Hiking, Photography, Snow, Winter

Slippery Saunter – February 7/20

The walks and trails were still pretty slippery after the freezing rain, but we donned our ice cleats and set off nonetheless. Tired of the same, old-same old, we started off on our usual route, but took a different path, thus some different territory and a few different sights, like this shed snow tsunami.

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Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement. I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure. I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.

10 thoughts on “Slippery Saunter – February 7/20”

    1. The snow is so beautiful. Finally temps are warming here +8 on Friday last. Will be posting on our trip to the mountains in Banff/Canmore area soon. That was truly beautiful. Hope the rain as not been too harsh in your area. I know there has been a lot of flooding. Thanks for reading and commenting. Allan

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    1. Thank you for thinking of me. I have been nominated for this award several times already. I would rather someone else get a chance to enjoy so will decline this one. Thanks so much for reading, as well. Allan

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    1. I have not been snow shoeing since I was a Scout leader. We were supposed to try it while we were in Banff, but ran out of time. I really like the new snow shoes, better than the old tennis racquet style. Thanks for reading Bernie. Hope all is well. Allan

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  4. Incredible snow photos, Allan! They make me happy every time. I suppose there’s no sign of spring in your part of the world yet? We are already seeing a grand stretch in the evening, which is a familiar topic of conversation at the end of February, but we are still holding on to our winter coats! Thanks for sharing and have a good day. Aiva

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    1. We have had a few days of good sun here with highs near +8 and the days are getting longer, so spring is coming. But, we have no illusion. Winter will come back at least once or twice. Had a great last 3 days with company and trips to the mountains. Watch for those snow posts. They will blow your mind. Hope all is well, Aiva. Allan

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