Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement.
I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure.
I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
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The mushrooms do look very delicate. Are they an edible variety?
They are very delicate and apparently long lasting. I do not know if they are edible and I did not volunteer to try them to find out. Thanks for reading Marion. Allan
The mushrooms are thriving here right now as well. They say that mushrooms are the sign of a healthy lawn. I still do not like them in my lawn. Thanks for reading. Allan
Fantastic photos, Allan 🙂 Mushrooms are truly fascinating. Apart from their many health benefits, they taste great on pizza, in salads, on pasta, and just about anywhere you put them. Thanks for sharing, and have a nice day 🙂 Aiva
They are amazing organisms to be sure that come in all shapes sizes and colours, even translucent. This time of year they seem even more prevalent. Thanks for reading Aiva. Happy October. Allan
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The mushrooms do look very delicate. Are they an edible variety?
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They are very delicate and apparently long lasting. I do not know if they are edible and I did not volunteer to try them to find out. Thanks for reading Marion. Allan
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They almost look translucent.
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They are translucent, indeed. This is the first time I have ever seen them. Thanks for reading Scott. Allan
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Mushrooms are fascinating. We’ve had a lot of rain lately and discovered that we have a small patch of them on our front yard.
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The mushrooms are thriving here right now as well. They say that mushrooms are the sign of a healthy lawn. I still do not like them in my lawn. Thanks for reading. Allan
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I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a mushroom quite like this. How neat!
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It was a new one for us, as well. Strange things grow in the forest, I guess. Thanks for stopping by. Allan
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Fantastic photos, Allan 🙂 Mushrooms are truly fascinating. Apart from their many health benefits, they taste great on pizza, in salads, on pasta, and just about anywhere you put them. Thanks for sharing, and have a nice day 🙂 Aiva
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They are amazing organisms to be sure that come in all shapes sizes and colours, even translucent. This time of year they seem even more prevalent. Thanks for reading Aiva. Happy October. Allan
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I can’t remember the last time I saw mushrooms that delicate!
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We saw them week after week once we spotted them. Turns out they were around for a long time. Allan
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Cool!
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