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Friday, November 4, 2022, 10:19:18 AM-

My best week at work yet, since having my stroke, that is a few good weeks in a row, so next step time, 4 days from Monday, but will just see, how it goes. having been off, for a month before, my Stroke, looking after my Mum, it is 6 months since, I have worked a Monday, Friday's no matter what, are a thing of the past.

I had a fellow worker come to me and say, so you are the one, that listens and listen I did, word does, seem to get around, but it is good, that I am there for these times for people.

I have 3 days of holidays left and not long to take, will work a Monday and have the rest of the week off, I need an adventure..

I have been able to do Quordle now, my concentration level is so much better, was kind of frustrating not being able to get them, but one day, it just clicked, small thing, but large gain.

Part of my walk, that I do most days, getting the habit back of, coming in from work, have a cup of tea and then get suitable gear on for the conditions and go,

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Most Recent Comment:	"You inspire me 😊" - MellieK

Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 7:25:38 PM-

Eve, is gone another year, so many now, far to many, so young, she was, but too this day, she left her mark on me. She was the one, that made me promise, to live life, for all, those who never got the chance, to never give up, keep fighting.

She was the first person, to save my life, when Julie and i lost the baby, Eve was there for both of us, but it was me, when, |I really was at my lowest,, she took me, the top of Ben Nevis, sat me down held me and I cried, then just a little over a year, later she was gone, as well, my emptiness lasted for a very long time, till a PM, where is that castle.

I could sit and write for days about her, we had a lot of adventures, she taught me so much, about life, lessons, that | still keep too, She was a Lesbian, except for one night, but in the morning when we woke, she said, if it does not feel right with you, it never will be,, it did it change things between us, it never did, we loved each other, we meant to much to each other plus,, as she said, who else would carry all, her photography gear up a mountain, in a the middle of winter lol.

She had more talent with the camera, in her little finger, than I will ever have,, I never really got photography back then,, I do now, especially when, I just can not get out, with the large camera much, I think mobile phones, were actually invented for me, for this time and place.

Maybe before Christmas Iphone 14 Pro, will find its way to me, to be carried on my mini adventures now, too capture those moments..

I can not lie down on the ground now, the mobility in my left side, makes it painful, but take the phone out, kneel down and put the phone, too the ground and hey presto, I got a picture, of the fallen leaves, that makes me smile,

Always learn to adapt, no matter what, just keep trying..

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 9:15:26 AM-

I was out, walking around 5am, fully waterproofed, for it was throwing it down, my woodland paths, are so slippy, The worst bits and one bit, where, I just across a slope, with the river below, I now use a head lamp, for all i have walked them, what will probably be thousands of times, after stroke, I never take chances, so I light my way on, these sections now, when it is dark.

I had wanted to get to a spot, where, I can sit below a large chestnut tree, that gives me views across, the valley below and watch for any wildlife, but it was just to be a morning, where, I sat and have my porridge and tea and biscuit, thinking how lucky in life I am.

In the end, I sheltered there for close to 1hr, Audible book on Chris Carter's new book, first time I never bought the book to read, but it's enjoyable enough.

My Mum always ask's if I saw anyone, when I get back. strangely not a soul this morning.

Now, as i write this, it is a rather nice Autumn day, clear blue skies and a wind blowing, waiting for, a delivery, get my building project started and I know, it will take longer, than it once did, but life has taught me, what is the hurry, enjoy the process.

Mother Nature, paints the best scenes.

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Most Recent Comment:	"Beautiful Pic, Dig. I love autumn, but living in the city, i don't get out to enjoy a walk in the woods as much as i would like. I have a friend with whom i occasionally go for hikes with, but both our lives are busy with work, kids and, in her case spouse, that we don't get to do this often enough for our own liking." - Saturnfinger1

Sunday, October 23, 2022, 6:39:20 PM-

I am so glad, of having my phone for taking pictures, it keeps me, in the game, hopefully, new phone soon and really looking forward, to the new tech, that is in them, my phone is 5yr old, tech changes, so quick..

Before, I had posted the picture, had written a lot more words, but it was one of those, those times, when words, for , just for me..

But rather, than post another picture, will add too this one.

I actually slept for just over 6 hours the other night, for me, that is pretty amazing. really does, make you feel fresh.

Working on a project in one,of the greenhouses, I Have 3, more than just being here, they have been the best tonic, when having a bad day after the Stroke, which, there is many bad days ahead still, you accept this and work around them.

I walked yesterday for, just over 5 miles, little sore this morning, but working on the stamina is , what it, is about, finding that happy medium again.

Visit to the Nurse went very well, that is me, for another 3 months.

My uncle, is missed all the time, by me, He always had a denim engineers cap on, when he was in the garden, guess, what I saw on Amazon the other day, put it on my wish list, now questions, is , do I buy it ?

