Hi . . . I'm back!
Cliff and I went off on another long adventure, we arrived home on Tuesday afternoon and I'm still feeling muddled and exhausted.
We had a rough landing. No, not the plane! – in fact it was the gentlest, smoothest plane landing I've ever experienced – thank you Mr BA Pilot; it was the bit after we collected the car at the airport that shook us up – we found out that my Mum was in hospital, like mums do, she had ordered everyone not to contact us while we were away! So before going home we went straight there to see her.
We'd not long been home when my neighbour who had been caring for the studio assistants and the flock, called me to break the news that Pearl the little Araucana hen had been found dead :-( she had probably fallen into the duck-weed covered pond and although she managed to get out she had collapsed and died nearby. Poor little Pearl – and what a shock for my friend, who kindly buried Pearl in The Wild Wood.
Thankfully the hospital has got my Mum back to normal again and she's back home. But I'm still very jet-lagged and all shook up. Cliff and I went to so many places on our road trip and saw some amazing things . . . I will blog about some of them when I get sorted out and start to remember them!
I really will be back soon,
Celia
xx
:-( Big deep breath! xx
ReplyDeleteYep... doing lots of those xx
DeleteWhat a homecoming! x
ReplyDeleteA bit of a shock ... could've been worse.
DeleteOh dear, what a homecoming. Looking forward to hearing about your trip when you've got your breath back.
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of blog posts planned, busy sorting out studio stuff.
DeleteOh dear. What an unhappy landing. Its always feels like a miracle when we get home from holiday and everything is ok. Sadly this time for you it wasn't. Hope it is all ok soon.
ReplyDeleteIt was one of those reality check moments, but settling down now, thanks.
DeleteGlad your Mum's recovered and sorry for the loss Pearl.
ReplyDeleteIf we knew what was round the corner we might never make plans.
Looking forward to reading about your travels.
That sounds like a Yiddish proverb!
DeleteIt is - when man plans, god laughs
DeleteGlad your Mum is OK. Poor sweet Pearl!
ReplyDeleteYeah... stuff happens :-(
DeleteOh you poor thing (on both counts!). Hope your mum gets better soon.
ReplyDeleteI lost Chick last week too after he went for a wander and bumped in to a fox :(
Best,
Ryan
Read about Mr d'Ixy (thought you'd like that name) while I was away. Sorry you lost him in 'Brothers Grimm' circumstances.
DeleteCheep is missing Pearl soooo much :-( I think I'll have to get him some new girl-friends.
Oh Celia, what a homecoming indeed.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to your mom for steady recovery.
And let me also send you sympathy on losing little Pearl.
One more thing, I used one of your Mother Hen cards to write a thank you note to a friend for a special gift she'd brought me back from Malaysia. She absolutely loved the card and asked that I pass along her compliments.
xo
Thank you for the kind thoughts Frances and I'm pleased your friend like the card xx
DeleteThat wasn't a very nice welcome home for you Celia. Pleased to hear your Mum is being sorted out and wish her better soon. G x
ReplyDeleteThings are improving, thanks Gina xx
DeleteOh Celia, what a home coming! Glad to hear your mum is on the mend though. Best wishes, Amanda x
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda - back to reality!
DeleteSorry to hear about all this, hope your Mum (and you) recover soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Roy... good thing I'd had a holiday!
DeleteIt's good to know that your Mum is back home, I hope fully recovered by now.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame about Pearl, not nice for your neighbour having to cope with that and telling you on your return.
My friend knew I would be upset about Pearl - but I was more upset that she had to deal with it!
Deleteoh sweetheart that is all a bit much, I am so glad your Mum is back to normal but what a way to end what I hope was a fabulous holiday xxx
ReplyDeleteThe holiday was fab... thanks for the kind thoughts Carrie xx
DeletePoor Pearl, poor Celia, and your poor mother! I wish you a few quiet days to slowly recover from the shock and jetlag and I wish your mother a full recovery very soon.
ReplyDeleteWarmest wishes,
Stephanie
Yep! Pretty bleugh all round! But the holiday was great and things are getting back to normal. xx
DeleteI hope you get back on track soon after your bumpy ride.
ReplyDeleteWe're getting there xx
Deleteso sorry to hear that your homecoming was so fraught and sad....hope your mum is on the mend.....
ReplyDeleteThings seem worse when you're jet-lagged. I'm back on Suffolk time now :-)
Deletethat must have been quite a shock; if I was your mum I'd have done the same. I think she must have known that she would pull through. It's sad about your hen.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you did have all the wonderful experiences - that they weren't cut short I mean and I hope to read something about Portland and San Francisco -both of which I'd love to visit.
love Gabs
Thank you Gabs... in fact there was nothing I could have done if I had come home.
DeleteThe holiday was great, thanks. We spent time in San Fran' last year, so this time we just drove over the bridge, had a walk in the park and lunch at Louis'. Portland is fun... you'd love it!
xx
I'm only just catching up! What a traumatic homecoming. I'm glad your Mum's on the mend now, you must have been so worried. And then to come home to the news of your little hen... Hope you are now back to normal. I've just enjoyed reading about the giant trees, it's somewhere I'd love to go, your photos are so atmospheric.
ReplyDeletelove Penny xx