Photography, Travel and Retirement
All photos taken on March 16, 2022.
Something was different today on our forest walk. The air felt different, our moods were different. Was it, could it be, dare we hope that…..spring was here? Nah, best not to get our hopes up too soon.
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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. View more posts
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I enjoyed your stroll along the Meadow Trail and the woodpecker you spotted along the way.
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Hard to believe it took us that long to walk the new trail. I guess we were saving it for later. Thanks for reading Marion. Allan
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I love those moments of both seeing and hearing woodpeckers!
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Seeing birds going about their day is a gift for sure. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Such a wonderful collection of beautiful photos, Allan. Regardless of where you live, welcoming the spring season is something out of a dream. It is just a little bit closer to the yearly summer solstice that so many of us look forward to. Plus, there is just something so refreshing about spring and everything that it stands for. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Thanks Aiva. That first warm breath of spring is such a welcome relief. You can tell that spring is coming, not always fast, but its coming. Thanks for reading Aiva. Allan
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It was 98°F (36°C) here today
I did not mind seeing your idea of spring 😉 Great pics as always, Allan.
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We do cool better than hot, so I am happy that we do not get that many days that hot. Thanks for reading Scott. Allan
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