Life goes on...

Life goes on as we all meet for the days gather with one missing. Strange not to see him there, we are all a little somber still chatting as we do but can tell we are all heavy at heart. A bottle of whisky produced and a quick nip in memory of Colin before we head off once more to the hill. Confusion as one of us is reassigned to cover the area Colin and his dog Dileas so ritually gathered. Strange not to hear him on the radio or see him behind in the landrover as we drove the sheep down the road. Onto the other half where we all walk out together for a time. No words are said, thoughts are all the same thinking of the one who isnt here. After we gather together in the farmhouse for lunch the usual banter ensues along with stories of the one who isnt here. Laughter and moments of sadness come and go as we remember he has gone too soon. Slainte Mhath as we have another toast before each heading home. A hard day made easier by friends coming together.