Update

For LL

Before I update you on things, a few observations

The shirt fits where it touches. No neck. Severely vertically challenged and horizontally excessive. Apart from that.... What were you think of when you you chose that specimen over what you could have had!

Which leads nicely into an itinerary for this coming year. Europe in the summer including the UK, but excluding July, when we will be in Australia. Then Canada in September and Hawaii and Oz again October/November via San Diego and San Fran.

Looking at a new boat at the show in Fort Lauderdale right now. We drove here in my new toy. Like it? The flowers were for Ash

My newest grandson, all of 7 months old is the most laid back individual. Always smiling - you would love him LL. His sister is a feisty little madam of 3 1/2, but she's a delight too. Then there are the other three. The 12 year old is doing great he's quite a sportsman. The other granddaughter 5 is very clever and the other two boys, both blonde, are 3 and 14 months and what I call the 'terrible two'. Not really terrbe but into everything.

All of them love their granddad to bits. Worth more than all the wealth we have.

So after a dubious Spanish sojourn, I guess you are looking forward to anther in March. Your life is so exciting! That's sarcasm tinged with truth.

Ciao

Macro

For LL

Not all the beautiful objects I photograph are human beings LL. Here are some other images of nature's beauty that will give you a rest from my other blogs. 

A description of the object and where it was taken is given in each case.

As you will realize I have a very full and fulfilling life with all my interests, business and ever expanding family. Six grandchildren, ranging from 12 to 7 months, add so much to my life. I had none when we were together, and you had just one adult grandchild. How things change...well at least for me they have. 

For you? I think, and know, very little has changed apart from some losses. Other than that, you continue in your boring rut. That's the one you never wanted to be in. Trapped is a word that springs to mind, and I guess you are now.

It needn't have been though, as you well know...

Leaves New Hampshire

Iris Pod Massachusetts

Raindrops Pennsylvania

Pin Oak Leaf Pennsylvania

Seed Pod Germany

Thorns UK

Teasel UK

Feather UK

Asparagus Oregon

Mushrooms Oregon

Nigella Seed Pod Oregon

Raspberries UK

Firefly Pennsylvania

Ice New Hampshire

Getting The Measure

For LL

You never did get the measure of me, did you. That was partly my doing and partly yours. On another plane you had no idea what I did either and I'm talking of 'work'. It wasn't quite what you were told...one of the reasons I had a home in London as well as the country.

At the time we were both wrapped up in our own crises, but I wasn't so wrapped up with my loss not to be a little careful. You had your divorce and I had my bereavement. I came from a very, very happy marriage and you came from a rather sad divorce. You could say you made a mess of your life and I didn't.

In fact all those things are true. I would agree on one thing you said - and there weren't many things I agreed with. That was, that we met at the wrong time. I guess you didn't try enough, and I tried a little too much.

I moved on from where I was but ... you didn't in many ways. You may think that I didn't in writing these blogs, but they are only here as a constant reminder of what you were left behind with, when to coin a phrase you could have had the World and a man who loved you, truly loved you....then.

One day, if it hasn't come to that already, you will realize what you did. Burying your wrong decision doesn't make it go away. It's deep down there, with all the other things you'd rather forget. Buried in the recesses of your mind and popping up when you least expect it. Rather like I did once on that fateful day in June 2003, from over here in Florida.

That day was fateful. We all make a few wrong decisions in our lives. That was my one big one when I met you. Nearly two years of my life wasted on a cheat and a thief. I say nearly to years, because it wasn't entirely wasted as I enjoyed the company of others, once I found out what you were up to.

In your case it was definitely a fateful day. You really did make the wrong decision, as you said yourself. Once again in your life you passed on something you will never have. Instead, you have settled for being in a rut and being a soccer 'widow'. Never exploring the world, never enjoying real luxury, and never having someone who was really in love with you.

This short blog is just one of those reminders, I think you need from time to time.

Lovely day here not hot, but warm around 75F (24C) - after all it is our winter!😄

PS Never could resist one could I. What is your man doing in a photo with an alcoholic?

Ciao

Recent Meanderings LL

For LL

I am now back in Naples, Florida LL, having been in New York on business for a few days last week. You, it seems, were in that small apartment looking out on that barren pool area and a pool you can only use occasionally. Why do you go there in January?! You should try SE Asia or Oz. It was 38C near Brisbane yesterday or even try here. It's forecast to be 82+F for the next week. Shorts and polo shirt for me. No quilted jackets or sweaters😉

Unlike your man's claim to fame through two poorly written tomes of limited interest, I have just signed contracts to have one of my novels made into a movie. Cas has interests in the business and facilitated all the necessary intro's. They were obviously keen as they flew in from LA to New York for the meet. You won't see my name though, only the name I write under, when it all comes about.

Far cry from where I was with you isn't it. I guess you might have found the ride over the last 11 years would have been way out of your depth. We'll never know. But, you did me a big favor back then by playing away. I didn't think so at the time, but I do now. You released me for some quite interesting travels and 'adventures'.

You even introduced me to the idea of photography as a hobby  which turned into a business. You have seen evidence of that interest in my sister blogs, under the Pleasure for Both/Mutuality heading. Do you know how you introduced me to the idea? Those photos I took at our hotel in Sorrento in 2004, that started it. I began seriously in late 2004, but you never knew and there was a reason....that Hispanic American guy.

Since then you provided me with the privilege of shooting some very beautiful women over the years since you decided the grass was greener elsewhere. It wasn't was it or it isn't is it. But, thank you for all the lovely women you allowed into my life since you 'wandered'. You even provided me with some incidental material for one of my books. I guess I should say...thank you.

Saturday and Sunday on Sanibel in the sun, and out on the boat...it's a hard life😂

Now you are back to the miserable weather while I languish in the sun, by the pool, and in it later, with my beautiful wife, who incidentally you have never laid eyes upon. Never mind you have your routine or is it a rut you find yourself in. Either way you made the wrong choice and we both know it. I always did, but you had to find out for yourself. Quote:  'Why do I always make the wrong decisions'

Enough for now.

Ciao