Monday, September 17, 2012
Sad Dorking day.
I had hoped to bring you a report and pictures of a celebratory day at Pilgrims.
Though I realise that getting old and weak and closing down a major part of life is not a cause for celebration.
Instead we were greeted at the door of the shop by a couple, waiting with boxes and a pile of newspapers to wrap things.
This was Madame Julie's daughter and son in law. They were over from France to deal with the clearing out from the shop.
Of course it was too daunting emotionally for Julie to be there. Within an hour, the centre of her life was no more - just an empty space.
It was a sad day.
But it was a busy day.
Many people from other countries were in the shop - almost seemed like coach loads of them.
One group were Australian and were on a package tour, staying at various centres round the country. They were enjoying 3 nights at The White Horse in Dorking. They all desperately wanted to buy - but were very conscious of luggage weight limits . Tomorrow they will be off to Germany for a visit to the Schlumpf motor museum.
Tonight I am tired - very tired! Been asleep already on the sofa.
Here is a picture, taken by Donna, of us yesterday morning in Reigate Priory Park very early in the morning.
Though I realise that getting old and weak and closing down a major part of life is not a cause for celebration.
Instead we were greeted at the door of the shop by a couple, waiting with boxes and a pile of newspapers to wrap things.
This was Madame Julie's daughter and son in law. They were over from France to deal with the clearing out from the shop.
Of course it was too daunting emotionally for Julie to be there. Within an hour, the centre of her life was no more - just an empty space.
It was a sad day.
But it was a busy day.
Many people from other countries were in the shop - almost seemed like coach loads of them.
One group were Australian and were on a package tour, staying at various centres round the country. They were enjoying 3 nights at The White Horse in Dorking. They all desperately wanted to buy - but were very conscious of luggage weight limits . Tomorrow they will be off to Germany for a visit to the Schlumpf motor museum.
Tonight I am tired - very tired! Been asleep already on the sofa.
Here is a picture, taken by Donna, of us yesterday morning in Reigate Priory Park very early in the morning.
