Another week, another walk at Bunchberry Meadows. We continue to walk early (sans coffee) to beat the heat. I will treat what I photographed that day as art and give each piece or group a descriptive title. Let me know which one is your favourite.
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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It’s very hard to choose just one, Allan, I love all your photos and even more all your creative descriptions with them. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
Bad Hair Day seems to be the winner. This photo was the first on the hike and taken barely into the walk. I agree on your Golden Girl choice. It is my favourite. Thanks for reading Lyssy. Happy Monday. Allan
Ah Bunchberry Meadows, like sitting down for an intimate chat with an old friend. The magic here, as ever, is all in the details. I do love the warmth of Golden Girl and had a smile at Bad Hair Day. There are days, when I have let my hair grow, that I wake up in the morning and see something that looks a bit like that tussock in the bathroom mirror. Love those fluttery webs too.
Thanks Leighton. BB was closed for September and October and we are disappointed that we did not get to see autumn there. We are planning to walk tomorrow on my birthday, but, morning tempos are supposed to be -23C with a windchill of -34C. Still thinking about that. Thanks for reading and your votes. Allan
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Thanks for stopping by. Allan
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It’s very hard to choose just one, Allan, I love all your photos and even more all your creative descriptions with them. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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You are very kind. We really missed Bunchberry when it was closed this fall. So sad not to see it in its autumn colours. Happy Monday Aiva. Allan
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My favorites were bad hair day, that made me laugh and of course Golden Girl 🙂
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Bad Hair Day seems to be the winner. This photo was the first on the hike and taken barely into the walk. I agree on your Golden Girl choice. It is my favourite. Thanks for reading Lyssy. Happy Monday. Allan
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The asters are pretty. I was able to appreciate the humourous captions, like Bad Hair Day, without laughing, but it was tough!
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Ouch. Hope your ribs did not ache too much. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Some laughs I can do, and that was doable
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Ah Bunchberry Meadows, like sitting down for an intimate chat with an old friend. The magic here, as ever, is all in the details. I do love the warmth of Golden Girl and had a smile at Bad Hair Day. There are days, when I have let my hair grow, that I wake up in the morning and see something that looks a bit like that tussock in the bathroom mirror. Love those fluttery webs too.
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Thanks Leighton. BB was closed for September and October and we are disappointed that we did not get to see autumn there. We are planning to walk tomorrow on my birthday, but, morning tempos are supposed to be -23C with a windchill of -34C. Still thinking about that. Thanks for reading and your votes. Allan
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Great pics as always, Allan. I like the captions, too.
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Thanks Scott. Glad you enjoyed. Hope all is well with you. Allan
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