A Few Days Away

We're heading North tomorrow for a few days. 
Bebe needs our assistance with a few things & we heard today that my Uncle has died - who we were going to be visiting while there. 

I feel bad that we didn't speak to him as often as we should have & that he died on his own, though it would have been the way he wanted it - at home, in his sleep & without any fuss!
He lived in the same house for over 75 years, with his parents until they died back in the 70s & he was quite a character - had lots of friends, but never wanted to settle down. 

His next-of-kin is my estranged Mother - who'll be coming over from her home in the states, so difficult times ahead...

Anyway, on a lighter note - here's some photos from yesterday:

 Portmellon Bay from one of the properties we look after.
(My camera phone always makes grass seem very green)

After work, it was a quick bite to eat & then out to see Sime playing with his band again...

Sound check done, then time to jam...
Dave the guitarist is on the far left, Brian the vocalist/guitarist is on drums, Sime on bass & Gav the drummer is on the far right - having a rest!

In action, before the dancing begins...

There are some great characters at this pub, who give us outsiders a real giggle!

These are two of them!

Have been informed by Captain Sensible that it's time to prepare for our trip... 
Early start in the morning!

Kay :)

Comments

  1. Anonymous27 February 2011 at 04:30

    I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.

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  2. Nic27 February 2011 at 16:46

    Hope it goes as well as possible for you at this time.

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  3. Pattypan28 February 2011 at 21:35

    [hugs] so sorry for your loss. I hope things can go as well as they can for you and yours.

    Take care

    Pattypan

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  4. Just Humans Being1 March 2011 at 08:57

    Thanks guys.

    My Uncle said he was ready to go when we visited at Christmas, he said we shouldn't be sad as he's had a good life!

    We're still waiting to hear what's happening - the coroner is investigating his death...

    Kay :)

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