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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21 thoughts on “Road Trip – Finnerty Gardens – Profusion”
Thanks Aiva. Sorry to hear about all your rain. We are living the life of a cool and sunny fall here. Up to +11 tomorrow and then the weather cools off. Snow by Tuesday next?? It has been a good fall. Thanks for reading. Allan
The friends of Finnerty manage this garden and after seeing it, I think they do a fabulous job. Even past mid September, it was covered in blossoms. Thanks for reading Blanca. Hope all is well with you. Allan
We thought we would be past the best bloom dates, but there were still plenty of flowers to see. The fuschia were gorgeous, so colourful. Thanks for reading Ruth. Allan
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Beautiful pictures – I love all the color!
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The Fuschia were prolific. I would like to see this place when the rhododendrons are in bloom. Thanks for reading Lyssy. Allan
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Wonderful photos and beautiful flowers, Allan. I hope all is well. It’s lashing rain in Sligo. Aiva 🙂
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Thanks Aiva. Sorry to hear about all your rain. We are living the life of a cool and sunny fall here. Up to +11 tomorrow and then the weather cools off. Snow by Tuesday next?? It has been a good fall. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Wow! Beautiful!
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It was an unexpected treat to see this garden. Thanks for reading. Allan
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So uplifting to see all this colour late in the year Allan.
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Those shots were over a month ago, but leaves in BC are still hanging on. In Alberta, they are long gone. Thanks for reading Marion. Allan
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Lovely photos.
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Thanks Lynette. Hope your day is going well. Allan
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So beautiful! These flowers are like mini art works created by nature, I love them all! Thank you so much for sharing this, Allan.
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The friends of Finnerty manage this garden and after seeing it, I think they do a fabulous job. Even past mid September, it was covered in blossoms. Thanks for reading Blanca. Hope all is well with you. Allan
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I agree with you, they do a great job! The flowers are stunning.
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Beautiful collection, Allan!
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Thanks Jyothi. Thank you for reading. Hope all is well with you. Allan
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Love all the beautiful flowers and beautiful colours. This looks like such a nice garden.
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It was a pleasant surprise. Thanks for reading. Allan
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lovely bouquet! I like the blues.
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It was a nice burst of colour. In my area, we will have to wait until spring. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Loved these, especially the fuschia, just dazzling!
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We thought we would be past the best bloom dates, but there were still plenty of flowers to see. The fuschia were gorgeous, so colourful. Thanks for reading Ruth. Allan
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