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 a beautiful place. I could almost smell that fresh sea air through the photos. I noticed that even though it’s summer, everyone is warmly dressed. That breeze can be chilly off the water.
That last day at the ocean really was too good to ignore. I’d be having a very hard time saying goodby to that scenery, even if I wasn’t also saying goodby to family as well!
Thanks Ann. The sign of any good vacation is a reluctance to leave. We were very lucky to have this time together. Thanks for reading and commenting. Allan
PHOTO DROP 
So beautiful pic.
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Thanks very much.
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It’s a beautiful place. I could almost smell that fresh sea air through the photos. I noticed that even though it’s summer, everyone is warmly dressed. That breeze can be chilly off the water.
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Thanks. It sure was. The sea and the cool breeze were just fine, as long as the sun was shining. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Wonderful place and beautiful photos!
… till next time 🥰
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Thanks for coming along Luisa. Hope you have a great week. Allan
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Thank you, Allan
I wish you the same 🙏🌺🙏
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Beautiful photos of a beautiful place, Allan.
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Thanks Lynette. It is indeed. Allan
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With scenery like that, it’s tough to say goodbye.
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Fortunately, our schedule allowed us to spend time there after we checked out. Thanks for reading Linda. Allan
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That last day at the ocean really was too good to ignore. I’d be having a very hard time saying goodby to that scenery, even if I wasn’t also saying goodby to family as well!
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Thanks Ann. The sign of any good vacation is a reluctance to leave. We were very lucky to have this time together. Thanks for reading and commenting. Allan
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