A couple of days ago, I went to my favourite mudlarking spot near Woolwich, and had a great time foraging for treasures in the Thames mud. As I was finishing up, there was a beautiful sunset and a whole flotilla of swans appeared to make the evening extra special.
beautiful squadron of swans at Woolwich
As the tide rushed in, I made my way back along the foreshore, but as I did, something caught my eye!
a message in a bottle on the Thames foreshore
So very excitedly, I sat down by the River Thames in the beautiful sunset and decided to indulge myself then and there and read the messages contained within the bottle. Often I wait in suspense until I get home, but this time, it felt right to enjoy the ambiance of the sunset for as long as I could. Imagine my delight when I found not one, not two, not even three... messages - but eight little messages in one bottle. Here they are for your enjoyment. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you.....messages in bottles along the theme of "Friday - High Day!" (in some cases, I have typed a transcription of the message which is posted next to the actual message)
 |  "Trust the journey, even when you can't understand it" |
 "The Seagulls still think I'm part of their pack! |  transcription of message to the left |
 words of advice |  transcription of letter to the left |
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Well what a feast of thoughts!! I can imagine this group of teenagers (I think they're teenagers!) having a lot of fun writing down their gems of wisdom and streams of consciousness as they sit and enjoy each others company. As the sun went down and the sky turned a glorious red, I had a smile on my face at these bottled thoughts, which were well worth writing down. And amongst the complete madness of these musings, there were some extremely good lessons to be found. I know which one resonated with me!
Woolwich ferry sunset
As one of the messages alludes to - Savour each moment. Don't wish your life away. As my Dad used to say "Don't Hurry. Don't Worry. Don't forget to stop and smell the flowers..."
Thanks for the Friday High Day messages!
You made my day.
Thanks for the Friday High Day messages!
You made my day.
Mischa and I. Woolwich
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