Monday, January 24, 2022

JUST THINK OF WARM SUNNY DAYS AND SPRING FLOWERS AL:))

 GODERICH'S LIGHTHOUSE HIGH ATOP THE BLUFFS OVERLOOKING LAKE HURON
Standing at the milk counter which of course in any supermarket is the farthest point from the entrance door I heard the loudspeaker crackle on with a message to shoppers about wearing their covid masks or else.  It was at this point I felt that feeling of nakedness.  I realized I had forgotten to put my mask on.  Hey, I'm lucky to remember where the supermarket is.  I am the type of person who will do just about anything to avoid a confrontation with another humanoid.  From past experience I know that it's best for everybody if I do that so without hesitation and head down to avoid any kind of eye contact, I made my way to the front of the store taking great care not to have any run-ins with anyone.  Parked my cart, slipped out the door to the Jeep, strapped on my mask, re-entered the store, retrieved my cart, and resumed my short shopping venture.  Five minutes later I was on my way feeling very proud of myself because nobody got hurt.....especially me.

 A COLD SNOWY DRIVE TO GODERICH THIS MORNING

It's another !!#%**!# freezing cold 19F day with a windchill factor of 8F.  Pulling away from my parking spot at the supermarket I had my passenger window down and a lady in the car beside me remarked, "Oh you must be cold with that window down".  I said, "I had to put the window down because it was too hot in the car."  She must have thought I was some kinda Dodo bird.  Oh well, I'm sure I have been thought in worse terms.

 SIBERIA??

 NO NEED FOR A LIFEGUARD IN THIS WEATHER
 FROM THIS HIGH VANTAGE POINT NEAR THE LIGHTHOUSE THERE IS ICE ON THE LAKE FOR AS FAR OUT AS I CAN SEE
Grabbed a coffee to go at McDonalds'and headed down to the harbor.  The snow and icy winds were blowing down there and I didn't see the usual amount of folks out for a walk or driving along the wintery shoreline.  The lake in most places was frozen out as far as I could see.   

 THE CAPTAIN HENRY JACKMAN DOCKED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF GODERICH'S FROZEN HARBOR
Feeling much better about things tonight so I'm hoping I can keep these better feelings on a roll.  Just think of warm sunny days and Spring flowers Al:))

GROANER'S CORNER:(( On the first day of school, the children brought gifts for their teacher. The florist's son brought the teacher a bouquet of flowers. The candy-store owner's daughter gave the teacher a pretty box of candy. Then the liquor-store owner's son brought up a big, heavy box. The teacher lifted it up and noticed that it was leaking a little bit. She touched a drop of the liquid with her finger and tasted it.  "Is it wine?" she guessed.  "No," the boy replied. She tasted another drop and asked, " Champagne?  "No," said the little boy... "It's a puppy!

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5 comments:

  1. Haha. After all those BRRRR photos I learn you are feeling better. Well, good! They are beautiful photos. And if you've got a warm place to live, have at it. Here, winter is just beige and brown. Boring. Very. There's drama up there, even though you might get tired of it.

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  2. Loved the white photos Al. After seeing your joke I best not mention the beautiful day we had 😇

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  3. That last groaner ...... I promise not to call you, Al :o)
    Love your winter photos. Just beautiful!

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  4. Good morning Al.

    Just what the Dr ordered this morning, beauty and humor to start the day off. thank you ! Thank you for caring about others and wearing your mask. Have a wonderful day. We finally hit 31 on Sunday night. Grateful for the cold that is so long awaited here. with metta

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  5. Yes, think about those warm days and spring wildflowers.

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