Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: April 27, 2023

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I’m much more about the emotion
that a photograph provokes out of you
and less about how technically brilliant it is.

~ Nigel Barker
English – Photographer Born: April 27, 1972

Porte Ponderings:

So glad I bought an Ontario Provincial Park Pass for the 2023 Summer Season.

Kayaking on the Old Ausable Channel at the Pinery once a week is my goal for this season.

Turtles sunbathing on a log are always a favorite site for me. These little guys let you get pretty close before they slide into the water and out of view. I need to buy a manual hand held clicker to keep count of how many I see. Last year the record was 149 Painted Turtles. Maybe we can break the record. On my first kayaking trip of the season we spotted about 50 painted turtles and 3 Snapping Turtles.

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: April 26, 2023

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You have to go through the falling down
in order to learn to walk.
It helps to know that you can survive it.
That’s an education in itself.

~ Carol Burnett
American – Actress Born: April 26, 1933

Porte Ponderings:

Happy 90th Birthday Carol Burnett.

Thanks for all the laughs and smiles.

Thanks for being every woman I’ve ever known. My mother, my sister, my co-workers, my friend and myself. We’ve all had those moments of laughter and life. The compassion and understanding ❤

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: April 17, 2023

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They are all gone
into the world of light,
and I alone sit lingering here.

~ Henry Vaughan
Welsh – Poet April 17, 1622 – April 28, 1695

Porte Ponderings:

Last week we enjoyed July like temperatures. Everything sprung to life and this Robin found the best place in the yard to make her nest. Sheltered by the garage roof overhang and high enough that no one can bother her family.

She left the nest only for short periods of time and was very cautious when she returned to ensure no one saw her approaching. Her mate would cause a distraction when she returned.

Now we will be watching for the emergence of new life in her precious nest. ❤

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: April 7, 2023

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If everyone does some good,
think of what a good world this will be.

~ Jackie Chan
Chinese – Actor Born: April 7, 1954 

Porte Ponderings:

Time to celebrate another trip around the sun.

66 is a blessing I thought I’d never see.

So, I’ll count my blessings with my family and friends to begin.
They have supported me through thick and thin.
And challenged me to be the best I can.

My mother died at 43, so I consider every day another blessing. Thanks to modern medicine and cholesterol reducing medications.

My father died at 63 of small cell cancer. I quit smoking at 40. Although he was a smoker, his cancer was probably from his work environment. He worked in high risk environments to ensure his family was provided for.

I was lucky enough to work at Canada Post and thank them every month when I receive my Pension cheque, for allowing me to retire at 55. I had the privilege of working with amazing people.

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: April 6, 2023

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The most wasted day of all
is that on which we have not laughed.

~ Nicolas Chamfort
French – Writer April 6, 1741 – April 13, 1794

Porte Ponderings:

Some days there seems to be not enough time to do everything.

I’ve been busy getting the “got tos” done.

I couldn’t keep Patsie, so we found a new home for her and she is doing well. Living in the lap of luxury with lots of love and care.

I finally got to plant my tomato seeds in the greenhouse. The greenhouse has some minor damage from hail storms (small holes), but still keeps the temperature warmer than outside. The seed starting pads work. Now just to wait for the seeds to germinate and grow.

Today I have cupcakes to bake, shopping to do, cleaning to do and getting ready for the family Good Friday supper tomorrow.

I still need to go for a walk and take pictures of the flooding of the muddy Sydenham. Hopefully the river doesn’t go over the road.

Now to fit in some exercises.

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: April 3, 2023

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The advice I would give to someone
is to not take anyone’s advice.

~ Eddie Murphy
American – Comedian Born: April 3, 1961

Porte Ponderings:

No good deed will go unpunished.

After saving Patsie from the side of the road we returned home with her.

She is now walking and starting to take note of her surroundings. Harold has fallen in love with her.

Only to find out that our grandson is deathly allergic to dogs that shed hair. He actually has to use an EpiPen and get to ER within 15 minutes. We’re just lucky that Rickie is a non-shedding dog so my grandson is OK with him. At any rate, we have to re-home her. Today she is going to live at my step-son’s place with 3 other rescue dogs. I know she will be safe, loved and well cared for. She will also enjoy the company of the other animals in her new home.

It really is the only thing to do.

I’m so grateful that my step-son wants her and she won’t be going to a stranger. At least we can go to see her and continue to see her improvements.

I hope there is a special kind of hell for people who neglect animals as she was neglected. I would scoop her up again in a heart beat. No dog deserves to not be fed, deprived of water and neglected. Her nails were so long she could no longer walk. The groomer said leaving nails like that can actually break their legs as well as make their feet misshapen. Just imagine walking on high heels backwards with your toes 6″ off the ground and your heels on the ground. How long could you do it? Now imagine you had no choice.

Porte Photos Daily Quote: April 2, 2023

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It’s not what you do once in a while,
it’s what you do day in and day out
that makes the difference.

~ Jenny Craig
American – Businesswoman Born: April 2, 1971

Porte Ponderings:

Home.

It’s so nice to be home again.

I hired my sister to clean my house before I got back. What a wonderful luxury to come home to a clean house.

I put my car keys in a safe place and it took an entire day before my husband helped me find them. They were in a box in my bedroom dresser. So glad he was able to find them. I love my little car and it is so nice to be able to drive it again.

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: March 28, 2023

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I love imperfections.

~ Lady Gaga
American – Singer Born: March 28, 1986

Porte Ponderings:

The count down is on. 3 days ’til we start the journey home.

Yesterday I packed up my art supplies and cleaned the “Spare room”. Harold took his tricycle apart and we packed the first 1/3 of the truck box. The little refrigerator is clean and taken to our friends’ shed for storage. So is my bicycle. The afternoon was spent in the pool because it was too hot to do anything else.

Today the dogs go to the groomer. Rickie will get the whole works and Patsy will have her nails done.

This morning is the last day I go to TOPS in Florida. I’ve managed to not gain 5 lbs during my stay in Florida.

I’ve been exercising 4 days a week and feel better than I have in recent memory. Now to continue the work on my abs when I get home.