Remembering Linda
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LadyLeslie wrote:
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/23/a8/29/23a82991f3b1f25415d3034e5e53d527--linda-mccartney-wings.jpg
I had a horse in 1992-1993 that looked just like that. Trying to locate a pic!
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Nancy R wrote:
LadyLeslie wrote:
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/23/a8/29/23a82991f3b1f25415d3034e5e53d527--linda-mccartney-wings.jpg
I had a horse in 1992-1993 that looked just like that. Trying to locate a pic!
Would love to see the photo Nancy, hope you can find it! So you had property in the country for a while?
Have already posted this before, but this is my favorite Paul and Linda photo, taken by daughter Mary
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No, we boarded him not too far from us.
Found it! This was 1992 or 1993.
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Nancy R wrote:
No, we boarded him not too far from us.
Found it! This was 1992 or 1993.
What a beautiful horse! You must have enjoyed having him very much. I'd love to go horseback riding again... I remember getting on a horse was when I was 9, at a summer camp, and it took off at about 100 mph through the woods, lol (exaggerating of course, wasn't quite that fast, but was definitely Pony Express speed, lol) Luckily I wasn't thrown, but the experience scared me enough where I never got on another horse again for quite a while, lol Anyway, horses are beautiful animals, and I've enjoyed taking care of them and giving them water when I did Civil War reenacting.
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LadyLeslie wrote:
Nancy R wrote:
No, we boarded him not too far from us.
Found it! This was 1992 or 1993.
What a beautiful horse! You must have enjoyed having him very much. I'd love to go horseback riding again... I remember getting on a horse was when I was 9, at a summer camp, and it took off at about 100 mph through the woods, lol (exaggerating of course, wasn't quite that fast, but was definitely Pony Express speed, lol) Luckily I wasn't thrown, but the experience scared me enough where I never got on another horse again for quite a while, lol Anyway, horses are beautiful animals, and I've enjoyed taking care of them and giving them water when I did Civil War reenacting.
Thank you! Yes, he was a Quarterhorse, and had papers and everything. He used to race the quarter-mile and barrel race. (Not by me, although I came in 2nd at a barrel race at horse camp when I was 13) We couldn’t afford to keep him ($250/mo for boarding, feeding, which was like a 3rd car payment back then) when my then husband got laid off, so had to sell him.
I’ve loved horses forever and first rode one when I was about 5 or 6!
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Paul's statement on Linda's passing may have been posted here or at PaulMcCartney.com at one time, but found a copy of it at http://www.archer2000.com/lindaremembered/lindabio.html . Just thought people would appreciate reading his lovely tribute to her:
This is a total heartbreak for my family and I. Linda was, and still is, the love of my life, and the past two years we spent battling her disease have been a nightmare.
She never complained and always hoped to be able to conquer it. It was not to be.
Our beautiful children - Heather, Mary, Stella and James - have been an incredible strength during this time, and she lives on in all of them.
The courage she showed to fight for her causes of vegetarianism and animal welfare was unbelievable. How many women can you think of who would singlehandedly take on opponents like the meat and livestock commission, risk being laughed at, and yet succeed?
People who didn't know her well, because she was a very private person, only ever saw the tip of the iceberg. She was the kindest woman I have ever met; the most innocent.
All animals to her were like Disney characters and worthy of love and respect. She was the toughest woman who didn't give a damn what other people thought. She found it hard to be impressed by the fact that she was Lady McCartney. When asked whether people called her Lady McCartney, she said, "Somebody once did once, I think.''
I am privileged to have been her lover for 30 years, and in all that time, except for one enforced absence, we never spent a single night apart. When people asked why, we would say - "What for?''
As a photographer, there are few to rival her. Her photographs show an intense honesty, a rare eye for beauty.
As a mother, she was the best. We always said that all we wanted for the kids was that they would grow up to have good hearts; and they have.
Our family is so close that her passing has left a huge hole in our lives. We will never get over it, but I think we will come to accept it.
The tribute she would have liked best would be for people to go vegetarian, which, with the vast variety of foods available these days, is much easier than many people think. She got into the food business for one reason only, to save animals from the cruel treatment our society and traditions force upon them.
