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Another Lovely Sunday

Another (f)route breakfast. The recreation reserve enjoys the company then loves the peace when all are gone again.

Another great gathering. People taking the opportunity to talk with community members with whom they may not come in contact other than as passing ships in the day. With no time while moving onto something “important”. Now they are moored for a while so they can exchange news, views and get a better feel about how others think what's happening in the wider world. Even be animated by something that cannot be found in the ordinary day.

Photo courtesy of Howard

Some drop in for a quick cup of coffee or two, sample the cakes and other goodies that have been brought along by the baking, cooking and caring stalwarts who always create and bring something to amaze the palate. Then go again. Places to go, important things to do, no time to enjoy the Sunday morning with all the magic layered upon the beautiful, peaceful ambience of this place amongst the hills of Cassilis.

Others stay till stumps and beyond. Taking time to enjoy the recreation reserve, with people they would like to sojourn for a little longer. Taking advantage of this occasion of coming together.

I was asked what was this (f)route thing anyway? The idea of it, the practice of it? I explained, the way it first seemed to me from when it began was, people bringing along the produce of the season, demonstrating its use and sharing recipes with one another of the seasons largess. The fruit of some labour or neglect, the latter production without effort or much input. Much like a small harvest festival.

It has evolved a bit since then. It has become a taster of peoples talent in the kitchen and an opportunity to showcase a little art to the like minded who are interested. A sharing of time, fruit and talent. A celebration of, and with community. Expressing we have awakened this morning, hale and hearty and surprised, wanting to share and show a little gratitude in the moment.

In the foreground - Rafael

It's people who create the spirit of the gathering, being open to enjoying others company, even for a moment is a desire that must accompany any who visit and sample a similar feeling. A pleasurable experience for all participants.

So as much as a harvest, as sharing, the celebration, albeit short, and for that reason a success; is an enthusiasm for life and community. Acknowledgement of people seen too seldom, good food, hot coffee and as it draws to a close, a growing desire to do it all again in six months time. A desire which may not stand the test of 6 months. However, just believing it for a moment, for the day, for a couple of months till life sneaks in, covers our eyes or takes us by the throat and drags us away to a less congenial and carefree atmosphere, is already uplifting.

Who would miss it? None on purpose, I think.