Taking Flight for Heaven, Without a Death

[steepholm]

To cheer myself up, I unearthed some pictures that I took back in 2005, when I arranged a pre-birthday treat for Diana by giving her a picnic in Castle Park. This was followed by a trip in the tethered balloon that used to summer there. The light was wonderful, the balloon had a touch of Miyazaki, and we had great views of the bombed-out church, the old warehouses, and everything else that time and the Council had left standing in that part of Bristol.

Somehow the height and space and light and warmth feel like a good antidote for today.









More photos here.

Comments

[ashkitty.livejournal.com]

It sounds brilliant. Thank you for sharing them.

[shewhomust.livejournal.com]

Thanks for posting these.

[sovay]

Thank you.

[sartorias.livejournal.com]

Thank you for those. That's exactly the image of her that I want burned into my brain.

[queenofattolia.livejournal.com]

Thank you for posting these. Seeing these wonderful images does help to mitigate the loss a little.

Isn't it funny how the passing of someone you never met is so upsetting? But of course I've met her - I've read her books.

Thanks.

[ojuzu.livejournal.com]

But of course I've met her - I've read her books.

People always say (or at least I feel like they do) "Why are you so broken up about (creator X)'s death? It's not like you knew them." But yes, now that you mention it, of course I did.

[gillo]

Lovely pics, Charlie.

She will be deeply missed. I knew it was inevitable, but I am very, very sad.

[melissa mcshane proffitt (from livejournal.com)]

Thanks, Charlie. That was a beautiful tribute.

[rymenhild.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I'm glad you knew her and are generous enough to share your memories of her with us.

[fengirl88.livejournal.com]

So sad to hear the news of her death. Thank you for posting these.

[rushthatspeaks.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[intertext.livejournal.com]

Thanks for posting these, Charlie. It helps, a bit.

[khek.livejournal.com]

That's a lovely picture, and a fitting view of someone who raised the level of wonder in the world. Thank you for sharing.

[nineweaving.livejournal.com]

How lovely! How like her!

Nine

[aryky.livejournal.com]

Thank you. And I definitely want to express my condolences to you and anyone else who actually knew her personally.

[joyeuce]

Thank you.

[ladymondegreen.livejournal.com]

Thank you. That really helps.

[scary4eva.livejournal.com]

Thank you for sharing these pictures. They are wonderful.