my sister ( dreadful movie The Meg..not good enough for a review here!) and dinner out last night!
I've got sole responsibility for the ponies too over the next four days which will be a challenge as I've yet got the hang of slipping the mare her medication which has to be hidden inside an apple.
Be assured that I no longer wear flip flops on the field.
You blog readers have been real stars where my zip line sponsorship has been concerned. It looks as though we may even reach the £3000 mark with the gift aid added which is a phenomenal amount in anyone's eyes.
I am humbled by your generosity and by your support and I shall post a formal letter of thanks to you all from our branch director soon.
You are all stars!
Shiny loving stars!
It's 6 am or just after as I type this, and Strange as it was seem I've been awake since 5.20am
Only William and Albert are with me in bed, Albert, alert and calm is watching the field for rabbits. William, much more frail since his accident is asleep with his paws stretched out the only way pedigree dogs can only do.
I can hear Winnie snoring from downstairs, she and Mary are sharing my armchair.
The sparrows in the honeysuckle are still quiet
I've just noticed that I now sleep on the right of the double bed
For two decades I've always ever slept on the left.
I know the answer to this.......
Self preservation ...................
I was touched as it looked as though all of the committee members were there and we more or less filled the small restaurant at The Crown.
I had the pork belly......it was bloody lovely too.
Linda from well Street made a slightly boozy and rather emotional speech about me staying in Trelawnyd, which was nice and I managed a quick reply saluting the work of the new committee
The Community Association has galvanised several new initiatives with different members running different areas. The first Women's Institute meeting had 30 women turn up on Tuesday night A new youth club seems clearly organised for late summer and the first open house coffee morning and book swap has been planned for this Saturday morning.
The Meg
I've kept busy this week. Choir Tuesday, Cinema Wednesday with my sister ( dreadful movie The Meg..not good enough for a review here!) and dinner out last night!
I've got sole responsibility for the ponies too over the next four days which will be a challenge as I've yet got the hang of slipping the mare her medication which has to be hidden inside an apple.
Be assured that I no longer wear flip flops on the field.
You blog readers have been real stars where my zip line sponsorship has been concerned. It looks as though we may even reach the £3000 mark with the gift aid added which is a phenomenal amount in anyone's eyes.
I am humbled by your generosity and by your support and I shall post a formal letter of thanks to you all from our branch director soon.
You are all stars!
Shiny loving stars!
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It's 6 am or just after as I type this, and Strange as it was seem I've been awake since 5.20am
Only William and Albert are with me in bed, Albert, alert and calm is watching the field for rabbits. William, much more frail since his accident is asleep with his paws stretched out the only way pedigree dogs can only do.
I can hear Winnie snoring from downstairs, she and Mary are sharing my armchair.
The sparrows in the honeysuckle are still quiet
I've just noticed that I now sleep on the right of the double bed
For two decades I've always ever slept on the left.
I know the answer to this.......
Self preservation ...................
This morning thank yous
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Thank you all so very much........
Jxxxx
Maggie, Lisa, viv , anon x 3
DeleteHave a wonderful day, I am off to the airport in a few minutes,
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ReplyDeleteDid you say that you ate pork belly or that you've got a pork belly?
ReplyDeleteI'll tick both. Boxes
DeleteWhen husband was on nights, I always slept in the middle of the bed, quite disgruntled when I had to move over early in the morning when he got home. Sounds like you had a marvellous time last night, see, you have such wonderful friends John who clearly appreciate all you've done (and will continue to do) over the years.
ReplyDeleteIs it just me or is this a really calming post to read. I feel as though a semblance of a new 'normal' is slinking into your life. You're working hard to get there but you're definitely getting there.
ReplyDeleteAnd well done on this new amazing total, even as I type I bet the total is creeping up. Ann's page is benefiting from your lovely loyal readership too. You have both chosen charities that are well deserving and close to our hearts.
Things have turned around so positively in this post from the last few months. I hope that you can soon settle into a new kind of 'normality'. I believe in karma and that all the good you put out into the world will come back to you. Congratulations on raising so much money for the Samaritans. x
ReplyDeleteYou seem so positive this morning - happiness follows you surely and congratulations on the monies you have gathered for The Samaritans.
ReplyDeleteYou also inspired me to give some money to the Asian Foundation this morning for the ill-treatment of bile bears in Vietnam and Thailand. A horrific practise. X
a nice positive note to start my friday morning. it's 6:40a here, coffee is in hand.
ReplyDeleteAre you saying you are staying in the village? I do hope so. x
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it
DeleteI'm doing the happy happy joy joy dance for you John!!!! And, if you stay, then we ALL stay. Life is good. xx
DeleteI don't know why I'm relieved to know you are staying in your lovely cottage, but I am. Positive vibes winging your way.xx
DeleteJohn, I so love your life all the way over here in the U.S.! You have friends who love you, work, hobbies and service to others that moves you. The sadness that rears its head now and then will gradually recede into the background as you forge ahead. I LOVE your honesty and humor!
ReplyDeleteI've heard that movie is terrible. I think I'll skip it! I'm clearly behind on the news as I don't know about this fundraising you're doing -- I shall read on!
ReplyDeleteSee yesterday's post steve
DeleteI'm glad you can stay in the village, keeping friends close always gives a boost. So glad your total funds raised is so high, I agree people can be so wonderful, shame nice things never make headlines.
