After a bit more walking, we popped back out on the coast, thinking we were on Botanical Beach. It was only later that we learned this was just another opening to Botany Bay. No worries, we can sit and ponder a bit more.
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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4 thoughts on “Botany Bay 2 – Surf`s Up”
Lots of good sights here! I saw a Stellers Jay in Bryce National Park, they are very pretty birds. Hope you have a great weekend!
The members of the jay family are all pretty showy, even the plain grey jay (whiskeyjack or camp robber). Loved the chance to see Steller’s jays again. Thanks for reading Leighton. Allan
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Lots of good sights here! I saw a Stellers Jay in Bryce National Park, they are very pretty birds. Hope you have a great weekend!
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The ocean is like a fireplace. You can sit and look at it all day long. The Steller’s Jays were cheeky birds, but so cute. Allan
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Love the Steller’s jays. That hairdo is just wondrous, I almost want to put a little pair of spectacles over his eyes. More great images Allan.
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The members of the jay family are all pretty showy, even the plain grey jay (whiskeyjack or camp robber). Loved the chance to see Steller’s jays again. Thanks for reading Leighton. Allan
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