Category Archives: Retirement

What it is like to adjust to retirement and being with each other 24/7.

Padilla Bay

Posted on October 13, 2024 by Paul

Today we took a day trip to Padilla Bay in Skagit County. It is a bit early to see our wintering Snow Geese and Tundra Swans, but who can resist a nice walk on a warm sunny day? Of course … Continue reading →

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Our Final Week on Vancouver Island

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Paul

Since our third week ended with a sunset view out of our condo windows after our evening arrival in Victoria, it is only fitting that this final week begin with the same view the next morning. The view is Victoria’s … Continue reading →

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Our Third Week on Vancouver Island

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Paul

Our third and last week at our little cottage by the sea gave us more flowers… Some great hikes into a nearby wetland at Seal Bay Nature Park… A day high up in the mountains hiking the meadows and around … Continue reading →

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Return to Vancouver Island

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Paul

A year has passed since we last visited Vancouver Island so it was time to return. In the first week of June we returned to the Comox Valley and the wonderful little cottage on the seashore that we rented last … Continue reading →

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More from Victoria, B.C. Last Week

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Paul

More pics from our week in Victoria. The previous post included pics from Paul’s camera. These are from Jean’s camera. Again we begin with a visit to Beacon Hill Park. Then a walk toward downtown with flowers along the way … Continue reading →

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Victoria, British Columbia

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Paul

Last week we were in Victoria, BC, one of our favorite destinations. Our first day we went to Beacon Hill Park, a must see in this city. Of course we made a return visit later in the week. The flowers … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Birthday Week at the Beach and a Sad Goodbye

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Paul

Last week we traveled to the Long Beach Peninsula in SW Washington. This has become an annual tradition to celebrate Jean’s birthday. Our condo had a great view of the ocean. We spent several afternoons walking on the beach. There … Continue reading →

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Long Beach Washington

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Paul

We spent last week in Long Beach. It was very stormy, but that is part of the appeal to visiting here in the winter. The waves are incredible. The storms roll in off the Pacific. And we had a ring … Continue reading →

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Keys View

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Paul

We took a brief trip to Keys View in Joshua Tree National Park. That is, if a 5 hour trip can be so called. You see, Keys View is only 12 miles from our condo – as the crow flies … Continue reading →

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Lazy Days and Dates

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Paul

We have been a bit lazy the last couple of days. Doing lots of reading, sitting outside to enjoy the warm fresh air, writing and playing music, painting, and taking the occasional stroll. We have begun to take nighttime walks … Continue reading →

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