tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post4812590617310148831..comments2024-03-29T10:53:19.170+00:00Comments on Paul's Beer & Travel Blog: Farewell to Swanton MorleyPaul Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09678639237696546268noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post-32641929834922221712016-08-12T10:34:37.208+01:002016-08-12T10:34:37.208+01:00Thank-you both Mudge and Martin for your kind word...Thank-you both Mudge and Martin for your kind words. Clearing out a former family home is never the easiest of tasks, but fortunately my younger sister did the lion’s share, and she was probably far more ruthless than me when it came to deciding what to keep and what to dispose of; who says women are the weaker sex?<br /><br />As I discovered, the finality only really hits when the place is completely empty, and then it seems as though the person or persons who once lived there have now left no visible trace, (apart from the colour schemes they chose for the interior, or trees or shrubs they may have planted in the garden). <br /><br />I have vague memories of my parents performing similar tasks when their parents passed on; although a generation or two ago people tended to live in smaller properties and certainly never accumulated as much “stuff” as my parents did, and which my wife and I are both certainly very guilty of. (Especially my wife, who puts Imelda Marcos to shame!) Anyway, the task is now over, and I can look forward to exploring other parts of Norfolk, when I visit dad.<br /><br />I think my son’s penchant for lager comes about through laziness; that and wanting to appear different from his father. I suppose having been dragged to beer festivals, and real ale pubs, up and down the country from an early age, he was bound to rebel in the end. At least he enjoys decent lager when we visit countries like the Czech Republic and Germany!<br /><br />I think I’ve been put off drinking Wherry over the years by too many poorly-kept pints, and I suspect you are right Martin that much of this is down to trying to compete against an overwhelming tide of lager in many pubs. As I discovered though, when it’s on form, it’s excellent, and definitely a good beer to have a session on.<br />Paul Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678639237696546268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post-43034606797596898142016-08-11T22:03:57.937+01:002016-08-11T22:03:57.937+01:00I really enjoyed the poignancy and detail of that ...I really enjoyed the poignancy and detail of that Paul, a very open post.<br /><br />Your affection for your Son comes through in your weary acceptance of his lager drinking ! <br /><br />I'm glad you're finding good Wherry, a beer I loved 15 or so years ago but rarely find in good form now (due to lower sales compared to lager I think)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post-30836024805951352722016-08-11T18:18:00.998+01:002016-08-11T18:18:00.998+01:00I can understand how you're feeling, having ha...I can understand how you're feeling, having had to clear out my Mum's house three years ago after she died. In a way, sorting things out keeps you busy and helps you come to terms with things.<br /><br />The village signs are a distinctive feature of Norfolk.Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558747878308766840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post-82821324921968454872016-08-11T13:43:29.931+01:002016-08-11T13:43:29.931+01:00The one thing you learn as you grow older Nev is t...The one thing you learn as you grow older Nev is that nothing stays the same. As we evolve we need to learn to accept and embrace change, even though we might not always welcome it. Thank-you for your kind words, though.<br /><br />I need to look into the dates on the village sign. Something of significance must have taken place in 1915; possibly connected with the First World War? I’m sure good old Google or Wikipedia will come up with the answer.<br />Paul Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678639237696546268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6722137562852954269.post-78472207659243083312016-08-11T10:41:51.422+01:002016-08-11T10:41:51.422+01:00It's strange and rather sad when you say goodb...It's strange and rather sad when you say goodbye to a person or a place, or both, knowing you probably won't see them again, particularly when they have been important to you. <br /><br />The sign for Swanton Morley look rather fine: do you know what the dates 1915-1965 signify? RedNevhttp://rednev-rearm.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.com