DOODLE HEART & DOODLE HAIRDO TIME

Wandering through the dune grasses the other day my

 DOODLE ANTENNAE 

started to tingle

which meant either 

I was going to visit someone

or

I was going to get a haircut.

Major hugs were coming from the usual suspects, in this case Daddy Jim.

I was so right about this feeling and before I knew it 

we were visiting ~

Mim Mim (Jim's sister) at Mills Brothers again.

She ALWAYS makes me feel super good inside

because I think she has a DOODLE HEART!

She loved my hair cut

just as much as I did. 

We laughed and squiggled all over the place.

I made a new friend there too,

a lady that works with Mim Mim.

I was quite played out after my visit at Mim Mim's clothing and beauty shop,

as my reflection shows while parked near a java joint.

I just plunked my chin on the car window sill

and breathed in the sights waiting for the trip home.

I hopped out of the car as soon as we drove into the driveway at home.

I love to check things out whenever I go away.

My hair cut always takes a day or two for me to digest

just like it does for the people too.

DOWNTOWN DOODLE FUNK

Hey folks !!

It's your FUNKY DOWNTOWN DOODLE here.

Uh, huh it's me

and

since our new library is just about to open

I thought it only fit to show you a wee bit of one end of it.

Look 'way up 

Don't tip over

Now relax and enjoy a smoother ride.

You can see white thingies in the windows

which I assume prevent birds from flying into the glass.

Fingers crossed.

The floors resemble stacked books askew.

Look everyone can help fill the library too.

Ron and Jim will be putting

stickers inside their book of choice

in memory of their mothers

after donating a wee bit to this new landmark.

Hey, Jim don't tip over.

This place is so high and all glass

and is just one street view 

more to come another time.

OK, Jimbo whattaya think ?
Need a change of pace?
Sure you do !!
Let's get movin'

JOY REALLY IS ALL THERE IS

My life is pretty much the same each day

with maybe a variation in 

destinations and ~

today was no exception 

with the guys following me through the autumn dune grasses ~

I stopped for a second and the clicking began.

Must be something about the colours and lines 

as the Dads always say.

All I know is I was blessed with blond locks

on my head and legs

and whenever the perfect moment appears

they begin their photo dance.

Even Ron plays with my colours

almost having me totally hidden in the grasses.

Mr. Orangie always gives me away though.

Jim takes the high road along the dune's edge.

Don't you love the rocks, grasses and sky,

not to mention Jimbo !?!

JOY really is all I can show you

when I reach the top of the dunes.

I truly LOVE arriving and descending upon the beach.

Jim, 

although totally covered in layers

loves this beach too,

no matter what the season offers us and ~

I agree wholeheartedly,

because to leap and bound

to run and dive

inhaling and exhaling salty air

makes us healthier 

every time we come.

TEASING & TEMPTATION

Jim ~ What are you doing?

Oh, so you are using your magic powers again.

Always teasing!

You can't get away from me,

as I have told my friends on Facebook.

'cause I am as fast as a bullet

as quick as firefly

as speedy as a comet (how appropriate).

This fellow has the whole beach to himself now,

with me heading over the grassy dunes to the car.

The perfect weather is holding it's own

which is a plus for us

because wet snow is on it's way.

I'll believe it when I see it.

I love tempting the Gods.

Teasing and Temptation

they always go hand in hand

from my perspective.

IS IT NORMAL TO BE PASSED BY PIGEONS?

The other day Ron and I decided to walk around 

the Halifax Public gardens

while Jim attended to a medical appointment nearby.

The sidewalks were littered 

with thousands upon thousands

of leaves and ~

the best chalk graffiti

by someone declaring 

their LOVE for Emily FOREVER.

Inside the gardens were sprinkled with

golden leaves

and

with plenty of empty benches

for anyone to take advantage of.

Around the 3rd corner heading down Sackville Street

I zeroed in on a delightful fragrance.

~ DOODLES having DOODLE TIME

without a care in the world ~

Could that be my mantra for the day?

I discovered this choice gate door 

which was locked

but I was more interested in the scent

attached to the bottom.

Ahhh ~ HEAVEN !

We managed to circumnavigate the perimeter

 and return to the car.

As we sat quietly 

4 people scooted by on segways

I could hear one of them ask ~

"Is it normal to be passed by pigeons?"

~~~

(turn up your volume and just listen as the 4th person scoots by)

Such is my life,

but I can tell you 

I would never let pigeons

 (spelled without a "D" for Pete's sake Ron )

pass me, 

EVER!!

WE WILL NEVER FORGET

~ May this day bring you closer to your loved ones

may it help with any sorrow that has followed your path

may it lift you up ever so gently

and

softly lay you down with love ~

~ Sophie & Ron

BEACH HEARTS ~~ REALLY !!

Follow me !!

The boardwalk leads over the grassy dunes

(to protect them from being destroyed by

4 leggeds and 2 leggeds)

and 

when you reach the other side, well ~

you will find whatever your heart desires

(in the lower right corner is one, 

not quite fully formed but close)

This is what I'm talking about !!

HEARTS on the beach.

They are there, 

you just have to be patient and imaginative.

Crashing waves 

constantly pummelling the rocks

grind them down 

over and over again ~

producing gems like these

waiting to be picked up

or to be photographed.

 The pounding surf is relentless

no wonder the shoreline changes constantly

season after season after season after season ~

but then without warning

you will fall upon something like this

sitting on the sand

as if it was meant to be

to be seen by myself

or you.

This is why I love to go to the beach.

Our beach has so much action somedays

and calm and serene on others.

Finding these

BEACH HEARTS

is like putting frosting on the cake.