Glasgow Gallivanting: August 2021

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).
I continued to look out for all my favourite swan families.
And to spot new (to me) 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.
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.
Sending best wishes to you and your Mum.
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Thanks Ruth.
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Hoping for a swift and complete recovery for your mum. Such a worry for you. Beautiful gardens and swans. The bench is very lively too. 😍
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Thank you, Sylvia. It is very worrying at the moment.
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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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Thank you – best wishes, as always, to the two of you as well.
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I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. Just don’t worry about writing. Taking a break right now is needed. You take care.
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Thanks Kathleen – it’s hard!
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Wonderful photos and amazing street art. I’m sorry to hear about your Mum. I hope she’s on the mend and home very soon. Take care.
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Thanks Nikki.
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oh Anabel so sorry I have been so caught up with my woes I have not had a chance to visit until today. Sending huge hugs. Is she coping with being in hospital?
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Not really! Desperate to get home and very miserable.
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Oh bless her, that’s so horrible for you both. Sending huge hugs xxxz
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Sorry that your Mum is still in hospital and I hope that she gets to come home soon. xx
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Thanks Sharon.
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Sorry to hear that your Mum isn’t too well, that is so tough to go through and can be stressful for everyone. Hope she improves very soon.
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Thanks Jonno, it’s certainly a very difficult time.
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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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Thanks Ann, I know you understand the stress of family illness.
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I’m so sorry to read about your mom, Anabel. My thoughts are with you both. Nobody will take it personally when being deleted by you. Real life takes priority. Always! Sending positive and healthy vibes across the pond.
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Thanks Liesbet, much appreciated! Of course I will never “delete” my friends but I might be a little less attentive.
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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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Thanks Hilary, it is a very trying time, you are right.
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