Away, and Back
☆ August 13, 2013
I went on a trip. Shocking, right? It was business and pleasure and now I have nineteen animals of varying size glommed onto me to make up for two weeks of distance. It’s nice to know they missed me! Returning from an alternate universe is always jarring for me, and my email inbox is terrifyingly out of control, and one of my favorite people in my town died suddenly while I was away. Once I get my feet under me, I’ll post more here.
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August 13th, 2013 @ 6:15 pm
I’m glad you’re back from delivering the beef.
I worry about the animals when you’re away, even tho I am sure Mike is in charge and quite capable. :-)
You can tell I’m not much of a traveler?
August 13th, 2013 @ 7:23 pm
Welcome back. Hope it was fun and productive.
August 13th, 2013 @ 7:33 pm
One step at a time, with big breaths.
August 13th, 2013 @ 9:11 pm
Sorry to hear about your favourite person. I’m sure you’re glad to be home.
August 13th, 2013 @ 10:09 pm
Missed u Shreve. Hope all went well xx
August 13th, 2013 @ 11:27 pm
Glad you arrived home safely. Wonderful photo. Reminds me of Pt. Reyes near Inverness. Have a peaceful reentry…
August 14th, 2013 @ 6:13 am
There and back again…. <3 Sorry about your loss, but if your photo is any indication, it looks like you had a very nice trip. :)
August 14th, 2013 @ 6:19 am
Welcome home! Take your time, kiss the farmily, and reacquaint yourself with home. Trips are fun, but I always look forward to getting home.
August 14th, 2013 @ 7:21 am
Welcome Back Shreve, you were greatly missed. But glad to hear you were enjoying a little bit of R&R, even if it had to be mixed in with business.
Sorry to learn about the loss of your dear friend.
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Death of someone close has always reminded me of the fragility of life. This makes me think of those I may have taken for granted, reminds me to tell those I care about how much I love them, forget petty differences, and reconnect with people who have been important in my life. Death also reminds me to continue living as best I can, trying to do the right thing, admit mistakes, live and love true to myself.
August 14th, 2013 @ 9:08 am
Shreve – I really enjoyed meeting you in Torrance as I collected my beef. It is amazing, as I knew it would be. Trips are fun – but home is best, right?
August 14th, 2013 @ 9:39 am
I too suddenly lost one of my favorite people this weekend. It does rattle one’s assumption about the future, and tends to make us appreciate the “now-ness” of our encounters with others as they occur, whenever they occur. Glad I saw him when I was back home visiting in May. HUGS
August 14th, 2013 @ 9:59 am
Welcome home. Since you recently mentioned how much you love pandas:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqCqjOYLwLQ
August 14th, 2013 @ 10:38 am
being gone certainly has a of making one be grateful for home and those we love.
xoxo
August 14th, 2013 @ 11:30 am
“Absence makes the heart grow,”, as my mother once said.
Love the photo; reminds me of my dad and stepmother’s boathouse and dock in North Carolina.
August 14th, 2013 @ 11:57 am
Happy for you that you went. Happier for you that you are back! My the love of all the critters in the family soothe you in your time of loss.
August 14th, 2013 @ 12:10 pm
Wow, Shreve. I was aware you had been absent for a long time but had no idea you were away from home, and for two weeks! The animals! Sometimes I need a break from all that critter expectation but I can’t stay away longer than 2-3 days before I miss them…and we are only talking THREE critters. How can one feel so needed and yet put upon? Oh well, wouldn’t have it any other way.
Doesn’t it always happen that stuff goes awry when we leave town? It’s a strange life. I’m sorry you lost a friend. No friend can be replaced.
August 14th, 2013 @ 12:58 pm
Glad you had a trip at what looks to be a lovely and refreshing place. But who took care of Charlie?? :)
August 14th, 2013 @ 3:32 pm
beautiful picture!!!! glad you are home and safe… sorry for the loss of one of your favorite people in town :( sending you some more of our maple syrup very soon to help you feel better :) hoping you have a wonderful rest of your week and weekend to come!!! jo
August 14th, 2013 @ 4:49 pm
19? lol. glom glom glom.
August 14th, 2013 @ 6:31 pm
Oh, Shreve….. ((Comforting hugs for you)) I am SO very sorry for your loss… SO sad…. How sweet your family missed you! Awwww…..
XOX
August 14th, 2013 @ 8:38 pm
Glad your trip went well! I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend.
August 15th, 2013 @ 5:23 am
I am intrigued and look forward to hearing about your trip. Sad news about your friend and I know the farmily missed you as much as your extended family out in the world has these past few weeks
August 15th, 2013 @ 2:08 pm
So glad you got to get away – to ocean? :)
My heart hurts for you over the loss of your friend. A real shock to the system, no doubt about it. Hugs to you as you grieve.
I’m sure “glom” is an understatement w/cats purring, cattle mooing, horses prancing, Chloe and Charlie wagging right up off the floor, and Mike… well, unless he went with you, I’m sure it’s been a wonderful homecoming all ’round.
Take your time and catch your breath. xo
August 15th, 2013 @ 7:46 pm
So sorry about the loss of your friend. I hope you enjoyed your trip and glad to hear you took some time away.
August 19th, 2013 @ 8:05 pm
Your photo jogged a memory and reminded me of a photo of China Beach Camp from my first road trip back in 1993.
http://sdrv.ms/14eDNl7
August 29th, 2013 @ 9:25 pm
Is the first picture taken in Sweetwater County? It looks like Green River.
August 30th, 2013 @ 6:39 am
D ~ it is!
November 8th, 2013 @ 2:57 pm
Hey,
You were in my neck of the woods! Sorry I missed it. We’re you at the Marin County Farmers Market?
I’ve always dreamed of checking out your wonderful state. Glad to hear you were here.
I stop in to check your blog now and again and to check on Charlie.
Your photographs and posts are amazing!