tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post6708471803380552194..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: A Walk on the Beachmaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-29493286735485652032017-07-29T16:47:23.423-07:002017-07-29T16:47:23.423-07:00It's true that there's a very big adjustme...It's true that there's a very big adjustment to living in the city (the real world ;-) after island life (and yes, Saltspring would be a step or two closer than tiny Protection Island to city life, but still a long ways off). I'm trying to find some ways to get what I need to fill the gap. . . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-4607264403779668042017-07-27T21:14:54.591-07:002017-07-27T21:14:54.591-07:00We went to Gabriola recently and wondered which of...We went to Gabriola recently and wondered which of the other small islands you had lived....now I know it was Protection Island. It really is a completely different world living on a small island. I'm not sure if I could live in the REAL WORLD full time any more....even though our island is a bit larger.<br />Ali<br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01087735525738707731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-91769602964188346922017-07-27T10:22:19.706-07:002017-07-27T10:22:19.706-07:00Yes, I'm trying to find something to balance t...Yes, I'm trying to find something to balance this urban life, which can occasionally be a bit of a muchness...materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-81114248254488316762017-07-27T10:21:37.114-07:002017-07-27T10:21:37.114-07:00It's so noisy again here today, but I can go b...It's so noisy again here today, but I can go back to the photos are remember the calm I stored up. And time with children is always grounding for me...materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-35436313530120509332017-07-27T10:20:46.286-07:002017-07-27T10:20:46.286-07:00You know it, Mardel! ;-)You know it, Mardel! ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-50212461501294176522017-07-27T10:20:32.900-07:002017-07-27T10:20:32.900-07:00We do have a lovely time together, and I've be...We do have a lovely time together, and I've been astonished over the years to see how different and how very special the relationship is with each one of them. Thank you!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-89929781714438933422017-07-27T10:19:46.449-07:002017-07-27T10:19:46.449-07:00Ah, those are deceptive photos, I'm sorry. The...Ah, those are deceptive photos, I'm sorry. The rusted chain on top is not attached to the stone -- and what looks like concrete is actually sandstone, carved by the water into that beautiful dome. Isn't it gorgeous what Nature gets up to?materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-28461991879465771462017-07-27T10:18:39.806-07:002017-07-27T10:18:39.806-07:00So true, and that time on the island did calm me d...So true, and that time on the island did calm me down. materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-21308309631897175612017-07-27T10:18:17.578-07:002017-07-27T10:18:17.578-07:00Protection Island, which is tucked between Gabriol...Protection Island, which is tucked between Gabriola (much bigger) and the city of Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island. . . and yes, it's in the Salish Sea, the Gulf of Georgia, so it's one of the Gulf Islands, although one that's not especially well known.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-78765457090204457532017-07-27T10:17:05.469-07:002017-07-27T10:17:05.469-07:00So very true, I know, having lived on a small isla...So very true, I know, having lived on a small island for 20-some years, and a rather big one for another eight. . . Weird and wonderful neighbours (and I hope they thought the same of me! ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-29195077693535069792017-07-27T10:15:23.129-07:002017-07-27T10:15:23.129-07:00See? You and I are twins or kindred spirits or som...See? You and I are twins or kindred spirits or something. . . I have to admit that even now, I suspect fine sculpture could be wrought from the beautifully rusting objects I find on a beach. . . <br />materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-89436633374959507422017-07-27T10:13:52.767-07:002017-07-27T10:13:52.767-07:00I have to admit that I love the aesthetics of much...I have to admit that I love the aesthetics of much decay -- rust is perhaps my favourite. <br />Thank you for that delightful image of the children next door, entertaining you from the roof of the playhouse. Would the dogs like to invite them in?materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-53971620121018111862017-07-27T10:12:25.621-07:002017-07-27T10:12:25.621-07:00Aw, thanks -- it was a sweet image "in real l...Aw, thanks -- it was a sweet image "in real life" as well ;-)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-52408535055386277302017-07-27T10:12:03.301-07:002017-07-27T10:12:03.301-07:00Wonderful! What a treat to stay on Saltspring, and...Wonderful! What a treat to stay on Saltspring, and then what a surprise to keep running into your Shetland visitors there. <br />Yes, I think that Eight is a grand age! (and 5 as well -- I'm sure your borther enjoys those two)materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-41886522848152104502017-07-27T10:10:54.895-07:002017-07-27T10:10:54.895-07:00Oh, I wish I could wave a magic wand and put you o...Oh, I wish I could wave a magic wand and put you on that beach. We've been having lovely weather here, but it's edging toward 26 this week, and I thought that would be too hot for me. . . then I remember your 30+. