Summertime in Menton - the Boat Trip - 9
Time to go home. We wave goodbye to Carlo and Susan and my friend, Donald, who lives in Beaulieu.
Donald was one of the first people I met when, 17 years ago, I came to live in the south of France. He 'knows everyone' and everyone loves Donald. He gives great parties - and through Donald, you meet great people. But, most of all, he's a really good and valued friend to his friends - he works at friendship. Barely a week will go by without a call, 'Just calling to see how you are.' How lucky I am.
Donald was one of the first people I met when, 17 years ago, I came to live in the south of France. He 'knows everyone' and everyone loves Donald. He gives great parties - and through Donald, you meet great people. But, most of all, he's a really good and valued friend to his friends - he works at friendship. Barely a week will go by without a call, 'Just calling to see how you are.' How lucky I am.
"My friends are my estate" - Emily Dickinson
Buggar - missed the boat trip - guess I'll have to make do with the photos!!!
ReplyDeleteNice to catch up again - thanks for your comments while I was away. Had a great time but too much wine and food - I put on a heap of weight - diet started yesterday....well maybe tomorrow!!!
nous aussi, on lui fait un coucou d'au revoir a ton ami. c'est très important les amis dans la vie.
ReplyDeleteFriends like Donald are not the dime-a-dozen variety. You are fortunate.
ReplyDeleteThe water is a deep and beautiful blue in your photo. Donald is indeed a treasure; reminds me of a Georgia O'Keeffe quote I like and I often use as part of my signature in some of my posts: “Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small. We haven't time, and to see takes time - like to have a friend takes time.”
ReplyDeleteI would say that Mr. Lincoln has hit the nail on the head.
ReplyDeleteFriends are to cherished and nurtured.
"Do unto others...... "
I reckon all of your shots are the best; ever. However, this one is WAY up there.
How lovely! Reminds me of Lake Como.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your visits to Norwich Daily Photo. I hope that you enjoy the colours of summer on my blog.
joy
I too love that quote by Georgia O'Keeffe. I will miss Donald and all your lovely friends that included this motley crew of bloggers on their boat trip.
ReplyDeleteI see you're now back on land! I love to look at boat photos, but am not at ease on any boat. I too have a very, very good friend who is here visiting me now.
ReplyDeleteI have so enjoyed your boat outing. Thanks for taking us along. I would like to become a friend like Donald.
ReplyDeleteLovely series of boat outing photos. You must have lots of fun. Yes, it is nice to have a friend like Donald. Have a great day. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like I missed the darn boat too! Oh well, nice to catch-up with photos! Great friends are indeed treasures--lucky you to have one like Daniel!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a lovely tribute to your friend. He's licky to have you as a friend too!
ReplyDeleteCould that sea be any bluer. Just a wonderful series. New friendhips you have to work at, but good friends are a dream.
ReplyDeleteWonderful tribute to your friend Donald but he's lucky too having a friend like you (and I know you, so I know what I'm saying) ... ;-)
ReplyDeleteI think Fabrizio must be right! Donald sounds marvellous - very much like my M.B. Emily's quote is a good one too. Beautiful photo Jilly.
ReplyDeleteSad to say good-bye and have the trip come to an end. Good to know they'll keep in touch!
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