9 Years Ago

Princess Diana

Everybody knows who this lady was, and it was nine years ago that she was a victim of that tragic car accident. When she came into the public eye, people were drawn to her, as they were with her engagement and marriage. I was (still am) a huge fan, both of her and the Royal family. I have books and articles that I collect and read (don't want to use the word hunted as was used in the media), and I miss her presence to this day.

Now, many people remember where they were when they heard the sad news. We were with two other boats, and it was the following morning. The neighbouring boat had the news on. I was just waking up in the V-berth, and all I could hear was 'Princess Diana and Dodi' while they were speaking. I thought that they had eloped or something. Then My Sweetie, knowing that I was a huge fan, came to tell me the news with tears in his eyes. Time was not the same after that. It was occupied with newspapers and TV news and magazines that seemed to publish something new every week.

Sometimes it seems that time just flies, and you know, it probably does.

It's Smoothie Time

I am drinking one of my favourite drinks, a strawberry banana smoothie:

crushed ice

strawberries (.5 points)

1/2 banana (1 point)

1/2 cup orange juice (1 point)

1 tablespoon strawberry banana protein powder (1 point)

1 Source yogurt (any flavour, 1 point)

Blend and enjoy....soooooo good, soooooo yummy!

The Rock Cliff (older pic)

I managed to find a picture of the rock cliff the way that it was years ago.....note the face this time...you can actually see the forehead, nose, in profile.

The Week That Was

This was our first week back after being on vacation for two weeks. Vacationing on a boat is always an instant vacation. Of course it takes some time and work to make things ready, stow the provisions, ensure equipment is in good order, but it is always worth it.

This past week, we settled back into our respective routines, and of course had a little excitement during the week. Mostly, we reflected on the vacation, the places that we visited, and the people that we met. We have been to many of these places before, but every time that we return, they always feel new, ready to be explored. We managed to escape the wild weather that apparently hit the home ports. We had storms, but we were always somewhere protected, and out of harm's way.

Now, I admit to not being the best photographer, nor being a photographer at all, but I thought that it might be kind of cool to share some of my photos. This one is the Pointe au Baril lighthouse. We had just spent 8 hours crossing Georgian Bay, and reached the port of Pointe au Baril, where this lighthouse greets incoming travelers and bids farewell to departing travelers. Enjoy!

Savvy?

We went to see the Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest last night. Cool flick. It sucks you into the world of the high seas and pirates, and makes you feel like a kid again. Luved Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, and Tia Dalma. Like the first movie, the Curse of the Black Pearl, I loved the costumes and the creative props.

We always stick around, after the movie has ended, to watch the credit roll and listen to the closing music. Good thing we did too, for the last surprise tidbit!

Anybody Know This Dog?

This beautiful young lady was found roaming around our streets last night. She was finally caught and spent the night in our friend's garage. She is now tied to our back yard fence. Our friends have been calling her Bear, but we have been calling her Abby. She is trained, and very loving, but now she needs to have her family back.

NewsFlash!!!! Abby aka Bear aka Josie has a home nearby. It turns out that Josie is part lab part border collie......lovely, lovely dog. At least she was cared for while she was lost.

24 Years Ago.........

It's our Wedding Anniversary today! Twenty-four years ago, it was a beautiful and sunny Saturday, and we were spending a busy day getting ready for the 3 o'clock ceremony. If I remember, and believe me after 24 years sometimes that is not easy, my maid of honor and I were up very early to get our hair and makeup done. Upon our arrival home, the photographer also arrived, ready to start snapping those pre-wedding photos. I remember thinking at the time that it was way too early to be at the house, and why did they have to take so many photos, but in retrospect, they captured some truly priceless memories.

Happy 24th Anniversary, Sweetie! xxx