Sandy Lane, Pennard, Gower. Thoughts From My Heart: 2007

Wednesday 26 September 2007

Chris Neilson.....friend

A laner nearly all his life....held in our hearts & memories with love

I'll miss you my friend......'til we meet again.

Tuesday 25 September 2007

Raving...

Word Associations....

Motorway - Main Road - Carriageway - Road - Tarmac - Track - Path - Lane - Bumpy
Ocean - Sea - River - Stream - Gully - Puddle
Chalet - House - Bungalow - Shack - Hut - Cabin - Bender - Van - Caravan - Cave - Home
Fire - Wood - Smoke - Logs - Stove - Cosy - Snug - Warm
Family - Friends - Relatives - Neighbours - Mates - Visitors - Community
Safe - Secluded - Secret - Special - Spiritual - Splendid - Sandy Lane

Monday 24 September 2007

Autumn thoughts on Sandy Lane, blessings

Here I am again, looking out on grey skies and wind whipped trees. The lane is muddy today, it rained overnight. The smell of Autumn is in the air and the chill of the wind on my face makes me remember Autumns and Winters of the past. The wet and blustery days of October and November, the bitter easterly wind of December,January and February. The rare falls of snow that send everyone out on the links with skis and sledges and bin bags and trays!
The wonderful feeling of getting home and sitting in front of the wood burning stove,listening to the rain, beating a tattoo on the tin roof. Walking the dog over to the castle, wrapped up against the elements..wild weather, turbulent sea and excitement in the blood that surges and sends out a scream against the wind that no one ever hears. Christmas time, with carol singing, Christmas lights and open house parties with warm mince pies and mulled wine with friends.......oh what memories,what a blessed life to lead. I am thankful.

Sandy Laners, gone but not forgotton.....

Bruce
Rob Brandon (Ahimsa)
Gill Griffiths (Hillside)
Kath Neilson (Twigwidge)
Robyn (Shalimar)
Jean Hebdon (Ahimsa)
Little Ken (Matura)
Carol. (Pauline's daughter)
Nelsie
Mrs Goldbourne (Sunnyside)
Noel (Fern)
Sue Fancourt
Laurence Fancourt Snr
Joe Park
Hammy (Mr Hamilton) Redcliff
Chris (Neilson) (Twigwidge)
Dave (Green Cwm)
Marion (Hopkins)
Audrey
John (The Axe)
Lindy (Howard)
Sam (Morgan)
Giles (Morten)
Luke
Jackie
Guy
Winston (Jenkins)
Burl (Wigley)
Dai (The Spy)
Penny
Polly
Del
Dick (Puzey)
John (The Fish)
Mrs Beard
Nancy
Dora
Dennis
Aunty Mary
Tom (Copham)
Martin

Saturday 22 September 2007

More photo's of Gatherings etc.....

Tuesday 18 September 2007

Pretty Suns

Pretty Suns, at the end of a cul de sac off The Middle Field, just before the woods, rebuilt about 5 years ago. The old chalet was famous for having "I LOVE YOU PENNY" painted in 2ft high letters on the roof. A romantic gesture intended to be seen from the air and washed off with the rain, it proved more enduring and was still evident 15years later!!

Brynsifi

Brynsifi in The Top Field, Rebuilt several years ago by Joy (formerly Joyce) and the late Guy.
Joy now rents out both this and another property in Barbados, also called Brynsifi.

Gower Bird Hospital, Sandy Lane. Valletta

Nestled in The Bottom Field at Valetta, once the home of the late Burl Wigley. The Gower Bird Hospital, founded by Simon & Karen Kingsnorth is now a well respected charity.
The dedication of Karen and Simon and the workers who help them is Nationally recognised. Their work with wild birds and all creatures great and small for that matter is testament to their commitment to all animals.
Respect is due ! (But donations are also necessary)
admin@gowerbirdhospital.org.uk