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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23 thoughts on “Fall Colours?”
The shades of the leaves and berries are so beautiful in your photos Allan. We enjoyed a beautiful autumnal trip to Finland where the colours were glorious.
There are plenty of red, yellow and orange leaves here in Sligo, too, but autumn isn’t quite here yet. Can’t wait to see what it’s going to be like this year 🙂 Aiva
Lovely captures. Now that’s a tall thistle! We’re clinging onto the warm weather here in southern Ontario. Even though the leaves are changing colour, it still feels a bit like summer. On Monday it’s supposed to go up to 24C!
The leaves did not really change here in July, but some trees were under stress, so there were a few exceptions. No snow here and not even a frost. That is unusual and a good month late. Snow not likely for another week or so, I am sure. We went through a few flurries in the mountains today on our drive home from Kamloops. Thanks for reading. Allan
We have just come back from 3 weeks of fall colours in Alberta and BC. Beautiful for sure. On arriving home, most leaves are now on the ground and flowers are barely hanging on. A few snow flurries last night. Ahhhh, winter. Stay well Scott. Allan
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The shades of the leaves and berries are so beautiful in your photos Allan. We enjoyed a beautiful autumnal trip to Finland where the colours were glorious.
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We have been enjoying the fall colours wherever we are. A nice colourful reminder before all turns to white. Thanks for reading Marion. Allan
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I’m not ready either, here in Athens, some trees are in bloom.
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Always good to extend fall, when you can. Leaves are rapidly “leaving” right now here. Enjoy Athens. Allan
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I’m impatiently waiting for Central Park to show some color
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I am sure that will be spectacular. I look forward to your post Lyssy. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Beautiful photos!
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Thanks Lynette. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving weekend. Allan
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Excellent photos. Well captured. Thank you very much, for sharing 🌹💓
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And thank you for reading and commenting. Allan
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My pleasure. 🌹💓🤗☺
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There are plenty of red, yellow and orange leaves here in Sligo, too, but autumn isn’t quite here yet. Can’t wait to see what it’s going to be like this year 🙂 Aiva
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There is la lot of snow in the mountain her. So fall is here. Enjoy the weekend Aiva. Allan
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Lovely captures. Now that’s a tall thistle! We’re clinging onto the warm weather here in southern Ontario. Even though the leaves are changing colour, it still feels a bit like summer. On Monday it’s supposed to go up to 24C!
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Now we know why the the weeds put out the best flowers. Survival. Have a great weekend. Allan
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It was more mid-August when leaves started changing in Calgary. Have you had your first snow yet? We’re expecting our first snow tonight!
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The leaves did not really change here in July, but some trees were under stress, so there were a few exceptions. No snow here and not even a frost. That is unusual and a good month late. Snow not likely for another week or so, I am sure. We went through a few flurries in the mountains today on our drive home from Kamloops. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Unusual, or is it these days? We just got some snow, but it didn’t stick
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I am looking forward to what little fall colors we get here in North Texas. It means cooler weather, and THAT is a good thing. Great photos as always.
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We have just come back from 3 weeks of fall colours in Alberta and BC. Beautiful for sure. On arriving home, most leaves are now on the ground and flowers are barely hanging on. A few snow flurries last night. Ahhhh, winter. Stay well Scott. Allan
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These pics are wonderful!
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Thanks Luisa and thank you for reading. Allan
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🙏🍂🙏🍂🙏
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