the day she came into my life |
For eighteen months this new friend has gone everywhere with me. Sadly when I had my friend out with me on Saturday 13th July 2013 the two of us had an accident together, just a minor one. We had been sharing the scenery of the river at Failford, just a few short miles away from the new home we moved into together a few weeks back,when we slipped on the banking, the two of us went down, hand in hand as we always are.
Whilst I escaped with little more than a grass stained bum and a large dent in my pride, the same cannot be said about my friend. My friend suffered serious damage, and I am saddened to tell you my friend has gone to camera heaven.
She went in the way every good camera should go, during the call to duty. This is the final picture that was taken by my trusty friend whilst she was out with me. Not particularly even a good picture, and if the fateful event had no happened probably a picture that would have been deleted never to be seen by anyone.
As you can see she valiantly attempts to start up, but the best she can muster is lens obstructed.
The highs of family life that my friend has shared - the announcement of the twins
Bobs new friend E
The new house
The fun with Granddad
and Aunty Tweeze
We have shared sunrises
not to mentions dozens of sunsets
Days out to
the park
the beach, both in the Summer
and the winter
we have seen
places of local interest
walks along an icy river
holiday in Oban
capturing the grandchildren
wildlife
and flowers
the obscure
the daft
the weird
not to mention being there for the history
You were also there for the end of Shortdog which you captured gracefully in her last few weeks,
Sadly now it is your turn to leave me, we even tried surgery on you, but to no avail.
RIP little friend you will be sadly missed. It was a good life while it lasted.
r.i.p faithful friend. you had a good and full life....and a muddy end! :/
ReplyDeleteit certainly did, it was well travelled and well used.
DeleteLots of past Country Kids photos I recognise in there! Camera's move on so fast, I guarantee you will fall in love with a new one! I've just got my first DSLR, and I just love it, even though I am mainly on automatic modes!
ReplyDeletemine did come off of automatic mode when out without the children, yes I am sure I will fall in love with my next one,
DeleteI know it's a sad event but I have to say the post is excellent Elaine! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle, yes it was a bit of light hearted fun, a bit of an obituary for my faithful friend
DeleteOh no! That camera has produced some excellent photos, I hope this isn't the end of 365 for you?!
ReplyDeleteNEVER!!! Im planning nexts years already....mainly minky and dinky no doubt
Deleteaww what a shame - some great memories there. At least you managed to save the SD card! Loving your new header btw..well done! x
ReplyDeletethank you, a header is so important but so difficult to get right.
DeleteThat was funny and sad at the same time. I feel like the camera's life flashed before our eyes then! Have you managed to get another one yet?
ReplyDeleteglad you enjoyed it Kay, yes I have a replacement, took it on holiday with me, a lot of learning yet to do but getting there
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