A quick early run to drop B at the ferry and we got set to spend our final day in Victoria with Fada. As we had the tech with us, we offered Fada the chance to Skype with a few relatives and the connections were made.
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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17 thoughts on “Communication and Communing”
Absolutely beautiful! And you can’t beat the price of admission 🙂
Hi Allan! I’m doing well. Tore my meniscus and a also ligament in my wrist so haven’t been doing much. Just about back to speed now so I can hopefully get some more writing in!
Thanks. Basically, my Dad was turned away at the border when he tried to move to Calgary and now it’s like we can’t tell anyone what our plans are because we don’t know ourselves. I’ll read your blog when I can, but it’s a tough time rn
What a sweet little place to walk about, Allan, especially if you love rhododendrons. The colour and size of the rhododendrons are incredible. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
Thanks Aiva. It was nice to see plants we can so seldom grow at home. For a University garden, it has a lot to offer for a low price. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful weekend. Allan
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Absolutely beautiful! And you can’t beat the price of admission 🙂
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Totally and it was the one place on the long weekend that was not busy. This little garden was a good find. Thanks for reading Lyssy. Allan
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Oh wow! So many blooms! Just heavenly! Thanks for sharing! They really brightened up my morning!!
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Hi Lori. Great to hear from you. Hope all is well. Glad the blooms brightened your day. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Hi Allan! I’m doing well. Tore my meniscus and a also ligament in my wrist so haven’t been doing much. Just about back to speed now so I can hopefully get some more writing in!
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Ouch. Sorry to hear it. Hope all is back to normal soon. 🤗🌞
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Thanks! Getting close! 😎
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No need to apologize for your amount of photos! I have been so stressed lately that this was such a blessing!
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Sorry to hear about your stress. Hope everything works out for you soon. Thanks for reading and commenting. Allan
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Thanks. Basically, my Dad was turned away at the border when he tried to move to Calgary and now it’s like we can’t tell anyone what our plans are because we don’t know ourselves. I’ll read your blog when I can, but it’s a tough time rn
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Sending hugs. Stay hopeful. Allan 🤗🤗🤗
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Thank you. I’m doing my best. Hugs to you too 🙂
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What a sweet little place to walk about, Allan, especially if you love rhododendrons. The colour and size of the rhododendrons are incredible. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Thanks Aiva. It was nice to see plants we can so seldom grow at home. For a University garden, it has a lot to offer for a low price. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful weekend. Allan
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Quite the variety of plants and colours!
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I am always amazed at the variety of plants that grow on the West Coast. Thanks for reading Sharon. Allan
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