Six word Saturday

If he could see the future?

This is a special place for me.  I love the outlook from this simple café, across the River Guadiana to Spain.  But more than that, it’s a place where I have a clear and vivid memory of my Dad, standing beside the soldier and smiling back at me.  I have to wonder what he would make of our world today.  From a perspective before Covid-19.

For a lighter mood, pop over to Debbie’s for a bit of Saturday shopping.  Have a good weekend!  I’ll be back with a round-up of walks on Monday.

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  1. A special place and a special moment. I can honestly say I am so glad that my mother in law went when she did, it would have been a complete nightmare trying to keep her safe through all of this not to mention the stress. No good news on the job front then? But surely a visit soon? Or not?

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      1. How so? Are they not happy to fly? Or is quarantine still in place for Portugal? I suppose that could affect them on return to the UK, though only where shopping is concerned if Lauren is still working from home. I’m afraid I have stopped following all the C advice, but I know I won’t be flying anywhere any time soon.

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      2. No official quarantine here, and the air bridge situation is up for review again on 27th July- the day after they come out. I don’t know how they feel about flying. It just feels complicated at the minute.

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  5. That’s an interesting statue, Jo. I love the composition and thought behind it more than the representation of the man and uniform. I don’t think your dad would be happy right now. I often think about my grandma during the pandemic and am glad she doesn’t have to be a part of this “new normal”. She might not have made it.

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    1. Dad would have been furious with the British government, Liesbet, and he wouldn’t have been too good at self isolating. It wasn’t in his nature.
      The significance of the soldier is that the Guadiana was the first line of defence for Portugal from Spain, who were the enemy for many years.
      I didn’t comment on your Nomad post because I didn’t have anything useful to add to the conversation. I’m sure you and Mark will find a way. 🤗💕

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  6. Very thought-provoking, Jo. Our fathers have such a place in our memories. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve thought about my dearly-departed Dad the past few years, pondering the state of the world. I think he would use the phrase he often shared with me when I journeyed off to parts unknown: “I’m sure glad it’s you and not me.” 🙂 Happy Saturday! ~Terri

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  13. That is a wondrous photo. I love the idea of taking the statue from the back (mainly because I know I’d never have thought of it, probably I’d sit there bemoaning the fact I couldn’t get to the front to do it!) and coupled with your memories it must be very precious. Chin up, girl! We’ll get there. I’ve lost a very, very good friend to the virus and a male cousin, and another friend has developed Alzeimers, all in the last six months. It’s like a punch in the guts but you get on with it as I know you are doing. I am also sure you’d like to pop over to the UK and give the family a hug at this time but hang on in there until we can. Hugs …

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    1. The virus isn’t half as much of a concern as the job situation in the UK for me right now, Mari. 😕💕 I’m glad you like the photo, hon. It’s a wonderful spot and I wouldn’t mind being there right now, with a bit of a breeze. 🤗💕

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  14. So much said in just a single pose … the spot looks heavenly and understandably so special to you connected with the memories of your father. Wouldn’t he put an arm around you and say you can get through all of this, then shake his head in total disbelief..? Love & hugs xx 🤗❤️

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      1. She did, was so lovely . . . . although both you and her have forgotten the h!! They never gave up their h, unlike nearly every other burg in the USA.

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      3. It is intriguing why they held onto it. In the late 19th century the federal government decided to drop the H’s everywhere, and for a while Pittsburgh complied but by 1911 they had decided they wanted to keep their h and so they did!

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