Sad times

 SAD...we are so looking forward to longer days and sunshine.

Sadness.

Fortunately one of Pirate's longstanding friends had phoned him for a chat last week. Yesterday his wife texted Pirate to say that he had died suddenly.

Services team , all stationed in Germany in the early 1960s.

On the left, Mick Evans Army...emigrated to Adelaide. 

In the middle, Mick Coupe, also Army I think, who has just died. A really good rider, rode as an independent (not a full professional).

On the right, Pirate, RAF, in the green and white kit of the Ashford Wheelers.

Speaking to him last week has eased Pirate's sadness. But it hasn't helped him when he is already feeling low with his health problem.

Afghanistan...a different view

 https://annebonnypirate.org/2021/08/17/afghanistan-the-end-of-the-occupation/?

That link should work.

We see too much from one side of many things.

We tend to take in what we are given with little question.

Opencast walk

 We needed a walk...one of our friends came home in March from Spain having been diagnosed with liver cancer. This morning he died.

Back to the opencast, where much wood has been harvested and replanting is progressing. However this time it is with birch, alder, Rowan and Scots pine.

We are gradually finding our way around, learning the tracks and earmarking ones for our next walk. 

Peter Goodridge

Potter, friend for 44 years, mover of Art running his company Artworks, previous director of the International Ceramics Festival in Aberystwyth, Big Pete will leave a massive gap in many hearts all round the world.
Died June 1st, the first day of Summertime, aged only 61.

Missing you.  

Celebrating your life.