Want to take a guess at how long ago this was taken? It was 18 years ago in 2004 that we went on our Alaska cruise. We all enjoyed it so much that we wanted to get a job on the cruise ship and just go again and again.
And how about this picture in Australia? It was the Millennium year of 2000. Where were you and what were you doing?
In 2001 we were hunting and fishing and mowing at the Ranch in South Texas. We often rode motorcycles and had too many different ones to count.
Fun trips to Big Bend, to Austin, to Toys for Tots at Christmas. So many memories. Do you like to reminisce and look at old pictures? I have almost 500,000 pictures on my external hard drive and TUBS full of polaroids, black & white, and various other pictures and film strips.
Let's travel this Friday. I also always wanted to go back to Lake Louise in Banff, Canada and take my hubby. I was there for a very short trip with an oilfield organization before we met.
In fact, it has been so long ago that I don't even remember much about it at all. I don't even have any pictures that I can find either.
Of course, that would also mean a trip through the Rocky Mountains by train. Have you been there? Or have you been to Banff?
How many pictures do you think I could take of the beautiful scenery? There are just so many beautiful places to see. What are some of your favorites that you have been to or that you still would like to go?
Have you ever wanted to drift through the air in a Hot Air Balloon? Just imagine what you can see in the still and quiet of the morning.
I have always loved Giraffes and Hot Air Balloons. Maybe I would just like to be taller, to reach things on the higher shelf. I love watching them inflate the balloons and hearing the sounds of the hot air going into them and then... the silence.
Here are my kids before they had kids going up in one. What about you, want to go with me on a trip? I have always wanted to see the Giraffes in Africa from a Hot Air Balloon.
Or maybe the lavender fields in Provence, France. Let's just sail away to another world and let go of all our worries on this beautiful Thursday!
It is an amazing Wednesday morning and time to get out and share your smile with others. Time to shine and show love to everyone you encounter today.
There is so much beauty out there to be seen and shared. Go take a picture and then share it with someone. Share a conversation in person and it might lead to a hug.
You might even end up taking a trip somewhere with a new life long friend. Where would you like to go if you could go anywhere? Thanks for being my friend forever!
Tuesday is "hoppening" today. I sure hope you have a fun day planned and maybe even get to eat Tacos today. It looks like it could be a good day.
Did you get any rain? We could sure use some more. Or is today your day for a bath? Just be sure to test the water before you jump in.
If you are going for a run today, don't forget to stretch before and after. I don't want you to get a cramp or get an injury of any kind.
For me it should be a lazy day. My chores are almost done and I just want to read a book and maybe even take a nap. After all the partying at night and into the wee hours of the morning, lack of sleep is getting to me. Just remember...
The month is flying by and I think I have more weeds than beautiful blooming flowers. How about you? We have been so hot and so dry and even after our one day of showers the hot weather is back again.
I think I have all these flowers somewhere in my yard and not one of them is blooming or looks this happy! I have lost a few of my favorites this year.
Have you ever seen a Skeleton Flower that turns from white to Translucent when it gets wet? God is truly amazing! Don't forget to share your smile and share Blessings too!
Sunday is such an awesome day of the week. Time to relax and reflect on the past week and look forward to the start of another week of new possibilities.
New memories to be made for the young and old. New ways to share our love with each other and to make each other laugh out loud.
Make the most of today and remember to tell your friends and family how much they mean to you each and every day.
HI Debijo, you must be in the desert area of Oregon to have 114 degree temps wow. Must be a dry heat? In any case, it's just plain hot. Hope you won't see that again this year. Am sending cool thoughts your way. Hugs, Jackie
HI THERE DIBIJO, WELL AT LAST I HAVE TIME AND THE INCENTIVE TO GET ON HERE AND ANSWER SOME COMMENTS. JUST HAVEN'T FELT LIKE IT RECENTLY SO TOOK A BIT OF A BREAK.
IT HAS BEEN HOT HERE BUT THE PAST COUPLE OF DAYS IT HAS COOLED DOWN SOMEWHAT. SO GLAD OF THAT AS IA SEEM TO BE GOOD FOR NOTHING IN THE HEAT. YOU HAVE HAD SOME HOT DAYS YOUR WAY TOO, HOPE YOU GET A NICE BREAK FOR THE WEEKEND.
YES WE HAVE QUITE A FEW FIRES BURNING HERE IN THE PROVINCE. WE GET A LOT OF LIGHNING STRIKES AND THAT IS NOT GOOD, NEVER SEEM TO GET A RAIN ALONG WITH IT SO WE HAD 15 FIRES START THE OTHER NIGHT. YES I SAY YOU HAD A PRETTY BIG FIRE IN OREGON, I GUESS IT IS THE WAY OF OUR PROVINCES AND STATED EH DEB?
PEACHES SOUND SO GOOD BUT YOU WILL GET TIRED OF THEM BUT HOEFULLY YOU WILL GET ENOUGH TO MAKE YOUR PEACH PIE. YUM YUM.IN THE STORE THE OTHER DAY SAW THE RAINIER CHERRIES, THE YELLOW ONES WITH A PINK BLUSH ON THEM. MY VERY FOVORITES BUT YOU KNOW THEY WERE 8,99 A POUND AND THEY DO WEIGH HEAVY. JUST GRABBED A COUPLE WHEILE SHOPPING AS THE PRICE IS JUST UNREAL.
THE AIR CONDITIONER IS OKAY , THE THING YOU PUT OUT THE WINDOW KEPT SLIPPING OUT OF PLACE BUT IT IS WORKING. NEEDS A COUPLE OF SCREWS AND SOMEONE TO PUT THAT PIECE IN THE WINDOW. I SEEM TO BE ALL THUMBS AT IT . USED TO BE ABLE TO FIX JUST ABOUT ANYTHING BUT THESE PAST YEARS , DON'T SEEM TO GET ANYTHING RIGHT. LOL
HOPE YOU WILL HAVE A NICE RESTFUL WEEKEND DEBIJO, DO TAKE CARE AND ASKING ONLY HOW YOUR BROTHER IS. HAVE A GOOD ONE WON'T YOU. LOVE AND HUGS, MOE XX
My goodness this week sure flew by fast enjoying the days. May you have a glorious day and weekend. Smiles Gloria
The change always comes about mid-August, and it always catches me by surprise. I mean the day when I know that summer is fraying at the edges, that September isn't far off and fall is just over the hill or up the valley. ~Hal Borland
May you have a wonderful day enjoying the moment. We are at 61 for the temp on this beautiful morning. I have decided to have a refreshing cup of Cherry Blossom green tea to make my day even more special. What ever you will be doing do have a great day. Smiles Gloria
Tea elevates our minds so that we can see our problems from a distance — through the fine mists of contemplation. ~Terri Guillemets
Instead of wearing a tree, how about living in a treehouse? Do you think a permanent home in a tree would be fun or would it get old?
How about a vacation in a treehouse? Would it be nice to get away for a while and disconnect? I think it would depend on the view.
One of my son's friends, Doug Thron, built this tree house in California, I believe it was in the mid 1990's. He was an activist for the Headwaters Forest. He is now a very famous Drone Aerial Cinematographer who is now saving animals in Ukraine. You have probably seen his drone work on National Geographic (Shark week) or his videos on YouTube.
