Meet Garth, a dear friend. We met years ago at my favourite coffee haunt and have shared many a morning chatting over breakfast and coffee. Garth, and his buddy, Greg often saved my favourite table for me if they arrived ahead of me. They are both warm, friendly and interesting, and I’m blessed to have them in my life. They also give good hugs.
When the pandemic began and the coffee shop closed, Garth regularly mailed me his beautiful photos on note cards with uplifting handwritten notes inside. On the envelopes he’d attach seasonal stickers which made me smile. Receiving each one gave me much pleasure. Interestingly, since Garth doesn’t toot his own horn, I previously had no idea what a talented photographer he was. He’d never mentioned it.
I’d send little notes back and then look forward to yet another beautiful card from him with a handwritten saying or greeting. These cards helped me through this time more than he will ever know.
When I received the clever image Garth had created to go with his comment on my last post, ‘My old purple jacket…’ I decided to share it with you because it gave me a chuckle and is too funny to keep to myself. I also enjoyed his idea of how the story should end. (See previous post.)
Here is Garth’s idea for the ending to the story about ‘My old purple jacket…:
“Muriel: The Matriarch of the Overwets ProVolleyball Team…
“If you happen to go to Sunset Beach on a sunny afternoon by the beach volleyball court, you will see a new celebrity. Muriel is ever present to provide support to the Overwets Volleyball Team. Since Muriel has arrived they are winning all their games. They never imagined a vintage jacket could bring such power to their team.”
Thank you Garth!!! Hugs to you when they become legal.
View from Over the Hill 
You are very blessed to have such a friend!
I agree with you totally. Friends like Garth are hard to find. All the best to you too. Muriel
Beautiful pictures and I love the edited photo!
Hi Ariela: I agree with you. I wish I had room to post even more of his fabulous photos. Each one is lovely. Regards. Muriel
I agree totally. I’m a lucky gal. All the best, Muriel
Wow, he is indeed a talented photographer!
Right you are Susan: His cards are keepers for sure. Love and thanks for everything, Maughm
Your jacket and part of the sky are the same color. A real nice photo!
I agree. He wanted to include it with his comment, but couldn’t do that and emailed it to me instead. I liked it so much, I decided I wanted to share it. I think it is beautiful even if my old purple jacket isn’t. All the best. Muriel
That’s amazing! I love the ending, and such beautiful photos! What a talent!
Yes, I liked your ending too Samantha: It was different as well. Congratulations on that. Love, Muriel
Lovely photographs, and Garth sounds like a person “after my own heart”, as the old saying goes. It’s heartening to hear that there are still such fine people in this world!
There certainly are Val: And I am lucky enough to have found a few. Yeah!
Photos are really awesome !
I totally agree. Can you believe, I know Garth for years and he never mentioned it to me. I only found out after COVID hit and he started sending me note cards with his photos on them. Stay well, Muriel
That’s a great idea. I will also start sending notes with my captured photos to loved ones 😊. Covid gave more opportunities to uncover the hidden talent. My elder sister is a decent painter now, thanks to Covid 👍
So glad you’re planning that. I’m sure they’ll love it and appreciate it. Congrats to your sister too.
Such a good friend and his photos are beautiful. Thank you for sharing 🙂
I’m a very lucky person. I do have some wonderful friends in my life. I’m also very grateful for them.
Lovely pictures
I totally agree. Thanks for reading.