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The Long Walk

CherryPie — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:37:30 +0000

After completing my Queen Elizabeth II memorial walking challenge; 96k (60 miles) by virtually walking from Sonning Common to London, I retraced my steps on the virtual route from London back to Windsor (just under 29 miles). I concluded my challenge with a ‘real’ walk along the 2.64 miles ‘Long Walk’ from the Windsor Castle Cambridge gate entrance to the Copper Horse statue of King George III.

We enjoyed the views and seeing the deer herd as we got closer to the large statue of King George III that is at the far end of the walk. I enjoyed the sense of achievement and reflected on Queen Elizabeth II as I took in the view from the elevated location before walking the pathway back to Windsor.

My medal didn’t arrive in time for it to be presented at the end of The LongWalk . When it arrived I had it presented in one of my favourite local places, Hodnet Hall Gardens which also has lovely tree lined walks.

All the proceeds of medal purchases were equally donated between selected Queen’s Animal Charities. I have made additional donations to two of them; RSPB and the Dogs Trust. I have also made a donation to The Queens Green Canopy which was an initiative to plant trees to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The initiative has now been extended so that trees can be planted in memoriam to honour Her Majesty.

The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Walk

CherryPie — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 23:26:00 +0000

I am taking part in this virtual challenge to walk 96K (60 miles) in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. All profits from taking part in this challenge will be donated the many animal charities that The Queen supported.

I aim to complete the challenge before the end of September and when I have done so I will make a personal donation to one or more of those charities.

You can find the challenge here.

RIP Dear Friend

CherryPie — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:28:15 +0000

I am so sad to hear that Jams/Shaun passed away suddenly on Friday. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones.

Let life be as beautiful as summer flowers
And death as beautiful as autumn leaves.
Rabindranath Tagore

On the Other Side

CherryPie — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:26:07 +0000

The soul is indestructible and its activity will continue through eternity. It is like the sun, which, to our eyes, seems to set at night; but it has in reality only gone to diffuse its light elsewhere.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Sunset…

CherryPie — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:31:44 +0000

…Last night my father passed away and now he is at rest.

When I left the hospital after visiting time there was the beginnings of a beautiful sunset. As I drove home the sunset turned into something quite spectacular and special, I was able to see it in my rear view mirror as I travelled home.

As the evening twilight fades away the sky is filled with stars invisible by day.
Longfellow