What's the Story in Dalamory » beach glass http://www.freda.org.uk Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:37:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Beach Glass http://www.freda.org.uk/2010/09/14/beach-glass/ http://www.freda.org.uk/2010/09/14/beach-glass/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 06:36:57 +0000 freda http://www.freda.org.uk/?p=3784 Continue reading →]]> Beach glass holds a particular fascination for me, and I’ve blogged about it before. It’s not just the thought of collecting something that costs next to nothing, I have to confess that I paid money for the latest addition to the glass jars, it is one I found in a gift shop earlier in the year. It is French glass, though I’m not sure how old it is.

There is also something incredibly relaxing to wander along a beach looking for the hidden treasures in the sand or shingle. Certain types of beach yield more spoil than others, but each gives its own sense of discovery. It pleases me to collect something that others may think of as rubbish, as you can see from the photo below I tend to take it easy nowadays. The prospect of searching out a new beach or going to a favourite collecting haunt brings out the child in me, and we all need that, it’s like having a holiday from being a grown-up.

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]]> http://www.freda.org.uk/2010/09/14/beach-glass/feed/ 6 The beginning of the ending http://www.freda.org.uk/2010/07/24/the-beginning-of-the-ending/ http://www.freda.org.uk/2010/07/24/the-beginning-of-the-ending/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:20:38 +0000 freda http://www.freda.org.uk/?p=3480 Continue reading →]]> Family #2 come home from their hols today, so animal duties more or less finish for another year. Him behind the Wheel has done the lion’s share – I’ve been pack leader for the dogs. The littlest farm dog has been away boating whilst the big lab and the fluffy mixture, (both of senior years) have stayed with us; hence Misty’s crush on the big dog. I am banking on sea-sickness keeping the Jack Russell calm when she is brought back into the mix. Dogs teach us a lot about getting on together: 1) If you are in doubt about your neighbour’s mood, stalk round him or her on tall legs with a tall tail, till you know the lie of the land. 2) Be prepared to join in the fun whatever your age. Fluffy dog’s sudden burst of speed yesterday was a joy to behold.  And finally, 3) Enjoy the moment and nap whenever bored or tired.

The other significant thing this year has been the presence of last year’s Gloucester Old Spot pigs. Last year they were pushing and snorting and looking for juicy morsels of food; this year they were being made into sausages. HBTW came from a long line of butchers, so stuffing sausage skins helped him feel close to his Dad who died some 30 years ago. The sausages taste brilliant, by the way.

All in all it has been a very good break from our usual routine, and with the added bonus of being able to be useful. I’ve had to dot around at a much slower pace than the better half, but that is OK. The main thing is to enjoy the scenery, take wee trips to the beach, and gather souvenirs of beach glass to add to the collection.

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