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Sunday, October 16, 2022, 8:44:28 AM-

Four months from the Stroke now and life progresses slowly. The outside of me is fantastic , the inside me, we, well, that's another story, it's hard going , that is for sure and trying to keep remember that , it is still a short time really. Still working 3 days, keep saying, I am going back to 4, I think it just a goal for now, but when I do, I will start at 7am, 6am starts are hard, I accept that, I am never going to be back to full working hours, I am realistic in that.

It is all about staying positive and celebrating all the small wins and keeping remembering that I was fortunate and really lucky.

I sold the last bit of property , I kept the £2,000 that was my gambling pot, that led me to buying the house and not a penny more, like the rest, good causes will benefit, I have no one, too, leave anything too, so better to get it, all sorted now, , someone, once asked me, where my millions, will go, if they only really knew. I might just put my little bit towards an electric bike.

I walked my woods, on Friday, sat in a favourite spot and watched the world go by.

I took , this the other week, went to take it again on Friday, but had left my phone at home, the time of year, when we change from greens to golden browns and all those other wonderful colours..

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Most Recent Comment:	"Love that contrast against the sky, beautiful." - MellieK

Saturday, October 1, 2022, 8:26:53 AM-

I was very ill yesterday for about 50mins, then it just got better , very strange, I thought I was heading for my third trip too, the hospital in the last few months, but thankfully, when the Doctor, came in and checked on me, he was happy for my too, stay at home. I was scared.
This morning, it is like nothing , had even happened.

This picture, from that first morning, off, shooting sunrises, was more important to, me that, I actually thought at the time, it is hard to believe, how quick it actually happens, for all I had walked for decades before this and had been out, when the sun rose, this was the first time, I had, actually just stood there and watch it develop in front of me, since then, I have watched it happen many times, with some luck, will see a few more, over the next few months as well.

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Most Recent Comment:	"Beautiful sunrise. Looks to be a bright and sunny day ahead." - mrsUnderDog59

Sunday, September 25, 2022, 7:32:20 PM-

I walk this way, 3 or 4 times, a week, sometimes, everyday, this is the time of year, I always stop and look, it draws me, like a moth to a light, not really sure why, but it is, one of my favourite views, simplest of things.

I took, this with my phone, it is over 4yr old now and it was not, even the most recent model , when i got it, threatened too up grade a few times.

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Most Recent Comment:	"Because the trees speak to you." - MitchandDaisy

Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 11:11:01 AM- Back from when, I was Whokens

I blogged it before, from the first time, I ever shot the sunrise, those lazy days of summer, before that morning, I walked early watched the world come alive, but never really got what the real special part was, that sun hitting you, as it breaks the horizon, the land becomes all aglow , you feel truly alive, I had hoped one day to share this, but maybe, it is something, that should only be shared in a picture.

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Most Recent Comment:	"Wow. ❤️" - MellieK

Sunday, September 18, 2022, 7:34:35 PM-

I only work one day , this week, so many holidays to take, good for me.

Last night, I playedScrabble, only went down the street for milk as well, I was coming out the shop, when the lady I went to the wedding with was coming in, walked her back up the road and , she asked me in, people will talk, I said,, no harm in a cup of tea, but as well a cup of tea, she brought in Scrabble, ready for round 2 she said, result was the same, as when we played on our phones, at the hotel, I got my arse kicked. she is very good company, there is no big romance or anything like that, if there was, I would be a toyboy lol, I am only 3 months younger, but have known her, all my life, we did, had a thing at 17, I kicked her abusive husbands arse, when he bragged about slapping her around, but have blogged that all before.

In 2 weeks time, when she gets a day off, round 3 of Scrabble..

I kept hoping to get back to, the coast, how I have missed it. The colours of sunsets lift my heart so much, for all it happens so quick each time, is memories, that I can recall, like it was only yesterday.

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Most Recent Comment:	"What I’d give for a view like that right now. Sometimes only nature manages to ground me and soothe my demons. Beautiful." - MellieK

Saturday, September 17, 2022, 7:39:09 PM-

We had a little touch of frost this morning, first time, had to wear a hat and gloves, just have to add the layers and you are comfortable, tried to get a picture last couple of mornings, but one of those, that never worked, you try and fail sometimes.

I bought a pair of sandals, at the start of summer, been a fantastic buy, so comfortable, wore them all the time, but might be time for them to sit on the shelf till next spring now, back to boots and wellies.

When, I go back to full time hours, will only be working 4 days a week, but will be reduced hours no matter what for me, the energy levels,have just not returned and, I do feel more tired, learning to rest a little more or just slow it down, a little bit more, the days of just going on and on, are gone, it is still all new to me, but, just what I have to do, to have a life.

The picture I will post shows, another way that I relax, got my hero to, thank for that, he taught me well, not just about the hobby, but how, to be a good person, well, I think I am, he taught me so many valuable lessons, that have served me well.

I do love my garden, sit, with a cup of tea and just smile..

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Most Recent Comment:	"Your garden is stunning 😍" - AdeleGingerRaine