On Saturday morning, CBC and I drove to my Mum's new house she has bought. It was really nice to see her in there and see her so excited about being able arrange her things the way she wants them AND be within walking distance of the sea- well the estuary!
We went to wander along the beach for a little while. I would be contented to walk there for ages. Doesn't matter if it isn't the most wonderful or idyllic beach- if you have that sea joy within you, you love to be near it and it is quiet and lots of shells to look through.
I hope that it is a continually happy place for her and it will make her childcare duties for my sister much easier and convenient.
Of course, I did keep an eye out for sea glass.
There was lots of glass,but a lot of it was too 'fresh' and needed much more weathering. That said, this piece of aqua glass did come home with me.
Mum, typically, has been lugging home seaweed for the garden- it is very good for the soil. She has also made friends with someone who has been bringing her along bags of chicken poo for the garden. That's typical her. I remember countless occasions as a child where we had to carry home horse manure for the allotment!
Get close to the ground and see what you can see. A whole myriad of colours, textures and sizes.
It was good to see her and to delight in her glee.
Oh and this large piece of sea glass was acquired just as we were turning to go back.
I hope your day was beautiful, successful or contented.
Much love.
xx
Wow, it's amazing the amount of sea shells on that beach. I'm glad for your mom to be in a new house that she likes. I wish the same for you.
ReplyDeleteNice pieces of sea glass.
I like the idea of seaweed for the garden and chicken poop is high in nitrogen. Good organic fertilizers.
Hugs,
Julia
Your mother does look delighted to be near the sea and I'm sure she will enjoy her walks on the beach. As you know, I love the sea. There is nothing better that walking by the sea and inhaling that scent of the sea. The joy of the sea is a beautiful thing and it is so great that your mother bought a house near the near.
ReplyDeleteThat sea glass looks wonderful. The shells are also very pretty.
I was thinking of getting some seaweed for the garden, but I wasn't sure it wouldn't smell. I don't want to have issues with the neighbours. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's great for your mum and how lovely to have a walk by the sea :)
ReplyDeleteMust be wonderful to live that close to the sea! I'm sure your Mum will be really happy there. Love all your photographs but wow, photo no. 4 is just fantastic. xxx
ReplyDeleteSo many shells!!
ReplyDeleteI miss the sea.
What a lovely spot for your Mum, I'd be visiting at every opportunity if i had a relative who lived somewhere so picturesque! x
ReplyDeleteLovely shots here Kezzie, I don't think I could ever be tired of a nice, long beach walk and how lovely that your Mum is settling in and lives so nearby too - the perfect place to live! Love all of the colours in these photos and of course, your sea glass finds! - Tasha
ReplyDeleteI love walks on the beach! I wish I could have more but I don't' live near one.
ReplyDeleteCorinne x
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I'm just a day behind you - was able to walk on two beaches today! So I'm studying the sand you have on that particular shore, and it looks really interesting! My problem with beaches is wanting to stop and investigate all the pebbles and shells and driftwood...
ReplyDeleteAll the shells! So lovely! I love off season seaside towns xxx
ReplyDeleteAh it sounds like a lovely day. I love a beach, no matter how pretty (or not) it might be. The sea has the same smell, the same sounds, and the same mesmerizing quality.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to find some sea glass, I don't think I ever have, not even as a child when beaches weren't so clean...
Wishing your new much happiness in her new home and all of you many happy trips to the beach.
ReplyDeleteLisa x