Sunday, 18 March 2018

Good neighbours.




Here we go again!
A sunny morning suddenly turned into heavy snowfall at lunch time.
Now the garden is white.


It's good to be part of a small community though.
Gazing out at the snow I saw my neighbour opposite waving. Not certain if he was waving for help, (he's 92) or just waving, I grabbed my boots and ran across. 
He just wanted to tell me he was fine and had a larder full of food!

A little later there was a knock at the door, and another kind neighbour called to see if we needed any shopping.
I had done a shop run yesterday so we have all we need.
Then an ambulance arrived for yet another gentleman, a lovely man who insists on taking our wastebins down to the kerb on recycling day. There was a small flurry of concerned phone calls between several of us.
His next door neighbour is looking after him and has accompanied him into hospital.

I believe that further up the country the snow is much heavier and people are already stuck on main roads. Staying in by the fire feels good.

16 comments:

Mylittlepieceofengland said...

We escaped it last time, but it snowed all day yesterday, makes for pretty photos! What a lovely community of neighbours you have, it’s good to hear about people looking out for each other xx

Frugally challenged said...

I've got good neighbours just like you. One had phoned and one had called by 7.30 this morning. Since then someone (I don't know who) has cleared a path so i| can get to my bins and a neighbour has put my bins at the kerbside as she does every Sunday Aren't people lovely!

Chy said...

We have snow today in Canada. Usually it's muddy at this time with pussy willows on the trees but this year, it's been a snowy, icy year. Thankfully, not too cold. Enjoying a day to stay in and create in the studio. Hope your snow disappears soon! Chy

Anonymous said...

Oh Barbara how wonderful to have neighbors that take care of each other. March snow is truly a prelude to spring :-)

Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Blog said...

You’ve had so much snow this year! Hope your neighbor is okay. Your plans for staying by the fire sound good!

ellen b. said...

What a surprise. How very nice to have kind neighbors who look out for each other. Sitting by the fire sounds good.

bristowmom said...

Seems you have had an unusually snowy winter! I'm glad you and your neighbors all look after each other, that truly makes a place feel like home.

Anonymous said...

Hello Elizabeth, The snow is pretty in photographs but can be so dangerous. What a blessing to have kind and caring neighbors. Thanks for your comment on my blog about the dolls....it is a toy shop where you can buy dolls, enjoy a tea party or picnic. Many accessories are available to purchase for the dolls. The gardens are lovely in every season. God bless your day.

Visits With Mary said...

Neighbors helping neighbors, that is wonderful. You don't see much of that anymore. We live in a small town too, I love it.

Cheryl said...

So glad that you were prepared and are tucked in by the fire! Saying a prayer for your neighbor . . .

Nearly Martha said...

We had a huge blizzard on the way back from church and were all braced for the worst and today...nothing. Someone told me today that Plymouth is between two rivers so it is often protected from the really terrible weather. I have no idea if that is true. All I know is that I would really like it to start to warm up now.

Elderberry-Rob said...

good to know you have caring neighbours, we have snow too, very pretty but not nice to be outside in for too long!

Stephanie said...

Oh my, just look at that snow! I am glad you're safe and sound, dear one. Hugs to you!

Ms Bingles Vintage Christmas said...

Oh..my goodness... Spring will come my friend!

Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farm said...

I am so glad everyone and everything turned out well. Living in community is a good thing, when it's with good and kind people. I enjoyed this glimpse of life in your snow country.

Kathleen Grace said...

It sounds like you have a beautiful community of loving neighbors! What a blessing that is!

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