Day 3 for September Squares – Seven Family Members Including the Dog

thanks to Becky B for hosting September Seven Squares https://thesquaresofb.com/2024/09/03/seven-squares-3/

On this past weekend, my family living in Canada got together before everyone headed back home. Winnie is starting grade four at a new school in Moncton, NB and her mom Gaelan is continuing with her masters studies. Brendan, Andrea and Josie continue working from home and in person and Kevin and I are enjoying our retirement. Olive, A & J’s Frenchie, sleeps most of the day but brings us all a great deal of joy when we get together.

Water, Water Everywhere – A Three Day Blow

thanks to Jez for hosting Water, Water Everywhere https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2024/08/12/swan-pond-water-water-everywhere-challenge-232/

A three day blow occurs when the winds are strong and the waves are big for three days in a row. To my granddaughter’s delight she experienced that at the cottage on Georgian Bay this weekend. There were times when the waves were so high that they went over our heads. I was so glad that I purchased a lifejacket for her to wear. It made the experience less stressful for me and her mom and more fun for her.

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I’m a Fan of….My Husband’s Art and Studio

thanks to Jez for hosting I’m a Fan of….https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2024/07/29/exploring-the-national-trust-for-scotlands-robert-burns-birthplace-museum-fan-of/

I love the joy and satisfaction my husband gets from painting, especially in the summertime when he can paint in the backyard studio. He can get as messy as he likes and he listens to his favourite tunes. Sometimes he even gets up and starts dancing. This past week he sold one of his paintings. I wired it for him and we hung it up to get it off the floor so it wouldn’t get damaged before it is picked up.

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Whatsoever Is Lovely Challenge – Travelling With My Husband and Date Nights

thanks to Xingfu Mama for hosting Whatsoever is Lovely…https://xingfumama.blog/2024/06/09/whatsoever-is-lovely-challenge-2024-week-23/

We’re coming up to our 49th wedding anniversary and I still get a thrill of going out on dates and travelling with Kevin.

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No. 60 bistro close to our Airbnb in London
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A very fancy Indian restaurant in Edinburgh
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Soaking in the sun in Dundee, Scotland
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Enjoying the photo exhibit at the V&A Dundee
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Sharing a laugh at Brendan’s flat
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At the market close to London Bridge
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Lunch at the oldest pub in London
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Last day in London, sharing an ice-cream with Sevin

I’m a Fan of….Everything Scottish

thanks to Jez for hosting I’m a fan of….https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2024/05/27/lensball-shots-re-imagined-as-ai-artwork-in-my-fan-of-series-6/

After our trip to the UK I’ve decided that I love Scotland and can’t wait to go back. Here are a few of my favourite images from our six days in Edinburgh, Dundee and Perth.

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The fancy pubs in Edinburgh
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Haggis baked in everything
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Victoria and Albert Museum in Dundee
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Teatime
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Fun Sculptures in Dundee
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Getting together with our son at V&A Dundee opening
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Sculptures in Perth
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One of the best restaurants that we experienced in Scotland in Perth
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View of the Tay in Dundee