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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24 thoughts on “Road Trip – Subtle”
The views from your resort accommodations were spectacular!
Thanks Lyssy. Those alliterative poems are the hardest, but S is one of the easiest letters to use. I can definitely recommend spending time in this part of the world. Thanks for reading Lyssy. Allan
Tell me about it. Although, now that I am faced with the possibility of leaving Canada, I feel sad about things I couldn’t do here because of the pandemic, and exploring this beautiful country is one of them
Great S alliteration and fabulous photography. Like everyone else I want to just sit by those windows and forget the crazy part of the world and just see the beauty. Bernie
Ahhhh. I see what you did there. Kudos to you too. Thanks for reading and your kind words. The alliterative creations challenge my vocabulary. But, then there is always the thesaurus. 😊Allan
We were certainly sad to drive away. We consoled ourselves with the news that 4 days of rain were expected. But, I think the place would be great, even in the rain. Thanks for reading. Allan
Thanks Aiva. I like to challenge myself from time to time to use tautograms or alliteration to see if I can write something that makes sense. Thanks for reading and your kind comments. Have a great weekend. Allan
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The views from your resort accommodations were spectacular!
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Your accommodation had some of the best views ever!
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It did indeed John. We were incredibly lucky to be there. Thanks for reading. Allan
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I’m not sure what’s more impressive, the pictures or the alliteration! Your posts are making me want to go to the Pacific Northwest!
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Thanks Lyssy. Those alliterative poems are the hardest, but S is one of the easiest letters to use. I can definitely recommend spending time in this part of the world. Thanks for reading Lyssy. Allan
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Seems like one of those places that I could look at forever!
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I just want to go back there and shut off the world. At least nature makes sense, even when she gets angry. Stay well. Allan
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Tell me about it. Although, now that I am faced with the possibility of leaving Canada, I feel sad about things I couldn’t do here because of the pandemic, and exploring this beautiful country is one of them
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😟Sorry to hear about the issues. The world is so filled with doom and gloom right now, we all just need a chance to smile and be happy. Allan
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That’s true. It’s just when it’s clear to me that a country isn’t working out, it’s hard to feel anything but devastated
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Beautiful views in the soft early morning and late afternoon light Alan. Sitting relaxing by those big windows looks blissful.
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Its like watching a fireplace or a fish tank. You just can’t look away. Thanks for reading Mariuon. Hope all is well with you. Allan
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Great S alliteration and fabulous photography. Like everyone else I want to just sit by those windows and forget the crazy part of the world and just see the beauty. Bernie
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Thanks Bernie. I think those that can still recognize crazy need a bit of Zen for sure. Thanks for reading and hang in there. Allan
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Gorgeous pictures, Allan!
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Thanks Lynette. The sea is special to us landlubbers. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Spectacular shots of such stunning scenery. I’m also very impressed with your poem and how you used all those “s” words! Well done!
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Ahhhh. I see what you did there. Kudos to you too. Thanks for reading and your kind words. The alliterative creations challenge my vocabulary. But, then there is always the thesaurus. 😊Allan
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What fantastic views! I’m not sure I would have been able to leave.
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We were certainly sad to drive away. We consoled ourselves with the news that 4 days of rain were expected. But, I think the place would be great, even in the rain. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Wow, such splendid ocean views, Allan 🙂 And I am very impressed by your ability to write such an amazing tautogram poem! 🙂 Aiva
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Thanks Aiva. I like to challenge myself from time to time to use tautograms or alliteration to see if I can write something that makes sense. Thanks for reading and your kind comments. Have a great weekend. Allan
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So sweet! Lovely post and poem.
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Thanks Ruth. The setting did inspire. Thanks for reading. Allan
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