Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Dedication.

 I lost the love of my life and sweetheart and pal J last Tuesday.  We buried her on Saturday in a graveyard overlooking the bay.

The people of Bantry and beyond showed J  and my family and myself so much love.

I don't know when or if I will post again for a while.  But I will publish any comments on here.

God bless you all.👍



41 comments:

  1. Oh my God. I have never been so shocked by a post in my life. I am so sorry to read this, Dave. We all send our best thoughts to you and will wait. Grief can't be rushed. We will be here when you get back, I am sure.

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  2. Dave I'm sending you heartfelt wishes, I hope you can still find the peace and love in your smallholding and plants, hopefully we will get to hear more of your tales here, if not I wish you well. I for one love to read your blog, and receive your helpful comments on my blog.

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  3. So sorry Dave. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

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  4. Oh Dave. I don't know what to say. Like Debby, I am shocked and so very sad to read this post. Please know that you have a lot of affection and support here in Blogland and hope that you will return when you feel able to. xx

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  5. Oh Dave, I feel for you, as you know, the same thing happened to me a few months ago. Today it hits me again. I find that growing things helps me cope with the loss We are the same people trying to live in a different world. I will think of you. with love , Kathy xxx

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  6. Hold the good times and memories in that gap in your heart and soul Dave. Keep gardening. Keep walking. (((Hugs)))

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  7. Oh Dave - that's such shocking news. You have my heartfelt condolences, although words are so inadequate at a time like this. I hope you are surrounded by family and friends, and find solace in gentle sun and the fresh air of your allotment. When you feel like posting, we will be relieved to hear from you. grief can't be rushed, and pretending it's ok is, in my experience at least, just making it worse. X X Virginia, a reader who rarely comments, but appreciates your blog insights. XX.

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  8. My god - that was a shock. Like the commenters above you have my condolences and I hope the good people around help you and your sons process the loss and grief. Talk about J often, share the memories.

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  9. I’m so very sorry for your loss.
    Take time to morn and comeback when your reqdy

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  10. Oh my goodness, what a shock. So sorry to hear this. Look after yourself.

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  11. Heartbreaking to read this news. Thinking of you and your family.

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  12. My heart goes out to you Dave. May time help you to cope with this loss.

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  13. Oh no. I'm so sorry Dave. Truly heartbreaking. All my love to you and your family

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  14. Thinking of you and your family.

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  15. So sorry for your loss. Keep gardening.
    Jane

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  16. So sorry for your loss. Keep gardening
    Jane

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  17. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Look after yourself and know that others are thinking of you.

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  18. Very shocked Dave. Thinking about you. I am not a hugging kind of bloke but I would hug you now. So sorry for your loss.

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  19. So sorry for your loss Dave, shocked and saddened for you, and those who grieve with you. I hope you find strength to cope with the days ahead, and joy in many memories of the shared past, Elaine - hugs

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  20. I have never commented before though I always read your blog - I just want to add my condolences and hope that your cherished memories will cimfort you in these dark days. Joan from Dublin

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  21. Great choice of song Dave, Dedication, I just listened to all the words. Perfect. Thin Lizzy deliver.

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  22. Love to you and your family Dave. Big ((((hugs)))) coming your way.

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  23. I'm so sorry, Dave. Thinking of you.

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  24. So sorry for your loss.

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  25. So sorry for the loss of your wife. Take time to grieve.

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  26. I am very sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself. Cali

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  27. I came here from Life's Funny Like That-Debby. I'm so sorry for your loss. Grief is a strange beast that deals with things in it's own time.

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  28. These are hard, painful times for you. I wish you strength and courage in the days ahead.

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  29. Bless you, Dave, and all her dear ones.

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  30. Debby sent me too. It's a rough time when one loses a loved one, Dave, but grieve in your way and in time the pain will ease. My she rest in peace.

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  31. Condolences to you on losing your beloved. May your grief be a comfort as you were loved and knew love.

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  32. My condolences to you and your family, I read of your sad loss on Life's funny like that Debby's thread. I have popped in and read your blog for a long time.

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  33. So sorry to hear of your loss, my condolences.

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  34. Terribly sad news. Think on the good times you had with your wife, the memories will always be there.

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  35. I am terribly sorry for the loss of your sweetheart. My condolences to you and your family at this sad time. Dawn P. Albany, GA USA

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  36. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
    Rob and Barbara, outside Richmond, Virginia

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  37. I am so very sorry to hear this, Dave. My deepest condolences.

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  38. So sorry, Dave. Truly the only thing worse than mourning the love of your life is to never have had her to love. Big hugs.

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Dedication.

 I lost the love of my life and sweetheart and pal J last Tuesday.  We buried her on Saturday in a graveyard overlooking the bay. The people...