Glasgow Gallivanting: August 2021

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Glasgow Botanic Gardens

August has been a very busy month in some ways and very quiet in others – I haven’t gallivanted far, just to my usual local haunts, such as the Botanic Gardens (above) which seemed to be turning into Jurassic Park at one point (below).

Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Glasgow Botanic Gardens

I continued to look out for all my favourite swan families.

Firhill swans
Durrockstock Park swans
Ruchill swans
Maryhill swans
Bingham’s Pond swans

And to spot new (to me) street art.

Street art, Braeside Community Garden
Kelvinbridge street art

So that’s the quiet part. And the busy part? Mum has been quite poorly for most of the month (not Covid-related) and has been in hospital for the last two weeks. I visit every day and spotted this new bench at the Royal Alexandra.

Royal Alexandra Hospital Covid bench
Royal Alexandra Hospital Covid bench

I haven’t been writing blog posts, and my blog reading has been sporadic and cursory. I can’t concentrate on reading books at the moment, so some days a series of short blog posts is a perfect distraction. Other days, I just click “Mark all as read” and have done with it. Apologies if your latest masterpiece got caught up in the latter process! I can’t see things changing very much in the next few weeks, but I’ll maybe be able to catch up again at the end of this month. All the best to everyone for September.

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  2. I haven’t been very active on my own blog lately. I published one post today from a trip in early Aug…really slow at processing pictures lately. We haven’t travelled far from home either though we have just booked our first foreign trip since March 2020 so we will see how it goes.

    Sorry to hear about your mom and send you lots of courage in this difficult time. (Suzanne)

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  4. So sorry to hear you’re feeling like this Anabel, hope your mums illness is a recoverable one. I felt terrible when both my parents who are in their late 80s had Covid, luckily they recovered. But I’d love to see them but it won’t be till next year. It’s good you can still get out for walks and things.

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  5. So sorry to read this, Anabel. Having negotiated Covid and all that went with it’s harrowing for you. At least you can visit! Just a little while ago you wouldn’t have been able to. Adding my wishes for a good recovery, and soon! Thank you for finding me. Sending hugs!

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  8. Sorry to hear that your mum is still unwell. I hope her stay in hospital is not too long and she can be back home again. Yes it is a worrying time and since Annabell has not been all that good recently, I have some understanding of how you must be feeling. Please give her our love and good wishes – and YOU look after yourself also

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  14. I’m so sorry to hear about your mother! Please don’t apologize for not being more present in the blogging world: you’re exactly where you need to be, taking care of your mother. We’ll all be here when you get back. Meanwhile, sending sincere wishes for healing and wholeness for your mom.

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  15. Hi Anabel – I do hope your mother improves … it’s such a trying time being with them as much as possible – having been there I understand. I was grateful to have the blog … which gave me solace – but you have John to be there for you. Difficult times indeed – no worries about us … your mother and you are more important for a while yet. Stay safe and all the very best – and yes I love that bench … the NHS has done so much for us. With thoughts – Hilary

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  16. Very sorry to hear your mum is in hospital. At least these days you can visit, and it’s lucky you are close by to be able to see her every day. I hope she improves and is back home soon!

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  18. Hope your Mum improves and recovers. At a certain age though we all have to face the inevitable passing of the generations. I had it ten years ago with my mum and dad within five years of each other and now some of my younger friends are at that stage as well. All part of the great plan I suppose. Keep safe and sound out and about..

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  21. Sorry to hear this sad news Anabel, a worrying time for you all. I do hope your mum makes a good recovery, it’s not easy and visiting daily is very tiring. Sending you hugs (( )) and much love ❤
    Jude xx

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  23. Just relax and enjoy the occasional walk and trip to the gardens. Family life is more important and I know how difficult it is to keep your mind on writing stirring prose when it is elsewhere! See, or read you, back here soon I hope. Meantime, hope your mother is back on her feet soon.

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  28. I am so sorry to hear about your mom. It is so hard to see someone you love in a bad way. The best you can do is be there for her and I bet that puts a smile on her face. Walking in the park and seeing art in any form, truly helps. I bet the dinosaurs put a smile on your face. It looks like something a child put there.

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  34. I’m sorry to read that your mum is in hospital, it must be quite a worry for you and blogging will probably be the last thing on your mind. I hope she makes a good recovery and will soon be out of there. I love the bright flower beds and the swan families 🙂

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