fly

very much a sedentary Bear these days.

in the first of the the new Dr. Who series he says he will be back in 5 mins, the little girl rushes away sling a few things in a small suitcase including a Bear. Puts on her wellies, a coat over her nightie and a hat on.

I wanted for us, her & me, to fly away, fly away to somewhere safe to indigo skies, therein to curl up.

a bit out of order

been sorting out the photographs and find these. A little house sitting near the coast last NOVEMBER! A host of animal: chickens, dogs, cats, guinea pig, tortoise. And there was a brand new camera about...

really travelling isn't my thing these days a little on the fragile side. But did find myself stuffed in a plastic bag and lugged around on the bus this week. Not entirely dignified, but needs must.

spring visit to winter

Having been a bit quite thought there should be an update, as travels have occurred beyond the weekly commute.
A visit was made to north Wales, having not been there for some 36 years or more there was a little bit of excitement! She has been several times in recent years, alone. This trip was for a memorial and celebration of the life of someone close to the family.

Nant Ffrancon (above)

Cwm Idwal (above)

as usual it was a bit grey, though mainly, on the saturday the weather was dry if very very windy. Snow on the tops.

I didn't travel to the hight bits, above Cwm Idwal, where the ashes were scattered and the boots hung up to rest. Though some close friends did.....see below

Scattering of ashes (above) Friends (2 rabbits & a bear) (below)

Am pleased to report that the accomodation at Idwal Cottage Youth Hostel was very comfortable.

rough times

Not an entirely an easy month or so. A sad time. Which inevitably leads to difficult nights. This Bear has been on the floor many times, flattened under pillows and generally hurtled about.

A holiday, imminent, is being planned, will I go?

Dangerous Times

For probably a couple of months, or more, night times have not been restful or that safe for a Bear. She is unhappy and does not sleep well. I find myself squashed, upside down, bent double, under a pillow, tangled in bed clothes or even on the floor with no immediate retrieval. I am not such a young and fit Bear and it is wearing - probably literally to my stitching. Dangerous times indeed.

violets

Night time is not as restful as wished for (can be quite dangerous for a smaller creature/Bear) - a respite in the violets leads to yearning for comfort, gentle embrace, warmth; to give and receive.

life is undignified on the edge

I have found myself suddenly on the floor several times during recent nights. I am happy to note that retrieval is usual swift, but not always dignified.