enjoy your boating adventure, those sudden fire warnings on Tuesday were a real wake up call. This weekends project to put together an emergency evac kit.
I'm in my mid 50's and already finding the removal of winter coverups quite the shock, many in my family haven't been lucky enough to make it to 70 so I try very hard to accept the changes and be hopeful of making it to 70. Def not easy though, such is the societal ingrained message that only youth has any merit and value, or am i just a bitter old lady...
You don't strike me as being a bitter old lady at all!
Yes, that revelation of winter-white flabby limbs was enough to send me into the back of next week! I shuddered but found a bottle of instant tan in the back of the bathroom cupboard.
The early fires were such a salient warning - it instantly brought back memories of the fire next to the farm's west border a couple of years ago and also of how Dunalley on our coast blew up and burned to literally nothing with people hiding under jetties and in boats.
Fire doesn't discriminate, that's for sure.
That Emergency Kit is a summer essential this year. Someone suggested that we also put the dogfood our dog eats in the car and even a food supply for ourselves along with everything else we need to have. I suspect my husband and son will be firefighters for the summer and so we need to make sure they have the right gear and that the fire hoses/fire trailer at the house and farm yard are in decent working order and that our dams are topped up for use by the helicopters if necessary.
there is so much to consider when putting the kit together, I hope it's one of those things I never actually need to use so never have to face the reality that I may have missed something we find we need.
Have a wonderful boating trip, but worrying news about the fires, I agree live the best life you can, many don't have that luxury. Do things you enjoy much love dear friend xxx
Thank you, Libby. Fingers crossed for the weather tomorrow. If its blowing, I'll have to leave the men to go on their own. But hopefully I can write about a mini-adventure next week.
Such crazy spring weather. And while there were fires on the east coast we had days of heavy rain and wind here in the south. Everywhere is sodden and we have a huge tree down in the back paddock, but I think I prefer this to the dry. I hope the weather behaves for your boating trip.
Thanks Julia. We hope but try to be sanguine when it doesn't happen. The winds on the east coast are terribly fickle for boating. One can start off with satin water and in a matter of moments it can blow up a hooley out in Mercury Passage.
And right now, I'm operating off my phone because we've had a power blackout!
I started to make my first cup of morning coffee, then noticed your email in my inbox, so immediately opened it and started reading. The coffee spluttered. The yogurt had to wait. I read all the way to the bottom and then played the wonderful song linked at the end. Finally, I could put my phone down, smile along to the music, and finish preparing breakfast. What a delightful distraction to begin the day! So sorry to hear about the fires and the emergency preparation they entail. I first did that when I lived in California and was a few weeks away from giving birth to my son; my daughter was 2 years old. A huge fire roared through the Oakland Hills and we were given the evacuation notice to be ready. We packed up the car with whatever we thought was important or impossible to replace. Since that time, it has become an annual ritual to have the box/bag of emergency supplies (including the food for pets and medicines, water....). There are things to think about for fire, slightly different things to consider for earthquakes: axes and sturdy shoes to walk through broken glass. I hope you get to enjoy your boat trip!
I think fire is enough for me although strangely, ever since I was a little girl, I have had a vague fear of a tsunami. But yes, the fire kit hasn't been needed for 3 very wet years and so must be renewed. We watched California, Canada, Greece and Spain through this year and knew it was heading our way.
have to be stoic, I guess.
And yes, we hope for a boat trip but our waters are terribly wind prone. I shall try to be accepting if we don't go as I really love being on the water.
Griffonage! Sounds like a Harry Potter vocabulary word. That’s me. Although mine is from an essential tremor in my right hand. I tell people I should have been a doctor. My prescriptions would win awards for top griffonage-r.
I may have mentioned this before, but I have Essential Tremor too - head and left hand slightly. Everyone thinks I have the beginnings of Parkinsons'. I just claim Katherine Hepburn as a role model. She's my icon!
I'm just a year into my 60s and keenly aware of how the years are showing themselves on my physical being. My mother lived to be 93. Hard to fathom how I might look or feel should I be here that many more years. You are vibrant, Prue, and my bet is you're not so different now than in that lovely photo. The effects of climate change are so very unnerving; at times I think the world would be better off if we did not stick around so long! Thanks for the sweet song at the end. I just added it to my Spotify library. :)
Your garden is so beautiful, Prue! And that beach rainbow! I'd never heard the term 'griffonage' but I absolutely love it.
I cover up as a matter of course, because I really feel the cold! Mind you, this summer has seen me in shorts for a few days - and, shock, horror - even a skirt!
It's taken me an age to get to this post - we've been away for a while in the van with not very much signal for some of the time, and no signal at all for most of it! I hope you've had a really lovely time on the boat! Live life! 🙌
Sounds like such a spectacular adventure Prue - enjoy every single moment and go make magical and cherished memories to hold onto. I've just had four days with my sister-in-law "reliving" some of our "never to be forgotten" journeys. The end result was a belly-full of laughter and gratitude.
I hope you write while your away on the waves. Please do. Maybe youll be in wifi zone and treat us? Either way - enjoy the escape, I wish I was doing that right now too x
Been out on our boat and done it, Jo and it was heaven. Olympian is only a 6 metre boat but it is my link with my past and with my most favourite place in the world. When we go away on day trips in the boat, it's totally wifi-free. But - I've just published a post on the day called 'Walking in Another's Shoes...'
enjoy your boating adventure, those sudden fire warnings on Tuesday were a real wake up call. This weekends project to put together an emergency evac kit.
