We are doing a bit of back and forth driving to the cottage due to some personal issues we have going on at home. So, we haven't put out very many of our decorations and I haven't planted any annuals yet this year. Because we are unsure of our schedule, I can't be sure that they would be taken care of.
There have been SO many changes in our little "neighborhood" at the lake this year. We have had the same neighbors since we've had the place...1979. Last year was the first summer that our oldest neighbors sold their cottage. It was a difficult adjustment for us as we have known several generations of the family, but the place was just getting too big for them to take care of. We were all a little heartbroken when their cottage sold. We were very fortunate in at that a great local farming family purchased three of the cottages here! They are a young, growing family and we are looking forward to getting to know them better!
One of our closest friends has been diagnosed with a disease and we are all trying to adjust to the changes that will bring. The neighbor next to us has had MS for many years and this year is the first year that he has not been able to come up to his place. Apparently, over the winter, his license was taken away and he has no way to get back and forth anymore.
As the neighbors all around us are contemplating whether or not to sell, we are adjusting to the changes. I should say...we are adjusting the best we can. It is difficult as we have all built strong relationships and we will miss them!
As we come up each time, I have been taking photos of the perennials as they are all in different stages of growth. Many of our trees and flowers did not grow as we expected they would...probably because we have had the strangest weather! It has actually been in the 40's at night here!! This is JUNE and the daytime temps today are only supposed to be about 60. We have even had the heat on the last two nights!
The picture above was taken outside the little store where we purchase milk and bread...a little neighborhood store. That guy you see in the last photo....he is my new buddy...what do you think?? :)
13 comments:
that's a super cool new buddy!!! I agree with you... I missed a thing after neighbors moved who always were there ... it is a little like losing a friend ....
Geez, I hate change! Sorry y'all are going through so much...but I love the cottage. Hope you don't have to sell it too...
Love the photos!
hughugs
That must have been really sad when the neighbors moved. The cottage looks like such a fantastic place. Hope all is well
Lily & Edward
Change can be so uncomfortable. There's a lot of neighbors in our neighborhood that are starting to move away. We miss them dearly...the whole neighborhood feels different. We sure hope you can adjust at the cottage.
I love your moose friend! It is always hard when neighbors move and the feel of the neighborhood changes with every good-bye. I hope that your new neighbors are terrific. You cottage is lovely and I'd spend as much time as possible there. ♥
We hope all the issues and changes are soon resolved so you can enjoy the cottage. Your new friend is rather interesting.
Woos - Ciara and Lightning
your new friend is quite a charmer. Sorry to hear about all the changes going on and I hope your issues at home are not too serious.
We've had that cooler weather the last couple days too. I had all the windows open yesterday and the furnace kicked on.
Change is sometimes stressful and needs getting used to. Your moosey friend is pretty cool!
Love your new friend. :-)
Looks like such a beautiful place! I am sorry some of your friends are moving away.
Gorgeous photos, Jeanne! I especially love ones of the lake. What a stunning place!
Even though we know that change is inevitable and constant, it's still an adjustment to get used to, isn't it?
LOVE your new buddy. What a cutie!
Hope you're having a super week, my friend!
X to you and the girlz
Boy, do we know how hard changes are! We hope that things settle down for you soon. We're sorry to hear about your friends health problems. And that poor little man who can no longer come down to his beloved cottage on the lake.... How sad.
Hugs,
Lily Belle & Muffin
It looks like a wonderful summer place you have. It's so lush and gorgeous!
Change is hard. My Dad just sold our family home that I grew up in, and now he lives here. Somehow it hurts my heart to imagine someone else in my childhood house. I guess we all adjust somehow.
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