ReplyDeleteit's good to hear that you are staying in your cottage..
ReplyDeleteI'm really pleased too - such lovely news.
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled to hear about all the good things happening with you and happening because of you. Good people deserve good things, and you are good people. Live long and prosper!
ReplyDeleteTo raise that amount in such a short time is phenomenal John, I think it shows the love, respect and high esteem people have for you.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to hear that you're staying in Trelawnyd! You are a real boon to the community.
ReplyDeleteI still sleep on the same side of the double bed as I always have done John but each morning - before I am properly awake - I stretch out my hand to feel for the farmer's hand and it isn't there. Get through this in whatever way you can John. Every day will find you stronger and more resilient. And be thankful for all the support you are getting from the villagers who obviously love you and value you, your donors in the zip wire thing who also love and value you. Remember you are not alone. We all love you.
ReplyDeleteYour morning paints a lovely picture. I switched sides of the bed when I became single again 7 years ago. No idea why - it just happened.
ReplyDeleteIt's nearest the door when you get up in the night to the loo ...isn't it ? Lol xx
ReplyDeleteWat a blissful early morning for you.
ReplyDeleteI, too, am glad you're staying in Trelawnyd as it seems a lovely place to call home.
After my father died, my mother slept on her usual side of the bed for a week, then on Dad's side of the bed the next week. Then she changed the sheets!
Hugs!
Hugs from the heat here.
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear that you will be staying !
ReplyDeleteIs George downstairs with Winnie and Mary ? Nice to know William is healing.
cheers, parsnip and badger.
I am relieved too :) After my husband died, I moved away from that house - it had happy memories but he died there .. that memory I could not live with . But now, living in a different state and sort of home ... I miss him just the same.
ReplyDeleteSo my opinion is, you can't really leave the memories in a location .. they tag along with you wherever you go. They get dimmer though and the pain drifts away ..
So happy to hear you are staying, it seems to me that that is where you belong as your community is so obviously trying to tell you.
ReplyDeleteGood news that you are staying in your cottage. Congratulations on all the money you are raising. Now you just have to do the dead!!!!!
ReplyDeleteA message to all of my sponsors
ReplyDeleteHi John,
I would be grateful if you could thank your blog readers for their support in sponsoring you and raising such an amazing amount for our branch. This will be an enormous help, especially for our small branch. The funds we raise are used for our own local activities and operational costs. None of our volunteers receive payment for their input into the branch.
Donations we receive not only enable us to respond to calls for help each year as a branch via phone, text and email, but also make a difference in our local community. For example, our volunteers deliver a range of community outreach activities, including schools, hospitals, prison and shortly custody suite.
Last year the money we raised also enabled us to keep our branch doors open to talk face to face with local people who turn to us when they are struggling to cope. Crucially, we recruit and train new local people each year to become listening volunteers, giving them skills and experiences that support the growth and wellbeing of our community.
Thank you each and every one for your generous donations which total such an amazing amount. And of course, our thanks to you for taking on this daredevil challenge and for all you do in supporting the branch.
Warm regards.
Judy Peachey
Director
So happy for you that you are staying in your lovely home with room for the dogs and Albert, your a good man John.
ReplyDeleteGood thing you get to stay with the new kitchen and the villagers who care.
ReplyDeleteI am happy to hear you are staying. It is the right thing as you clearly belong there. Life is going to fall into place just fine for you and I am thrilled and honored to see it!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are staying. Why move away from a place where you are so obviously loved and respected. Good on yah John. X
ReplyDeleteI love the calm of early mornings. I am so glad to hear that you will be staying, I would like to see pictures of the Flower Show entries, even if you are not on the committee this year.
ReplyDeleteGreat how much you are helping the Samaritans! I hope the funds go well over the expected.
ReplyDeleteThank you update
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Hi John, What is the Gift Aid? I will wait for more info before doing my donation. I too am very glad that you are likely staying in Trelawnyd! Have you worked out the det's on the new pt gig?
ReplyDeleteI think it's something that the government will match and put towards the final total.... it ultimately increases the donation
DeleteUk tax-payers can gift-aid their donation and the charity can reclaim the tax paid on the donation from HMRC.
DeleteWell done John, a great response.
I too hope you can stay in the cottage. I know it's not the "bright lights big city," but you have become a part of the village, and that's invaluable.
ReplyDelete"bright lights big city" 'shudder'
Deletewell, me too--I have lived in cities and am glad to be out of them at this point. But of course not everyone feels that way!
DeleteIf it's a pill or something similar you're giving to the horse you could try putting it in a small piece of bread. Supermarket white sliced works perfectly, soft and squishy, wraps round the pill so well! Apple can be splattered around losing the pill, a bit of bread slips down easily.
ReplyDeletePleased for you that you're staying in the home and village you love.
Great to hear and congratulations on your fundraiser. Pleased for you.
ReplyDeleteI can hear you now primal screaming down that zip line! Let it ALL out!
ReplyDeleteInteresting thing about the bed side thing . . .
ReplyDeleteIt’s a wonder how it gets chosen . . .
and given away . . .
It sounds like you are getting into a routine that works for you. all the best, John.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are staying put John, you are quite righly loved and respected there. Keep on, keeping on xx
ReplyDeleteMaybe that is what I need to do, move to the right and then I might start to see a future too. Congratulations on your sponsorship, it's fantastic love Lisa xx
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I am so very glad you are staying in Trelawnyd!
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