I'm in my mid 50's and already finding the removal of winter coverups quite the shock, many in my family haven't been lucky enough to make it to 70 so I try very hard to accept the changes and be hopeful of making it to 70. Def not easy though, such is the societal ingrained message that only youth has any merit and value, or am i just a bitter old lady...
You don't strike me as being a bitter old lady at all!
Yes, that revelation of winter-white flabby limbs was enough to send me into the back of next week! I shuddered but found a bottle of instant tan in the back of the bathroom cupboard.
The early fires were such a salient warning - it instantly brought back memories of the fire next to the farm's west border a couple of years ago and also of how Dunalley on our coast blew up and burned to literally nothing with people hiding under jetties and in boats.
Fire doesn't discriminate, that's for sure.
That Emergency Kit is a summer essential this year. Someone suggested that we also put the dogfood our dog eats in the car and even a food supply for ourselves along with everything else we need to have. I suspect my husband and son will be firefighters for the summer and so we need to make sure they have the right gear and that the fire hoses/fire trailer at the house and farm yard are in decent working order and that our dams are topped up for use by the helicopters if necessary.
there is so much to consider when putting the kit together, I hope it's one of those things I never actually need to use so never have to face the reality that I may have missed something we find we need.
Have a wonderful boating trip, but worrying news about the fires, I agree live the best life you can, many don't have that luxury. Do things you enjoy much love dear friend xxx
Thank you, Libby. Fingers crossed for the weather tomorrow. If its blowing, I'll have to leave the men to go on their own. But hopefully I can write about a mini-adventure next week.
Such crazy spring weather. And while there were fires on the east coast we had days of heavy rain and wind here in the south. Everywhere is sodden and we have a huge tree down in the back paddock, but I think I prefer this to the dry. I hope the weather behaves for your boating trip.
Thanks Julia. We hope but try to be sanguine when it doesn't happen. The winds on the east coast are terribly fickle for boating. One can start off with satin water and in a matter of moments it can blow up a hooley out in Mercury Passage.
And right now, I'm operating off my phone because we've had a power blackout!
We’ve had a few of those this week as well!
With that tree down - I can imagine!
I started to make my first cup of morning coffee, then noticed your email in my inbox, so immediately opened it and started reading. The coffee spluttered. The yogurt had to wait. I read all the way to the bottom and then played the wonderful song linked at the end. Finally, I could put my phone down, smile along to the music, and finish preparing breakfast. What a delightful distraction to begin the day! So sorry to hear about the fires and the emergency preparation they entail. I first did that when I lived in California and was a few weeks away from giving birth to my son; my daughter was 2 years old. A huge fire roared through the Oakland Hills and we were given the evacuation notice to be ready. We packed up the car with whatever we thought was important or impossible to replace. Since that time, it has become an annual ritual to have the box/bag of emergency supplies (including the food for pets and medicines, water....). There are things to think about for fire, slightly different things to consider for earthquakes: axes and sturdy shoes to walk through broken glass. I hope you get to enjoy your boat trip!
Oh my God, Sabrina - earthquakes!
I think fire is enough for me although strangely, ever since I was a little girl, I have had a vague fear of a tsunami. But yes, the fire kit hasn't been needed for 3 very wet years and so must be renewed. We watched California, Canada, Greece and Spain through this year and knew it was heading our way.
have to be stoic, I guess.
And yes, we hope for a boat trip but our waters are terribly wind prone. I shall try to be accepting if we don't go as I really love being on the water.
You've written how much being on the water means to you. Fingers are crossed!
Griffonage! Sounds like a Harry Potter vocabulary word. That’s me. Although mine is from an essential tremor in my right hand. I tell people I should have been a doctor. My prescriptions would win awards for top griffonage-r.
I may have mentioned this before, but I have Essential Tremor too - head and left hand slightly. Everyone thinks I have the beginnings of Parkinsons'. I just claim Katherine Hepburn as a role model. She's my icon!
Yes! You did mention. I get a blank stare when I tell them I have an essential tremor. Why Essential tho?
It's that 'essential' fashion accessory that wise women can't do without!
That little tremor that belies confidence and creates an enigmatic 'je ne sais quoi...'
Love this definition.
I'm just a year into my 60s and keenly aware of how the years are showing themselves on my physical being. My mother lived to be 93. Hard to fathom how I might look or feel should I be here that many more years. You are vibrant, Prue, and my bet is you're not so different now than in that lovely photo. The effects of climate change are so very unnerving; at times I think the world would be better off if we did not stick around so long! Thanks for the sweet song at the end. I just added it to my Spotify library. :)
Your garden is so beautiful, Prue! And that beach rainbow! I'd never heard the term 'griffonage' but I absolutely love it.
I cover up as a matter of course, because I really feel the cold! Mind you, this summer has seen me in shorts for a few days - and, shock, horror - even a skirt!
It's taken me an age to get to this post - we've been away for a while in the van with not very much signal for some of the time, and no signal at all for most of it! I hope you've had a really lovely time on the boat! Live life! 🙌
Boat and island ab fab. Post coming...
Sounds like such a spectacular adventure Prue - enjoy every single moment and go make magical and cherished memories to hold onto. I've just had four days with my sister-in-law "reliving" some of our "never to be forgotten" journeys. The end result was a belly-full of laughter and gratitude.
I hope you write while your away on the waves. Please do. Maybe youll be in wifi zone and treat us? Either way - enjoy the escape, I wish I was doing that right now too x
Been out on our boat and done it, Jo and it was heaven. Olympian is only a 6 metre boat but it is my link with my past and with my most favourite place in the world. When we go away on day trips in the boat, it's totally wifi-free. But - I've just published a post on the day called 'Walking in Another's Shoes...'