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| Blossoms, blue sky, and pretty clouds |
After the heat of southern California, I continue to wake up in the morning and smile to realize my good fortune, that I live here in the Pacific Northwest. While the larger group of skydivers is still trying to make a new record in Elsinore (this is Day 5), I am content to have gone walking this morning with my usual Fairhaven walking group. Although the walk is open to both men and women, we had 19 women this morning and no men. One might show up once in awhile and feel outnumbered, and then we're back to all women again.
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| Waiting for the slower walkers to catch up |
We went five-and-a-half miles this morning at a brisk pace, then sat in a coffee shop and chatted for awhile before going our separate ways. I know all the women in this group now, and it's fun to try to walk with someone whose pace is just a little faster than mine, so I can get a real workout. We covered those miles at a brisk pace, just under four miles an hour. My knee didn't bother me a bit, which made me very happy.
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| Flowering trees on the way to the bus stop |
Although there was no sun yesterday morning, I just had to capture these beautiful trees in bloom on my way to the bus. It was my first time to see them since I returned home, and they are just spectacular. In no time at all, these blossoms will be replaced with leaves, and I'll have to wait another year to see this display again.
And now it's time to think about my garden, with a trip to the local garden spot to get some starts and seeds on my agenda for today. It's one of the most beautiful times of the year, with the days getting longer and the temperature starting to climb into the sixties. I hope you're having good weather in your part of the blogosphere, too!
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love the lush beauty of your area! glad you all had a good walk today!
ReplyDeleteOh, those flowers! It must smell fantastic there in your home town.
ReplyDeleteWith spring thaw, we're just starting to smell earthy scents again & look forward to long walks and blooming trees.
I'm so glad for you happiness, DJan, and glad your knee is feeling good!
That's quite a fast walking pace. You are so right about the blossom on the trees. It is around for such a short space of time you need to enjoy the moment.
ReplyDeletegotta love a walk like that when all the trees are in blossom so beautifully...ha...so you scare all the guys off eh? lol....
ReplyDeleteYou have reason to love your home town: beauty, community, activities, and friendship. I think your town just naturally breeds these things. You, being you, naturally finds the best the place has to offer.
ReplyDeleteGlad you knee is doing better.
I love your home town too. And am so very grateful that you share the beauty. Megathanks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blooms on those trees! Maybe the men just want to check out available women and when none of them appeal they stop coming! :)
ReplyDeleteNow the guys are really missing something by not walking with a group of gals!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, they are spectacular; spring is definitely in the air. But ... at 4 mph, you're probably just walking too fast for the men. (The average pace on a golf course is 2.5 mph!)
ReplyDeleteI like your town, also. What's not to like.. things to see.. things to do.. and it's got you. Lovely trees in bloom.. sigh!
ReplyDeleteAre those trees Magnolias? Apple? Either way, they are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh DJan, that is a beautiful view you have on your way to the bus stop. I agree, this is the perfect time of the year.
ReplyDeleteI posted about the beauty of early spring here too today. Every year I seem to notice more and appreciate more of the delicate loveliness of blossoms and leaves and shades of color.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home! Garden time is good, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteYou are going to laugh when I tell you I was shoveling snowbanks in my shorts and tank top yesterday. Yes, spring n summer came overnight. The temp soared up to 72 today and the sun beat down on the snow and ice banks. I decided to break that up a bit so I can open the gate to the back yard and prepare to get my motorbike ready for its first run. I am happy now to be able to walk on sidewalks as the tremendous rainstorm this past week took care of that. 19 is a large group to show up to walk. Happy Garden work to you - its a little early to even be thinking Garden here yet, but I have noticed some people have planted in their little garden sheds. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteSpring in the PNW. Can't get any better than that.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular beauty DJ...I can see why you had to stop and get a photo.
ReplyDeleteUmmmmm, I think if I were a man and had 18 women show up and I being the only man, I would feel outnumbered and more than likely a bit threatened. rofl
Looking forward to seeing what your garden produces this year! Welcome home...
ReplyDeleteFrom all the photos you have shown us along the years, I know how beautiful your home is and I would love it too. Blooming trees are always such a sight but they do change quickly. Here only the dogwood trees are still flowering but our cars are covered with green pollen. Yesterday was the warmest day so far, in the 80s – luckily it will go down next week. I mentioned on my current post how you were one of the first three persons who read my blog five years ago, and I thank you very much for this.
ReplyDeleteFour miles per hour is a good pace. Our mountains here are starting to glow. The new growth on the trees is a luminous green that lights up the dark mountains. I am usually a wee bit sad when the leaves turn their regular dark green. Such a favorite time of year.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for our crab apples to bloom. And I can't believe that anyone walks faster than you DJan! I'll take your word for it.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are having such beautiful weather. Ours is delightful right now, but definitely getting warmer. High 80s all week here, but very dry.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I took a respite from all my blog post writing, trip album and everyday craziness to enjoy the beauty of your photos, DJan. It's been a madhouse over here since returning from our month long Southeast Asia trip.
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