ALWAYS ♥ THE ONE YOU"RE WITH!!!

Hi there!

Come on along with me

and

see what I can do!!

Before I show you look at the flocks of birds that joined me today

skirting the river and shoreline

ZOOMING

passed us as if controlled by an inanimate being

These two ladies with their dog

had to turn back because the tide was so high

that their beach trail was gone.

Yes, high tides on the Atlantic Ocean can be cruel!!

High on the hill behind us

MacDonald House

is visible.

Daddy Jim is working inside in his vintage shop

a family plays on the beach

a paraglider swoops over MacDonald Hill

and
here it is ~~~~

I AM SWIMMING
 because
I ♥ SWIMMING !!

Such is my contented life,

my recouping swims

and

my salute to you all.

Take care and always love the one you're with!!

WHITENESS EVERYWHERE!

I took the guys to Point Pleasant Park the other day

and we parked on the lower level

beside this huge snowbank

covered in seagulls.

The tide was low so it afforded us an easy view of the lighthouse on McNab's Island.

Jim and I trotted up the hill which takes us into the innards

of the park where dogs are allowed to run free.

~~~ and Ron continued down the shoreline road

taking in all the quietness and serenity

of this bright winter's day.

The Bonaventure anchor appeared, 

a monument dedicated to

" To commemorate the personnel of the Armed Forces of Canada 

who lost their lives at sea in the performance of their duties and for whom there is no known grave."

~~~ floating aimlessly along the harbour shoreline

were these mergansers seemingly oblivious to humans

and vessels nearby.

The gulls outnumbered all the other birds as usual

which is just fine with my Dads

because the unexpected photo colours, angles and combinations

always result in "oh my, look at this!"

We are back Ron!

I think it's time to head back home

through the snow banked city streets.

We have to be so very very careful

driving these narrow routes

because damage to your vehicle

is so very easy,

as we can attest to, 

that's right folks!

We had a hit and run two weeks ago.

One good thing from all this is that we had a Malibu for the sojourn.

Who loves a Malibu?

We do!!

THEY ARE EVERYWHERE !!

Unbeknownst to me and Mr. Orangie

life does continue on

whether fast forward or slow and methodical

This swoop of birds narrowly misses us

as we walk the beach this time of year.

They really have no fear of us

because I suspect they know we come in peace.

Landing far enough away 

affords them time to snatch up morsels.

Those things that are always here in the autumn months.

We were presented with an array of birds the other morning

zipping around above 

catching flies that kept bumping into us.

I swam while Jim took photos of all the birds.

Even this seagull was interested in the excitement

and hovered over us from time to time.

On the ground the waves would sneak up on the birds

making them hop and jump all over the rocks.

Their minds were still on those edibles.

Far off over the lake

you can see more birds

knowing that this place is a goldmine!

Jim always finds his serenity along the edge of the shoreline,

 while I body-surf with the birds

focusing on my nemesis, Mr. Orangie.

So whether pacing slowly or fast like a dart,

our world always gives us what we need

~~

PEACE OF MIND & BODY

AT PEACE IN SO MANY WAYS

Sitting peacefully along with 12 other seagulls

at Point Pleasant Park one day last week

this capture says it all

~ how solemn, relaxed and serene ~

it made me feel 

after my sojourn through the trails

I saw this fellow 

high, so very high 

up in the air

relaxed bending over the edge of the structure

without a care of falling.

How can some people manage this 

while I would be glued tight to my guys legs.

  

The art of riding a bicycle

nothing like it

Your body, mind and soul

fall into line

and 

the 2 wheels draw you along.

I guess using your imagination

helps tremendously

when you come across situations like these.

Just by letting your fingers to the walking ~~

as the old advert says

and

a new peaceful world will open up to you and yours.

Smile everyone ~

Your on my DOODLE Candid Camera!

CASHMERE GREY ~ RYTHM & CERULEAN BLUES ~ DEEP MANDARIN ORANGE

My day!

My sandy, driftwoody, bouldery 

24 hours on the beach ~

run the colour spectrum 

from soft muteds to rich exuberants

 Right now I'm helping my new friend

who just happens to be ruddy red

offsetting the soft greys of the ocean and sky

the titch of baby blue streaks across in the distance

as the lone surfer waits patiently

(oh my they do have patience)

swooping past like aerial artistes

these birds dive-bomb 

looking for insects

before heading south

Then from out of nowhere

the blues

not unlike the Lady Sings the Blues

grab your attention and draw you in even further.

 More birds clamour for position 

with lift off and landing gears

ready at any moment.

My life on the beach erupts into more JOY

than I could ever imagine

as the vibrancy of reds and oranges 

reflect Mr. Orangie,

making it so much easier to see him

and to zero point snag him

once again.

I trot towards the sun

expecting but a brief moment of

"Ooohs and Aaaahs"

from the onlookers.

"Come on along!"

This is one of those times 

that you can feel the colours

feel them coursing through your veins. 

Thanks so again for putting up

with my DOODLE NONSENSE.

It does take plenty of us to make the world go 'round.

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS SUPER MOON #3 ?

Everyone has been talking about 

SUPER MOON #3

so we set out to find this anomaly.

Look it isn't over there in Halifax,

I just see 2 bridges and high-rises.

Maybe it's down on the boardwalk in Eastern Passage

All these peeps seem to be throwing fish lines

out into the water trying to hook 

the SUPER MOON #3

(they better watch out because 

those 2 big huge orbs above them called bokeh

just might flatten them, I think.)

Do you think those are moons?

Far out into the still water

even Mr. Orangie wasn't able to help me,

it didn't matter how many times Jim threw him out there

No, SUPER MOON #3 was appearing.

I really think the fishers thought that their lines could catch the moon.

Even this zippy speed boat slipped by

and they said they couldn't find

SUPER MOON #3 either.

(Look behind you!)

So we decided to leave The Passage 

and all my new friends

 heading to Cow Bay

about a 15 minutes drive down the shoreline.

These birds were congregating on mass

over the water descending to the calmness and rocks below.

Do you see something faintly on the horizon?

Oh yes you do because I sure can!

SUPER MOON #3

being crushed by Jim.

He has awful big fingers to be able to do that,

don't you think?

The bay was absolutely still

as the moon slowly rose into our view.

Then this fellow appeared and stroked effortlessly across the bay

which is the ocean for those who may think this is a lake.

It ain't.

He had the entire place to himself.
He zenned on the water
unbeknownst to us
zenning on the shoreline
finally discovering our
SUPER MOON #3.