vervialle Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 My french neighbour died on Friday after a short illness, I have known him and his wife for fifteen years,I watched him getting the harvest in working round the clock, I could set my watch by the time he collected the eggs each morning, his vegetable patch was a work of art, he would start a game of boules in the lane on a hot barmy August evening, but most of all he looked out for all of us,it is truly the end of an era, I would very much like to buy a bench in his memory to put under the oak tree in the middle of our hamlet where everyone passsed the time of day,do you think this is a bit english I would hate to offend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I think that it sounds likely a lovely idea. So what if it is English (and is it and English thing to buy a bench?) - kindness and thoughtfulness extends over borders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 What a super idea - I don't see how anyone could be offended by such a lovely gesture.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I think it would be an excellent idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I think its a really good idea, I bet you were a lovely neighbor to have too!I'm sure his family will be very touched by such a lovely gesture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I think it's a really nice idea too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Katie Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Reading this I am surprised they don't do this in France also. If the bench thing is new to them they will be overwhelmed with your generosity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Vervialle, if you do decide to go ahead, I can offer an appropriately engraved brass plaque free of charge. I know how you must feel, I cherish my good neighbours.Hoddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vervialle Posted May 7, 2006 Author Share Posted May 7, 2006 Thankyou for all your thoughts, you never want to do the wrong thing, but I feel more comfortable now about approaching his wife about it and Hoddy I will be in touch thankyou for your generous offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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