We are meeting up for drinks in a couple of weeks so I mooched off early as I hate goodbyes
It’s almost four years to the day since I planted my laburnum in the Churchyard
I remembered this on the way home
She’s a strapping young tree now, full of blossom
“ Happiness is when old men plant trees the shade of which they will never sit”
A happy group! I'm sure they all feel proud to be done. Congrats to all of you for a fine achievement!
ReplyDeleteWe did. Today as. Did our favourite tutor (. Centre) who was showered in gifts he deserved
DeleteSame.
ReplyDeleteGood-byes are not cool. Also, you'll see them again.
Love the tree and that definition of happiness is right up my alley.
XOXO
I’m not great at goodbyes
DeleteLove the new photo of your laburnum. Sturdy and self-sufficient now, good to see.
ReplyDeleteShe’s a grown up gal
DeleteNow I know I have been reading your comments for four years as I remember that you planted the tree. It is glorious! Congratulations on finishing your counseling courses. I am hugging you from Florida…
ReplyDeleteHugs are lovely I miss them
DeleteBeautiful, healthy tree! Congratulations for completing your counseling courses. You will be a good, empathetic counselor. Cali
ReplyDeleteI hope I am. X
DeleteWell done to all of you!
ReplyDeleteThank u
DeleteCongratulations to the class of 25! Well done.
ReplyDelete🩷😉🍾🙏
DeleteLike your laburnum, you and your classmates are flourishing and going on to bigger and better things! Well done to all of you (tree included!) xx
ReplyDeleteYes the. Metaphor wasn’t lost
DeleteWhat a happy group of new counsellors soon out to ease the suffering of others! The woman sitting in the front row third from the right is wearing the same Birkenstock Arizona sandals that I am wearing right now, same color, too!
ReplyDeleteYour Laburnum is flourishing where you planted it and that is one of my favorite quotations, not that you're an old man by any means!
Happy day and choir tonight!
We've had so much rain we may slide into North Carolina, as it's downhill, globally speaking. ;-)
Hugs!
Hugs!
She’s the classy dresser of the group
DeleteCongratulations to you all.
ReplyDeleteA collective thank u
DeleteCongratulations & well done, Class of 25!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Laburnum looks wonderful.
Xxx
DeleteThe tree looks so happy!
ReplyDeleteShe. Does
DeleteKudos on the tree!
ReplyDeleteCheers. Kirk
DeleteIt is so satisfying to see a tree you have planted growing strong and flourishing.
ReplyDeleteIs so pleasing it survived. It’s first three winters
DeleteThere's always one student trying to start a wrestling match in the back row.....
ReplyDeleteCeci
I thought I’d brushed sues boob and apologised hence the giggles
DeleteBravo to you for completing your course work while working a challenging job. I salute you.
ReplyDeleteBonnie in Minneapolis
🥂🎭
DeleteThat's the best! Very happy for you.
ReplyDeleteBun
Cheers bun x
DeleteCongrats on your achievement!!!
ReplyDeleteThank u Tara🩷🌈
DeleteThere's just about enough shade to sit there John. Deckchair and knotted hanky time. Close your eyes and you can imagine you're in Benidorm... or Rhyl!
ReplyDeleteOr Sheffield x
DeleteI can't believe that was four years ago!
ReplyDeleteYes, almost to the day
DeleteCongratulations to you and your 24 other class members on completing your studies. A very well deserved out come for all. Love the picture of your tree; I remember when you planted it. It was only planted one year before you started your course! Now that is something to think about!
ReplyDeletelol there are 17 of us xx
DeleteIt’s funny but seeing you joking with your fellow counsellors makes your stories and blogs very real, love the women laughing with you.
DeleteKeith
Xx
Yes the story comes to life my friend
DeleteCongratulations to you all. The tree is looking beautiful. Sue P
ReplyDeleteIt’s replaced a truly beautiful tree, which was blown down in a winter storm
DeleteThe lass second from left looks cute
ReplyDeleteLee
Cute and very bright x
DeleteEvery one of the those people look like someone I would feel comfortable talking to. Especially that guy up there in the top left corner.
ReplyDeleteAll have lovely skills but the woman bottom row on the right was a corker
Deletea tree is a very selfless gift/legacy
ReplyDeleteBy the look of it, you will get double happiness and be able to sit under the tree.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all! I remember when you planted the tree. Time does move quickly.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. Isn't it wonderful watching trees grow.
ReplyDeleteLook at all you fabulous people. All getting ready to help all of us. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on both! What a happy, friendly looking group of people.
ReplyDeleteI remember you planting the laburnum too. May the future be hopeful and joyful.
Goodbyes are hard, but making plans to meet again is good.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you all. I remember the tree being planted, and happily you are short enough to be able to sit and crouch in it's shade. ;-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a tremendous achievement! Lynn, Pecos, NM, USA
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