Anyone less likely to be a businesswoman I can't think of, yet she worked tirelessly for the rights of animals, and became a food tycoon. When told a rival firm had copied one of her products, all she would say was, "Great, now I can retire.'' She wasn't in it for the money.
In the end, she went quickly with very little discomfort, and surrounded by her loved ones.
The kids and I were there when she crossed over. They each were able to tell her how much they loved her.
Finally, I said to her: "You're up on your beautiful Appaloosa stallion. It's a fine spring day. We're riding through the woods. The bluebells are all out, and the sky is clear blue.''
I had barely got to the end of the sentence, when she closed her eyes, and gently slipped away.
She was unique and the world is a better place for having known her.
Her message of love will live on in our hearts forever.
I love you, Linda.
XXX XXX
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LadyLeslie wrote:
Paul's statement on Linda's passing may have been posted here or at PaulMcCartney.com at one time, but found a copy of it at http://www.archer2000.com/lindaremembered/lindabio.html . Just thought people would appreciate reading his lovely tribute to her:
This is a total heartbreak for my family and I. Linda was, and still is, the love of my life, and the past two years we spent battling her disease have been a nightmare.
She never complained and always hoped to be able to conquer it. It was not to be.
Our beautiful children - Heather, Mary, Stella and James - have been an incredible strength during this time, and she lives on in all of them.
The courage she showed to fight for her causes of vegetarianism and animal welfare was unbelievable. How many women can you think of who would singlehandedly take on opponents like the meat and livestock commission, risk being laughed at, and yet succeed?
People who didn't know her well, because she was a very private person, only ever saw the tip of the iceberg. She was the kindest woman I have ever met; the most innocent.
All animals to her were like Disney characters and worthy of love and respect. She was the toughest woman who didn't give a damn what other people thought. She found it hard to be impressed by the fact that she was Lady McCartney. When asked whether people called her Lady McCartney, she said, "Somebody once did once, I think.''
I am privileged to have been her lover for 30 years, and in all that time, except for one enforced absence, we never spent a single night apart. When people asked why, we would say - "What for?''
As a photographer, there are few to rival her. Her photographs show an intense honesty, a rare eye for beauty.
As a mother, she was the best. We always said that all we wanted for the kids was that they would grow up to have good hearts; and they have.
Our family is so close that her passing has left a huge hole in our lives. We will never get over it, but I think we will come to accept it.
The tribute she would have liked best would be for people to go vegetarian, which, with the vast variety of foods available these days, is much easier than many people think. She got into the food business for one reason only, to save animals from the cruel treatment our society and traditions force upon them.
Anyone less likely to be a businesswoman I can't think of, yet she worked tirelessly for the rights of animals, and became a food tycoon. When told a rival firm had copied one of her products, all she would say was, "Great, now I can retire.'' She wasn't in it for the money.
In the end, she went quickly with very little discomfort, and surrounded by her loved ones.
The kids and I were there when she crossed over. They each were able to tell her how much they loved her.
Finally, I said to her: "You're up on your beautiful Appaloosa stallion. It's a fine spring day. We're riding through the woods. The bluebells are all out, and the sky is clear blue.''
I had barely got to the end of the sentence, when she closed her eyes, and gently slipped away.
She was unique and the world is a better place for having known her.
Her message of love will live on in our hearts forever.
I love you, Linda.
XXX XXX
OMG, that was beautiful and brought me to tears!
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Nancy R wrote:
OMG, that was beautiful and brought me to tears!
Me too! Every word he wrote was so sweet
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“Privileged to have been her lover for 30 years” *THUD*
With James, Sept. 12, 1977
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Nancy R wrote:
“Privileged to have been her lover for 30 years” *THUD*
With James, Sept. 12, 1977
I know.....
But I thought it was sweet that he said that, that he felt HE was the lucky one, because he loved and appreciated her that much.
This may sound bold coming from me, but-- I don't think any woman would ever kick him out of bed for eating crackers, lol
Sweet and hot is a deadly combo, lol
But aside from all that, I'm sure he and Linda had a strong spiritual bond and were a very good support for one another, and understood each other very well, and they seemed to have a great sense of humor too
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Wow, you must be blushing after that bold statement!
Sweet and hot for sure!!