This post resonated deeply and what a fantastic adventure to be embarking on! My dear friend who I met when we were 12 and we were lifelong friends, had an absolute mission to collect litter - the careless drop and go habit of people drove her crazy. She always took a bag, gloves and a litter picker wherever she went. The last chapter of her life was spent searching for treatments for ovarian cancer - she and her husband had retired after working hard, had bought a beautiful mobile home they called Lola and were planning trips to explore Europe. Then after much battling with her Doctor who thought she was overreacting to a lump she could feel she got her diagnosis and it plunged her into a very different set of journeys. She was beautiful, creative, astute, opinionated, brave, loved beauty, nature, John Clare, beloved by family and friends and was taken too soon. Missed by so many. She lived every moment with a fierce passion and I know she would have loved what you are doing. So thank you for your post and for bringing my dear friend so sharply back into the present.
It is so sad. Heartbreaking that your first van experiences was to witness littering but I love how you’ve decided to turn it into something positive. Yes of course I’d love to see what you do with it. You truly are a one in a million. ☺️
Hi Fiona, such a wonderful idea. I’d love to join you in your project. I often end up picking litter dropped or blown in. Netting and plastic on the beach is my pet peeve. I’m picking up my own small van next week that we are converting into a micro day van and will be visiting lots of places in my county of Northumberland in her. We’ve named her Mabel. I too have been thinking a lot about legacy recently as I edge towards 60. Nature and wildlife are something I am passionate about and I’ve been thinking of creative ways to work with them. I’d love to read/hear about your ideas and inspiration on this project. X
Oh my we are cut from the same cloth. I will share as I go and collect. I use my van mainly as a wee studio and space to have a quiet cuppa. Enjoy your van and welcome aboard! ❤️
It is such a sad reflection on humanity that we not only rape the natural world to manufacture things so damaging to her, but then discard them without a second thought. I am shocked that people can be so selfish, lazy and thoughtless. Your creations are beautiful Fiona, as is this little insight into your travels with Willow. I would dearly love to have a Willow of my own some day ✨💛
This post resonated deeply and what a fantastic adventure to be embarking on! My dear friend who I met when we were 12 and we were lifelong friends, had an absolute mission to collect litter - the careless drop and go habit of people drove her crazy. She always took a bag, gloves and a litter picker wherever she went. The last chapter of her life was spent searching for treatments for ovarian cancer - she and her husband had retired after working hard, had bought a beautiful mobile home they called Lola and were planning trips to explore Europe. Then after much battling with her Doctor who thought she was overreacting to a lump she could feel she got her diagnosis and it plunged her into a very different set of journeys. She was beautiful, creative, astute, opinionated, brave, loved beauty, nature, John Clare, beloved by family and friends and was taken too soon. Missed by so many. She lived every moment with a fierce passion and I know she would have loved what you are doing. So thank you for your post and for bringing my dear friend so sharply back into the present.
What a truly special person to have lived on our beautiful planet. So sad that she is no longer here but always with you though ❤️
It is so sad. Heartbreaking that your first van experiences was to witness littering but I love how you’ve decided to turn it into something positive. Yes of course I’d love to see what you do with it. You truly are a one in a million. ☺️
Aw that is kind. We shall wander together. Xx
Hi Fiona, such a wonderful idea. I’d love to join you in your project. I often end up picking litter dropped or blown in. Netting and plastic on the beach is my pet peeve. I’m picking up my own small van next week that we are converting into a micro day van and will be visiting lots of places in my county of Northumberland in her. We’ve named her Mabel. I too have been thinking a lot about legacy recently as I edge towards 60. Nature and wildlife are something I am passionate about and I’ve been thinking of creative ways to work with them. I’d love to read/hear about your ideas and inspiration on this project. X
Oh my we are cut from the same cloth. I will share as I go and collect. I use my van mainly as a wee studio and space to have a quiet cuppa. Enjoy your van and welcome aboard! ❤️
It is such a sad reflection on humanity that we not only rape the natural world to manufacture things so damaging to her, but then discard them without a second thought. I am shocked that people can be so selfish, lazy and thoughtless. Your creations are beautiful Fiona, as is this little insight into your travels with Willow. I would dearly love to have a Willow of my own some day ✨💛
It is very sad in indeed. I hope you get your own wee van soon. It is a life affirming choice. X