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  • May. 29th, 2016 at 7:41 PM

ali15son


it's been a truly wonderful , emotional and somewhat perfect kind of day with the sun shining throughout . Lewis's plaque is situated in the most perfect setting with the river Tame running along the side of it . I really thought the tears would begin to flow but far from it , it's so peaceful and humbling and i knew when i was walking away that i had to turn around and go back for a second viewing . I'm so pleased that i have had the chance to view it .

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fiorenza_a
May. 29th, 2016 06:55 pm (UTC)

You know I love your posts, but I think this is the best picture.

I'm so glad there is somewhere in this country to remember him - and this is the first time I've seen the actual plaque.

How lovely that Bodie is on it.

And what a perfect place for it to be. Reminding everyone that in many ways Bodie was the least of his achievements.

Thank you, especially, for this post.
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ali15son
May. 31st, 2016 05:22 am (UTC)
thankyou and it was such a perfect day though an emotiinal one and one i'm so glad i made because it is such a peaceful setting and very fitting for Lewis .
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freetraveller15
May. 29th, 2016 07:11 pm (UTC)
What a beautiful post. I love what you said and the pics to go with it. I'm so glad it was the perfect day for you and that the sun was shining. It looks like the kind of place and setting that inspires peace and reflection, but not necessarily sadness. And well, I know the feeling, having to turn back for a second viewing... ☺.
Thank you xx
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ali15son
May. 31st, 2016 05:23 am (UTC)
thankyou so much for looking and it was such a perfect day though an emotional one and Lewis's plaqie is situated in the most gorgeous of places .
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loxleyprince
May. 29th, 2016 07:17 pm (UTC)
*hugs you*
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ali15son
May. 31st, 2016 05:24 am (UTC)
thankyou so much for your hugs they are gratefully received and thankyou for looking .
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shooting2kill
May. 29th, 2016 08:01 pm (UTC)
These are such lovely photos and yes, like Fiorenza has already mentioned, I love the way 'Bodie' is inserted on the plaque.

I'm *so* pleased you went there, had a lovely day and shared that with us! Thank you very much.
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ali15son
May. 31st, 2016 05:27 am (UTC)
thankyou so much . It was such a perfect day and Lewis's plaque is situated in such a gorgeous position , really peaceful and the gardens are kept immaculate . I also love how "Bodie" is inscribed on the plaque also.
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londonronnie
May. 29th, 2016 08:21 pm (UTC)
Ah, today was the day of your visit! So pleased that the sun was shining for you, it's been sadly absent on my two visits.

It is a wonderfully peaceful spot, isn't it, and a very fitting place for our Lew to be remembered.
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ali15son
May. 31st, 2016 05:29 am (UTC)
thankyou for everything . I really did think that there would be tears but then a sense of peace took over and it was such a gentle feeling and the setting is so beautiful, i know another visit will take place at some point but i'm so glad i have had the chance to view it .

Edited at 2016-05-31 05:30 am (UTC)
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macklingirl
May. 29th, 2016 08:55 pm (UTC)
What a lovely way to remember him. Thank you for sharing! :-)
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ali15son
May. 31st, 2016 05:32 am (UTC)
you are welcome and thankyou for looking . Lewis's plaque is situated in the most wonderful setting with such a feeling of peace and tranquillity and i'm so grateful for having the chance to view it .
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watteaux
May. 29th, 2016 09:11 pm (UTC)
Thanks for going. It's on my list :)
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ali15son
May. 31st, 2016 05:33 am (UTC)
i was always going to view it and i'm so pleased that i have . If you ever have the opportunity to visit then you must because it's such a wonderful place to visit
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calico_pye
May. 29th, 2016 09:44 pm (UTC)
Oh, that is so lovely - to be remembered properly.
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ali15son
May. 31st, 2016 05:40 am (UTC)
thankyou for looking and i am so pleased to have the opportunity to view Lew's plaque which is in the most perfect of settings and i know another visit will take place at some point .
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murphybabe
May. 30th, 2016 06:42 am (UTC)
I'm so glad you've seen it now and that it was a nice day :)

It is a perfect spot, isn't it, and so peaceful, as you say.

Hugs xx
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ali15son
May. 31st, 2016 05:45 am (UTC)
thankyou so much for everything . I am so pleased that i have seen Lewis's plaque and i reall did expect tears but a sense of peace just took over and his plaque is situated in the most perfect of settings .
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snailbones
May. 30th, 2016 08:23 am (UTC)


Sending you smiley hugs *hugs*

I'm glad you had such a lovely visit - every time I see the plaque it makes me smile to see Bodie on it.

Thank you so much for sharing your day with us.

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ali15son
May. 31st, 2016 05:47 am (UTC)
thankyou for your hugs which i am gratefully receiving . I am just so pleased for the chance to view Lewis's plaque and the setting is just so perfect .
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sw33n3y
May. 30th, 2016 09:43 am (UTC)
Oh I'm so glad you got there, and that it was, not only, pleasant weather, but a lovely experience. Thank you for sharing.
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ali15son
May. 31st, 2016 05:52 am (UTC)
thankyou , yes the whole day was perfect and i am just so thankful for the opportunity to visit Lewis's plaque which is set in the most perfect of settings with such a peaceful feeling about it and i really did think the tears would flow but you get such a tranquil feeling. I know another visit will take place at some point.
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miwahni
May. 30th, 2016 11:01 am (UTC)
That looks just perfect. I'm glad you had such lovely weather for your visit too.
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ali15son
May. 31st, 2016 05:54 am (UTC)
thankyou and yes it is such a perfect place for Lewis's plaque to be situated . There is such a sense of calm and peacefulness and when i thought the tears would flow then that sense of peacefulness took over . I know i will visit again at some point .
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