Monday, 2 July 2018

Missed photography opportunity!...


Ok Marjorie what has that crochet got to do with a Red Kite bird of prey....lol here is the story from this morning..... I was sat having a cup of coffee in my garden in Hayes.... and sat crocheting a patchwork blanket....for my project Family Link Up  to send to the Syrian family in Turkey...... Yes I know it is a heatwave here in the UK now and across Europe but I am using wool up to help keep the refugees warm in winter you see.  Then the most magnificent thing happened in the clear blue sky (like in the photo above) a local Red Kite came gliding low as if to see what I was doing.... wallah it was just like this photo that I have found on the Northern Kites site...... why not a photo of yours Marjorie.....? because my camera was on my office desk IN the house at the time..... lol so frustrating I did go and get the camera but he flew off towards Uxbridge..... and ....with his mate as there were then two seen... but no photo from me!... sadly.... as was thinking wow that would have been an amazing entry for the BBC Countryfile calendar competition. Countryfile calendar competition details The Red kite has been seen gliding over Hayes, West Drayton near Heathrow and around Uxbridge and Northolt..... ohhh read this from the Northern Kites link...
"The species was once common across Great Britain; indeed, historically the species was probably our most widespread bird of prey.  Three hundred years ago, it was a common sight over much of northern England and in medieval times, it fed in the streets of London (where it was given special protection for its useful role in cleansing the streets)."
A reminder that London is a sprawl of urbanisation over countryside....! We have pockets of untouched fields and lakes and woodlands and parks amidst the city life.... Nature lives around us from foxes to birds of prey..... as we are nature - man made infrastructures cannot rid the fact that we are all biologically connected.... so should be design with the eco-structure in mind...

Moral of the morning for me - always keep your camera handy...!! 

This Red Admiral butterfly photo I took in my garden a couple of years ago it took ages to capture as the butterfly kept teasing me by folding her wings..... and flying off ...then at one time landing on my arm as I had my camera in my hands... hhhh it was quite a teasing game she was playing with me... so funny. 

Sunday, 1 July 2018

ohh... lovely Summer Sale with Gudrun

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Gudrun Sjoden

Perfect for this heatwave we have...

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Very touched by Family Link Up

I am so impressed by my Syrian family that I befriend and help to link up.....They are all so caring and respectful of their host countries.  My dear Boshra is working hard in Belgium on the "integration course" that Belgium is putting on.  She is embracing the language and respects the culture and the other religions practiced. She has been in the cathedral in Bruges and lit a candle - bless her she said a prayer for me to come to her.  I am so ready to see her and the girls again.... I am missing Leen and Celine and they are growing so fast.  Celine I have not met as a toddler yet only as a newborn baby last year in Eleonas Camp Athens... She is quite a character I can tell from her skype and photos that she is a very determined little big lady.... her big sister Leen is like a light so happy no matter the situation. Leen can speak 3 languages Arabic, French, English and about to learn Dutch in the school in Belgium.  I always think these children when they become adults will have top jobs in the UN at this rate :-) ...Learn more about Family Link Up  and ways you can help. 
I like the coming together to understand one another from all religions... I spent time in India in an Ashram where all world religions came together to share with one another... In London I like to go the the King George VI mosque in Regents park as there is an open door for all to come along and learn and share together.  The Queens father donated the land in Regents park for the Mosque to be built with a specific instruction it be an educational centre for all to come and learn about the peace and compassion of Islam - whether they embraced the religion or not but to understand... So we have all the world religions coming along to learn & share. The link for all is being selfless, caring and compassionate for one another and all creation. 
The Light of Love is the key. 
I will share with you a translation of a du'a from "The Accepted Whispers" given that Boshra is lighting a candle... light Noor in Arabic. Allah is Arabic for God
So it goes:-
"O Allah put Light in my heart, Light in my sight, Light in my hearing, Light to my right, Light to my left, Light behind me, and Light in front of me." The prayer goes on to ask for Light to emanate through the whole of our being.  Of course when you think in physics terms we are bundles of energy... and by that thought we are all connected too.... we must learn to control the ego that creates shadow and separation from the light of love, as we really do need to be a Global Family .....and Link Up for us all to have peace on Earth and enjoy caring and sharing with one another. 
Here is the lovely rose if you remember I captured in the Regents park mosque


Proud of my grandson Sponsored walk

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Sam my Grandson and his scouts have done a night walk to raise money for Bloodwise.... the photos he has got are dark with the moon shining but here is the link to the charity for you to read up on their work and donate. Bloodwise here to beat blood cancers They are amazing I went to an open day in London last year and was very impressed. Amazing work scientifically, clinically and with lots of love and care for patient with blood cancers. Donate to their work with thanks. 

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July welcome with blooms in my garden





"The kiss of the sun for pardon,
The song of the birds for mirth,--
One is nearer God's heart in a garden
Than anywhere else on earth
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