All photos taken on March 31, 2022, the day before Bunchberry meadows closes for a 7 week rest.
We hummed, we hawed, we hawed, we hummed and then we decided we would go for a second forest walk in one week. We would go early, before the heat of the day made conditions too sloppy and we would not stop for a picnic lunch.
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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8 thoughts on “Last Chance Forest Walk”
Great that you explored the trails on its last day of opening and can perhaps return on it’s re-opening day if you are around to note the changes!
Agreed. It has been quite nice here too, with temps in low to mid 70s F. We do need rain though. That’s us never happy with the weather. Too hot, too cold, too sunny, too snowy. too windy. It is perfect weather to sit on the back deck with an icy beverage though. Happy Friday Lyssy. Allan
I agree, I’m always wishing for warmer weather in the winter and then not liking the humidity and mugginess that comes with it. Enjoy your cold beverage and weekend!
It’s nice that they close it to let wildlife rest. I read something about while it’s great that people are taking advantage of being in nature, is it disturbing pristine areas? It’s an interesting question
We were back this week and spring has sprung. Some fallen trees have been removed from paths and the whole place looks so different with leaves. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Great that you explored the trails on its last day of opening and can perhaps return on it’s re-opening day if you are around to note the changes!
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We were out of province when it reopened, but made it back there this past week. Spring has happened. Thanks for reading Marion. Allan
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It is strange seeing snow, even from a few months ago. The muggy summer seems to be in full swing in NYC. I especially loved the picture of the bird!
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Agreed. It has been quite nice here too, with temps in low to mid 70s F. We do need rain though. That’s us never happy with the weather. Too hot, too cold, too sunny, too snowy. too windy. It is perfect weather to sit on the back deck with an icy beverage though. Happy Friday Lyssy. Allan
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I agree, I’m always wishing for warmer weather in the winter and then not liking the humidity and mugginess that comes with it. Enjoy your cold beverage and weekend!
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It’s nice that they close it to let wildlife rest. I read something about while it’s great that people are taking advantage of being in nature, is it disturbing pristine areas? It’s an interesting question
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We were back this week and spring has sprung. Some fallen trees have been removed from paths and the whole place looks so different with leaves. Thanks for reading. Allan
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