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-5328189632201063522017-07-27T07:23:25.454-07:002017-07-27T07:23:25.454-07:00How perfect that you have a beach retreat - a way ...How perfect that you have a beach retreat - a way to maybe find your Inner Island again, to keep it with you in the urban world. xoxoxoxo. LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-63324611946553250012017-07-27T00:20:32.224-07:002017-07-27T00:20:32.224-07:00I'm glad to hear you have had respite from the...I'm glad to hear you have had respite from the building work and rebalancing time with the grand children. Your pictures are intriguing. Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-1770669318911176092017-07-26T07:07:26.208-07:002017-07-26T07:07:26.208-07:00Oh, I feel calm already. This post sounds so peace...Oh, I feel calm already. This post sounds so peaceful, and the photos amplify those calm waves. Enjoy your time with "eight". Sounds like fun, and absolutely the best thing to be doing.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-73963868734456778362017-07-26T05:07:43.950-07:002017-07-26T05:07:43.950-07:00Thanks for sharing this ..I've enjoyed "o...Thanks for sharing this ..I've enjoyed "our walk" Having spent a glorious week in Cornwall I'm missing the sound and the sight of the sea ...and the salty smell in the air!<br />It's always lovely to hear how you spend your time with your grandchildren. You both obviously have such a special relationship with all of them. Enjoy the rest of the time with "eight" :)<br />RosieRosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718521437964866609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-1651932041164761312017-07-26T02:38:18.920-07:002017-07-26T02:38:18.920-07:00Water is always peaceful, isn't it? No matter ...Water is always peaceful, isn't it? No matter if it is a lake, a river, or the sea.<br />What are those round concrete things with iron rings on top? The look like huge lids of something. How did they get to the beach?Eleonorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-69236550010093927342017-07-26T01:34:08.683-07:002017-07-26T01:34:08.683-07:00I know your life is not purely peaceful, but you s...I know your life is not purely peaceful, but you sound so peaceful in this post. A weekend in nature is good for any soul. <br /><br />AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-28871622640304850582017-07-26T00:00:05.160-07:002017-07-26T00:00:05.160-07:00What is the name of the island on which you used t...What is the name of the island on which you used to live? Is it part of the Gulf Islands? I am 1/2 Canadian and love to return to the homeland!Leslie in Oregonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-89349725862783245022017-07-25T20:56:18.107-07:002017-07-25T20:56:18.107-07:00So glad you were on an island for a while. They ar...So glad you were on an island for a while. They are very special. They breed weird and wonderful people.😏 Have fun with the grands....<br />Ali<br /><br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01087735525738707731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-40444288319226974902017-07-25T15:22:30.058-07:002017-07-25T15:22:30.058-07:00I love old rusting machinery... I can't imagin...I love old rusting machinery... I can't imagine why. I love to poke around on the farm finding bits of this and that abandoned in the grass, or in the gully where the old farm implements went to die. As a kid I was always dragging something out of a barn, thinking it could be cleaned up and make a fine piece of sculpture in my bedroom. I can hear my mother's sighs still. <br />Enjoy your time knitting, swimming, reading...whatever-ing with the eight-year-old! Sue Burpeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07282970328494769657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-31929217750421460812017-07-25T12:21:25.464-07:002017-07-25T12:21:25.464-07:00Never seen that sticky plant before & isn'...Never seen that sticky plant before & isn't it amazing how photogenic old lumps of machinery can be . No grandchildren here , but the little ones next door , 7 & 5 climb onto the roof of their playhouse & entertain us - I think it's the dogs they love really .<br />Wendy in YorkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com